We’re hiring: Naturalist Guide and Dive Guide, Seychelles.
At Aqua Expeditions, we are passionate about providing exceptional levels of service to our guests. We take pride in pampering our guests and ensuring that their time with us creates a trip of a lifetime. The Aqua experience is carefully curated by a team of talented individuals — from onboard crew to reservations staff — who work behind the scenes to guarantee smooth sailing. We are always on the lookout for new team players who share our passion and expertise, to ensure a world-class travel experience. If this sounds like you, apply now and be part of our extraordinary voyage!
OUR VISION: To create and deliver unique and authentic once-in-a-lifetime experiences so that our guests can have enriching memories to cherish for a lifetime.
OUR MISSION: Aqua Expeditions offers customized luxury travel experiences aboard vessels of elegant, contemporary design, centered around immersive culture and wildlife excursions unique to each location, award-winning cuisine by renowned chefs, personalized guest service, and a commitment to community, sustainability and preservation.
4 Core Values
A: We value AUTHENTICITY, believing in the unique talents of each individual and the importance of integrity.
Q: We aim for QUALITY, emphasizing a service-oriented approach and shared knowledge.
U: We believe in UNITY, and prioritize effective teamwork.
A: We hold deep ADMIRATION and respect for our environment, collaborating closely with local communities to foster responsible practices that protect and conserve nature.
Sounds great – what’s the role in a nutshell?
Deliver exceptional hospitality and share insightful local knowledge during guide rotations. You'll ensure guests have a safe and enjoyable experience by providing essential safety information and equipment before any excursion, and by expertly guiding them through our designated areas.
Your Passion Is
- Serve as the certified Dive Master, responsible for planning, organizing, and leading all scuba diving and snorkeling activities for guests.
- Inspect, maintain, and manage all diving and snorkeling gear, ensuring all equipment is in safe, working order and meets regulatory standards.
- Conduct pre-dive briefings, perform site assessments, and ensure strict adherence to all established dive safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Provide expert interpretation of the marine environment (coral reefs, fish identification, conservation) both underwater and during pre/post-dive discussions.
- Maintain accurate logbooks for all dive activities, guest certifications, and equipment checks.
- Describe terrestrial and marine places, flora, fauna, and local culture of the Seychelles to guests with detailed, professional knowledge.
- Conduct presentations or briefings on natural history, conservation efforts, and the daily excursion schedule.
- Lead all guided shore excursions and water-based activities (e.g., hikes, paddleboarding, snorkeling, beach walks), prioritizing guest safety and adhering to environmental guidelines.
- Manages and updates the tour or excursion itinerary, liaising with the operations team to adjust logistics based on safety (dive conditions) and company requirements.
- Prepares and updates the daily program of the cruise, ensuring accurate scheduling of dive, snorkel, and land activities.
- Provides directions to guests regarding the company’s itinerary or manifest and makes the morning wake-up call with excursion details.
- Collaborates with the guide team and Cruise Director to develop and update necessary operational procedures (e.g., guest embarkation, safety drills).
- Follows and implements all related company and dive procedures when required.
- Liaises with the operations team to ensure that the arrangement of on-land or excursion logistics is well prepared and managed.
- Produce daily reports on each excursion (including dive logs) and compile a weekly Guide Report.
- Be responsible for producing all related reports regarding expenses or payment during any excursion or tour program.
- Provide regular updates on any change of guest information (e.g., participation level, medical notes) to the operations team, Cruise Director, Captain, or concerned stakeholders.
- Demonstrate guest-centric communication and cultural sensitivity as essential qualities, ensuring a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
- Performs additional tasks assigned by the line manager or required by the company.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality
- 5 years of experience as a guide in Seychelles Inner and Outer Islands
- Must hold a valid Certification PADI Open Water Diver.
- Fluent in English communication skills, French is a plus
- Management skills and leadership competencieswith an ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills.
- Being flexible and proactive.
- Having good presentation skills.
- Being enthusiastic and friendly.
- Having good verbal communication skills.
- Being able to interact with people from different backgrounds.
- Being able to work with a team.
- Being able to retain historical facts.
- Having excellent knowledge about points of interest of specific cities
- HACCP, FIFO, Customer Service.
- Having time management skills.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Be part of an award-winning, worldwide company at the forefront of technological innovation.
- Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team.
- Make meaningful contributions that drive our company's success.
Apply Now and Let's Shape the Future Together!
