Co-Founder • SSI Platinum Elite Instructor • Master Trainer • Ocean Conservationist

Johan Du Plessis | South Africa

​Recognized among the world’s elite dive professionals with the prestigious SSI Platinum Elite Diver & Instructor award, Johan brings unmatched authority, precision, and passion to every expedition.

With more than a decade of international experience guiding and training across Malaysia, Mozambique, and beyond, he bridges high-level technical mastery with deep environmental stewardship. Whether mentoring the next generation of professional divers or leading eco-briefed ocean encounters, Johan ensures every dive is executed with flawless safety, meaningful purpose, and profound respect for the marine world.

  Co-Founder & Brand Architect

 Abigail Blom | United Kingdom

Driven by a love for mindful travel and ocean conservation, Abigail brings warmth, intention, and seamless care to the Apex community. Her approach is grounded in a rare blend of creative vision and operational rigor—drawing on five years of corporate service excellence at Emaar alongside proven leadership across premier UAE equestrian and marine facilities.                               

A TEDx speaker, published author, and certified Advanced Open Water Diver, Abigail believes the underwater world is a natural space for rejuvenation, presence, and pure discovery. She weaves high-touch client standards, conscious storytelling, and sustainable practices into every detail of the guest journey—ensuring every diver, from first timer to seasoned explorer, feels at home, inspired, and deeply connected to the ocean’s rhythm.