Scuba Techie

08/22/2026

🚨 THE CLEPTOPUS VIDEO HAS FINALLY BEEN DECLASSIFIED. 🚨

After weeks of investigation, witness interviews, reviewing underwater surveillance footage and absolutely no cooperation from the suspect...

We can finally show you what really happened in Bonaire.

The plan was simple.

We found an octopus hiding in the reef. I set my camera down nearby, backed away and hoped his natural curiosity might get me some cool footage.

And then things went horribly, horribly wrong.

Someone got a little too close.

The suspect decided it was time to flee.

And apparently on his way out he thought:

"Well... I'm taking THIS s**t with me."

🐙🤏📷

Yep.

The little bastard STOLE MY CAMERA.

Not borrowed.

Not inspected.

Grand. Camera. Larceny.

What followed was an underwater pursuit, recovery of the stolen property, a positive identification of the suspect and ultimately...

CORAL JAIL.

Ladies and gentlemen, after considerable time in the editing room, Scuba Techie proudly presents:

🎬 THE CLEPTOPUS

Turn your sound ON. 🔊
Watch it to the end. 😂

And if this doesn't deserve to be shared with every diver you know, I don't know what does.

FREE THE CLEPTOPUS... or let the little thief ROT IN CORAL JAIL?

👇 The jury is now in session. Cast your verdict in the comments.

08/03/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: GRAND CAMERA LARCENY IN BONAIRE! 🚨

I’ve always heard octopuses are intelligent…

I just didn’t realize they were also thieves.

We found this beautiful octopus tucked away under a coral ledge, doing his best impression of, “If I don’t move, they can’t see me.”

So I had a brilliant idea…

I carefully set my camera on the reef a few feet away and backed off, hoping curiosity would get the better of him and he’d wander over for some awesome close-up footage.

It was working perfectly…

Until another diver got just a little too close with their camera.

Apparently the suspect decided it was time to evacuate the neighborhood.

But instead of simply swimming away…

…he made a beeline straight for MY camera, wrapped it up like he’d just found buried treasure, and attempted to flee the scene with the evidence!

MY camera.

Not the camera that startled him.

Not the camera that got too close.

Mine.

I don’t know if he was stealing it, confiscating it, or just wanted to start an underwater YouTube channel…

…but for about 30 seconds I became the victim of Grand Camera Larceny.

Fortunately, after a brief chase, the notorious “Cleptopus” was apprehended and sentenced to 25 years in Coral Jail with no possibility of parole.

His sentence includes:
🐙 Community service cleaning algae off mooring balls.
🦀 Weekly counseling for impulse control.
📸 A lifetime ban from handling cameras without adult supervision.

The best part?

The entire crime was caught on video. 😂

Give me a few days to get home and edit the footage…

Trust me… this little criminal is about to become Facebook famous.

👇 Until then… what’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen an octopus do?

08/01/2026

Well… this is the part nobody likes. 💙🌴✈️

It’s amazing how a little island can start feeling like home.

Every year we tell ourselves, “We’ll be back before we know it.” But somehow saying goodbye never gets any easier.

The incredible team at Divi Flamingo has become so much more than the people who work at a resort. From the smiling faces at the front desk, to the housekeeping staff who somehow always know exactly when you’ve tracked half the beach into your room, to the amazing restaurant and kitchen crew, and of course our friends in the dive shop… every single one of them makes us feel like we’re coming home instead of checking into a hotel.

After seven trips, the hugs are longer, the jokes are better, and the “see you next year” gets a little harder to say every time.

To our amazing Scuba Techie family… THANK YOU.

Watching all of you laugh, explore, encourage one another, and create memories together is exactly why Shelby and I love doing these trips. Every single person added something special to this week, and judging by the nonstop smiles, I think it’s safe to say Bonaire worked its magic once again.

Now comes the hard part…

We have nearly 1,000 photos to sort through (or should I say… “fish” through 🐟😂) and dozens of hours of incredible underwater video to edit.

