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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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