Laura Marinacci
Reykjavík
Summary
Experienced snorkelling guide with a strong background in marine tourism, vessel operations, and conservation. Skilled in sailing, diving, and customer service, with hands-on experience in wildlife protection through Sea Shepherd. Dedicated to ocean preservation and passionate about orcas and sustainable marine ecotourism. Comfortable in both warm and cold-water operations, vessel operations and in-water activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Snorkeling Guide
Silfra Fissure
Iceland
06.2025 - Current
- Leading guided snorkeling tours in cold water conditions. Ensuring safety, assisting with drysuits, and educating visitors about the unique geology and ecology of the rift valley.
Second Officer
Sea Shepherd ‘Allankay’
Australia
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Bridge duties, safety watch, team leadership. Conservation-focused operations in challenging marine environments.
Skipper & Snorkeling Guide
Comet 33
Sardinia, Italy
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated day charters and snorkeling excursions on a 10m sailing vessel. Managed guest experience, safety, and vessel handling in coastal conditions.
Skipper/Guide
Wild West Charters
Perth, WA
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated solo as skipper and guide on jet-propelled vessels. Delivered river tours, snorkel trips, and whale watching excursions.
Deckhand/Snorkeling Guide
Cruise Ningaloo
Exmouth, WA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared vessels, guided snorkelling tours (whale sharks & humpbacks), managed navigation and lookout duties.
Deckhand
Australian Cruise Group
Sydney, NSW
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked on 112ft vessels in Sydney Harbour. Assisted with operations, maintenance, and passenger handling.
Marina Attendant
Marina Lanzarote
Spain
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Reception work, assisting boat arrivals, and helping in the shipyard with basic refits.
Skills
- Sailing and offshore navigation
- Marine wildlife knowledge
- Snorkeling and dive guiding
- Vessel handling and maintenance
- Emergency response and safety protocols
- Multilingual customer service
- Team leadership and marine coordination
Certification
- STCW Basic Safety Training – Completed 2024
- PADI Divemaster – Sairee Cottage Diving (Thailand), 2024-03
- RYA Coastal Skipper – Oceanwest Charters (Australia), 2022-11
- Coxwain Grade 1 NC – Perth Boat School, 2023-10
- ICC Recreational Skipper – 2020-07
- Marine Biology Certificate – Centre of Excellence (Australia), 2020
- First Aid & CPR – Saint John's (Australia), Renewed 2024-10
LNGG
Italian
English
French
Spanish (all fluent)
Timeline
Snorkeling Guide
Silfra Fissure
06.2025 - Current
Second Officer
Sea Shepherd ‘Allankay’
10.2024 - 02.2025
Skipper & Snorkeling Guide
Comet 33
06.2024 - 09.2024
Skipper/Guide
Wild West Charters
01.2023 - 03.2024
Deckhand/Snorkeling Guide
Cruise Ningaloo
01.2022 - 01.2023
Deckhand
Australian Cruise Group
01.2019 - 01.2020
Marina Attendant
Marina Lanzarote
01.2017 - 01.2018