2026 Internship Introduction

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by Annabel Thomas

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AquaMarine's 2026 Interns

At AquaMarine Diving – Bali, we are proud to support the development of the next generation of Indonesian dive professionals through our Divemaster Internship Programme. For 2026, we are delighted to welcome two motivated new team members who have begun their professional diving journey with us.

Over the coming months, they will train, gain hands-on experience, and grow under the guidance of our senior Instructors, while exploring some of Bali’s most beautiful dive sites.

Let us introduce our 2026 Interns:

🌊 Annisa

Hometown: Surabaya
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science, University of Brawijaya

Annisa is grateful and proud to be part of the programme and brings a positive, eager attitude to every part of her training. She is excited not only to develop her diving skills, but also to learn how to work effectively within a team and contribute to creating enjoyable and safe experiences for our divers.

With a strong desire to keep learning and improving, Annisa looks forward to growing both personally and professionally throughout her internship.

🐠 Nanda Teguh Junianto

Hometown: Madura
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science, University of Trunojoyo Madura

Nanda begins his journey with a clear professional goal: to become a reliable and confident Divemaster, capable of performing calmly and effectively in a wide range of diving conditions.

Through this internship, he is committed to strengthening his diving fundamentals, situational awareness, and ability to work under pressure, while building the professional standards required in the global dive industry.

Looking Ahead

During the programme, our interns will progress through professional-level PADI training and gain real-world experience in:
– Dive centre operations and guest assistance
– Equipment handling and safety procedures
– Guiding techniques and customer service
– Professional conduct and teamwork

This hands-on development ensures they graduate not only as certified Divemasters, but as confident professionals ready to represent Indonesian diving at an international level.

Supporting the Future of Indonesian Diving

Since 2012, AquaMarine Diving – Bali has been committed to mentoring Indonesian divers and promoting safe, sustainable dive tourism. Our internship programme continues to play an important role in building skilled local professionals for the future.

We look forward to sharing their progress throughout 2026.

Welcome to the team, Annisa and Nanda — happy bubbles! 🫧

2026 ‘Best of Bali’ Dive Safaris

Posted on January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 by Annabel Thomas

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2026 ‘Best of Bali’ Dive Safaris

The 2026 ‘Best of Bali’ Dive Safaris are designed for divers who want variety, not repetition. Instead of staying in one area, these safaris move around the island to follow the best dive conditions and marine life.

Each itinerary reflects how AquaMarine plans trips for its own team. The result is a balanced, well-paced dive safari that shows Bali at its best. Divers can choose from seven-, eight- or 12-night itineraries, depending on time and experience level.

Across all safaris, diving includes:
– Shore and boat diving
– Walls, muck sites, wrecks, reefs and drift dives
– Strong opportunities for macro and wide-angle photography

Marine life is a highlight throughout the year. Healthy coral reefs support excellent fish density, while seasonal encounters may include Manta rays and Mola-Mola. Smaller discoveries range from pygmy seahorses to juvenile reef species and rare critters.

Best of Bali Dive Safaris – Itinerary Overview

The ‘Best of Bali‘ Dive Safaris 2026 operate on fixed departure dates. Each trip is guaranteed to run with a minimum of two divers.

The 13-day ‘Best of Bali’ safari completes a full circuit of the island. This itinerary offers the widest possible variety of Bali dive sites and underwater environments.

The 8-day ‘Best of Bali’ itinerary focuses on the north-west and north-east coasts. It combines dramatic walls, colourful reefs and critter-rich muck diving.

The 7-day ‘Best of Bali’ safari concentrates on the north-east and east coasts. This option suits divers with limited time who still want diverse and rewarding diving.

Each itinerary is carefully structured to reduce unnecessary travel while maximising time underwater.

What’s Included in the 2026 ‘Best of Bali Dive’ Safaris

Nothing is included without purpose. Every element supports safe, comfortable and enjoyable diving.
– Fixed start dates with guaranteed departure (minimum two divers)
– Bali’s three best custom-built dive boats
– Spacious, customised minibuses with extra leg room
– Maximum guide-to-diver ratio of 1 PADI Divemaster (or above) to 4 divers
– Strong focus on safety, dive planning and relaxed schedules

Accommodation is selected for location, facilities and value for money. Resorts are positioned to support early starts, sensible surface intervals and smooth transfers.

Dive times are planned in advance to place divers on sites at the most suitable times. Tides, currents and typical conditions are considered wherever possible 🙂

For full itinerary details, fixed departure dates, or enquiries about customised Group Safaris, please contact: Diving@AquaMarineDiving.com.

2026 ‘Best of Bali’ Dive Safaris

2025 Internship End of Programme

Posted on December 6, 2025December 8, 2025 by Annabel Thomas

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AquaMarine’s 2025 Divemaster Internship Programme Comes to an End

AquaMarine Diving – Bali is pleased to mark the end of our 2025 PADI Divemaster Internship Programme, which finished on 30 November 2025. Since 2011, the programme has offered opportunities to young Indonesians who wish to start a professional career in the dive industry. This year, we proudly worked with two interns: Hafid and Alfari.

A Year of Growth and Achievement

Hafid and Alfari began their training in January. They entered with limited diving experience, yet they progressed quickly. Throughout the year, they completed PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and finally Divemaster. Each stage brought new skills, and both interns embraced every challenge.

They also learned essential daily tasks. These included guest interaction, equipment care, briefing practice, and safety procedures. As a result, they grew more confident both underwater and on land.

Supporting Indonesia’s Diving Community

The internship focuses on developing capable, responsible, and environmentally aware dive professionals. Hafid and Alfari showed strong commitment to these values. They demonstrated good teamwork, consistent curiosity, and a positive attitude throughout the programme.

Because of these qualities, we believe they will contribute well to Indonesia’s growing marine tourism sector.

Reflections from the Interns

As part of their final review, Hafid and Alfari shared their thoughts:

– “I’m grateful for the support and guidance I received this year.” — Hafid

– “Step by step, I gained confidence and reached Divemaster level.” — Alfari

Acknowledging the Team

We extend sincere appreciation to our Instructors, Guides, and Office Staff. Their steady guidance helped Hafid and Alfari succeed. Their support remains a key part of the programme each year.

We congratulate Hafid and Alfari on completing their Divemaster training. We wish them success as they begin the next stage of their diving careers.