2025 Internship Introduction

Posted on January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 by Annabel Thomas

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2025 Internship Introduction

by Hafid, AMD-B’s 2025 Divemaster Intern

Welcome to AquaMarine Diving – Bali to our two 2025 Interns!

Everyone in AMD-B is delighted to welcome Alfari and Hafid into the AquaMarine Team 🙂
For 2025, our PADI MSDT Syainal Hamid (Inal) will be their Mentor; what a great start to their dive careers!

By following the 2025 PADI Divemaster Internship for Indonesian Citizens Programme, the intern will be provided with the highest-level all-around training, so they can learn and gain confidence to pursue their dreams in the diving industry.

Introducing AMD-B’s 2025 Zero-to-Hero PADI Divemaster Interns

M. Alfari Ramadhan (Alfari). He is from Purwakarta, West Java, and graduated from Marine Tourism at Padjajaran University. Scuba Diving has been a transformative passion for him, not only as a recreational activity but a way to connect with the underwater world. Becoming a PADI Divemaster has the idea to deepen the skills he has, also expand the connections to the marine environment.

The other one is Hafid Rahman or you can call him Hafid (the one with OK signal). He is from Depok, West Java. Bachelor of Fisheries Science from Diponegoro University. His first scuba diving was in 2022 at Karimun Java, he saw a lot of marine life that gave a great impression to him to become a Professional Divers. Being a Divemaster can help him to share the beauty of the underwater world with others, and also to ensure the safety of the dive so they can enjoy their dives.

As with all past participants in AMD-B’s annual internship: After completion, Alfari and Hafid might stay with AMD-B (assuming we have vacancies) or move elsewhere to share their new-found knowledge.

Previous ‘graduates’ have worked in resorts and liveaboards throughout Indonesia, others stayed in Bali (most of them are now PADI Instructors!) and some returned to their studies.

We look forward to seeing Alfari and Hafid progress through the PADI courses up to Divemaster, and then gain experience with some of Indonesia’s most sought-after PADI Professional Dive Staff here at AMD-B.

2025 ‘Best of Bali’ Dive Safaris

Posted on January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 by Annabel Thomas

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2025 Best of Bali Dive Safaris

The 2025 Best of Bali (aka BoB) Dive Safaris Package comprise three itineraries of seven, eight, and 12 nights duration. AquaMarine created these Safaris exactly as we would wish them to be put together if we were divers visiting Bali. All of Bali’s best dive locations have been included in the safari. The itineraries include:
– shore- and boat-diving
– walls, muck, wrecks, reefs, drifts
– macro and wide-angle photography

You’ll see fantastic hard and soft corals, great density and diversity of marinelife: from large pelagics such as Manta rays and Mola-Mola in season, to the tiniest juveniles and pygmy seahorses.

Best of Bali Dive Safaris Package Details

These Best of Bali Dive Safaris commence on fixed dates, with guaranteed departure based on a minimum of 2 divers.

The 13 Day Best of Bali “circles” the island allowing you to experience the widest variety of Bali dive sites. The 8 Day BoB focuses on the north west and north east coasts. The 7 Day Best of Bali itinerary offers diving on the north east and east coasts.

Nothing has been included ‘for the sake of it’.
– Fixed start dates (guaranteed with minimum two divers)
– Bali’s three best custom-built dive boats
– Minibuses customised for maximum space and leg room
– Maximum ratio of 1 PADI Divemaster (or above) for 4 divers
– Emphasis on safety and enjoyment.

Resorts were chosen for location, facilities and value for money.

Pre-planned dive times ensure you’ll see the maximum possible with the best conditions – as far as we can predict conditions 🙂

For further details (and to enquire for customised Group Safaris), please e-mail Diving@AquaMarineDiving.com.

2025 ‘Best of Bali’ Dive Safaris

2024 Internship End of Programme

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by Annabel Thomas

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11 Months PADI Divemaster Internship Journey

by Fahmi, AMD-B’s 2024 Divemaster Intern

It’s hard to believe that my 11 Months PADI Divemaster Internship with AquaMarine Diving – Bali is coming to an end. Looking back at everything I’ve experienced since January, it has been an amazing journey filled with growth and learning.

This month was particularly special because I got to be part of the interviews for the next intern. Watching the process reminded me of how nervous I felt at the start of my own internship. Seeing it from the other side made me realise just how much I’ve grown over the past year.

More Confident

One of the biggest change I’ve noticed is how much more confident I’ve become. I now feel prepared to handle all kinds of situations, including challenging or risky ones – thanks to my training. Diving in tough environments like Nusa Penida helped me develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed as a diver.

More Than Diving

This internship wasn’t just about diving; I learned a lot of other important skills too. I now understand how much work goes into preparing trips, managing time, and handling risks. I also learned how to do some basic office tasks and even got an introduction to sales, where I discovered how to connect with customers and make their experiences better.

Conservation Work

Conservation work was another highlight of my internship. Through Blue Project by AMD-B, I joined beach and underwater clean-ups, monitored coral bleaching, collected data, and wrote blogs and articles to raise awareness. With my marine science background, being part of these efforts was especially rewarding.

What’s Next?

One of the main reason I took on this internship was to travel and explore new places while pursuing my passion for diving. As my internship comes to an end, I’m excited to share that I’ve received my first job as a Divemaster at a dive centre in Gili Trawangan. While it’s not too far from Bali, it’s a great start to my journey, and I’m looking forward to experiencing a new environment. I’ll be moving there soon, and it feels like the perfect place to kick off this next step in my career.

I’m so grateful to AquaMarine Diving – Bali for everything they’ve taught me. This internship has prepared me for the future, and I can’t wait for what’s next.