PADI master scuba diver trainer

Dive deeper.
Go further.

with Dario Trombetta

3,000 dives across 30+ years. Teaching in English, French and Italian across Mexico, the UAE, Sicily and beyond.

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3,000+
Dives logged
30+
Years diving
3
Countries
3
Languages
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What I teach
Courses & specialties
01

Open water diver

Your gateway to the underwater world. Learn to dive safely from zero — theory, pool sessions, and open water dives.

Beginner
02

Advanced open water

Explore deeper sites, night dives, navigation and specialist techniques. Push your limits in a safe, structured environment.

Intermediate
03

Rescue diver

Learn to prevent and manage problems underwater. Become a more aware, confident and capable diver.

Advanced
04

Divemaster

Go professional. Lead guided dives, assist instructors, and take the first step toward a career in the diving industry.

Professional
DEEP

Deep diver

Extend your limits safely beyond 18m. Learn gas planning, narcosis awareness and deep diving protocols.

Specialty
WRCK

Wreck diver

Master wreck navigation, penetration techniques, and overhead environment protocols to explore sunken history.

Specialty
DPV

DPV diver

Learn to handle and dive with a Diver Propulsion Vehicle — covering trim, control and emergency procedures.

Specialty
DRY

Dry suit diver

Master buoyancy control with a dry suit — essential for cold water, technical and overhead diving environments.

Specialty
PPB

Peak performance buoyancy

A full buoyancy clinic focused on body position, trim and kicks. One of the most transformative courses available — students consistently describe it as the single biggest improvement to their diving. Learn to hover effortlessly, move efficiently and protect the reef.

Specialty
Specialty courses can be completed as standalone modules or combined. All courses available across Dario's three locations — Mexico, UAE and Sicily. Contact Dario to discuss scheduling and group options.
CCR wreck dive

Deep CCR wreck exploration

Wreck dive with torch

Illuminating history underwater

Where we dive
Three incredible destinations
Hammerhead sharks in Mexico
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Mexico

Caribbean Sea

World-class Caribbean reefs, mystical cenote cave systems, and extraordinary marine biodiversity — including hammerhead encounters.

CancúnCozumelPlaya del Carmen
Deep Dive Dubai
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United Arab Emirates

Arabian Gulf & Gulf of Oman

From the world's deepest pool at Deep Dive Dubai to open Gulf wrecks and reefs — warm, clear waters with year-round diving.

DubaiAbu DhabiFujairah
Approved external instructor at Deep Dive Dubai
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Sicily

Mediterranean Sea

Crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, ancient shipwrecks, dramatic underwater cliffs and an unforgettable southern Italian setting.

PalermoCataniaAeolian Islands
Dario Trombetta in full dive gear
About Dario
Meet your instructor

With over 30 years underwater and 3,000 dives logged, Dario has explored the full spectrum of diving — from relaxed shallow shore dives to deep CCR dives on the JJ rebreather and the technical demands of cave diving. He brings genuine technical depth, infectious passion, and a calm, professional approach to every course.

Teaching in English, French and Italian, Dario works equally well with complete beginners taking their first breaths underwater and experienced divers pushing into technical territory.

Certifications & experience
PADI MSDT — Active Status
Master Scuba Diver Trainer · Approved external instructor at Deep Dive Dubai
GUE CCR 2 Diver
JJ rebreather · GUE Configuration
GUE Cave 1 Diver
Global Underwater Explorers cave diving certification
AIDA Freediving Assistant Instructor
Level 4 · International Association for Development of Apnea
3,000+ dives logged
Multiple conditions, environments and configurations over 30+ years
Diving specialties
Shore divingDeep divingCCR / rebreatherCave divingWreck divingDPVDry suitFreedivingNight diving
Languages
ENEnglish
FRFrench
ITItalian
Conservation & community
Diving with purpose

Dario believes diving comes with a responsibility to protect the ocean. Beyond teaching, he is actively involved in marine conservation — removing ghost nets, cleaning dive sites, and contributing to the UAE diving community.

Divers removing ghost nets

Ghost net removal — in action

Working alongside the Dubai Volunteering Diving Team to cut and recover abandoned fishing nets — freeing marine life and restoring habitats.

Active volunteer
Ghost net on seabed

The problem with ghost nets

Abandoned nets drift silently on the seabed for years, entangling fish, sharks and rays. Removal is urgent and painstaking work.

Ocean conservation
Shark caught in ghost net

Protecting marine life

Every net recovered prevents further loss of marine life. Dario documents and helps remove these deadly traps from UAE waters.

Wildlife protection
EDA Cleanup Arabia team

Emirates Diving Association & community partners

As an active EDA member, Dario collaborates with Cleanup Arabia, Deep Dive Dubai and the wider UAE diving community to keep our seas healthy.

EDA member
Get in touch

Ready to take the plunge?

Whether you are brand new to diving or chasing a technical certification, Dario would love to hear from you. Reach out in English, French or Italian.

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