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astiaan and Kim are the legendary Founders of Scuba Center Asia! Fast forward 15 years, they set up a whole International team that runs the daily show. Still, their inspiring legacy is everywhere to see, feel, and notice. It starts with the logo. Zoom in and detect the fingerprint and the ocean secrets. The company’s mission is to showcase the breathtaking dive sites of Penida Marine Park to the world safely and enjoyably. Plus to establish a top-notch PADI Training Hub that supports both local and international diving professionals.
“Inspiring others about our passion for diving and providing growth to the local community is what it is all about.”
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est captain of the island! Friendly, helpful, and fun! With his years of experience, he knows the waters around Nusa Lembongan, Ceningan, and Nusa Penida like no other. The safety of all divers on the boat is his priority. He is spot-on in finding the dive groups underwater, so you don’t have to wait long at the surface for the boat.
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iki is our senior MSDT Master Scuba Diver Trainer and beautiful mentor for the Scuba Center Asia team. His diving experience is beyond; Raja Ampat, Ambon, Banda Sea, Komodo, Bali to name a few. Viki is known as our ray of sunshine and part of our family for some years now. A true inspiration for young Indonesian divers and an example for many dive professionals.
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ris is our Mola whisperer. Just don’t tell anybody. 😎 Kris was born and raised on the island, so he knows every little corner of our incredible Nusa Penida dive sites. Together with his skilled teaching approach and experience your diving adventure will exceed your expectations.
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eet “Yasmine”. Original from Belgium and bitten by the dive bug 7 years ago here at SCA! After rocking the dive scene in Honduras and the Caribbean, she’s returning ‘home’ to Scuba Center Asia to add some extra sparkle to the team. With her passion, expertise, and contagious enthusiasm, she is the true dive coach you like to learn from!
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an is the master of the horizontal bubble rings! Yes, he is one of the crazy ones, but aren’t we all? Yayan is our senior dive instructor and the mentor of the professional dive department. He inspires you as a diver; With his sense of humour and knowledge, he is someone you want to meet.
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these boys are the heart of the organization and the strongest of all. They ensure your scuba tanks are perfectly filled with air and that your tanks and diving equipment are well maintained and look top-notch! these three legends know everything about our scuba diving equipment and safety around the boat. They are right there if you need help with your diving gear on the boat. At the evening they are the best singers in town.
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nyo is an example of our successful internal dive career development program for local Indonesian people who like to become successful in the diving industry. Inyo started working with Scuba Center Asia as a logistic handler and worked himself up to a PADI Divemaster. The next step is to become a Dive Instructor.
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he coolest Security team of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida! ScubaDoo is the Head of Security, Tiger is the Smart cookie, and Tanki is funny. All three are streetwise, so don’t try to fool them because they will fool you! They love to chat with you, or they will accompany you while you have an ice-cold drink or do your logbooks in The Lounge, our restaurant next door.
