Oleg Ermakov

TDI Instructor & Open Water Scuba Instructor

Originally from the USSR, Oleg Ermakov has over 3,000 recreational dives under his belt, and his passion for the deep has made him an essential part of Blue Marlin Dive. With certifications ranging from TDI Nitrox Instructor to Extended Range Diver, Oleg’s experience and love for teaching are evident in every dive.

Oleg grew up near the Black Sea, and the calm and positive atmosphere of Gili Trawangan now feels like home. At Blue Marlin, he enjoys the family-like environment of the largest and most experienced dive school on the island. His favorite dive spots include Deep Shark Point, Deep Turbo, and Linda’s Reef, where he’s encountered thrilling marine life like sharks, manta rays, and more.

Besides his diving prowess, Oleg is a motorbiker and heavy truck driver, as well as an equipment specialist. Known for his practical wisdom, his life motto is: “It’s better to regret once that it didn’t work out than to regret hundreds of times that you didn’t try.”

Oleg’s diving journey began in Egypt in 2009, where he realized that diving was his true passion. His dream is to continue exploring new dive sites and to eventually encounter the elusive hammerhead and great white sharks.

IDC DATES

IDC Dates IE Dates
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