Become a Dive Guide on Scuba.org
Lead guided dives, share your favorite dive sites, and help divers explore the underwater world.
How It Works
Create a free account
Sign up for Scuba.org if you haven't already.
Enable guide mode
Go to your dashboard settings and check the "I am a dive guide" box. That's it!
Set your location
Add your location in your profile settings. You'll automatically appear as a local guide on dive sites near you - no need to manually link yourself to each site.
Offer guided dives & trips
Create guided dive offerings and organize multi-day dive trips. Divers can find and book with you directly.
Why Become a Guide?
- ✓Free to join - no monthly fees
- ✓Connect with divers visiting your area
- ✓Share your local knowledge and favorite dive spots
- ✓Host trips and earn money (keep 90-100%)
- ✓Create recurring weekly or monthly trips
- ✓Set your own schedule and pricing
Host Trips in Your Area
As a guide, you can create and host dive trips to your local sites. Visiting divers are searching for local expertise - someone who knows the best entry points, where to find marine life, and the ideal conditions.
Recurring Trips
Saturday morning shore dives, monthly night dives, weekend adventures
Day Trips to Multi-Day
From 2-hour guided dives to week-long liveaboard expeditions
Your Profile is Public
When you enable guide mode, other users can view your profile and see your uploaded certifications. This helps divers verify your experience and find the right guide for their adventures.
What You'll Need
- ●Diving certification and experience at the sites you'll guide
- ●A profile photo (helps divers recognize you)
- ●A short bio about your diving experience and local knowledge
- ●Your location and the dive sites you know
- ○Optional: scanned copies of your certifications (divemaster, rescue diver, etc.)
Guide vs Instructor: What's the Difference?
🧭 Guides
Lead fun dives and show certified divers around local sites. Great for divemasters or anyone who knows their local waters well.
🎓 Instructors
Teach certification courses and certify new divers. Requires an instructor rating from a recognized agency.
Both can host and earn from dive trips. You can be both if you want!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a divemaster to be a guide?
Not necessarily. While divemaster certification is common, what matters most is that you know your local dive sites well and can safely lead other certified divers. Upload whatever certifications you have to build trust.
How do payments work?
You set your own prices for guided dives and trips. Divers can book and pay through the platform, and you receive payouts directly to your bank account via Stripe.
Is there a fee to join?
No, joining is completely free. There are no monthly fees or subscriptions.
Can I be both a guide and an instructor?
Yes! Just enable both options in your settings. Many people do both - leading fun dives and teaching courses.
What kind of trips can I offer?
Anything from single guided dives to multi-day dive excursions. You can set up recurring trips to your local sites so visiting divers can easily book with you.