A S C E N S I O N

S C U B A +T R A V E L

Let the medicine of the sea uplift your mind, body, and soul.

Travel Divers’ Retreat

Like-Minded Explorers on Small Group Adventures

The ocean raises our awareness of both the fragility and beauty in all things. Ascension Scuba + Travel retreat expeditions are for those who are interested in becoming not only the best scuba divers but doing so while keeping impact in mind: impact in their own lives and throughout our planet. We are a global scuba community expressing freedom through adventure and wellness travel crafted alongside local partners with sustainability at the forefront in order to protect the globe’s greatest asset. We travel to truly connect with how to be better stewards of our planet as we discover our beautiful, yet threatened underwater world. By hosting small group trips, we look to further enrich the local communities where we stay and have a positive impact on the environment as we explore and learn from it.

What we consider ultimate luxury is when we can feel completely immersed in environmental beauty while being supported by a professional staff and organic nutritious gourmet cuisine. It is when we can bring our strengths to share with others. At Asension Scuba + Travel, we do just that. It is a container in which we can feel good about getting out there into the world without compromise.

We have curated unmatched adventures and acts of ritual with deep attention to individuals and their dreams - all done with celebration in our hearts! We are here to guide you in all of your dive goals, whether you just want to dive recreational or take it all the way to a professional level, and everywhere in between, we will be here to help you through the process of deciding where you want to go. This new skill will open an entirely new world to explore and get lost in. You'll find yourself reaching physical limits and exceeding them. You'll face your fears and conquer them, with the full support of expert divers at your side. These teachings are manifested and awakened through water and stillness as you are guided through this ritual.

We strive to provide you with amenities and transformational experiences that will create a new standard in your life and within the entire dive community and beyond.

We are on a mission to provide a unique opportunity to immerse in health, wellness, and kindness, along with, of course, joy by strategically hosting retreats that form an impact where we support you like you've never been supported.

During booking with our trusted partner WeTravel.com, participants can select “Optional Carbon Offset” at checkout to contribute a percentage of their trip's cost to help offset your carbon footprint. Through them, you can access flexible payment plans and pricing, all in one safe and easy platform. We also encourage travelers to purchase additional offsets in all of your travels at: https://terrapass.com/product/flight-carbon-offset if your airline does not offer the option at time of booking. Expore our next retreat HERE.

With Love and Gratitude from the Deep,

Joshua + River

Let the medicine of the sea uplift your mind, body, and soul.

In order for this to be true, it needs to be possible. It needs to be healthy.

Meet your Instructors

  • co-Founder + Instructor

    PADI Member Number 517544

    Staff Instructor

    Master Scuba Diver Trainer

    Boat Instructor

    Wreck Instructor

    Underwater Navigator Instructor

    Underwater Naturalist Instructor

    Search & Recovery Instructor

    Night Diver Instructor

    Fish Identification Instructor

    Equipment Specialist Instructor

    Enriched Air Instructor

    Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor

    Drift Instructor

    Dive Against Debris Instructor

    Digital Underwater Photography Instructor

    AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Instructor

    Open Water Scuba Instructor

    Tec Rec Gas Blender

    RESORT SPECIALIST

    Project Aware Instructor

    Emergency First Response Instructor

  • co-Founder + Divemaster

    PADI Member Number 21100U9102

    PADI Certifications and Specialties:

    Peak Performance Buoyancy

    Wreck Diver

    Enriched Air Diver

    Rescue Diver

    EFR - CPR/First Aid/Care for Children w/ AED

    Digital Underwater Photo Level 2

    Underwater Navigator

    Deep Diver

    Night Diver

    Other:

    YTT200 Hatha Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance

    ATOLL Sustainable Aquaculturist, UH Manoa

These carefully crafted experiences will usher you to destinations that create a unique opportunity to merge ideas with action. Marine wildlife education in our local and distant communities, carbon mitigation, and conservation efforts are a few ways we can contribute to healing the planet.

Recreation and personal development shouldn’t come at the cost of the environment, it should be a nutrient.

  • Thich Nhat Hahn

    Breathwork Meditation

  • Breathing in, I know I am breathing in.

    Breathing out, I know I am breathing out.

  • Breathing in, I notice that my in-breath has become deeper.

    Breathing out, I notice that my out-breath has become slower.

  • Breathing in, I calm myself.

    Breathing out, I feel at ease.

  • In, Out;

    Deep, Slow

  • Calm, Ease;

    Smile, Release

  • Present Moment,

    Wonderful Moment.