Robyn grew up in Kuwait, and has now lived and worked in 6 countries. Before diving, she studied Animal Science as well as working in retail and hospitality for 10 years. She first tried diving on holiday in Greece and was instantly hooked, knowing that she wanted to become an instructor in future. She worked in Thailand and Indonesia where she stayed for a few years before eventually returning to Thailand and later the Maldives! She loves everything underwater but her favourite animals are cuttlefish, octopus, sharks and rays..

The dive with his first Manta Rays in 2016 was enough to get Fabrizio to quit his Job in architecture and start working in diving. He worked in Indonesia and Thailand before moving to the Maldives in 2019 to work for Prodivers.

Before Kaleem joined Prodivers on Hurawalhi he worked as a fisherman. He started in the compressor team in 2017 and started his diving career by doing his Open Water course with Prodivers. After a number of years as a Rescue diver, guiding some of our snorkel excursions, Kaleem has now completed his divemaster and instructor training and is ready to share his underwater knowledge. His favourite things to see underwater are nudibranchs and he loves watching fish changing colour, especially unicornfish. His favourite quote is “As long as I live there are infinite chances” – Monkey D Luffy

Yan had a previous career in hotel management, having studied in Switzerland and previously worked for Four Seasons here in the Maldives. During her time there, she fell in love with being in the water and decided to change her career, becoming a SCUBA and freediving instructor. Her favourite sea creatures are the little things like Pygmy seahorses, Peacock Mantis Shrimps and Nudibranchs. Her life motto is “no regrets”

Penny studied hospitality management in her life prior to diving and has 8 years experience working in hotels and resorts in Macau, Singapore and the Maldives. She then moved her career into diving and has 4 years industry experience in Maldives, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia before joining us here at Prodivers. Her outlook on life is to be like a turtle: “Stay calm and chilled, be wise and steady, enjoy and go with the flow”

Saskia has 4 years of dive industry experience before joining Prodivers, mainly in Spain and Thailand. She left her home country 10 years ago to live in Spain and learn a new language, culture and SCUBA diving. Unlike some divers, she is more interested in the underwater landscape than its creatures, however a simple pufferfish can still make her smile. She lives by the motto “Never regret anything” and never misses an opportunity for a great adventure.

Toni discovered the ocean at a very young age, swimming and practising freediving. When he discovered scuba diving, he left his old life in programming behind and dedicated himself to it professionally. Toni has always been fascinated by octopuses, whose extraordinary abilities make them seem like creatures from another world.

Shainéa graduated with a BSc in Wildlife Conservation and has focused solely on Marine Life in her work since university. She is experienced in Marine Conservation, Coral restoration and previously spent a year in our atoll’s capital, Naifaru, as a marine biologist at the local turtle rehabilitation. During her time there she looked after sick and injured sea turtles as well as performing education and outreach programs for volunteers and the local community. More recently she has spent time volunteering with Sea Shepherd in Mexico and working on coral restoration in Malaysian Borneo, and now she is happy to be back in the Maldives sharing her passion for diving and snorkelling with guests in one of her favourite places in the world.”

From rescuing seals in Ireland and assisting dolphin ID research in Wales, to carrying out coral restoration in Malaysian Borneo, and working for 7 years as a Swimming Instructor, she has experience with all things aquatic. Gaining her BSc Honours in Marine Biology in the UK after completing her dissertation on Octopus Intelligence (a favourite sea creature), her Scientific Dive Master in Raja Ampat, Indonesia quickly followed. Although she has a fascination for almost everything in the ocean, the unexpected sightings, especially the small things, are particularly special; ‘the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever’ Jacques Cousteau

Rushdhee started diving at the age of 17 and quickly decided he would like to join the diving industry. He joined Prodivers in 2025 and has now trained to become a snorkel guide. He would eventually like to do his Divemaster and Instructor course. His favourite sea creatures are Orcas and Manta Rays. His life motto is “Life is short, so go diving!”

After almost 10 years working in the Center Management of a shopping center it was time for a change. Starting with volunteering in Central America, travelling through Asia and stopped now for a new adventure on Maldives. Here I can finally be with my beloved sharks and learn more about marine life. Quote: Leave a little sparkle wherever you go.”

Viju peviously worked as a watersports instructor here on Hurawalhi and other resort islands. He then returned back to Hurawalhi to work for Prodivers. He has since become a Rescue Diver and is conducting snorkelling activites beside his work as an Assistant Compressor Technician. His motto is ‘Vision without action is a daydream’

Miky previously worked in water sports at a number of different resorts starting in 2019. In 2025 he did his very first Boat Dive at a dive site in Raa Atoll known as Vaadhoo Thila, on his Open Water course. This single dive changed his mind, to start diving as a career. He joined the Prodivers team in early 2026, and hopes to work his way up to dive Instructor level in order to share the beauty of marine life with others. His favourite marine creature is the elusive Ornate Eagle Ray. His Life motto is inspired by Bob Marley: “Love the life you live, Live the life you love”.