I’m Martijn Klijnstra. I help divers step into the pro world with positive, hands-on coaching, small groups, and lots of time in the water. IDC & Divemaster courses that are not about passing the exams — it’s being ready to teach for real.
No factories. Just real mentoring to help you grow into a confident dive professional.
Build leadership & watermanship skills with practical, in-water coaching and real scenarios.
Small groups, clear feedback, skill circuits, teaching practice, and IE prep with calm, constructive guidance.
Stand out from day one with add-on specialties and post-course mentoring.
Warm, clear water. Mostly current-free. Shore entries that keep logistics simple so we can focus on skills and teaching.
Tell me your timelineI’ve been diving since 2009 and teaching since 2016. Over the years I’ve guided hundreds of divers on their journey, helping people turn passion into a career. In 2025 I became a PADI Course Director, the highest instructor rating in the PADI system. That means I train the next generation of instructors — not just to pass an exam, but to feel confident, professional, and inspired when they step into their first job.
At VIP Diving in Bonaire I keep things positive, supportive and real. Learning should feel challenging but safe, structured but flexible, and most of all enjoyable — because the way you learn is the way you’ll teach. My goal is to send out new PADI Pros who are ready for the ocean and ready for students, anywhere in the world.
I teach all my courses are at VIP Diving Bonaire. Each PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) runs for 11 days, which includes the Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor course. After the IDC followed there will be a 2-day PADI Instructor Examination (IE).
“Martijn’s IDC was exactly what I needed — supportive, positive, and hands-on. I felt prepared and confident for the IE.”
— Sarah, UK“Small group mentoring made a huge difference. I learned so much more than just passing the exam. Highly recommend training in Bonaire with Martijn.”
— Diego, Argentina“The focus on real teaching and watermanship helped me hit the ground running in my first job as an instructor.”
— Emily, USATell me where you are in your journey and what you want to achieve. I’ll reply with options, dates, and next steps.