Meet The Staff
Our Instructors
Captain Fred McManus
Fred McManus has been certified since 1981, when he got his basic scuba certification in a quarry in NJ. After that he became a YMCA scuba instructor in 1990, and got certified as a PADI and NAUI scuba instructor in 1991. He also is a NAUI and YMCA course director, and in 2001, he graduated as a commercial diver. Fred has spent over 25 years as a commercial diver in NYC, and he's a member of the Garden State Underwater Recovery Team. He's an ADCI commercial diving supervisor instructor, and he's certified to teach 46 specialty courses and recently received his captains license.
(Head Honcho)
Alistair McManus
(Top Bubble Blower)
Alistair (Pronounced al es terr) Is a new MDS instructor. He recently spent 6 months living in Key Largo so he is a great resource for any specific details about the Key Largo dive sites. He will also be helping out giving tours and doing most of the underwater videography and photography for those diving with us. (PS he is also the main employee when it comes to any tasks such as carrying heavy gear or cleaning the boats according to his sister Katie)
Alistair at age 11 getting ready to start his first ever dive at Dutch Springs in New Jersey
Our Crew
Katie McManus
Katie is an advanced open water diver who is currently working her way up. She is also studying marketing and communications at the University of Rhode Island and is expected to graduate this upcoming year if all goes according to plan. In the summer time she will be working with customers to coordinate trips and help with any and all payment and website difficulties. She is also an underwater photographer and is available for anyone looking for some pictures or videos on your dive!
(Thinks she can talk to fish)
Dylan McManus
(Reef Realtor)
Dylan McManus has just received his dive master certification! He was originally certified in 2015 and has been diving every since. He currently attends Ole Miss where he is majoring in Real Estate. He has been assisting with the scuba classes at Ole Miss since 2021. Dylan enjoys diving in Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, the Bahamas and Cozumel. He is an Eagle Scout and has consistently been on the Ole Miss Chancellor’s Honor Roll. He is looking forward to working with his favorite cousin Katie and to be a part of McManus Diving Services.