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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 [...]

Bye bye Manu and Wade

Blog Bathala - 06.11.2019 Manu & Wade had a spectacular last dive on the House Reef this morning. We saw Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Octopus, Barracudas and much more… Thank you to everyone for the good memories in the last 9 months! 😊 Bye [...]

a new diver is born

Bathala - 22.10.2019 We have a new Junior Open Water Diver. Congratulation to Flo – you did a great job! We wish you many beautiful diving experiences in the future! 😊

night dive at the house reef

Blog Bathala - 21.10.2019 Experience our House Reef Sharks close up on the Night Dive at Bathala. These grey reef sharks are hunting in the night and if there is some good current you can just hold on the line and observe the sharks in [...]

riddle lesson

Bathala - 11.10.2019 Family Sasse from Switzerland dived with us for 2 weeks and they each did around 30 dives! Thank you guys for visiting us, it was a pleasure to share this experience with you and we hope to see you again! 😊 Can [...]

Schaukelfisch

Bathala - 01.10.2019 We found this beauty on Bathala Thila! They regularly occur in pairs. We are still looking for the second one. It belongs to the Scorpionfish family and is known as a leaf scorpionfish. They are found in a variety of different colours. [...]

Interdive Day 3

28.09.2019 Good morning! Day 3 on the Interdive starts know. Let's see what the day will brings us. Check it out, pick up our Werner Lau desk calendar for 2020 and take a look at our trade fair specials.

Interdive Day 1

26.09.2019 Today the InterDive in Friedrichshafen ist on: Since 12 AM the doors are open. We are really exited and looking forward to a great fair. Of course we are here with out fair trade specials und lots of ideas to make your holiday special. [...]

InterDive Friedrichshafen

25.09.2019 Our booth at the show. Can't wait until tomorrow....

Thomas Cook

23.09.2019 Dear guests ! You may know from the press that Thomas Cook has filed for Insolvency. As far as the German subsidiaries are concerned, you can find the following on the organiser's website. Current information The negotiations on the planned recapitalisation of Thomas Cook [...]

Reef Clean Up

Bathala - 19.09.2019 Last week we started doing some clean up on our house reef. Unfortunately, there is trash everywhere in the world. Let us respect the sea and the animals who live in it!

Ginger is waiting for you!

Blog Bathala - 10.09.2019 For everyone who is wondering if Ginger is still on Bathala: yes, he is 😊 He is looking forward to meet you in his new environment which he obviously likes a lot. Sleeping and eating are his favourite things to do. [...]

Come say “Hi“ to our resident Batfish found on our House reef

Blog Bathala - 06.09.2019 Fun fact: The Shaded Batfish plays a very important role in keeping the reef free of algae, eating far more algae on reefs damaged by over fishing than traditional algae-eaters such as parrotfish and surgeonfish.

Buddyweeks Maldives 2020

Werner Lau Buddyweeks = If you pre-book a diving package or a diving course, the first diver pays the regular price and his/her buddy will only pay 50% for the same package or course. The Buddyweeks are available for the following travel periods and destinations: [...]