The Team

The people behind your journey.

The people responsible for your journey should never be anonymous. We introduce every member of our leadership team — because professionalism means standing behind our work and being accountable for every expedition we deliver.

↓ Meet them

01Management team

Decades of experience, accountable by name.

Sean Galleymore

Ocean Explorer & Luxury Expedition Leader

35+ yrs sailing 25+ ocean crossings 15+ yrs Raja Ampat 5,000+ dives as instructor

Joane Timm

Resort Operations & Scuba Diving Instructor

15 yrs instructing 4,000+ dives 12+ yrs in tourism 9 yrs in Raja Ampat

Sarah Fitchet

Hospitality Professional

20+ yrs in the industry 7+ countries 10+ yrs on superyachts

Thomas McCallum

Marine Technician & Operations Specialist

30+ yrs marine engineering 1,500+ engine rebuilds 10,000+ engines serviced Vessels in 10+ countries

Krishna Ari Vermeulen

Resort Manager

13 cruise ships 35,000+ guests Managed 4 hotels 20+ yrs in hospitality

02Dive team

Career professionals in these exact waters.

Abner Gaman

Dive Operations Supervisor & Divemaster

PADI Dive Master · 8,000+ dives
Diving since 2010 · Meridian since 2018

Favourite site: Blue Magic · known for incredible local knowledge and finding rare marine life.

Simson Mirino

Divemaster

PADI Dive Master · 7,000+ dives
Diving since 2012 · Meridian since 2018

Favourite site: Sardine Reef · authentic local insight and a knack for spotting elusive critters.

Ross Chapple

Junior Dive Operations Manager & Instructor

PADI IDC Staff Instructor · 2,000+ dives
Diving since 2019 · Meridian since 2023

Favourite site: Melissa’s Garden · known for calm leadership and attention to detail.

Yigit Karabacak

Skipper & Scuba Diving Instructor

PADI Specialty Instructor · 2,500+ dives
Maritime since 2010 · Meridian since 2020

Favourite site: Sapokreng Jetty · known for calm professionalism and exceptional seamanship.

Erkan Utku

Scuba Diving Instructor & Equipment Specialist

PADI, SSI & CMAS Master Instructor · 5,000+ dives
Diving since 1996 · Meridian since 2021

Favourite site: Cape Kri · one of Türkiye’s most experienced dive educators.

Plus a full resort team

Front office, reception, restaurant, kitchen, maintenance, boat crew, drivers and security — the people who make every day run seamlessly, on and off the water.

03Awards & accolades

Recognised for excellence.

The awards we’ve received reflect one thing above all: the consistent dedication of our entire team to delivering an exceptional experience, every single day.

PADI

5-Star IDC Dive Resort

PADI

5-Star Eco Centre

Tripadvisor

Travellers’ Choice Award

Conservation

Green Fins Member

A team that stands behind its work

Dive with the best.

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