Amy Mantia-Johnson

Years with Explorer Ventures: Joined in May 2025
Living place: Michigan, USA
Business/Experience/Education backgrounds:
I have worked as a travel consultant for over 20 years, both onsite for corporate clients and as a group air agent. 
Years Diving (or a bit of her passion for the ocean):
My love of water started early. After my first beach trip, my mom wrote a postcard to my grandparents that I loved the water and hated the sand. My love for water has never wavered and my opinion of sand has improved. I earned my Open Water certification in 2014 and achieved Divemaster in 2019.
Favorite place to travel/dive:
If you’re in Sydney during whale migration season, take a lunch to the Whale Watching Platform at Cape Solander in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. It’s an incredible way to spend an afternoon watching whales, planes from nearby Sydney airport and the world go by. Some of my favorite dives have been Looking Glass in Port Stephens, NSW; The National Aquarium Baltimore, MD; and Blue Heron Bridge in Florida.
Favorite pastime/hobby:
Along with diving and traveling, I enjoy reading mysteries, plane spotting, whale watching, and spending time with my husband and our cat.
Favorite quote:
A shared adventure is the best souvenir of all.