The third week of DMT experience has been amazing! With the swim tests and skill circuit out of the way, I have been able to turn my attention to more student and customer-facing activities. I started with assisting Ilse with her Open Water Course (OWC) student, Thijs, who was visiting from the Netherlands. The…
Discover SCUBA Diving is a PADI program during which the participant gets to experience what it’s like to dive whilst being closely supervised by one of our PADI instructors. The program appeals especially to guests who may not have enough time during their visit to Bunaken in order to complete the open water diver course…
The amazing diversity of diving in the Secret Gilis and Belongas Bay is unlike any other with diving for all levels of divers from beginner to those who are looking for more of a challenge. For those who prefer looking for the small, big or just love swimming across the beautiful coral gardens. We start…
Frogfish (Antennariidae) is a particular hunt for experienced divers – it’s a bit like searching a gold nugget in the sand or a Pokemon to be more modern. The Frogfish we found in our house reef at Twofish Amed are tiny ones. If some of them (Giant frogfish) can reach a maximum size of around…
It’s that time of year when the long dreary days, cold weather and extended hours of darkness start to take a toll. Waking up in the dark and coming home from work in the dark can leave many of us feeling ready for a break – or even a career and lifestyle change. Whichever one…
Where to take your PADI Instructor Development Course is not a decision that should be taken lightly – it’s a huge financial commitment so it’s understandable that you want to make sure you choose somewhere that suits your needs exactly. For many, taking the course also involves taking precious time off work so the right…
This week we welcomed a group of divers used to dive with Twofish and seeking for great muck diving in Amed. What is amazing in Amed is the actual diversity of diving we can offer: wrecks, coral reefs, muck and walls are all around and we can easily combine them or focus on only one…
Last week has been amazing for divers from Sanur in Nusa Penida! We spotted all the big stuff and more! Diving with Marco has been the peak of these days, with Threser sharks, Mola, Nemos, Manta Rays and Turtles, all in one day! I don’t think anyone has been that lucky ever on their first…