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Philippa Anderson

Philippa (aka Flipper) learnt to dive in 1997 on a gap year and spent the last 20 years diving and travelling extensively in Egypt, the South Pacific and Indonesia among others. Philippa has a wealth of experience as an Instructor, Liveaboard Cruise Director and now Dive Travel Consultant.

Number of dives: 3,000+ Level: Instructor

Favourite dive site: Barracuda Point, Solomon Islands

Jobi Chan

Jobi started her working life as a travel journalist and during her time travelling made the most of any opportunity to dive. Following an Advanced Open Water course and Divemaster course in Asia, Jobi became a PADI Dive Instructor and spent time teaching in the Maldives.

Number of dives: 400+ Level: PADI Instructor

Favourite dive site: Darwin's Arch, Galapagos

Cath Bates

Cath spent 11 years as an instructor in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, where she specialised in both technical diving and conservation. It was here that she logged most of her dives. Her love of travel began during this time and she has explored much of Southeast Asia.

Number of dives: 6,000+ Level: TDI Advanced Trimix Instructor, PADI MSDT

Favourite dive site: Shark & Yolanda Reef, Egypt

Joanna Charter

Joanna went on her first dive in her teens and nearly 20 years later she hasn't stopped! She qualified as a PADI instructor in 2016, and has visited the Galapagos, Philippines, Oman and Indonesia to name a few. After four years in our Sales Team she is now part of our Product Team.

Number of dives: 700+ Level: PADI MSDT

Our friendly team are all dive professionals and travel experts with many years of experience. They have travelled the world and their passion for diving ensures they are well-qualified to create incredible diving holidays. Here they share an insight into their experience and favourite dive locations. Contact

Favourite dive site: USAT Liberty Wreck, Bali

Joe Milligan

Joe learnt to dive in the Maldives in 2008 and travelled Down Under to gain his diving qualifications where he worked as a PADI Instructor on Australia's east and south coasts. Joe has an appreciation for all marine life, but a personal favourite of his is the leafy sea dragons of Australia.

Number of dives: 800+

Level: Instructor

Favourite dive site: Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia

Sarah Wight

Sarah (aka Swight) grew up in Indonesia, learning to dive for her 16th birthday. There was no turning back, and since then she has visited the world's finest dive destinations. When not playing hockey or Padel she manages the product for Dive Worldwide.

Number of dives: 300+

Level: Master Scuba Diver

Favourite dive site: Manta Point off Nusa Penida, Bali

Sarah Kness

Sarah has travelled the world working as a Dive Instructor, including time in the Cayman Islands, Indonesia, Australia, Fiji and Europe. With an infectious passion for diving and travel, Sarah is now in the UK and loves discussing exciting underwater adventures with fellow divers.

Number of dives: 4,000+

Level: SSI and PADI Instructor

Favourite dive site: Impossible to choose just one!

Phil North

Phil learnt to dive in 2002 and by 2005 he had qualified as a PADI Divemaster before working in Indonesia, Malaysia and Egypt. Phil settled in Thailand, where he ran an underwater photo and video centre with his wife-to-be. Now back in the UK he manages the Dive Worldwide Team.

Number of dives: 1,700+

Level: Dive Master

Favourite dive site: Veales Reef, Tufi, PNG

Anna Williams

Anna's early dive career was in Croatia, Wales and Tobago, moving on to Belize, where she spent nearly 10 years instructing. She then moved on to the Pacific via Mexico, the Red Sea, New Zealand and the Marshall Islands. Anna has also managed a dive centre in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Number of dives: 1,000+

Level: PADI Staff Instructor, SSI Instructor, BSAC Instructor

Favourite dive site: Half Moon Caye wall, Belize

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