With a resident PADI instructor who is an underwaterphotopro, MANTHIRI is the perfect place to learn Scuba diving or underwater photography.
Diver Course
Open Water Diver - US$500.00
(Six days program to achieve the world's best known certification)
Advance Open Water Diver - US$400.00
Course prices include mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, BCD, wetsuit, dive computer, tanks & weights, boat trips, logbook, instruction, study materials and certification.
Nitrox Certification - US$150.00
Includes, instruction, classroom materials and two supervised enriched air dives.
NITROX
32% Enriched Air Fills:
9 nights tours - US$185.00
7 nights tours - US$150.00
14night tours - US$265.00
Per fill a la carte - US$10.00
Maldives Photogrpahy
On Manthiri, it’s all about you. Our photography courses are designed to adapt to any level of skill guests possess on arrival. Our resident PADI instructor — who is a recognized underwater photo pro — will make sure you leave Maldives with increased confidence in your camera eye. Just as important, you’ll carry away fabulous memories of the time you spent mastering new skills.
Underwater Photography
Basic — US$300
Six days’ theory, camera gear not included
(PADI underwater photography certificate cost is an extra US$100)
Advanced — US$500
Six days’ instruction in advanced underwater photography techniques, camera gear not included
Photo Equipment Rental
Nikonos V with 28 or 35mm lens
US$20/dive
15mm lens extra
US$25/dive
SB105 with arm chord and tray
US$20/dive
Extension Tube
US$5/dive
Standard Photo Equipment Package
Per dive
US$40
Per week
US$175
Nine night tour
US$200
This package includes Nikonos V, SB105 strobe, and 35 or 28mm lens. Batteries included on initial setup.
Special Photo Package
US$250/dive
This includes Nikonos V camera, SB105 strobe, 15mm, 28mm, and 35mm lens plus Nikonos close-up kit for the entire trip. Our photo pro will provide assistance on the operation of the equipment. Batteries included in the initial setup.
Coaching on special photo technique is available. Cost on request.
Slide Film (36mm)
US$10/roll
We recommend 50, 64, and 100 speed films.
Coaching on special photo technique is available. Cost on request.