So don’t worry… just because we’re leaving Bonaire doesn’t mean Bonaire is leaving your Facebook feed anytime soon. 😁

Get ready for turtles…
Morays…
Octopuses…
Coral…
Fish…
Dive bloopers…
Boat laughs…
Sunsets…
And probably a few photos where someone is making a face they swear they weren’t making. 📸😂

To everyone who joined us… thank you for trusting us with another unforgettable adventure.

To our friends at Divi Flamingo… thank you for making us feel like family every single time we visit.

And to Bonaire…

Stop making it so darn hard to leave.

We’ll see you again soon. ❤️🤿🌴

If you were on this trip, what's ONE memory that will stick with you long after your tan fades?

And if you’ve never been to Bonaire… what’s the one place in the world that’s at the top of your dive bucket list?

👇 Tell me in the comments. I’d love to hear it.

07/31/2026

People often ask me why I keep coming back to Bonaire.

Sure, the diving is spectacular. The water is impossibly blue, the reefs are healthy, and every dive has the potential to leave you speechless.

But that’s not the real reason.

The real reason is the people.

There’s something about spending a week diving together that strengthens friendships in a way few other experiences can. You celebrate incredible dives, laugh about the not-so-graceful entries, relive the day’s adventures over dinner, and somehow every year the stories get just a little bit better.

These aren’t just dive buddies anymore.

They’re lifelong friends.

Watching everyone relax, laugh, encourage one another, and simply enjoy being together reminds me why I love leading these trips so much. Bringing people together and watching complete strangers become lifelong dive buddies is one of the most rewarding parts of what I get to do.

I’m grateful for every person who’s shared this adventure with us over the years, and I already know this year’s group will be talking about these dives for a long, long time.

Here’s to friendship, laughter, unforgettable dives… and many more Bonaire trips together. 💙🤿🌴

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

Another absolutely incredible day exploring the stunning blue waters of Bonaire! 🤿☀️🌴

Today’s highlight? A free-swimming 6-foot green moray eel cruising through the reef like he owned the place. 😲 (Don’t worry… photos are coming later!)

One of the best parts of this trip is having our own private dive boat. No crowds, no rushing, just our small group enjoying world-class diving, great conversations, and making memories between dives.

The laughs have been nonstop, the visibility has been unbelievable, and the fish have definitely been showing off.

The only thing missing? Dénise and Ruud. We sure wish you two were here making bubbles with us.

Until tomorrow… here’s to another day in paradise. 🍻🌊



PS-
Will start taking reservations for and in the next few weeks. Reach out if you want to join one of our awesome and fun scuba trips

07/26/2026

Every Scuba Techie trip starts the same way…

A group of divers with different backgrounds, different experience levels, and one thing in common—a passion for adventure.

Some of these people have never met. Some have only exchanged a few messages online. But if history has taught us anything, by the end of this week they’ll be sharing stories, laughing over dinners, planning future dive trips together, and welcoming new members into our ever-growing dive family.

We’re excited to see where this week takes us, what memories we’ll create, and what lifelong friendships will be born beneath Bonaire’s crystal-clear waters.

Here’s to another unforgettable adventure.

Let’s see where this journey takes us. 🤿💙

07/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Robert on earning his SOLO Diver certification! 🤿

Solo diving isn’t about diving alone—it’s about becoming a more capable, disciplined, and self-reliant diver.

Throughout this course, Robert demonstrated the planning, situational awareness, gas management, problem-solving skills, and confidence that every solo diver must possess. These are skills that don’t just make you a better solo diver—they make you a better diver, period.

It was a pleasure watching your confidence and abilities grow throughout the training.

Congratulations on a job well done, Robert. Welcome to the ranks of SDI Solo Divers!

Now… go enjoy those dives knowing you’ve earned every bit of that certification.

🤿👏