Scuba Safaris Ltd is Nevis' first and only full SCUBA outfit. Scuba Safaris, a PADI DIVE RESORT is based at the Oualie Beach, a sheltered, shallow bay on the Northern end of the island. The Oualie Beach host a small friendly 32 room Hotel with a cozy beach bar a stone throw away from the Dive Shop. The bay is also home to Nevis Water Sports, Deep Sea Fishing, Wind Surf Nevis and Wheel World bicycle Shop all next door to Scuba Safaris. Scuba Safaris boast friendly professional staff eager to share their knowlege and their dive experiences or just sit, sip a cool cocktail "shooting the breeze" with their guest after an enjoyable day's dive.

Boss-Man

Ellis A. Chaderton. Managing Director of Scuba Safaris, Ltd. Over 20 years of dive operation. November '88 NAUI Dive Instructor; PADI Dive-Master. Certified ScubaPro and Sherwood repair technician and dealer. Ellis, an island native has been diving around Nevis and St.Kitts from his early teens and with the influence of Derek Perryman (Ellis' brother in law and owner of Dive Dominica) Scuba Safaris Ltd was born. Ellis AKA "Boss Man" is mostly known for his sense of humor, where he is often found joking and chatting with the "Dive Team", guest and fellow divers.  To contact Ellis directly Email ellis@scubanevis.com                                        

Ryan's Big Smile

Ryan W. Maynard. A.K.A:"S------ Fresh" A PADI DiveMaster, Boat Captain. If you have to find Ryan just look for his smile, he makes it a priority that our guests have a great time when diving with us. He heads tanks with the same ease and airiness he exudes while handing guests a cocktail after their dive. Responsibilities include the daily on/off loading of vessels, logistics, safety, leading and assisting in dives and dive Instruction. Has been an employee of Scuba Safaris since 2002.

Joe Diver

Captain Joseph Shearer: A PADI "Master-Scuba Diver Trainer" Made the solo 31 day Atlantic crossing in 2003. A.K.A "Scottish Joe" A Former real estate agent (but now cured), has worked as a PADI DiveMaster in Fiji, Australia and Thailand. "Scottish Joe" has also spent time as a PADI Instructor in Spanish Canary Islands and Grenada, where he was finally blown up to Nevis by Hurricane Ivan. Our "Instructor on Demand" sold his sailboat to buy house here on Nevis in 2005 and claims to be doing a long term research project on Caribbean rums - "Scottish Joe" has been dubbed as official tester of Sea Monkey's "Stingray" after dive rum punch.

Farm Boy

Miles C. L. Denne A.K.A "Farm Boy" A British national. PADI & SSI Dive Instructor, and our resident marine scientist. With self proclaimed motto “Miles away from the rest”, Miles has gained his diving experience from England, through out Asia, Australia and The Caribbean. He has over 3000 logged dives and is always willing to share his extensive knowledge of tropical marine life. His responsibilities include overseeing the every day operation , instructing, logistics, leading dives and of course, safety. Employed with Scuba Safaris from December 2004.

Elvan

Elvan G. Francis. A.K.A "Junior". PADI DiveMaster, Assistant Instructor, Boat Captain and Engineer. A gifted mechanic and boat captain. "Junior" can usually be found knee or elbow deep in an engine..."whether it seems to work fine or not." Junior grew up in fishing villages on both St.Kitts and Nevis as his parents moved back and fourth between the two. This gave Jr the wide knowlege of both of the Islands along with thier numerous dive sites. In his early age "Junior's" love for fishing lead him to qualify as a diver and now, working with Scuba Safaris he has moved up the ranks all the way to a PADI Assistant Instuctor. He does intend to complete as an Open Water Instructor shortly.

Can anyone identify this man?

Free Dive Give Away! An important message from management:

Dear Guest and fellow divers,

Our dive gear and apparel has inproved tremedously from the 1970s. This added photo is a current diver that makes his way down to dive with us anually. There are free dives, yes FREE dives offered to anyone that may be able to identify this diver with the provision that they are of no relation. Please contact Scuba Safaris Ltd with the necessary information so we can have this diver updated. Regards,

Management.

Here is part of the gang with a newly certified 10 year old diver. All happy as usual! If you look carefully you'll see that Ryan is so proud that he has found someone who is a bit shorter that he. " No! Age has nothing to do with it!" Ryan often remarks, pounding an open palm on the bar counter and showing a full smile. But we think Ryan must have stopped growing at an early age (maybe 10 or so). Ha!

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