Aqua Marine PADI PRO Level

31/07/2026

03/02/2026

The PADI Platinum Course Director is recognized as the best of the best in scuba instructor training. I feel very humble and honored to be bestowed this rating. It has been a long and amazing journey in my scuba career. It started in England as a British Sub Aqua diver. Diving all over Europe and the plethora of wrecks off the coast of Britain. Next came the navy where I became a scuba instructor trainer. In 1982 I went to Grand Cayman and worked at a scuba resort. While there, I wrote the first Stingray Diver and snorkeling course. In 1990 I became a Course Director and worked for the largest Instructor Development Centers in the world. They became the first Career Development Centers in the world and recognized as the most chosen instructor training centers in the world. I was also involved in the largest ever instructor exam conducted by PADI. There were over 140 candidates and I’m proud this number is still the highest PADI have ever had at an exam. I then went to work PADI as their International Sales & Marketing Representative. I became a PADI Instructor Examiner and conducted instructor exams all over the world. There are a lot of good Course Directors in the world. However, there is no excuse for EXPERIENCE!! This real life experience is what makes your IDC one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of your scuba career. You should be looking for a mentor with at least 25 years experience to take your instructor training from. You will get more than the cookie cutter IDC, you will get a lifetime of experience and knowledge of a Platinum Course Director. So to cut to the chase, you don’t just learn the minimum and go to the IE, you get tons of real world experience and safety therefore becoming successful in the scuba industry instead of fading away. Take your class from us at Aqua Marine Instructor Development Center on St. Thomas. There you will find all that is good in instructor training. You deserve the best and we are very proud to offer that. Sign up today.

03/02/2026

🌊 Ready to Go Pro? 🌟
Turn your love for diving into a global career with our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)! 🐠🌍

During this transformative program, you’ll:
✅ Master dive theory & teaching techniques
✅ Learn risk management & student control
✅ Develop leadership skills in real-world settings
✅ Train with Platinum PADI Course Director and former PADI Instructor Examiner
✅ Prepare to ace the Instructor Exam (IE)

🏝️ Conducted right here at our oceanfront dive center – where crystal-clear waters meet world-class training!

Whether you want to teach abroad, start your own dive business, or just level up — this is your next giant stride. 🤿💼

📅 Courses start 10/2 - 10/132026— Limited spots available! Immediately followed by the Instructor Exam (IE)
🏠Accomadation packages available as well

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Aqua Marine Dive Center offers the best scuba diving & guided snorkeling in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. 5 star PADI IDC Center in the USVI. READ R REVIEWS!