Discover Richard Reichert's inspiring journey from PADI Divemaster to PADI Instructor at TopSub Academy Roatan.

At 60 years old, Richard completed an intensive IDC under PADI Course Director Vasco Ferreira dos Santos and passed his Instructor Exam in Utila.

Learn how personalized, small-group training helped him succeed.

Have you ever dreamt of exploring the underwater world, becoming a skilled scuba diver, or even turning your passion into a career? At TopSub Academy Roatan, we offer a complete training path that takes you from your first breaths underwater as a beginner all the way to becoming a seasoned professional diver. In this blog post, we’ll break down the courses we offer, based on the PADI training flowchart, and show you how you can progress from Open Water Diver to PADI Pro.

Meet Jordy Mutsaers, the new PADI Instructor from the Netherlands, that completed his PADI Divemaster, PADI Instructor Development Course, and PADI Specialties Instructor at TopSub Academy Roatan with PADI Course Director Vasco Ferreira dos Santos.

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the achievements of Miss Jaime Kilby, a dedicated diving enthusiast from Tennessee, who has recently completed her PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at TopSub Dive School / Dive Academy Roatan. With the expert guidance of PADI Course Director Vasco Ferreira dos Santos and the support of the entire TopSub team, Jaime successfully passed her PADI Instructor Examination (IE) under the evaluation of PADI Examiner Claudio Brandileone.

Meet Celise and Alicia, two adventurous women from opposite sides of the world who found a common dream in the mesmerizing waters of Roatan. Celise, hailing from Brazil, and Alicia, from Spain, both embarked on a life-changing journey to become PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. With the expert guidance of TopSub Academy at diveRoatan.net, they are transforming their love for diving into a professional career. Here’s a look at their path and how you can follow in their fin kicks.