Natalee van Staden is the Owner of Divers Cove, a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, and Founder & CEO of Rescue Diver Ready. Originally from the United Kingdom, she has spent the past decade building Divers Cove into a true community dive center where divers learn, explore, travel, and grow together. Natalee leads the Divers Cove Women's Dive Club, hosts international dive adventures, and believes every diver should continue their education—especially by becoming a PADI Rescue Diver. A proud wife and mother of two, she is passionate about creating a welcoming community where divers build confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories. Her mission is simple: "Don't Just Dive. Be Rescue Diver Ready."

Donovan van Staden is a PADI Master Instructor and Vice President of Training at Divers Cove. Originally from South Africa, Donovan is a passionate aviator, scuba instructor, husband, and father of two. He leads Divers Cove’s professional development program alongside IDC Staff Instructor Scott Simpson, helping prepare future PADI Divemasters and Instructors.

His favorite course is PADI Rescue Diver, and he believes every diver should become a rescue diver to build confidence, awareness, and preparedness. Donovan’s favorite dive gear is his Ocean Reef Neptune Full Face Mask, and when he’s not flying or teaching, he loves traveling with his family and enjoying a traditional South African braai with steak.

Scott Simpson is a PADI IDC Staff Instructor who leads Divers Cove's Divemaster and Instructor Development Program. Working alongside our PADI Course Director, Scott mentors future PADI Professionals, helping Divemaster and Instructor candidates develop the skills, leadership, and confidence needed for successful careers in diving. His favorite course to teach is the PADI Rescue Diver Course, where he helps divers become safer, more capable dive buddies. Now retired from his career as a CPA, Scott enjoys traveling the world, exploring new dive destinations, and sharing his passion for scuba diving with others.

Doug Rencher is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Divers Cove's PADI Underwater Photography Specialist. With more than 15 years of teaching experience, Doug is passionate about helping divers expand their skills through PADI Specialty courses, especially Underwater Photography and Videography. Having explored some of the world's most incredible dive destinations, he enjoys sharing his knowledge, travel experiences, and stunning underwater images with his students. These days, you'll rarely find Doug without his favorite piece of dive equipment—his drysuit—because he loves staying warm underwater and dry after every dive! His patient teaching style and commitment to diver education help every student become a more confident, safer, and better-prepared diver.

Troy Tomey is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and has been a valued member of the Divers Cove team for over eight years. A former U.S. Navy leader, Troy is passionate about developing safe, confident divers through the PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water Diver courses. His favorite part of teaching is watching students grow in confidence as they continue their diving journey. You'll often find Troy diving in his favorite Scubapro gear—especially anything in yellow, making him easy to spot both above and below the water. When he's not teaching, he's usually with his loyal service dog, Ocean, who is a familiar face around the dive center.

Jason Ratner is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer who has been part of the Divers Cove family for over six years. A former high school principal and proud father of three, Jason is passionate about helping new divers discover the underwater world. His favorite part of teaching is watching students take their first breath underwater and celebrating the excitement of earning their PADI Open Water Diver certification. Jason also enjoys teaching a variety of PADI Specialty Courses, encouraging divers to continue building their skills and confidence. When he's not teaching, you'll find him diving the reefs of Boynton Beach and Jupiter, photographing marine life, and searching for shark encounters.

Joel Manresa is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor who began his journey at Divers Cove through the Divemaster Program. After discovering a passion for teaching and sharing the underwater world with others, he became one of Divers Cove's most requested instructors. Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, Joel creates a welcoming learning environment for divers from around the world. When he's not teaching, you'll find him running with the Brickell Running Club, staying in top shape for diving, or planning his next adventure. His favorite dive gear includes the Atomic BC2 and Garmin Descent MK3i.

Bea is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor who has been part of the Divers Cove family for more than three years. After receiving a scuba course as a gift, she quickly fell in love with diving and turned her passion into a career. Bea enjoys helping new divers gain confidence underwater and sharing the excitement of exploring the ocean. When she's not teaching, she's traveling in search of whale sharks and other incredible marine life or caring for animals at the veterinary clinic where she works. A proud mom to her son, Cruz, Bea brings enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine love for the ocean to every class she teaches.

Pablo is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor who began his professional diving journey through the Divers Cove Divemaster Program before earning his instructor certification in the Divers Cove Instructor Development Course (IDC). Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Pablo loves introducing new divers to the underwater world and continuing the adventure by exploring South Florida's reefs and wrecks after certification. His favorite dive gear is his Zeagle Stiletto BCD paired with an Atomic B2 regulator. Outside of diving, ask Pablo about luxury yachts, authentic Spanish cuisine, or why sangria isn't Spain's national drink!

Harvey Quinton has been a PADI Divemaster with Divers Cove for over 15 years, sharing his passion for South Florida scuba diving with divers of all experience levels. As the leader of Harvey's South Florida Fun Dive Expeditions, he enjoys exploring local reefs, wrecks, and drift dives while helping new and experienced divers discover the best dive sites in Florida. Outside the water, Harvey is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University's College of Dental Medicine, known for his great sense of humor, love of teaching, and enthusiasm for warm-water diving.

Paul Williams is a PADI Divemaster who has been part of the Divers Cove family for over six years. Passionate about wreck diving, underwater exploration, and helping divers build confidence, Paul leads the Wreck Diver Challenge, introducing divers to South Florida's incredible shipwrecks. Known for diving in his favorite Apeks gear and creating content for his Dive Squad YouTube channel, Paul loves sharing his adventures and inspiring others to explore beneath the surface. His favorite dive site is the legendary SS Thistlegorm in Egypt's Red Sea, one of the world's most iconic wreck dives.