About us

About Simply Diving, Spain

SIMPLY DIVING was established in 1999 and is managed by the father and son team of Alex and Simon Bell.

Alex says: “Simply Diving has been going strong now for many years but our philosophy is the same now as it always has been: We’re a family-run business providing the best customer service. We’re proud of the hundreds of divers we have looked after and are often told that their day with us was the best of their holiday! We also pride ourselves on the quality of training we offer and the fact that the training is done by such friendly, knowledgeable and safety-conscious staff members.”

WHY CHOOSE US

PADI Gold Palm Instructor Develpoment CenterSIMPLY DIVING is the Costa del Sol’s only British-run 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort – the highest award PADI gives to any dive centre, for all-round professionalism and high standards in training and dive services.

Project Aware Partner

Simply Diving is also the Costa del Sol’s only Official Partner of Project Aware – meaning we show our dedication to the protection of our natural environment by making a donation to this incredible worldwide charity EVERY TIME we certify someone as a PADI diver.

Check out our TESTIMONIALS page for more…

OUR FACILITIES

Simply Diving SpainSIMPLY DIVING’S PADI 5 Star IDC dive centre is fully equipped with modern, top brand equipment and its own on-site compressor.

Simply Diving BoatWe have a fleet of modern, air-conditioned minibuses and use a range of hardboats and RIBs to ensure our divers are transported to and from the dive sites in maximum comfort and to allow us to reach the best variety of dive sites.


WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US…

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OUR DIVE CREW

Simon BellSIMON BELL

Dive Operations Manager

Simon is a PADI Master Instructor who began teaching in the Pacific in 2004 and has more than 3,000 dives logged from all the corners of the world.

He is a former journalist for BBC national radio, whose passions are studying marine life and capturing it on camera.

Simon says: “I have the best job in the world. Every time I take a beginner underwater, I get to enjoy the experience for the first time all over again.”

Peter VermeulPETER VERMEUL

Divemaster

Peter is an experienced diver who brings his great photographic talent to the team. His chilled-out manner makes him a key addition to any dive site.

Simon BellNATASHA JOHNSON BELL

Reservations / Administration

Natasha is also a former BBC journalist and is certified to PADI Advanced Diver level.

She managed the Reservations and Customer Services department of one of Mexico’s largest eco-tour companies.