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Ayala Bubbles

One Planet A Different World

Our Values

Ayala Bubbles Dive Center is an Scuba Schools International (SSI) training centre based in Gulhi,

in the South Malé Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.

We provide internationally recognised diver education at all levels.

Ayala Bubbles Dive Center was renovated and newly equipped in December 2025. We are a small dive center focusing on offering diving away from busy boats like in Maafushi or Dhigurah, with a strong focus on customer-oriented, environmentally friendly, and responsible diving in South Malé Atoll.

Guest Experience

We concentrate on creating a relaxed and personal experience:

Small groups
No rushed diving, you are on holiday
Professional international instructors
Experienced local crew with strong knowledge of the region

We want every guest to feel confident, comfortable, and well cared for, and most importantly, we want to see you smile.

Environmental Responsibility

We are deeply committed to environmental sustainability.

As a certified SSI Blue Oceans Centre, we:

Organise regular clean-up
Cooperate with conservation initiatives and projects
Focus on reducing our footprint on the island
Promote ocean awareness not only while diving

As a dive center, we feel committed to exploring the underwater world responsibly towards ourselves, our buddies, and the environment we are in.

Education & Conservation

On every dive or course, you have the chance to join an ecology course at a very discounted price.

Together with the turtle ecology program, we support the Olive Ridley Project as citizen scientists.

We also report sightings of mantas and different shark species, and we enjoy sharing our knowledge and passion for the ocean with you.

Community & Mission

Our mission goes beyond diving.

We actively work to protect marine ecosystems and encourage every diver to become an ocean ambassador.

We aim to bring divers together to:

Share experiences
Build skills

Our Approach

On the island, we are the only dive center fully focusing on diving and offering a wide range of courses.

We combine:

High safety standards
Small groups
Professional instruction
Local knowledge

to deliver a high-quality and responsible diving experience in South Malé Atoll.

Blue Oceans

At Ayala Bubbles Dive Center, we believe that awareness is the first step toward action. That’s why we are committed to educating about the environmental challenges facing our oceans, challenges that grow more urgent every day.
We are proud to be recognized as an SSI Blue Oceans Center,
a awarded to dive centers that lead by example in ocean conservation and sustainability.

The Blue Oceans movement is dedicated to protecting aquatic environments, oceans, coastlines, and freshwater systems along with the rich diversity of plant and animal life they support.

Our Commitment:

Becoming a Blue Oceans Center means we have embedded environmental protection into the core of everything we do.
We meet the following key criteria to ensure both our team and our guests are united in cultivating a culture of environmental responsibility:

• We are an active-status Scuba Schools International (SSI) Training Center
• We promote the SSI Sustainable Diver Code and Blue Oceans philosophy
• We provide training in Perfect Buoyancy and a wide range of SSI Ecology Programs
• We support conservation efforts and partner with environmental organisations
• We organise regular clean-up and environmental protection events, both above and below the surface
• We ensure our dive centre remains as eco-friendly as possible with the resources we have

Scuba Schools International was founded on a simple idea: to make scuba diving accessible to everyone. What began as the vision of a passionate group of divers has grown into one of the world’s leading dive training agencies.

For over 50 years, SSI has provided high-quality training, internationally recognized scuba certifications, and comprehensive educational resources for divers, instructors, dive centers, and resorts worldwide. Established in 1970, SSI has expanded into a global network with more than 30 Service Centers, a presence in over 110 countries, and more than 2,800 affiliated locations.

SSI is widely respected in the diving industry for its consistent standards, modern teaching approach, and commitment to safety and diver education. Their methodology focuses on flexibility, digital learning, and real-world application, ensuring divers gain both knowledge and confidence.

Since June 1, 2010, SSI has been among the few dive training agencies to achieve Global ISO Certification—demonstrating its dedication to maintaining the highest international standards in diver training and education.