About us

Pacific Divers is located on the South East side of Rarotonga, in the popular Muri Beach area. We are on the main road, inland side, opposite Manea Beach, The Flame Tree Restaurant and Murimart 6 11 store. We are about 300m from Pacific Resort and 800m from Vara's backpackers.

If you want to fly to Pacific Divers on Google Earth copy and past the following coordinates into the search field and press search. 21 15'10.78"S 159 43'50.38"W

The team

Stephen Lyon - Business owner and manager. A PADI instructor for over 15 years and a diver since 1986, Stephen is the most experienced diver working in the Cook Islands. A qualified marine scientist, Steve has conducted numerous research projects in the Cook Islands.

Steve brings a strong sense of conservation to the operation. Current projects inlcude the Cook Islands Turtle Project and the establishment of a shark sanctuary in the Cook Islands.

'I absolutely love diving, just being under water. It's an activity that I enjoy sharing with others and operating this dive centre gives me a great sense of satisfaction. I love to see the joy on the face of new divers as they come to the surface after their first underwater experience.'

Greg Van Dre Poel - Dive Master. Greg completed the internship programme and soon became an integral part of the business. He came with a history of guiding white water rafting in Africa and has a great grasp of adventure hospitality. Greg is a great guide and avid photographer.

Jamie Walsh - Instructor. As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor Jamie is the highest qualified dive instructor in the Cook Islands. His dive experience in the Med and Carribean have left him well prepared for working in our dive centre. He a personable chap, great with students and new divers and is a key member of our small team.

 

Carl Shuetrim - Divemaster Intern. Carl is with Pacific Divers for 3 months on our full time internship programme. Whil not on course Carl will be diving, operating the dive vessel and assisting the staff in the conduct of the dive trips.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

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