Our Instructor & Crew
Capt. Tom
Capt Tom started his diving off the coast of NJ searching the waters for the long lost shipwrecks in 2000. Over the years he ventured to places around the world with most of his diving done off FL and NC. Finally settling here in Va to continue his diving ventures. Tom is a instructor for NAUI and SDI for recreational diving. He also teaches technical diving with TDI. In 2022 Tom founded Kraken Charters to bring you world class education and share his passion of the ocean with you.
Asst Instructor Jason (jay)
Jay is a Divemaster and Assistant Instructor certified through PADI. He has spent the last couple years diving in Asia (Japan, Phillipines, Thailand), Guam, and Hawaii. While diving photography of fellow divers, Marine Life, and the general scenery has become a growing passion. Let's enjoy the underwater world and take some great pictures for your memories.
Ben
Ben is our divemaster in-training. He grew up in Newport News, VA where he gained an appreciation of the natural world and local wildlife. Since being certified as a diver, Ben has done most of his diving locally in Virginia and North Carolina. Ben takes particular interest in shore diving and exploration, the science of diving, the history of local wrecks, and the diversity of marine wildlife.
Capt. Paul
Paul is a world class diver, holding many technical certifications to include CCR on the Prism 2. Paul is also a excellent captain and has piloted vessels hundreds of feet long.
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