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Emergency oxygen training

Blog Bathala - 09.04.2021 Safety is of great concern at Werner Lau dive centers. We train all our staff at least every six months how to use the Wenoll O2 system. Did you know that the advantage of this oxygen system is that, in an [...]

Reopening on 01 July 2021

The Oasis Dive Resort - Re-opening on 01 July 2021 Now more than one year has passed since we said goodbye to our last guests. It' s unbelievable and we miss you so much. But there is some light on the horizon. We are in [...]

Clownfishes

Blog Bathala - 25.0.2021 Out of the 29 different species of clownfish worldwide, this particular one (see photo) is endemic to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The anemone's tentacles have stinging cells called nematocysts that release a toxin when prey or predator touches it. Clownfish, [...]

Pictures from Michael Fusco

Blog - 15.03.2021 Thanks a lot to Michael Fusco who provided us with these wonderful pictures!

We are closing our centre in Sharm el Sheikh!

It's been 20 years now that it took us to the Red Sea. The picture above is also so old...)) Despite our Maldivian enthusiasm we had a hard time at the beginning and got the business in Sharm el Sheikh very slowly under control. But [...]

So much fish!

Blog Bathala - 02.03.2021 So many fish, so many colours and shapes, who can recognize them all? Soldierfish or squirrelfish? Lizardfish or goby? Mullets or rudderfish? Emperor or snapper? Bannerfish or moorish idol? Scorpionfish or stonefish? Luckily our instructors have a good eye and will [...]

Turtle City

Blog Filitheyo - 28.02.2021 She cruises along our house reef everyday greeting everyone who comes along. With one breath she stayes for 30mins down a total champion free diver. Our House Reef – Haksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Old is Gold

Filitheyo - 22.02.2021 After years of being away he is back and we knew one day he would come back…. Our former Sheena Guide Tore is back in the company and back on the Maldives. Welcome on Filitheyo Tore!

Medhu is back

Blog Medhufushi - 19.02.2021 Another step forward... we will start in Medhufushi right now. Everything is prepared, Mateja and Kafrul are waiting for you let‘s dive at Mantas and More, Simply the Best, Sharks Tongue and all the other great channels

The Oasis postpones the reopening until 1st July 2021

Due to the ongoing difficult situation due to Corona, we are now receiving daily booking cancellations regarding the booked stay at Oasis. Our customers can cancel free of charge up to 2 weeks prior to arrival. This option is used more and more often. In [...]

Light Show

Blog Bathala - 08.02.2021 Are you up for an underwater light show? Our blue light torches illuminate the colors of the corals and fish, making it an amazing shiny experience during night dives or snorkeling. Those scorpionfish appear pink, the lizardfish shine while hidden under [...]

Sunny greetings from The Oasis

Blog Oasis - 01.02.2021 To ease your winter a little bit, we´re sending you sunny greetings from The Oasis! At the moment, we have around 20 degrees air temperature and 21 degrees water temperature. Take care everybody and stay healthy! Thanks a lot to Shirin [...]

keep on smiling

Blog Filitheyo - 29.01.2021 Sometimes he smiles. Sometimes he is serious. But he is our friend.. We see him rarely but when he makes a appearance it is one to remember. Our Lemon Shark on Filitheyo House Reef (Cruising in the Shallows)

Bathala is opening from the 21st of February!!!

I had a conversation with the owner of Bathala Island Resort today. It has been decided that Bathala will be bookable again from Feb 21st for our customers from Europe and Switzerland. This perfectly fits into the Manta season. If we can get flights, Lilly [...]

Always good for a surprise …

Bathala - 25.01.2021 Treat yourself to some surprises. The reefs of the North Ari atoll hide many jewels, for example these two members of the cartilaginous class of fish. Do you like more the zebra shark we saw at Maaya thila, or the guitar fish [...]

Sharktastic!

Filitheyo - 23.01.2021 With the New Year and new beginning a full boat of excited divers eagerly await what beholds down there.. A treasure some call it. For us in Filitheyo it makes our eyes shine. SHARKS!!! SHARKS !!! SHARKS!!!

Flamingos

Blog Cyprus - 20.01.2021 Each autumn Flamingos arrive in Cyprus to spend the winter here. 

We are back!

Bathala  -14.01.2021 The Werner Lau dive team on Bathala is ready for 2021, enthusiastic and excited as ever. The reefs of the North Ari atoll are waiting for you, experienced divers and the less experienced ones, and the beginners as well. Everybody is welcome. Join [...]

Jet ski service

Blog Cypern - 12.01.2021 The winter break we use to get our jet skis serviced and maintained. This one is ready for the new season.

Happy new year!

Blog Oasis - 03.01.2021 We deeply hope that you´ve had a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays and that you´ve made it well into the new year! Let´s hope to see each other again in 2021…Many sunny greetings from The Oasis!

Good bye 2020

Blog Cyprus - 31.12.2020 Well, 2020, that's it!   Bye-bye, you won't be missed.

Merry Christmas

Blog Cyprus - 24.12.2020 It has been a difficult and much different year for everybody. We would like to thank all our guests, business partners, colleagues, families and friends for their continued support. We hope 2021 will be a brighter year for all of us. [...]

Christmas mood on

Blog Cyprus - 19.12.2020 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... All we still need is presents!

Lionfish

Blog Cyprus - 14.12.2020 Lionfish are relatively new to the Mediterranean Sea but every year we get to see more of them. They only have very few natural predators so they can easily reproduce. This one here we found in Shooting range, Xylofagou.

A perfect December morning

Blog Cyprus - 07.12.2020 What more to ask for? No wind, sunshine and 23 degrees Celsius! A perfect December day.