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Corona Update 26.04.2020

Well, of course all our hotels and diving centres are still closed. Like everyone else we are wondering, too: When will we resume? When will we be able to open where and what again? This will depend largely on when flight concepts will finally be [...]

Maldives

Maldives - 08.04.2020 Small message from the Maldives: There are no more guests, but the remaining staff on Medhu, Bathala and Filitheyo is doing very well. There are certainly worse things than being an "island prisoner" and being able to avoid Corona..🙂... Anyway, we are [...]

Update 06.04.2020

First of all thank you very much from all of us for your good wishes and that you are thinking of us. In particular, I would like to thank our many repeat customers for their trust during the crisis. MALDIVES: Filitheyo and Medhufushi: Now there [...]

Corona Update

22.03.2020 Update Corona: We would like to thank you all for your good wishes and for thinking of us. We are thinking of you too.  MALDIVES: So far there have been only isolated cases of Corona. The government is isolating the islands and Male extensively, […]

Update

Hi everyone! This is our actual situation worldwide. Fuerteventura - we have closed our dive center, the club will most likely be closed within the next few days. In Fuerteventura there is a curfew and the same recommendations as everywhere else in the world: keep [...]

temporarily our last house reef dive

Blog Bathala - 17.03.2020 Our last dive, temporarily, on the Bathala housereef. This is a farewell to the island and our friends under water. Soon we will be back, to reload the action and excitement. Thanks to all our divers for sending us good vibes [...]

Quarantine Situation

Update Bathala – 12.03.2020 Good news from the Maldives. Following the tests conducted by the Ministry of Health last night, the quarantine for Bathala has now been officially lifted by the Ministry of Health. It seems that no one has had any fever or other [...]

Entrance & Exit Marks at the house reef

Blog Bathala - 07.03.2020 Our housereef has distinguished markings, to make it easier for our divers to orient themselves. The entry/exit points are identified with a sign on the surface and rope stretching down to 30m of depth. We use canisters to support this rope. [...]

Temporarily Change of our Cancellation Conditions

Due to the current concern about the corona virus, we have decided to temporarily change the cancellation conditions. For all new bookings the following applies with immediate effect: These bookings can be cancelled or rebooked free of charge up to 14 days before arrival. These [...]

Nightdive @ Bathala House Reef

Blog Bathala - 24.02.2020 Time for a night dive. At our Bathala house reef, on the north side, we are lucky to spot grey reef sharks on the move. These predators are night active, so there is quite some action under way. Do not be [...]

Nathalie

Blog Bathala - 12.02.2020 Our new team member just arrived, instructor Natalie from Switzerland. Enthusiastic and motivated, she can’t wait to get wet and explore the marine life of Bathala. Besides German, she also speaks English, and this is her second year on the Maldives, [...]

Swiss Diver Group

Bathala - 07.02.2020 Our happy divers enjoying their deco beer after the last dive. Everybody is filling the logbooks, a lot of interesting stuff have been seen, we can’t even remember everything. Thanks to our Swiss divers, (L) Markus, Tanja, Rolf, Zuzana,(R) Bea, Rene, Claudia [...]

Can you see it?

Bathala - 24.01.2020 Did this stick just move? And this leaf has fins, really? Of course not, one is the banded pipefish, the other a ghost pipefish. Both species are common in the indo-pacific area, using their camouflage abilities for protection. Banded pipefish will usually [...]

InterDive Day 3

16.01.2020 ... and today was a really great day at the fair. Great people, many really good conversations and really good feedback to this first InterDive. Would be great if it would continue like that ... For all of you again for your information, because [...]

InterDive Day 2

16.01.2020 Something is going on. After the fair was a bit manageable yesterday, we notice today that it is starting to pick up. A new trade fair must first establish itself. We are very optimistic! Just like it used to be in the last years, [...]

InterDive Day 1

15.01.2020 Yesterday we arrived and set up the stand - today the first visitors came to pick up some information. At this first InterDive in Frankfurt our team consists of Werner, Lilly, Peter, Bernd, Jule and Steffi. As promised, we have a lot of offers [...]

Mobula Alfredi

Blog Bathala - 13.01.2020 The reef manta ray, or mobula alfredi, as is the scientific name, is one the many attractions we see on the dives around Bathala. We were lucky the past week, as we could spot a manta on three different spots, August's [...]

our new bar

Blog Bathala - 31.12.2019 Not only are we having fun under the water, but the relax time after diving at the bar is just as nice, talking about the ocean encounters we had. The new bar furniture is also a big plus, now the chat [...]

Bathala Maaga Kan Thila und Jubiläumstauchgänge

Blog Bathala - 25.12.2019 Congratulations to our longtime repeater divers Gaby & Jo on their 1500th dive, as well as to Rainer for his 1800th dive. The dive site couldn’t have been more spectacular – Bathala Maaga Kan Thila with the grey reef sharks.

Merry Christmas

Bathala - 24.12.2019 Werner Lau diving team at Bathala is sending you the warmest greetings for this festive season and best wishes for happiness in the New Year.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year

23.12.2019 We wish all of you a wonderful Christmas, some peaceful days with family and friends and a healthy and happy New Year. We would be happy to see you next year at one of our dive centers or in one of our hotels and [...]

Oktopus at the house reef

Blog Bathala - 09.12.2019 The common octopus is found out there in all oceans. Some are just 5 cm long, others up to 20 cm. They are known for their ability to do a variety of extraordinary things, which makes them quite smart. They can [...]

Zebra moray eel

Bathala - 30.11.2019 Always pay close attention onto the reef, you might see some interesting creatures lurking between the rocks and corals. Here we have the zebra moray eel, a rather shy reef dweller, inhabiting reef flats and seaward reefs. They mainly feed on smaller [...]

Grey reef sharks around Bathala

Blog Bathala - 19.11.2019 It is not uncommon to find grey reef sharks roaming the area around Bathala. This apex predator can grow to about 2.5m in length, and weight close to 35kg. They love the warm and shallow waters, and divers have a lot [...]

New Dive Center Managment on Bathala

Blog Bathala - 12.11.2019 Some new faces to be seen at Bathala. Dani & Miro, our instructors from Filitheyo the past few months, have taken the base leader responsibility at Bathala. Together with the team, well known to our customers, they are ready to show [...]