Breathe – Scuba Free Trial at the Main Pool
Always wanted to try diving? Here’s your chance! Our Trial Dive is short, safe and fun, catering to all ages upwards of 5 years old, so long as participants are healthy and willing. All you have to bring is your swimsuit and a smile. Please come to the Main Pool at the below timings.

When? Every day from 9:30 until 10:30 by main pool
How much? Complimentary

Try Scuba/Discover Scuba Diving (approx. 2hrs)
This is the perfect introductory session for those who have never tried scuba diving before and want to learn. This discovery session includes a basic theory session with an instructor, followed by a shallow dive in the lagoon. For those that are confident and complete the requirements in the lagoon, we will be pleased to offer a follow up dive on our spectacular House Reef. If you find that you’ve taken to diving like a ‘fish to water’, subsequent dives can be arranged. The maximum depth for the House Reef and all subsequent dives is 12 meters. See the HUB menu for prices.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How much? $195++
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.

PADI Scuba Diver (2 dives, approx. 2-3 days)
This course represents the first internationally recognized diving certification. The course is split across 3 academic sessions, an associated 3 Confined water dives and 2 Open water dives. Upon completion of the course you will be issued with a certification that allows you dive alongside a dive professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters. See the HUB menu for prices.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How much? $630++
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.

PADI Open Water Diver Course (4 dives, approx. 3-4 days)
The full Open Water course consists of 5 academic sessions, an associated 5 confined water dives and 3 open water dives. This builds the fundamentals of scuba diving. The goal of the dives and academic study is to ensure you learn how to dive in a safe and controlled environment. Upon completion of the course, you will be issued with a certification that allows you dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters.

See the HUB menu for prices.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How much? $860++
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply

Continuing Education
PADI offers a wide range of options for divers seeking to pursue specialist interests in diving. Advanced courses that we offer include Advanced Diver, Adventure Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, among other specialties such as Night, Deep, Navigation, Underwater Photography, Boat, Wreck, Naturalist, Fish Identification, Boat, Drift, and more. If you have a specific interest, please do come and speak to our qualified team at the HUB.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.

Dive Boat Trips
Our daily dive schedule consists of a two-tank dive trip in the morning, offering you the chance to visit two separate sites before lunch. In the afternoon, we run a single dive boat excursion. We also offer a full day outing with 3 dives in season. Our custom-built dive boats (dhoni) are fitted with a toilet, shower and a sundeck for your comfort and convenience. For your personal safety, all of our boats are equipped with a radio, mobile phone, life jackets, first aid kits and emergency oxygen. See the HUB menu for detailed prices.

Private Instructors / Boat Charters
In addition to the regular schedule of activities, you may personalize your experience with us by requesting a private guide. If you would prefer the added luxury of being the only divers on a dive site, we can also arrange for a private charter of one of our dive dhonis or speedboats. See the private HUB menu for detailed prices.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How much? $150++ per hour for a Private Instructor, Private Dive Guide or Marine Biologist
Enhance this experience: Enjoy this experience on a private vessel of your choice. Please note that additional fees apply – see boat charter options for more information.

Night Dives
Night Dives are conducted at various dive sites around Finolhu, giving you the opportunity to experience the reef under different conditions. As night falls, an array of nocturnal flora and fauna emerges, transforming the landscape of the reef. Please inquire at HUB if you are interested in doing a Night Dive with us.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book.
How much? $25++ in addition to normal prices
Enhance this experience: Every dive is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.

Nitrox Diving
Dive Butler Finolhu offers Nitrox Diving for those who are certified

How Much? Complimentary

SASY (Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youths)
Dive regulations require that only children over 8 years of age may dive up to a depth of 2 metres (6.5 feet). The SASY program is designed so that little ones aged 5 to 7 can gain the experience of breathing through full scuba gear without diving below the surface of the water; just the face touches the water. Each participant will be outfitted with an inflatable vest and full diving equipment, including a BCD, regulator and air tank. Our dive instructors will guide them on a snorkel through our coral gardens, close to shore.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How much? $140++
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.

Bubblemaker
Children aged 8 and 9 are invited to join us for the Bubblemaker experience in the swimming pool or quiet lagoon, where our team of experienced instructors will guide them through the steps necessary for safely exploring the underwater world. All participants must be physically fit and able to swim.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How much? $140++
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.

Try Scuba/Discover Scuba Diving (approx. 2hrs)
This is the perfect introductory session for those who have never tried scuba diving before. This Discovery session includes a basic theory session with an instructor, followed by a shallow dive in the lagoon. For those that are confident and complete the requirements in the lagoon, we will be pleased to offer a follow up dive on our spectacular House Reef. If you find that you’ve taken to diving like a ‘fish to water’, subsequent dives can be arranged. The maximum depth for the House Reef and all subsequent dives is 12 meters. Minimum age 10 y.o.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How Much? $195++
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.

Junior Scuba Diver
The Junior Scuba Diver program is for children aged 10 and above, with similar content to the adult equivalent. Once complete, the participant is issued with a certification card. Depending of the age of the child, certain restrictions apply (must be accompanied by an adult, maximum depths of 12 meters), and once a child reaches 15 he/she is considered an adult diver.

When? Upon request, it is preferable to pre-book
How much? $630++
Enhance this experience: Every course is available on a private basis. Additional fees apply.