Our awesome team of professional, fun, friendly staff love living and diving on Roatan. We hope you can come join us on our island paradise soon. We look forward to diving with you!
Nuria is from Spain. She first tried diving in 1999 in Utila. She loved it so much that she stayed and within six months became a Divemaster. Then, she left for Egypt to complete her Instructor training in 2001 and began teaching in the Red Sea. Since then, she took the scenic route back to the Bay Islands, stopping to teach in Mexico, Kenya, The Canary Islands, then Utila again. Finally, she made it back here to Roatan, where she realized a personal dream and opened up her very own dive school.
“Octopus Dive School is my life! Since opening in 2005, we have consistently been delivering quality service and personal attention to everyone comes diving with us. I’m living my dream life here on Roatan and I would love you to visit and share it with me.”
Born in Romania and raised in France, Cristina discovered the underwater world in 2015 when she completed her Open Water course in Ecuador while traveling through South America during a sabbatical. Just a few months later, she became a Divemaster, left her corporate career behind, and never looked back.
Based in Roatán since 2016, Cristina has worked as a Divemaster and later as an Instructor for nearly 10 years. Fluent in French, Spanish, and English, she brings strong communication skills and international experience to the team.
Today, Cristina combines the best of her corporate background with her passion for the ocean. She handles our bookings, supports the daily operations of the dive center when Nuria is away, and gets in the water whenever needed. If you booked your dives through our website, chances are you’ve already been in touch with her.
Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Carolina brings a strong local perspective combined with professional training in both Psychology and Tourism Business Administration.
As Assistant Dive Center Manager, Carolina supports the daily operations of the dive shop, ensuring everything runs smoothly in the office and throughout the day-to-day activities of the center. She works closely with the team, helps coordinate logistics, and assists with the overall organization of the dive shop.
Fluent in Spanish and English, Carolina is gradually taking on more responsibilities as she continues her training, becoming an essential part of the daily operations and team support at Octopus Dive School.
Alejandro is from Spain, where he started diving almost 20 years ago. After having turned his passion for diving into a way of life, in Asia he decided to perfect his teaching method until he became IDC Staff. After another trip through Mexico, he finally combined the experience accumulated in diving with underwater meditation, which gives him a patience and calm that is perceived when you share the water with him. He is also a PADI Equipment Specialist, and can teach all types of specialities.
He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Audiovisual Arts Studies and Veterinary Studies. Alejandro is also a very talented photographer.
Ryan is from Canada and began his diving journey in Roatan in 2010. Since then, he has explored the waters of Grand Cayman, Fiji, Vancouver, and Caracau. In 2019, his passion for diving led him to receive his PADI Instructor Certification in Roatan and turn his love for diving into a career. Ryan truly loves the sensation of weightlessness and the unparalleled sense of freedom and tranquility that diving offers and loves sharing this experience with others.
When not diving, Ryan is a talented musician and songwriter. You can find him playing his music at many locations around the island. He is also passionate about nature and travel.
Originally from Argentina, Manu Acuña completed his Divemaster training with Octopus Dive School and now works as a PADI Divemaster as part of our team.
In his role, Manu assists instructors during courses, supports certified divers, and helps ensure safe, well-organized, and enjoyable dive experiences. His training at Octopus reflects our teaching standards and our commitment to developing skilled and responsible dive professionals.
With a positive attitude and strong team spirit, Manu is a reliable presence both on the boat and in the water, always ready to support guests and staff alike.
Edie is an experienced boat captain who ensures safe, smooth, and well-coordinated operations on every trip. With strong knowledge of local waters, he works closely with the dive team to guarantee comfortable boat handling and efficient dive logistics.As Boat Captain, Edie is responsible for the safety of the vessel, crew, and guests, supporting each dive day with professionalism and reliability. His calm approach and teamwork help create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone on board.