ASIA SCUBA INSTRUCTORS BLOG
Whether you’re thinking about becoming a Divemaster or ready to take the step to become a PADI Instructor, this blog is for you. Written by Course Director Marcel Jansen, we write about dive careers, life in Southeast Asia, and what it really takes to work in the diving industry.
Dive Theory for Professionals
Asia Scuba Instructors offers unique 'online learning' to allow students to start the IDC fully prepared. Especially to study the PADI dive theory for the PADI Instructor Exam, that you need to pass...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
Doing your PADI IDC – is it worth the investment?
Updated 2025 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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Swapping the Office for the Ocean
Are you getting tired of your 9 to 5 office job? Thinking about a change of career? Here are the stories of 3 PADI Pros who were once in your shoes, sitting behind a desk and excelling in corporate...
New PADI job board
Finding PADI Instructor jobs The PADI Job board has always been one of the more reliable places to find diving instructor jobs.The interface was very outdated (like the rest of the PADI Pro site)...
The return of Thailand’s’ Zebra Sharks
The zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) is an elegant species of shark also known to many divers as the leopard shark. Zebra sharks can often be found resting on the sandy bottom near shallow coral...