Originally from London, UK, Justin is the Operations Manager at Blue Marlin Dive. With a background in entrepreneurship, having managed multiple businesses, he now enjoys the unique lifestyle of Gili Trawangan, where his passion for diving merges seamlessly with his career. Justin’s journey into diving began with a holiday to Langkawi, and the opportunities at Blue Marlin Dive have kept him captivated ever since.
As a PADI Staff Instructor and MSDT, Justin has completed over 80 Instructor Development Courses (IDCs). His leadership, joyfulness, and innovative thinking make him a key part of the team. His favorite dive site is Secret Reef, where deep waters, vibrant coral fields, and underwater pipes provide a thrilling drift dive experience. One of his most exciting underwater moments was encountering whale sharks and boxer shrimp.
Justin dreams of diving in the Galapagos and is currently working on his cave diving skills. After a day of diving, he enjoys relaxing with a plate of biryani.
His favorite advice: “People only ever envy a destination and never the journey.”
IDC Dates | IE Dates |
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16 Oct – 4 Nov 2024 | 5 Nov – 6 Nov 2024 |
20 Nov – 9 Dec 2024 | 10 Dec – 11 Dec 2024 |
8 Jan – 27 Jan 2025 | 28 Jan – 29 Jan 2025 |
12 Feb – 3 Mar 2025 | 4 Mar – 5 Mar 2025 |
19 Mar – 7 Apr 2025 | 8 Apr – 9 Apr 2025 |
23 Apr – 12 May 2025 | 13 May – 14 May 2025 |
28 May – 16 Jun 2025 | 17 Jun – 18 Jun 2025 |
2 Jul – 21 Jul 2025 | 22 Jul – 23 Jul 2025 |
6 Aug – 25 Aug 2025 | 26 Aug – 27 Aug 2025 |
10 Sep – 29 Sep 2025 | 30 Sep – 1 Oct 2025 |
15 Oct – 3 Nov 2025 | 4 Nov – 5 Nov 2025 |
19 Nov – 8 Dec 2025 | 9 Dec – 10 Dec 2025 |