The Cuda
Not Quite Like the Rest
There's no shortage of dive instructors and trip coordinators in the world, so why book with Cuda?
With every training and adventure comes a collection of quiet "extras" - none of which cost the client an extra dime.
From photography sessions to free student medical insurance, these benefits add up quickly and can make a significant difference in the client's experience.
How we do things differently:
Student Medical Accident Coverage
Rather than relying solely on professional liability insurance to protect the instructor from lawsuits, Cuda also signs every student up for their own dive medical insurance at no additional cost.
Photography Sessions
Available (at no extra cost) to all students and diving clients is a casual photography session, shot with a SONY a6400 camera x 85mm lens and minor edits made using Adobe Lightroom.
Properly Compensated Staff
Among the best-compensated dive instructors and guides in the Florida Keys are Cuda's "helping hands." This ensures the highest quality service and removes any pressure for gratuity.
Affiliations and Partnerships
Cuda is partnered with seven different dive operators in the Florida Keys to ensure that each client's needs are met to the greatest extent possible, often times changing boats daily.
Professional Certification Standards
Not only are the highest of personal professional standards maintained, but professional-level diving students are also required to attain an almost unheard-of level of proficiency.
Multi-Agency Membership
Holding instructor status across three different agencies means maintaining access to an extreme range of learning materials, supporting the highest quality knowledge development possible.
All Teachings Derived From the Very Best
Every piece of knowledge imparted and every technique implemented comes from one of many world-class mentors, as described in the "Meet Your Instructor" page.
Zero Commission on Equipment Sales
Cuda has arranged discounts for his students with several gear retailers, and refuses commission on these sales. This ensures that equipment recommendations are never financially motivated.