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The Spirit of Adventure!

“We were not pioneers ourselves, but we journeyed over old trails that were new to us, and with hearts open. Who shall distinguish?”

J. Monroe Thorington

Making your trip an experience – it’s not just a vacation.

Great destinations. Great people. Exploring our world with old and new friends. Well organized activities. Variety. This is what makes a vacation an incredible experience. From small personalized scuba diving classes and escorted trips, we ensure your vacation is more than a holiday; it’s an experience. All inspired by your desire to explore and discover, and our ability to provide you the right environment.We take care of the details. You take care of having yourself a great time!

Why are we different – Better trips, better service.

Excellent service based on honesty , integrity, and motivated by a desire to share meaningful experiences. We’ve dove in 60 regions of 20 countries. We have been to the places we are taking you. We know what works, and how to put the vacation together seamlessly.

Personal scuba lessons

With a maximum student/teacher ratio of 4:1 we offer the most personalized scuba diving lessons, for the most reasonable prices. With flexible schedules, we teach individuals, families, and company employees.

Meet the team:

Raja Ampat, Indonesia 2019

Ray Agterbos’s credentials, and employment related education:

  • PADI IDC Staff Instructor certification
  • Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification
  • Swift Water Ice Rescue Technician (Rescue Canada )
  • Swift Water Rescue Technician course (Wave Rescue )
  • Enriched Air (Nitrox) instructor certification
  • Swift Water Ice Rescue Instructor (City of Edmonton)
  • Dive Rescue I Trainer Dive Rescue International, Ft Collins, Colorado
  • Law Enforcement and Underwater Investigation Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Medical Dive Specialist Dive Rescue International Calgary, Alberta
  • Technical Rescue Team Member – High Angle Rope Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue (City of Edmonton)
  • Ice Rescue Instructor (Dive Rescue International , City of Edmonton)
  • Dive Rescue I Dive Rescue International, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Nitrox Diving Course International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Northern Alberta Aquatic Rescue Society (NAARS) Edmonton, Alberta Volunteer
  • PADI Open Water Instructor certification (1994)
  • Certified Emergency Medical Responder
  • City of Edmonton firefighter (retired; 30years, 10 months)
  • May 1988 PADI Open Water diver