Dive Nautilus - About Us!
Chema and his contagious laugh!
Chema and Regine have been living in Corn Island since
2000 with their daughter, Maria. Chema is originally from
Guatemala and is a trained and licensed ecologist. He
has been a professional diver for the past 20 years and
formerly owned the Guatemalan dive school, "Colegio del
Mar." Some of his dive accomplishments are:

  • 1980 PADI Openwater
  • 1981 NAUI Certification "Scuba and Skin"
  • 1982 NAUI Openwater
  • 1982 NAUI Diving Leadership
  • 1985 NAUI Advanced Openwater
  • 1990 NASE Openwater Instructor
  • 1990 NASE Master Instructor
  • 1990 NASE Instructor Trainer
  • 1989 Received "Medalla Monja Blanca Rescate"
    from Guatemalan Government
  • 1990 Dive Instructor for Guatemalan Army
  • 1991 Dive Instructor for Guatemalan Firemen
  • 1991-2007 Owner, Colegio del Mar, Guatemala &
    Dive Nautilus, Corn Island



Regine was born in Germany and is a trained sociologist,
economist and chef. Regine is the co-owner of the
famous "Circus Bar" in Panachel, Guatemala.
Regine, Maria & friend
Dive Big Corn Island & Little Corn Island with Nautilus!
Dive Nautilus, Great Corn Island, Nicaragua
(505) 575-5077
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