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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.
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.
Bond Academy was shaped around a simple belief: the ocean can be Kerala’s next great export of talent.
Every pathway follows global PADI standards, taught by experienced, certified instructors.
From Open Water Diver to Course Director, we train for employability, not just certification.
Through Planet Ocean Foundation and Bond IMTA RAS, we connect diving with marine protection.
English proficiency, hospitality culture and coastal heritage make our students naturals abroad.
Jackson 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.
From the Governor of Kerala to the Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister, Bond’s work has earned recognition far beyond Kovalam.
Honoured by the Governor of Kerala for exceptional support to the Indian Army across various initiatives.
Recognised for creating a world record, the largest portrait of Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra.
Best Water Sports Activity Service Provider in South India, at the South Asian Travel Awards.
At Grove Beach, Kovalam, vows exchanged 4 metres deep, with an eco-friendly underwater stage built for the ceremony.
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.
Presented by Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, recognising Bond’s leadership in adventure tourism.
From permanent aquariums to large-scale temporary shows, Bond Water Sports brought mermaiding to India.
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.
Our students train under an academy with real relationships across the global diving and ocean conservation world.
Bahamas-based shark conservationist and cave diver with 25+ years removing fishing hooks from Caribbean reef sharks.
Former Egyptian Army officer who set the Guinness World Record for the deepest scuba dive at 332.35 metres.
Underwater photographer and founder of Ocean Geographic & Asian Geographic magazines.
Founder of the Global Underwater Explorers Foundation.
Direct engagement at the heart of the Maldives’ marine tourism industry.
Strong connections across the Maldivian tourism ecosystem.
Plus key boating associations, resorts and yacht charter companies.
Delivered an exclusive masterclass for Bond Safari Kovalam students from the Asian Dive Expo.
Conducted a full Instructor Development Training Program on-site in Kovalam.
Met at the Singapore Ocean Week ADEX Ocean Festival 2024.
A global, $10–20 billion scuba diving industry is short on trained professionals. Kerala’s youth are uniquely positioned to fill that gap.
A massive asset in a global tourism industry built on communication.
“Atithi Devo Bhava”, hospitality is already in our DNA.
Comfort in water built into our coastal heritage.
Bond Safari Kovalam offers world-class training without leaving Kerala.