For Explorers
Seeking Ocean Advocates, Creators & Dive Professionals
Join the Buddy Explorer Team to help grow the dive community, promote Buddy's app and booking platform, create content with our partners, and earn rewards for spreading the word.
What Is a Buddy Explorer?
Buddy Explorers are more than divers — they're creators, connectors, and advocates who help us share the Buddy story worldwide. By promoting the Buddy App, Buddy for Business platform, and our brand partners, Explorers inspire more people to dive, discover, and book through Buddy.
- Represent Buddy as storytellers and frontline ambassadors.
- Support the growth of the Buddy App and Booking platform.
- Collaborate with partner brands to highlight gear, trips, and experiences.
- Earn opportunities, rewards, and visibility through their participation.
3 Ways Our Explorers Participate
Content Creation, Referrals & Regional Sales
Explorers help grow Buddy by creating content, engaging with the community, and supporting local businesses. Each path offers unique opportunities and rewards.
- Content Creation & Collaborations - Partner with Buddy and our brands on paid campaigns, storytelling projects, and destination features.
- Referrals & App Engagement - Grow the Buddy community through challenges, giveaways, dive logs, and social sharing.
- Regional Sales for Buddy for Business - Help onboard dive shops and operators to Buddy for Business and promote your local dive region.
How Explorers Create
Content That Powers Buddy
Explorers collaborate with Buddy and our partners on content that inspires divers and spreads the word worldwide.
- Paid collaborations for app and booking promotions.
- Social videos for challenges, campaigns, and partner features.
- Storytelling content for destination shoots and press trips.
- Opportunities to work with brands like Scubapro, Insta360, Costa del Mar, and more.
How Explorers Grow the Community
Giveaways, Competitions & Rewards
Explorers drive Buddy's growth by engaging their networks, sharing the app, and participating in monthly challenges and incentives.
- Referral competitions and app download incentives.
- Giveaways for engagement and dive log activity.
- Win merch, gear, gift cards, and spotlight features.
- Earn leaderboard recognition and exclusive Explorer perks.
How Explorers Support Local Diving
Local & Regional Impact
Some Explorers act as regional reps, helping onboard dive shops and instructors to Buddy for Business while earning rewards.
- Promote Buddy for Business to dive shops and instructors
- Support onboarding by sharing demos and resources
- Earn rewards for helping businesses list their activities
- Represent Buddy as a local leader in your community.
Apply to Join
Become a Buddy Explorer Today
Apply to become a Buddy Explorer and unlock content opportunities, rewards, and global visibility.
Pre-Application Requirements:
- Download the Buddy App
- Complete your profile with details
- Log at least one dive
- Submit the Explorer application form
- Get a unique QR code + 1:1 intro from our Director of Talent
Join the Explorer Team
Whether you’re a content creator, dive professional, or passionate ocean storyteller — there’s a spot for you in the Buddy Explorer team.
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Join our content creator network. Earn from your dives, win monthly giveaways, and get sponsored gear from our partners.
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