Gio Prestigiacomo


Nationality : Italian
Dive Center Manager - PADI Course Director

Gio is a diving industry expert who specializes in scuba instructor training and development and in the sport of freediving. Gio is a certified full-cave diver, and a accomplished technical diver with extensive deep air experience. Gio holds professional credentials with multiple diving organizations, including technical diving and scuba equipment repair. His expertise is also a result of vast experience in the diving industry. He is graduated in “Business and Management” His scuba career has taken him in Italy, East Africa, Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Florida.

Basil Miller


Nationality : Bahamian
Boat Captain and Assistant Instructor

Basil comes from a long line of boat captains. Having grown up on the water in Grand Bahama, He is widely considered one of the most experianced and knowledgeable boat captains around. Basil has an easy going temperment, can often be found listening to his onboard radio, and will always lend a hand when needed.

Steve Main


Nationality : Scottish
PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Steve is tall, Scottish and sarcastic. Growing up in Tanzania has made Steve a master of sailing, diving, windsurfing... and has also made his accent nearly impossible to understand. If you can work out what he is saying, you will find he has an immense knowledge and skill for diving to pass on. Steve is also proficient at fixing all types of scuba gear. He is our resident football fanatic and enjoys an ice cold beer after a hard days work.

Martin Vanderveken


Nationality : Belgian
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Before coming to us at Viva Diving, Martin had his traveling pants on and was wandering all over the world. He worked as an active Divemaster in Australia, Greece and Utila. Now at Viva Diving to start his Instructor career, we couldn't be happier! Martin has had an instant fan following from those who dive with him, and even those who don't! Martin is fluent in both French and English.

Sylvia Slay


Nationality : American
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Originally from Hilo, Hawaii, Sylvia is a true island girl. Sylvia is calm and serene and has and 'island' attitude that divers are sure to love. Being a graduate of Viva diving's own IDC program, we are proud to have Sylvia as a part of our team.

Valeria Garibotti


Nationality : Italian
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Val has quickly become our triple threat! Her quirky attitude and big smile will instantly win you over.Val's mastery of 5 languages - Italian, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, means she can teach in any language... and talk your ear off too! We welcome Val back for her second season at Viva Diving.

George Titlow


Nationality : British
PADI Divemaster

Being an Englishman, George is polite... he came to us in an effort to escape a desk in rainy England. his motivation has made him a complete natural in the water. He has a keen eye for detail. With George as your guide, you are in good hands!