ProDive Port Elizabeth’s next chapter

Following the stepping-down of Louis and Michelle van Aardt in 2022, ProDive Port Elizabeth has fresh faces to steer us towards continued success.

Kitty and Franco

New owners, Kitty and Franco are passionate about the ocean and aim to inspire others to love life beneath the waves as they do. They have a shared enthusiasm for education, conservation and awareness and strive to provide quality, life-changing experiences to their customers and students. Franco is passionate about equipment and technical aspects of the industry whereas Kitty is focused on marine biodiversity.

Louis and Michelle

Over 24 years ago, ProDive was founded by Louis and Michelle van who had an enormous passion for diving. Over the years, the company grew from operating out of the “Red Windmill” on the Port Elizabeth beachfront, into the trusted and quality world-class brand that it is today. It was a combination of the love of diving, the ocean, working with people, travel & a passion for conservation that inspired them on their journey.

Today, the Red Windmill serves as the beach office, while the head office on Main Road Walmer includes a purpose-built heated training pool, lecture rooms, showers, coffee shop, offices, a fully stocked showroom and a service centre catering for all your diving requirements.