ASIA SCUBA INSTRUCTORS BLOG
The Social Life of Blacktip Reef Sharks
Blacktip reef sharks are one of the most commonly encountered shark species in Southeast Asia. For many divers, spotting a blacktip is a highlight of the dive. These sharks normally hang out on shallower reefs, making them easy to spot even for snorkelers. However,...
Becoming a Diving Instructor: The most rewarding job in the world
Did you have a good day in the office today? How much adventure did you have? Did you really make an impact on people’s lives today? How about making the ocean your office? Becoming a dive instructor is about much more than teaching people to dive—You can change...
10 Pitfalls when choosing your PADI IDC and how to avoid them
Starting your PADI IDC is the first step towards an exciting career as a dive instructor. Choosing the right IDC is crucial and can greatly influence your success as a diving instructor. With so many options available, it's easy to stumble into common pitfalls that...
PADI IDC Staff Instructor: More than a career move
As an experienced PADI Instructor, you've already introduced countless others to the underwater world and you know how rewarding this can be. But what if you could take your passion and expertise to the next level? Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor enables you to...
PADI Master Scuba Diver Instructor Challenge
Win a free membership renewal PADI Instructors can join a friendly competition for the chance to win a complimentary 2025 PADI Membership renewal, gain bragging rights, and special recognition in Surface Interval. Register for the challenge, and any PADI Master Scuba...
New PADI IDC location in Koh Lipe
Another new partnership and exciting new IDC location on Koh Lipe! I'm happy to announce the partnership with Koh Lipe Diving School. Koh Lipe is a beautiful island in the South of Thailand that offers amazing white sandy beaches and awesome dive sites. Starting in...
20 years PADI member
I was honoured and delighted to receive the 20-years PADI membership award from regional manager and good friend Andy Auer. It's been an amazing journey and I can truely say that becoming a diving instructor has changed my life! After 20 years of diving and teaching I...
New – PADI IDC in Amed, Bali
New partnership We are happy to announce a new partnership with a renowed diving center in an exciting location! Starting this July we will organize PADI IDC courses in beautiful Amed, Bali - together with Bali Diversity. Bali Diversity is a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive...
Doing your PADI IDC – is it worth the investment?
Starting your PADI IDC journey Are you a passionate diver dreaming of turning your love for the underwater world into a career? Becoming a PADI instructor could be the adventure of a lifetime. To become an instructor you'll need to complete the PADI IDC (Instructor...
Mastering your PADI IDC: 10 Tips for success in becoming a PADI dive instructor
10 Tips on how to be successful in your PADI IDC ... and how Asia Scuba Instructors can help you with that! So, you decided to become a PADI dive instructor? Congratulations on taking the plunge! Completing the PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) is an exciting...
Surprising Pufferfish
There are lots of unusual fish to spot on a dive and the bumbling Pufferfish and Porcupinefish are definitely among them. With their quirky appearance and clumsy swimming style, they captivate the imagination of scuba divers worldwide. There are many things to...
Risk management: Situational Awareness
Diving instructor is the best job in the world but it does come with some responsibility. Taking people scuba diving for the very first time does involve some risks. For instructors, it is important to be able to manage those risks. In my IDC I try to do much more...
Fascinating triggerfish
It’s the time of the year again on the west side of Thailand, that triggerfish are reproducing and defending their nests. This territorial behaviour makes triggerfish quite “unpopular” with many divers. Taking a closer look however, reveals many fascinating facts...
9 Reasons to become a PADI Instructor in the Philippines
Starting the journey to become a PADI instructor is an exciting decision. You have an adventure ahead of you in which you can get loads of new experiences, explore many amazing dive sites and meet interesting people. There are many reasons to choose the Philippines as...
Teaching mask clearing
As a PADI Pro, you get to witness anticipation turned into passion and fear changed into courage! Helping novice divers conquer tricky skills can be extremely rewarding and is one of the reasons why I love being a dive instructor. Let's dive into a skill that is tough...
PADI IDC in Bali – October 2023
Another awesome IDC in Bali completed! This time with an all German group of candidates at Joe's Gone Diving in Sanur.We had a great time in the pool where we practiced teaching open water course skills and Rescue course skills. We completed the open water section on...
PADI IDC in Moalboal – September 2023
It was great to do the September IDC in Moalboal with Savedra diving center!With 4 candidates (2 of them local) and an IDC Staff Instructor we had an awesome team.Here are the pictures:
Where to find scuba instructors jobs online
Finding PADI Instructor jobs I always tell PADI Instructors that the best way to land a job is just to go to the location where you want to work and have a chat with the local dive centers. Of course that is not always possible. If you are sitting on your couch and...
Great first PADI IDC in Bali
Already more than 2 years ago I came to an agreement with Joe's Gone Diving to organize PADI IDC's in Bali. Because of the pandemic, it took until this July before it actually happened.Now, the tourism in Bali is back to normal and it was actually quite busy, even if...
Top reasons to do your PADI IDC in Bali
If you're thinking about becoming a PADI Instructor and you are looking for a place to do your IDC, Bali should be at the top of your list. This Indonesian paradise offers many great reasons to choose it as your training destination. Here are 8 reasons why Bali is the...
10 things you didn’t know about scorpionfish
Scorpionfish are related to other fish in the family Scorpaenidae, which includes over 400 species of fish. Some of the most well-known and closely related fish in this family include scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish. All of these fish are characterized by their...
What is the best place to work as a diving instructor?
New PADI instructors often ask me "What is the best country to work in as a diving instructor?"I cannot determine the "best" place to work as a diving instructor, as it ultimately depends on your personal preferences and priorities.I am happy to share what I know...
New Dive against Debris Specialty
We have added a new option to our PADI MSDT program. You can now choose to become an AWARE Dive against Debris specialty instructor. Becoming an "Aware dive against debris" specialty instructor is a great way to share your passion for scuba diving while making a...
Why “PADI Instructor” looks great on your CV
Becoming a PADI instructor after finishing college allows you to travel the planet and work in tropical locations for a few years. You may wonder if your experience as a diving instructor will help you to find a job in the corporate world. How does PADI instructor...
Thoughts about the quality of dive training
A recent survey from Scubanomics showed that less than 50 percent of newly certified divers feel “ready to dive with a buddy” at the end of their course. Of course, this makes you think about the quality of the training provided. I wondered what the numbers were for...