THE DIVE CREW
SJOERD
Operations Manager, PADI Dive Instructor & Boat Captain
Diving since: Since around 2000, and I was 13 years old!
Working at Aqua Windie's since: I'm part of the Aqua Windie's family my whole life since I'm the son of owners Windie and Rene. I've been helping them out since i was 8 years old.
Favorite dive site on Aruba: My favorite dive spot on Aruba is Arashi reef because of many turtles, sting rays and beautiful sea life.
ROB
Dive Team Manager & PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Nick name: Pollo
Diving since: Got certified in 1993 and diving at a professional level since 2004.
Working at Aqua Windie's since: 2018
Favorite dive site on Aruba: If I have to make a choice: Pedernales! The perfect example that shallow doesn't equal boring.
Favorite part of my job: Teaching, that was and is the reason I became an instructor.
JORDANY
PADI Dive Master
Nick name: Jojo
Diving since: 2011
Working at Aqua Windie's since: 2023
Favorite dive site on Aruba: Arashi Reef because of the many turtles and Juvenile Fish!
Favorite part of my job: For me, it’s all about the water and the activities that come with it — above and below the surface. I enjoy being active, exploring the ocean, and helping people discover how special it is. Every day brings new moments, new people, and new adventures.
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ADAM
PADI Assistant Instructor -> PADI Dive Instructor starting March 2026
Nick name: no nickname really....just call me Adam!
Diving since: 2018
Working at Aqua Windie's since: 2025
Favorite dive site on Aruba: There isn't just one. Sea Berth, Hole in the Wall, Antilla....
Favorite part of my job: Taking new divers into the water and seeing and hearing how thrilled they were.
JASON
PADI Dive Master -> PADI Dive Instructor starting February 2026
Nick name: Sjees or Jasz
Diving since: I've been a certified diver since 2008, and I've been diving with passion ever since. Every dive is a new adventure, one that never fails to leave a lasting impression.
Working at Aqua Windie's since: 2025
Favorite dive site on Aruba: Hole in the Wall and Fingers Reef
Favorite part of my job: Meeting people from all over the world and discovering breathtaking underwater environments together.
