Built on the ocean.
Built for Kerala’s youth.
Bond Academy for Adventure Sports Pvt. Ltd. trains world-class scuba divers, freedivers and mermaid performers, turning the Arabian Sea on our doorstep into a global career launchpad.
A premier training institution, built on global standards.
Bond Academy for Adventure Sports Pvt. Ltd. is dedicated to developing world-class professionals in scuba diving, freediving, and mermaiding. Built on global standards and expert mentorship, the academy empowers beginners and aspiring professionals with safe, skill-driven pathways into the marine and adventure industry.
We operate out of Kovalam, Trivandrum, a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Dive Resort, with trips extending to Lakshadweep and beyond. Every course we run is one rung on a real career ladder, not just a holiday certificate.
Four ideas drive everything we teach
Bond Academy was shaped around a simple belief: the ocean can be Kerala’s next great export of talent.
Safety-First Training
Every pathway follows global PADI standards, taught by experienced, certified instructors.
Real Career Outcomes
From Open Water Diver to Course Director, we train for employability, not just certification.
Ocean Conservation
Through Planet Ocean Foundation and Bond IMTA RAS, we connect diving with marine protection.
Kerala-Rooted, Globally Placed
English proficiency, hospitality culture and coastal heritage make our students naturals abroad.
Jackson Peter
Managing Director, Bond Group of CompaniesJackson Peter is an award-winning adventure entrepreneur driving innovation in India’s water sports and marine tourism sector. His key focus includes advancing SDG goals, creating one million ocean ambassadors, and enabling 1,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs, all while promoting safe, sustainable ocean experiences.
Honoured on national stages
From the Governor of Kerala to the Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister, Bond’s work has earned recognition far beyond Kovalam.
Governor’s Special Award
Honoured by the Governor of Kerala for exceptional support to the Indian Army across various initiatives.
Indian Army Civilian Coordination Award
Recognised for creating a world record, the largest portrait of Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra.
SATA Award
Best Water Sports Activity Service Provider in South India, at the South Asian Travel Awards.
India’s First Underwater Wedding
At Grove Beach, Kovalam, vows exchanged 4 metres deep, with an eco-friendly underwater stage built for the ceremony.
World’s First Underwater Corporate Conference
Five CEOs dived 6 metres into the Arabian Sea as part of the Bond Safari & UDS Kovalam Ocean Love campaign, pledging to combat plastic pollution and coral bleaching.
National Adventure Tourism Leadership Award
Presented by Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, recognising Bond’s leadership in adventure tourism.
India’s First Mermaid-Themed Performances
From permanent aquariums to large-scale temporary shows, Bond Water Sports brought mermaiding to India.
Launching the Blue Chef Initiative
A regional ocean conservation and sustainable seafood program in Kovalam, led by the UDS Group of Hotels in collaboration with Bond Safari Kovalam, the Planet Ocean Foundation, and Ocean Love.
In rooms with the people shaping this industry
Our students train under an academy with real relationships across the global diving and ocean conservation world.
Cristina Zenato, “The Shark Whisperer”
Bahamas-based shark conservationist and cave diver with 25+ years removing fishing hooks from Caribbean reef sharks.
Ahmed Gabr, World Record Diver
Former Egyptian Army officer who set the Guinness World Record for the deepest scuba dive at 332.35 metres.
Michael AW, Ocean Geographic
Underwater photographer and founder of Ocean Geographic & Asian Geographic magazines.
Director, Deep Dive Dubai
Founder of the Global Underwater Explorers Foundation.
Maldives President
Direct engagement at the heart of the Maldives’ marine tourism industry.
Maldives Vice President
Strong connections across the Maldivian tourism ecosystem.
Maldives Former President
Plus key boating associations, resorts and yacht charter companies.
John Thet, CEO, ADEX
Delivered an exclusive masterclass for Bond Safari Kovalam students from the Asian Dive Expo.
PADI Platinum Course Director
Conducted a full Instructor Development Training Program on-site in Kovalam.
With Hydroman
Met at the Singapore Ocean Week ADEX Ocean Festival 2024.
The Kerala Advantage
A global, $10–20 billion scuba diving industry is short on trained professionals. Kerala’s youth are uniquely positioned to fill that gap.
English Proficiency
A massive asset in a global tourism industry built on communication.
Hospitality Culture
“Atithi Devo Bhava”, hospitality is already in our DNA.
Natural Swimmers
Comfort in water built into our coastal heritage.
Home Advantage
Bond Safari Kovalam offers world-class training without leaving Kerala.