About Dive and Cruise

Originally from Paris, Johann has traveled the world since his twenties, fueled by a deep love for the ocean. In the first decade of his professional diving career, he worked as a recreational and technical dive instructor across Europe, Egypt, Malta, and Southeast Asia, teaching over 2,000 students through PADI, TDI, and CMAS programs. Today, having dived nearly all the destinations Dive and Cruise offers, Johann is dedicated to sharing his extensive knowledge and passion with the diving community.

Introduced to travel as an infant, Shueri has adventure in her blood. She became a divemaster in 2009 and hasn’t stopped diving since. Having explored over 70 countries before the age of 30, she has developed a sharp eye for detail and curates travel experiences with precision and care. Shueri understands that small adjustments can make a world of difference, and her guidance ensures every dive trip she plans is both seamless and unforgettable.

Thibaut began his adventures in French Guiana before moving to Southeast Asia to explore the underwater world—a decision that changed his life. He became a PADI OWSI Instructor in Malaysia in 2008 and has since guided dives across Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Maldives, and Greece, often specializing in shark diving. Now settled with his family in southwest France, he enjoys BBQs, discovering new places, and a good dad joke. Thibaut’s philosophy: “I follow your booking requests all the way to your first step in the ocean. My advice comes from a diver to another, ensuring every detail is perfect so our guests return home with unforgettable memories.”

Born in Sardinia, Italy, Giorgio discovered his love for the sea as a child and became a dive instructor in 2001. Over the years, he has trained thousands of divers and explored some of the world’s most stunning waters—from the Mediterranean and Red Sea to the Maldives and Asia. Eventually, his passion brought him to Thailand, his “paradise land,” where he has logged over 8,000 dives. Known for his sense of humor and fun-loving spirit, Giorgio is always ready to welcome divers in Phuket with a big smile and endless enthusiasm.

Hailing from Riga, Latvia, Ksenia started her career as a software programmer, but her unstoppable passion for travel led her to leave it all behind in 2004. She became a scuba divemaster and explored Southeast Asia, spending several seasons guiding divers in the breathtaking Raja Ampat region aboard liveaboards. Now with Dive and Cruise, Ksenia brings her expertise and love for adventure to provide personalized service tailored to your tastes and travel goals.

Marina discovered scuba diving thanks to her husband, a scuba instructor, and quickly fell in love with the underwater world. From 2011 to 2013, she assisted in teaching children at a dive club in Crimea before turning her focus to diving tourism. Over the years, she developed expertise in liveaboard services, expanded diving tour clientele, and explored new business areas such as kite cruises and corporate charters. In 2017, Marina moved to Dubai, gaining valuable experience in luxury private yacht rentals, combining her love for the sea with a talent for creating unforgettable travel experiences.

French-born travel addict and lifelong explorer, Manu caught the “travel virus” as a kid following his globe-trotting family. His love for diving began in 1996, when one summer dive made him feel like a fish—so much so that he didn’t want to come up! With years leading liveaboards and managing dive centers, Manu knows all the tricks to turn every dive trip into an unforgettable adventure. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he’s ready to share his passion and insider tips with you.

Born in Dakar, Senegal, Sebastien discovered the ocean almost as soon as he could walk—taking his first apnea at age 6 and trying a regulator by 8. A talented all-around sportsman, his true passion has always been the sea. Over the years, he has explored some of the most spectacular dive spots across four continents and five oceans, training and guiding divers along the way. Now based in southern France near Cavalaire, he enjoys life with his beautiful twin girls, sharing his love for the ocean with everyone he meets.

Jessica is a devoted marine lover and passionate advocate for human rights and the environment. In her early 20s, she spent five years guiding divers across Cozumel, Roatan, Utila, and Thailand, sharing her love for the underwater world. Today, she’s a proud mother of two young girls and has swapped scuba fins for a surfboard whenever she can steal some “me-time,” but her love for the ocean and the salty sea breeze remains as strong as ever.