Saipan Scuba Diving-AQUASMITH.COM

Aquasmith is a full service dive shop located in Garapan, Saipan. We have been doing business in Saipan since 1999. Since we are a small, privately-owned dive center, we pride ourselves on great customer service. We offer a wide selection of fun dive packages and offer certification for all levels of divers from the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course all the way up to the PADI Divemaster course.

Aquasmith is also locally known for spear fishing courses. We are one of the first and only shops on island to actively promote this fascinating, traditional sport. Please ask us if you are interested in learning to spearfish or simply want someone to show you the best local sites!

If you visit our shop, you can find a wide variety of free diving, spear fishing, and scuba diving equipment available for sale.・ Our knowledgeable staff is always happy to help you select a course or equipment that best suits your needs.

Richard's blog	PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Richard is a great scuba instructor who has a level of professionalism and expertise that is sure to make your dive course a rewarding experience. He offers complete and detailed explanations of the skills and equipment needed for scuba diving. His laid-back yet attentive personality makes him a very approachable and fun instructor. You are sure to be shown some of the best-kept secrets of Saipan's seas. When not diving, you can find Richard either training for or competing in one of Saipan's many sporting events. Just recently he was a member and coach of the first-place winning Saipan Outrigger Canoe Club men's crew in the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Micronesian Cup. Congratulations! '06 EXTERRA<Saipan Tribune> '06 1st Annual Tinian Crossing<Saipan Tribune> '06 Micronesian Cup<Saipan Tribune> '06 2nd Annual Ocean Swim<Saipan Tribune> '07 2nd Annual Tinian Crossing<Saipan Tribune> '07 Micronesian Cup<Saipan Tribune> '08 3rd Annual Tinian Crossing<Saipan Tribune>

	PADI Assistant Instructor Patrick a.k.a Pato is born and raised in Saipan. One of our few local indigenous Dive master on the island and has been a PADI Scuba Dive Master for about 10 years now with over 3000 dives under his weight belt. Pato is also a few more things than just a scuba diver,he is also a great cook with the best original BBQ sauce in town, a very good competitor in the game of Pool Table (billiards) and he's got some championship trophies at home to prove it. Pato is also a Musician, who plays the guitar, ukalele, bass guitar, keyboard, and is now learning how to beat the drums, also does home studio audio recording for some of saipans local artists. He composes, sings and writes his own original songs and is currently working on his album. Lastly, when he has too much time in his hands, he likes to break out his cards and perform some of his baffling magic tricks just to keep you preoccupied and keep the spirits high. But most of all, what Pato enjoys best is to see you smile. (*+_+)......

	PADI Divemaster USCG Captain Kompek the Harmless Gentle Giant, has been a Dive Master now for almost 8 years in Saipan. He loves the water and treats every dive like his first. He is still excited everytime he gets in the water. If you want a nice safe, fun and relaxing dive this is your Man. For out of the water fun Kompek and Pato sometimes have local BBQ gathering that is just tons of fun. He and Pato are a good combination in somewhat of a magic show. It is very entertaining and funny.If you are having a hard time opening your beer this guy can bite off the whole top portion of your can. Please don't give a solid can because it is hard for him. Please don't hesitate to ask him for BBQ arrangements.

	Spearfishing Instructor 2006 MICRO GAME(Saipan) Gold medalist 2010 MICRO GAME(Palau) CNMI representative Felix teaches our English Skindiving / Spearfishing courses and there is a lot to learn from a champion’s mentality and skill. He has represented the CNMI in Tahiti (2002), Saipan (2006), and Guam (2007). During the 2006 Micro Games Felix took home the gold medal in both the individual and team categories. Born and raised on Saipan, Felix has over 30 years of spearfishing experience and is known on island for his exceptional skills. Anything you’ve always wanted to know about spearfishing? Just ask him. Local knowledge is key when finding the right spot to fish and Felix knows them all. It is almost guaranteed you will bring back a fresh fish you can have prepared by one of our local restaurants. -Spearfishing course '07 Saipan Spearifishing Tournament Results<Saipan Tribune> '07 Guam Spearfishing Tournament Results<Saipan Tribune> '08 Saipan Spearfishing Tournament Results<Saipan Tribune> '08 Guam Spearfishing Tournament Results<Saipan Tribune> 09 Guam Spearfishing Tournament Results<Marianas Variety>

	USCG Captain Manny is also born and raised here on the beautiful island of Saipan. He is one of our boat captains for this company. He grew up with a family that loves the ocean and are also known for good fishing skills.

Morito's blog	PADI Master Instructor Number of certified divers:1797(as of June,'09) First Asian shark feeder('04 Grand Bahamas) 2010 MICRO GAME(Palau) CNMI representative Morito Asai has an extensive background in scuba diving. He received his PADI Divemaster certification over 14 years ago and became a PADI Master Instructor in 1998. Diving has taken him to some of the world's best diving destinations including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, New Caledonia and the Bahamas. He is also an avid spearfisher and president of MASC - the Marianas Apnea Spearfishing Club. His varied dive interests and lengthy experience combine to ensure you a great time while diving - no matter what your skill level or interests may be. '07 CNMI's first-ever spearfishing tournament<Saipan Tribune> '08 Saipan 2nd Annual Spearfishing Tournament<Saipan Tribune> '08 Thank Sponsors<Saipan tribune> '08 Got Mamulan?<Saipan Tribune> 08' Sasamoto, Asai catch heaviest rudder fish in Guam 09' 3rd Annual Saipan Spearfishing Tournament<Saipan Tribune>



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Dive shop located right across from the DFS Bus terminal(2F).

Email: dive@aquasmith.com
Tel: +1(670)233-5055
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