A Day in the Life of a Maldivian Dive Instructor Island Lens | Maldives If you search for “dive instructor Maldives,” you will find clear water, coral reefs, and smiling divers. What you do not see is the preparation, responsibility, and quiet respect for the ocean behind every dive. This is a real day in my life as a Maldivian dive instructor. Morning: Reading the Ocean Before checking messages or schedules, I check the sea. Wind direction. Surface texture. Cloud movement. In the Maldives, the ocean decides how the day will unfold. As a local instructor, reading the water is instinct. Scuba tanks inspected and analyzed Regulators pressure-tested BCDs organized Dive site conditions reviewed Safety is not a checklist. It is preparation built on habit. Dive Briefing: Clear and Controlled A good dive briefing stays simple: Maximum depth Bottom time Entry and exit plan Current direction Marine life awareness Emergency procedures Many first-time divers in ...