Scuba Diving in Goa

Abhinav joins FlyingFish as our Base Leader. He is a PADI Staff Instructor with wide experience in recreational and technical diving, including sidemount and Tec 50.

He came to diving from engineering and law. His style is relaxed, but serious where it matters: he wants you to understand why you do each skill, not just memorise it.

As Base Leader he looks after the day-to-day dive operation. His aim is simple: a safe, professional and enjoyable day on the water for every guest and every member of the team.

From curiosity to career

Jonathan is from Goa. His diving started as simple curiosity, quickly became a full-blown passion and led him to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. He has logged more than 5,500 dives.

His experience covers recreational diving, Diver Stress & Rescue, Marine Ecology, Enriched Air Nitrox, Perfect Buoyancy and survival swim teaching.

How he teaches

Jonathan spends most of his bottom time hunting for the ocean’s hidden treasures, and that shapes how he teaches. He helps you slow down, get comfortable and notice the tiny details most people swim right past, while keeping safety standards high on every dive.

Parv is from Pune. His scuba journey started with an Open Water course, and what began as a hobby slowly turned into a career. He went on to become a Divemaster and then completed his Instructor course.

He has done 200+ dives and run 100+ Discover Scuba Diving experiences, and he loves introducing people to the underwater world. He is also a former competitive swimmer and works as a swimming coach, so nervous swimmers are in good hands.

As an instructor, Parv keeps things relaxed, fun and comfortable, while making sure his students feel confident and safe.

Priya is from Lucknow. What started as a love for the ocean slowly became a career, and she qualified as a Divemaster in May. She then worked as a Divemaster in Havelock, in the Andaman Islands, getting hands-on experience in dive operations and looking after guests.

She has 120+ logged dives and has helped with 10+ Discover Scuba Diving experiences. She also enjoys underwater photography and videography.

Her style is relaxed, friendly and fun, with your safety and comfort always first. She loves seeing a diver’s face when they spot something amazing underwater for the first time.

Imran is from Hyderabad and handles the back office at FlyingFish.

He is also a qualified Divemaster with 100+ dives and a certified scuba technician, so he knows the dive gear inside out.

From News Pioneer to Scuba Founder

For over 25 years, Amitabh was a major force in Indian television news. He helped start some of India's first TV newsrooms and launched multiple news channels from the very beginning. Later, he created a media production company that made non-fiction shows for channels like National Geographic and Sony TV.

The Call of the Ocean

When he was 42, he took a paragliding course to escape the stress of his deadlines — it was there he met a scuba instructor from Goa. Two years later, he tried scuba diving with an Open Water course and was completely hooked. At 48, he left his media career behind to follow his new passion. In 2016, he opened FlyingFish Scuba School.

Today, FlyingFish is more than just a dive school. It's a place for everyone — from first-timers to families and adventurers — to discover the underwater world. The school offers safe, certified SSI courses and focuses on inspiring young divers.

As Founder & Director of FlyingFish, Amitabh guides the school's vision and growth. He wants every activity, from training to eco-friendly projects, to be good for guests, the team, and the ocean.