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COME MEET THE TEAM!
THE CALYPSO TEAM
We believe great companies thrive on great staff members, and we are proud to have a team of highly experienced diving instructors from many different European countries. Most of our friendly and cheerful team members are multi-lingual and may even speak your language, plus all of them are very enthusiastic about diving.
GEORGE
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Director
When George decided to give up his "proper" job in 1985 and came up with the idea to open a diving centre, many locals called him crazy. He proved them wrong.
With his ingenuity and commitment he made Calypso Diving Centre a success story.
"Papa George” is always approachable for any matters our guests or the team may have, and even though he has been living with his family in Switzerland for a few years now, he will always remain the core of the dive centre.
Languages: Maltese, English, Italian, basic Swiss German
GEORGE
Founder & former Director
When George decided to give up his "proper" job in 1985 and came up with the idea to open a diving centre, many locals called him crazy. He proved them wrong.With his ingenuity and commitment he made Calypso Diving Centre a success story."Papa George” is always approachable for any matters our guests or the team may have, and even though he has been living with his family in Switzerland for a few years now, he will always remain the core of the dive centre.Languages: Maltese, English, Italian, basic Swiss German
TOM (HOLLE)
Owner
Tom (yes, another one!) started his diving life off the island of Menorca at the age of seven. A cylinder, regulator, weights, ABC, that's all you needed to scuba at this time.
After a business life in Germany and thousands of dives worldwide later, he turned his passion into a profession. First as a diving instructor, later as a dive centre manager in various countries. But all the years Tom’s goal remained to have his own small, charming dive centre one day.
Now he has found it! By a lucky coincidence and a very friendly acquaintance with “Papa George”, the founder of Calypso, the dive centre has confidently been handed over into Tom's hands on
1st January 2022.
You can now meet our “new” Tom here most of the time whilst George will still be with us every now and then.
Languages: Kölsch, German, English
GEORGE
Founder
When George decided to give up his "proper" job in 1985 and came up with the idea to open a diving centre, many locals called him crazy. He proved them wrong. With his ingenuity and commitment he made Calypso Diving Centre a success story.
"Papa George” now lives in Switzerland, but will stay approachable for any matters our guests or the team may have. He will forever keep a very special place here at Calypso.
Languages: Maltese, English, Italian, basic Swiss German
TANJA
Dive Shop Manager
If you e-mail, call or visit Calypso Diving Centre, chances are high you’ll meet Tanja, one part of the dive centre's management.
Through her passion for traveling her path crossed scuba diving, and she has been working full-time in the diving industry since 1997, teaching diving in many different places around the world.
Together with her partner Tom she moved to Gozo in 2007, and now runs the customer care and administrative side of the dive centre mainly.
Languages: German, English, basic French
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TOM
Director of Diving
Tom is our Director of Diving and the other part of the management. He is the man who looks after everything "outside" the office - the dive guests, instructors, the compressor, the boat and trucks, and the dive gear.
Tom started diving 1997 in Germany, and has worked in many different countries as a diving instructor with thousands of dives under his belt before moving to Gozo in 2007.
Languages: English, East German & West German ;)
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JEN
Shop Assistant & PADI Dive Instructor
Jen has joined us in summer 2022 and has quickly settled in with Calypso. With her warm and kind manner she takes great care of our dive guest's needs, whether they want to buy a new mask or need some help with choosing the right diving course.
Jen made her first introductory dive at the age of eight and fell so deeply in love with the underwater world that she later studied marine biology and became a research diver.
She has been living in Gozo since 2018 and possibly loves dogs even more than fishes!
Languages: English, Spanish & Scottish
JOEY
Compressor Room Consultant
Joey, a true Gozitan, has been with Calypso for decades and is the "Master of the Pumps". He is a skilled gas blender and looks after everything in the compressor room: filling and maintenance of cylinders, compressors and the Nitrox membrane. He also takes care of our unaccompanied divers when they come for their air and Nitrox fills.
Languages: Maltese, English & Italian
ADAM
Head Instructor
Adam came to Gozo for the first time in 2011 as a dive guest, and he instantly fell in love with the island. For a few years he has been helping out at Calypso during the peak season, and now finally has become a full time team member!
Whether in cold waters, tropical seas, or right here in Gozo – Adam has completed countless dives and knows our dive sites like his own gear. With heart and expertise paired with an empathic and positive nature, he turns every dive into a safe and exciting experience.
During the winter season he also teaches in St. Martin and in the UK, and you can reach out to him if you'd like to continue your training in cold water or in the Caribbean with him. :)
Language: English
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CHRIS
SSI Dive Instructor
Chris, loves many things in his life, first and foremost his dog "Mii Dum," a former street dog from Thailand. He also enjoys good food, wine, and cigars, but at the top of his list is the love for the underwater world.
He discovered his passion for diving during a vacation in Thailand in 2016 and didn't hesitate to complete his entire training to become a diving instructor.
Chris loves teaching and introducing the underwater world to anyone who wants to explore it. His open and understanding nature makes him a compassionate instructor for people with fears or reservations.
Languages: German, (American) English & Basic Sign Language
SHAUN
SSI Dive Instructor
Shaun got into diving more or less by chance – in 2020, he found himself stuck on a small island in the Philippines during the COVID pandemic. With plenty of time on his hands, he decided to dive in – literally!
Fast forward to 2023: back home in Malta, he quit his office job as a finance manager to swop the office to outdoors, and set off to travel – and that’s when he truly plunged into the underwater world. Shaun completed his Divemaster training in Indonesia, followed by his instructor course in Thailand.
He loves teaching and meeting new people – but above all, he loves the ocean. Being a dive instructor is the perfect way for him to combine his passion for diving with his enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge.
Languages: English & Maltese
JOSETTE
PADI Master Diver Trainer & Shop Assistant
Josette is a true Gozitan and has been working on and off for Calypso already since 1999!
She actually works in a different sector, but helps out at the dive centre whenever she is free.
Josette has been a mermaid in her former life, and being underwater is natural to her since child hood. Our guests love her for her kind and professional attitude, good sense of humour and knowledge of the island both under- and above water.
What Josette really enjoys most about being a dive instructor and guide is to open a new world of possibilities to people, and to help achieve confidence and trust in their abilities.
Languages: English, Maltese & Italian
ASBJØRN
SSI & PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Asbjørn from Norway bring a fresh Nordic wind into the Calypso team. In the picture you can see him next to his twin sister Malfrid.
After many years as a loyal repeater guests they love to spend part of the summer on our sunny and warm islands (…and water!). Asbjorn has been helping out for the past years during our peak season.
Languages: Norwegian, English, Swedish
TABASCO
Our former Shop Mascot
Tabasco was the most faithful team member and looked well after the shop, and mummy Tanja. Having been a stray dog before Tom & Tanja adopted him, he used to be a bit shy, but with some kind words he would come out of his bed for a cuddle.Even if half Labrador he probably was the only hydrophobic member of our team ever!
Sadly he passed away in October 2025, but will be remembered by us forever.
Languages: Dog, German, English & Maltese ;)
Visit Calypso Diving Centre and meet our staff members in person. We are looking forward to exploring Gozo's beautiful underwater world together with you!