About Us
Better Than Most SCUBA offers SCUBA instruction for all levels, SCUBA diving reef trips, advanced diving and more including spearfishing and lobstering! Private charters are available to customize your vacation experience in the Fabulous Florida Keys!
Name: Schwenke (yes that’s his real name)
Favorite Watersport: Diving
Schwenke has been diving for most of his life. He has been a PADI Course director for over 20 years. He started in the lakes of upstate New York and made his way down to the Florida Keys just after college. He has trained thousands of new divers and dive professionals over the years and is still enjoying the job today. His attitude about diving elevates Better Than Most Watersports above all, as he is determined to make sure that every diver feels confident and comfortable in their skills before they earn their certification. You’re not only in Better Than Most hands with Schwenke, you’re in the best hands.
If it involves the Miami Dolphins or Star Wars, you’ll have a spirited conversation going with Schwenke. He is THE biggest fan. He is also an avid underwater hunter, enjoying spearfishing and lobstering.
Jeanie
Favorite Watersport: Diving
Jeanie has been diving for over 15 years and has been a dive professional for over 10 years. She started in Nebraska in college and then did a lot of cold water diving in San Diego before settling into Florida. Finding the warm water and wildlife agreeable she moved to the Florida Keys in 2015 and never left. She has dove notable wrecks such as the USS Oriskany and the Yukon but is happiest on the reef surrounded by fish. Trained by the best you are in great hands with Jeanie. She has a patient and understanding teaching style though you might get “mommed” occasionally. She makes sure that all of her students and divers are ready and confident!
In addition to just diving, Jeanie enjoys spearfishing. There is nothing like fresh seafood! She also enjoys cooking and baking. She is the resident morning person here at Better Than Most Watersports but definitely addicted to coffee.
Elliott
Favorite Watersport: Diving
Elliott has been snorkeling since he was 3. He’s now old enough to SCUBA dive and a member of the high school dive club! He’s into football, soccer, track, and weightlifting. Good news for us… He can carry two tanks at a time now!
Elliott is a Keys kid. He loves swimming, riding his bike, and hanging out with his friends. He might be a bigger fan of Star Wars than Schwenke (but it’s a close call.)
Splashley
Favorite Watersport: Diving
Splashley is a Better Than Most animal lover and enthusiast! Be ready to learn all about (we mean ALL ABOUT) what you saw on a dive trip with Splash! We love how focused on education she is here at BTM. Especially how she uses her experience to teach everyone something new every day.
Ashley did a lot of diving on oil rigs in Texas, traveling on livaboards, and other exciting places before she decided the warm clear waters of the Florida Keys were where she wanted to land for awhile. She lives with her variety of land based creatures, plants, and her super cool husband, Dante. Keep an eye out for her at Dolphin Research Center! That’s where she likes to hang out when she’s not on the boat or in the pool being an awesome instructor at Better Than Most!
Captain Dan
Favorite Watersport: Diving
Captain Dan has been diving most of his life and has been a dive professional and captain for over 10 years. He started diving in Michigan and has been all over the world since, diving in the Outer Banks, South China Sea, Indonesia, San Diego, and plenty more. His experience as a diver and a captain makes him an invaluable member of the Better Than Most crew! When Captain Dan is driving the boat you know it’s going to be a Better Than Most trip. He doesn’t mind getting soggy so you can count on him to always be there lending a hand to every diver and snorkeler!
Captain Dan is a former Marine, where he earned his nickname “Doc.” He is a huge football fan, and an awesome dad and husband. He’s been married to his outstanding and beautiful wife, Casey, for over 25 years and they have two amazing kids who are now a Marine and a nurse. He’s now also a pop pop with 2 adorable grandbabies!
The Diane Marie
The Diane Marie is a Coast Guard Certified vessel. She is a 38ft Delta, custom designed for diving with a low swim platform and a deep water ladder for easy entry and exits. She is designated for up to 20 passengers, but we only take a maximum of 12 divers plus crew so you’re guaranteed a comfortable ride without the crowds. There is no other boat like the Diane Marie in the Florida Keys! She is truly Better Than Most.