Meet Our Team

“When I emigrated to Australia in 1990 learning to dive was first on the list of things to do, up to that point snorkeling in the Isle of Man was as exciting as it got. Little did I know that my Diving Instructor would become my life buddy and I would own a dive shop with him.”

“My own career outside diving has for the most part restricted my diving to weekends and holidays, but I am fast approaching dive #2000 (and yes I have every dive logged).”

“Early morning dives at Shelly Beach in Manly, still rank right up there with the very best and I try and get at least one in a week.”

“Twelve years ago, I arrived in Australia from the UK and decided it was time to face one of my biggest fears: the ocean. I signed up for a Discover Scuba Dive on the Great Barrier Reef, and that single dive changed the course of my life.

Since then, I’ve swapped a career in hospitality for the underwater world. Today, I’m the Owner of Dive Centre Manly, a PADI Master Instructor, and proud to lead the operations of a multi-award-winning PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre.”

“The most rewarding part of my job is seeing students fall in love with diving, grow in confidence, and return year after year to continue their journey. I’m passionate about creating ocean stewards, sharing the adventure of diving, and helping protect the underwater world so future generations can enjoy it too.”

“After transitioning my career from wine and luxury island resort management into a full-time passion project in diving, I have had the privilege of working across Australia and Southeast Asia as a PADI instructor. From liveaboards to classrooms, diving has given me the perfect excuse to travel. Over the past 10 years, I have explored dive sites all over the world, everywhere from the UK to my home here in Australia. Dive travel and exploration have truly become the heart of my underwater journey.“

“Sharing travel experiences, offering gear tips, and telling incredible stories make this industry an absolute joy to be a part of. As an avid Wreck Diver and whale chaser, I can’t wait to take as many of you as possible on unforgettable journeys to exotic locations, where you will experience the wonders of the underwater world.“

“Howzit! I’m Cam, I am a fun-loving South African who started travelling the world one dive centre at a time. I started diving in 2013, braving the cold waters of Cape Town, and have been completely in love with the ocean ever since.
Since then I have done everything possible to spend more time in the ocean, starting with becoming a PADI instructor in 2016, and following up with four years of studying to achieve my BSC honours in Marine Biology”

“I have been a dive instructor in a number of different countries, but always dreamed of diving in Australian waters! Now I finally get to experience them in all their glory, with the added bonus of teaching people to see the ocean as I do on a daily basis. Admittedly I have probably spent more time talking to fish than people, but then again there are so many
amazing species that I just cannot resist! So come on and let me show you how diving changed my life! And let’s work together to save this wonderful place that we cannot live without“

“My journey into the underwater world started back in 1987, becoming a new and excited open water diver. Since then it has been an amazing ride – from diving around the Asia Pacific, seeing what we are doing to this wonderful environment, and more importantly what we can do to protect it!”

“The best way I believe is to get people to experience it, love it and embrace it.
If not diving, you will find me flying a drone or on a sail boat. For me life is under the water, on the water or over the water.
Looking forward to blowing some bubbles together!”

“I’ve always had a deep love for the ocean, and after travelling through Southeast Asia, I found myself in Koh Tao, Thailand. It was there that I took the PADI Open Water course and immediately fell in love with diving. The passion and dedication of my instructor truly inspired me, opening my eyes to the incredible opportunities within the diving world.”

“After continuing my travels through Asia, I returned to Koh Tao to further my training, completing the Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and Instructor certifications.”

“A year later, I made a major career shift – from working as cabin crew at 30,000 feet to teaching diving at 30 meters underwater.”

“I now get to share my love for the ocean every day. Teaching allows me to help others build confidence, develop new skills, and hopefully discover a lifelong passion for the underwater world, just like I did.”

“I’m a diving instructor originally from the UK with a degree in Ocean Exploration. I first discovered diving in Malta, took my Open Water course, and instantly got hooked. Most of my diving experience is in Portugal, exploring reefs and meeting plenty of octopus and eels, with trips to Greece, Egypt, and Indonesia along the way.”

“I completed my instructor training in England, and I’ve even braved the cold waters of Scotland. Teaching diving lets me share my passion, help others take their first breath underwater, or guide experienced divers to new adventures. I’m also keen on marine conservation and try to inspire responsible diving practices whenever I can.”

“When I’m not underwater, you’ll usually find me watching Liverpool, hiking, or just chilling out in the sun by the sea. Come dive with me and see why I can’t get enough of the ocean and why we should all do our bit to protect it.”

“Hi! I’m Emily. I’m originally from Sydney, though I spent most of my life growing up in Switzerland and the UK. My diving journey began at 13 with an Open Water Course in Thailand, and it sparked a lifelong connection to the ocean.”

“Before diving became my full-time passion, I worked in technical theatre along the West End; a career I loved until 2022, when a trip to Tenerife reignited my love for the underwater world. That experience inspired a big shift: I turned my long-standing love for the ocean into a new career in diving.”

“After completing my Dive Master certification at Dive Centre Manly, I’ve had the privilege of introducing people to the incredible marine life and dive sites around Sydney. There’s nothing more rewarding than sharing the underwater world with others and seeing them fall in love with it as I did.”

“As a passionate advocate for ocean conservation, protecting our marine ecosystems is incredibly important to me, and I believe every diver has a role to play in safeguarding these precious environments to keep them healthy for future generations. Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or exploring deeper sites, I’m here to help you experience the magic of the sea.”

“Hi! I am Lisa, a very enthusiastic divemaster from South Africa! My relationship with the ocean began at a very young age, growing up 5 minutes from the sea, and I have seldom been far from it ever since. My scuba diving adventures began when I was 15 when I did my open water certification in Mauritius, and I have been slowly adding courses and dives around the world since. I completed my divemaster course here at Dive Centre Manly in 2020, and have loved working as part of this incredible team since!”

“My passion for the ocean extends past scuba as I also hold a BSc in Marine Biology, and am an avid freediver. I adore being able to take people diving and help fuel their passion for the ocean and ocean conservation. I also greatly enjoy being able to educate customers on marine life and encourage them to learn more about their environment and how to protect it.”

“We are incredibly lucky here in Manly to have a marine reserve like Cabbage tree bay to show people what a diverse and healthy marine ecosystem can look like, and have a visual representation of how an area can return to a healthy state if we take care of it. “

Pete is a multi-award-winning underwater photographer with decades of diving experience. Recently retired, Pete now dedicates time to sharing his passion for nature and knowledge of underwater photography.

“I love running guided dives for photographers, as well as underwater photography courses, and private coaching for photographers.  For me, it’s a great opportunity to help others expand their skills, whether beginner or advanced. You dive a little differently as a photographer and see things that other divers may swim past. As well as helping people expand the technical aspects of photography, it’s also about helping people develop a deeper awareness and understanding of marine life and its behaviour.”

“Seeing people get excited about nature, creating images and sharing these with others, and helping conservation is very rewarding. Photography can really enhance your dive experience and make you enthusiastic to dive more.”

Pete’s photos have been awarded in many nature photo competitions, including first place in the Australian Geography Nature Photographer of the Year in the portfolio category 2025 and threatened species in 2023. Pete has served as a judge of the Northern Beaches Council underwater photography competition and has been a previous winner.

You can check out Pete’s work on Insta @petemcgeephotography or on Facebook Goodviz Photography