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Thomas Waelchli

Has visited the Maldives first in 1983, loved it and decided to remain. After all this years he still loves his passion, scuba diving. Despite having two lovely “Rascals”, he continues to ride motorbikes… Not in the Maldives though!

Favorite Dive Spot: all
Favorite Fish: Manta Ray
What I miss most from my home: Chäsrösti and the occasional motorbike magazine

Alessandra Bini

Alessandra, proud mother of Leonardo and Chiara, divides her daily duties between motherhood and diving activity. She is from Verona, Italy and her passions, apart of the family and diving, is Yoga and practising the Feldenkrais Method.

Favorite Dive Spot: Dhigali Haa
Favorite Fish: Clown Fish
What I miss most from my home: Pizza from Italy

Fabio Giungarelli

Francesca's smile grew even bigger, her boyfriend joined the team. Fabio, who had to recover from a broken bone while snow boarding, has finally joined her on Soneva He dives since 6 years and has been working in the Mediterranean, Red sea and in the Maldives before, knows the area well, since they worked together at Kihadhoo Faru. His love for the Maldives and its nature(and Francesca...), made him come back. He loves all water sports, including kite surfing.

Favorite Dive Spot: Daravandu Tila
Favorite Fish: Frog fish
What I miss most from my home: Nothing, except for the family!

Francesca Ramella

Francesca is a smiling Italian girl who works in the dive industry for 8 years. After a season in cold Mediterranean sea, her love for the Maldives has brought her to Soneva. Francesca is no stranger to the Baa Atoll, she has spent 2 years at Kihaad/Valtur and knows the dive sites well. She loves the sea and the sun, but also a healthy laugh and having fun! Not being able to have a dog in the Maldives, she would love to to have a friendship with a dolphin!

Favorite Dive Spot: Muthafushi Tila
Favorite Fish: porcupinefish... it looks like E.T.!
What I miss most from my home: High heel shoes.....

Elisabetta Benini

is a shareholder in the Soleni Dive Centre. After 9 years teaching in different resorts around the Maldives, she decided to leave the island in June 1999 settling in Menorca with her husband Laurie Burr. Again she has felt the urge of changing and they will move to South Africa, to run a small lodge. She normally returns to Soneva Fushi for some weeks every year.
..... South Africa, to run a small lodge www.willobrook.co.za

Emdad - Compressor Boy

Emdad was hoping for a different career after completing his studies in Bangladesh, but he is happy to earn his own salary and to be able to help his family. He has been working with us for almost 4 years and his friendly way has awarded him the trust of Thomas and Alessandra's kids. Emdad has just recently passed his Open Water Course.

Ahumad Jusuf - Compressor Boy

Ahumad has joined us at the beginning of April and he has replaced Shaneez.
He has worked in Soneva Fushi before, as a speed boat captain and now he is in charge of the school transfers of Leo and Chiara…

Dhoni-Crew

Will look after you as soon as you set your foot on their boat. They take you to the dive sites and safely back to the resort in sunshine or rain. They also help you with your equipment, and have fresh coconut and fresh fruits ready after the dive.
It is also their task to carry the tanks and equipment from and to the dive center.