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Since 2003 the VDST also holds its federal exams for instructors with DEEP BLUE DIVING. All Instructor levels are tested at DEEP BLUE DIVING.
Since the end of 2015, DEEP BLUE DIVING is a partner of AIDA Cruises. DBD organizes the training and placement of instructors for the cruise company.
The second base of DEEP BLUE DIVING is in Las Playitas, slightly further south on the island. The base was opened together with the adjoining hotel complex in 2005. Since August 2009 Las Playitas is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Resort. However DEEP BLUE DIVING offers training of SSI, CMAS / PADI and VDST at both bases.