WELCOME TO GOLD COAST SCUBA! WE ARE A TOP-RATED DIVING DESTINATION SHOP!

We speak English, Arabic, French and Spanish! Contact Us Anytime :) Click Here

What Makes Us Unique? Learn more

ABOUT US

At Gold Coast Scuba, our mission is to provide exceptional scuba diving experiences that inspire adventure, instill a love for the ocean, and promote conservation. We are committed to delivering top-quality certification courses, thrilling diving & snorkeling experiences, and unforgettable global dive trips, while prioritizing safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Sam & Rebecca El Kik, Owners

Sam grew up on the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Lebanon, chasing fish and discovering the ocean’s secrets. That spark of love for the sea never faded. After moving to the United States to pursue a successful career in computer science with Fortune 500 companies, Sam’s heart remained underwater. A life-changing dive trip to the Red Sea was the catalyst—he knew it was time to follow his true calling and became a PADI Divemaster. Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and conversational Spanish, Sam brings a global perspective and a warm, welcoming spirit to every dive.

Rebecca’s love for the ocean was born during childhood summers at Rehoboth Beach, where she hunted for sand crabs and rode the Atlantic waves on her boogie board. With 14 years in the nuclear industry, championing safety and reliability, Rebecca’s knack for helping others and her passion for learning about new cultures have taken her across the globe. Now, she’s channeling that energy into Gold Coast Scuba, creating a space where every diver feels empowered and inspired.

In 2024, Sam and Rebecca joined forces to reimagine Gold Coast Scuba. We’re here to inspire, educate, and empower you to explore the underwater world with confidence. But we’re more than just world-class diving—we’re a community. Our dream is to create a dive shop that’s more than a store—a place where divers gather, share stories, and feel at home.

We’re deeply committed to making diving accessible and inclusive. That’s why we proudly support adaptive diving, ensuring everyone, regardless of ability, can experience the magic of the ocean. We’re also passionate about protecting our local marine environment. Through partnerships with local organizations, we actively contribute to coral reef development and restoration efforts, helping to preserve the vibrant ecosystems we all cherish.

Instructors & Divemasters

  • Mallory

    Mallory started diving when spending a college summer on Roatán Island, Honduras. Since then, she's been diving all over, from Greece to Thailand, from Australia's Great Barrier Reef to the Galapagos Islands, and even in Iceland.

    She is a full time lawyer, but nothing makes her happier than being on or in the ocean, encouraging others to enjoy water sports, and advocating for marine conservation. She especially enjoys shark diving and her favorite underwater animals to see locally include turtles and stingrays. 

  • Dave

    Dave first got into diving over 25 years ago while working in the offshore high-tech industry in sunny Barbados. Warm tropical waters, lush reefs, and colorful fish can have an impact on some people. The bug bit hard and now he is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Technical Diver, Emergency First Response Instructor including Care For Childern, and a DSAT TecRec Instructor. He is also a PSI Inspector and a Sherwood Service Technician.

    It seems if Dave isn't teaching he's taking courses adding to an all ready extensive list of specialties. The latest course he is eyeing is Cavern diving and then who knows what is coming next. An avid proponent of continuing education he'll tell you that there's always more to learn and always something new to discover.


  • Justin

    Justin moved to South Florida in 2020. Growing up in Arkansas he loved exploring creeks and lakes so it was only natural to want to explore in the ocean. He met some cave divers early on so it was a natural progression for him to enter the overhead environment.

    Justin enjoys guiding people so they can enjoy themselves underwater. Hope to see your bubbles soon!

More Coming Soon!