Meet Jonas Heeb – New Resort Manager at Solitude Acacia Resort

Welcome Jonas Heeb from Switzerland, our newest addition to the Solitude Worlds team. Jonas has been appointed as the Resort Manager at Solitude Acacia Resort. Hailing from Switzerland, Jonas brings extensive experience to his new role, having previously served as the Cruise Director and Technical Manager for Seven7Seas Liveaboard in the Red Sea for 8 years.

Jonas’s passion for diving began in 2009 when he took a three-month break from his engineering job and participated in a Divemaster Internship at a resort in Egypt. He fell in love with the underwater experience and the hospitality industry, leading him to leave Switzerland in 2010 and pursue a full-time career in diving. Throughout his career, he has explored various diving destinations such as Egypt, Thailand, Tobago, Italy, and the Philippines.

In addition to his diving expertise, Jonas brings a strong mechanical background to the team, having worked as a mechanic, truck driver, and Service Engineer for building specialty milling machines. With German as his native language, Jonas possesses excellent communication skills.

Tell us about your love for the ocean and sharing it with people….

My connection with water goes beyond just a love for the oceans—it encompasses all forms of water. Since I was a child, I have always been drawn to being in the water. This innate connection led me to become a Scuba Instructor and pursue a diving course in Switzerland. From there, my passion for diving took me to various destinations around the world. To this day, I am captivated by the incredible diversity of creatures that inhabit our oceans. I continue to be fascinated by the opportunity to explore and witness the wonders of marine life.

What inspired you to transition from an engineering career to pursuing a full-time journey in the diving industry?

During a prolonged break from my engineering career, I had the opportunity to assist as a dive guide and handle guest relations at a resort in Egypt for over three months. It was during this time that I realized how much I enjoyed immersing myself in my favorite hobby on a daily basis. Although I still had a passion for my previous profession, the sheer joy and fulfillment I experienced from pursuing my love for diving outweighed any
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