Meet Our Staff

Instructor Jorge Flores

Meet Jorge Flores

It's a pleasure to introduce Jorge Flores, a remarkable individual with a wealth of qualifications and experiences in the scuba diving world. Not only is Jorge a retired U.S. Army Veteran, but he also serves as the President of Delta Sea Divers, which undoubtedly benefits their clients tremendously.

Jorge's scuba diving journey began in 1998, and since then, he has achieved numerous certifications that demonstrate his dedication and expertise. Holding certifications such as Instructor Trainer, Course Director, and Technical Diving Instructor from SDI/ TDI, Jorge is undoubtedly a highly accomplished professional in his field.

But Jorge's accomplishments don't stop there. He also holds a Masters Degree from the University of Miami in Underwater Exploration Science, showcasing his commitment to furthering his knowledge in the underwater domain. Furthermore, he has even created a new specialty with TDI called Introduction to Exploration Diver, highlighting his innovation and contribution to the industry.

Despite his passion for technical and rebreather diving, Jorge remains well-rounded and continues to teach Open Water scuba lessons . This dedication to sharing his expertise and introducing newcomers to the sport is truly admirable.

And when Jorge has some time off, you can find him exploring the warm waters of South Florida through diving. If you're lucky enough to come across him, make sure to stop by and say hello. With his vast knowledge, love for the sport, and friendly demeanor, Jorge is sure to make your encounter a memorable one.

Instructor Mike Cimino

Meet Mike Cimino

Wow, Co-owner Mike Cimino sounds like an incredible individual with a diverse range of skills and passions! As an airline captain by day and a scuba instructor by night, he truly has the best of both worlds.

Having been a certified scuba diver since 1996, it's clear Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge. Learning from top industry professionals like Jill Hienerth, Paul Hienerth and Jorge Flores was an amazing opportunity.

Not only is Mike an SDI/TDI Instructor, but he's also a former first responder from New York. It's impressive to see his commitment to helping others extend beyond the scuba world.

And if you're in South Florida, you might just have the chance to meet Mike while he is teaching scuba diving lessons, guiding dives or exploring the beautiful waters in South Florida. It's great to know that Mike is always willing to say hello and share his passion with others.

Spearfishing and TECH diving are just some of Mike's many interests. It's clear that he's fully dedicated to exploring the depths of the ocean and enjoying everything it has to offer.

So, if you ever come across Mike, don't hesitate to stop by and say hello. And who knows, you might even have the chance to join him on an exciting spearfishing trip. With his expertise and enthusiasm, it's bound to be a memorable adventure!

Instructor Darin Artman

Darin has been scuba diving for over 30 years and became a PADI Divemaster in 2008. He has logged hundreds of dives in locations ranging from New Jersey shipwrecks, the Saint Lawrence Seaway shipwrecks, the Great Barrier Reef, the Caribbean, and South Florida. He retired from corporate life, relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL and became a Scuba

Instructor in 2022. He loves teaching students of all ages ranging from

entry level Open Water Diver up through specialties such as Nitrox, Wreck,

and Drysuit. He is an Instructor with both PADI and SDI/TDI.

Divemaster Elora

Meet Elora Schilling

Introducing Elora Schilling, a certified diver since 2014 and our newly minted SDI Dive Master who also serves as our Office Manager. When she's not diligently managing our office or leading clients on exciting dives, you'll find her lobstering or exploring wreck sites. Beyond the ocean, Elora is a skilled real estate agent, fluent in Mandarin, ready to help you find your dream home in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

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Dive Master Peter Massey

Divemaster Peter Massey

Peter is a Technical Divemaster through TDI and an Instructor in Training with Delta Sea Divers. Since being introduced to technical diving by his friend and Instructor, Jorge Flores, Peter has earned certifications in Trimix, Advanced Nitrox, and Advanced Wreck diving. While mostly found diving the many deep shipwrecks of South Florida in his free time, Peter also dives in freshwater lakes at altitudes in the European Alpine region. Always looking to improve, he is currently working towards his Advanced Trimix certification and hopes to become an Instructor. Peter owes his knowledge and experience to Jorge Flores, and he aspires to one day make his own impact on the technical diving community.