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! 🫧

Diving Tips: How to Use a Safety Sausage

Posted on January 11, 2026January 12, 2026 by Annabel Thomas

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Diving Tips: How to Use a Safety Sausage

A safety sausage, also known as a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB), is one of the most important safety tools a diver can carry. However, simply owning one is not enough. Knowing how to use a safety sausage correctly while diving can make a critical difference, especially in current, poor visibility, or busy boat areas.

In this guide, we explain when to deploy a safety sausage, how to use it safely, and why regular practice matters.

Why Using a Safety Sausage Matters

At the surface, a diver is surprisingly difficult to see. Even in calm conditions, a head and tank sit low in the water. Add swell, current, or distance from the boat, and visibility drops quickly.

Using a safety sausage increases your visibility immediately. From a boat, a tall, brightly coloured SMB is far easier to spot than bubbles or a raised arm. This is why many dive operators strongly recommend — or require — divers to carry one.

When Should You Use a Safety Sausage?

Knowing when to use a safety sausage while diving is just as important as knowing how.

You should deploy your SMB:
– During a blue-water safety stop
– When surfacing away from the boat
– On drift dives with current
– In areas with boat traffic
– Whenever the boat is expected to come to you

Waiting until you are already stressed at the surface is a common mistake.

How to Use a Safety Sausage Safely

1. Stabilise Your Buoyancy
Before deployment, ensure you are neutrally buoyant. A rushed SMB deployment often leads to uncontrolled ascents or tangled lines.

2. Inflate Slowly
Add only a small amount of air at depth, either orally or with a low-pressure inflator. The air inside the safety sausage will expand as it rises. Overinflating too early can cause the SMB or line to pull upward forcefully.

3. Control the Line
Allow the safety sausage to rise smoothly while keeping light tension on your reel or spool. Make sure the line is clear of hoses, gauges, and your body.

4. Stay Visible at the Surface
Once you reach the surface, fully inflate the safety sausage and keep it upright. Height is key — the higher it stands above the water, the easier it is for the boat crew to see you.

Common Safety Sausage Mistakes

Even experienced divers make avoidable errors, including:
– Never practising SMB deployment
– Overinflating at depth
– Letting the line tangle around equipment
– Treating the safety sausage as optional gear

These mistakes are easily avoided with basic preparation and practice.

A safety sausage is not emergency equipment reserved for worst-case scenarios. It is standard diving safety gear designed to be used regularly.

Practising how to use a safety sausage in calm conditions will help ensure that, when conditions are less than ideal, you can deploy it confidently and correctly.

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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