
Instructor Trainer
Manuel “Manny” Figueroa
“My passion for diving is second to my passion for teaching others to dive”
About Me
Diver, Merman, Instructor, and Mentor
SSI Instructor Certifier
SSI XR Instructor
SSI Freediving Instructor
SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainer
Dan Instructor Trainer
Manny has been diving since 2013. He was first certified at Divers Direct Orlando.
He became an instructor in 2017 and today he serves Central Florida an SSI Instructor Trainer.
For more about Manny, visit mannyofigueroa.com




SSI Open Water Instructor / Mermaid Instructor
Wendy Figueroa
“I believe with hard work and dedication everything is possible”
About Me
Diver, Mermaid and Instructor
SSI Open Water Instructor
SSI Mermaid Instructor




SSI Open Water Instructor
Guarionex Rivera
“Diving is a way to relieve stress, meet new people, and have fun while exploring a wonderful new world underwater”
About Me
Diver and Instructor
SSI Open Water Instructor
Guarionex Rivera, bilingual in Spanish and English, started diving in 2001. After several years out of the water, while visiting one of Florida’s many springs, Guarionex saw a diver and it immediately ignited within him the need to return to the sport. What started as a refresher course ended being just the first step on his journey to becoming an SSI Open Water Instructor which he achieved in 2020. Guarionex is passionate about diving and believes diving is a way to relieve stress, meet new people, and have fun while exploring a wonderful new world underwater.




SSI Open Water Instructor
Nathan Giles
“Diving has changed my life forever and I want to pass that passion on to others”
About Me
Diver and Instructor
SSI Open Water Instructor
Nathan started diving in 2019 and became an Instructor 2020.
He has a passion for diving and teaching others is therapeutic for him.
As a Veteran of the Army, Nathan enjoys training and working with other Veterans.
Diving has changed his life forever and he wants others to experience the same.


