Romney
BB CEO and addicted diver

Romney is from London but discovered Maldives in 1996. She immediately felt a close attraction for this wonderful simple place with such a closeness to nature. Her love of diving started here and grew over the years to a true addiction, so much so that she decided to leave her job in retail marketing to build a hotel designed specifically for divers. Her skills in shop-fit design and marketing have being used in the design of the hotel and also in the website and ongoing marketing of the concept of our all inclusive diving experience. She previously was Marketing Director at BHS and F&F at Tesco UK.

Ibrahim
Boat Captain

Originally from Dhigurah Ibrahim worked at Ari Beach – Euro Divers where he met Romney, together they built Boutique Beach in 2014/15
Boat Captain, with over 30 years experience spotting whale sharks and mantas. Ibrahim knows where all the reefs are, in particular he reads the currents just right to drop divers in the perfect place to arrive safely at the thilas without a stressful descent.

Afzal
BB Hotel Manager

Originally from Dhigurah Afzal has been part of BB family since 2015. Afzal has spent nearly 30 years of his professional career in the travel industry working in 5* resorts in Maldives such as Mirihi, Lux Maldives, Kihaad Maldives and Diva. His skills in Hotel operations, especially revenue, reservations and guest relations have been a key asset to the hotel since opening. He is a diver too and loves his local sports such as volleyball and wake boarding. He loves to travel both for business and leisure.

Mette
Social Media & Marketing Manager

Originally from Denmark, Mette has been part of BB family since 2017.
Experience gained teaching and diving off Tanzania, Vietnam and Maldives.
Fluent Danish and English with basic German.
Dive Base Leader from 2017 to 2021 moving to focus on social media and creating daily videos for our guests and YouTube channel.
Keen photographer - loves the ocean - to dive and travel the world.

Chef Shanthi
Chef

Originally from Sri Lanka, Shanti has been part of BB family since 2019. With 28 years experience in the hospitality sector.
His valuable knowledge gained in Maldivian 4/5* resorts and also boutique hotels based at home in Sri Lanka set him apart from other chefs working in the new hotels on local islands in Maldives. We are REALLY happy with his wonderful cooking selection, fantastic guest care and kitchen hygiene! His passionfruit cheesecake is legendary and his preparation of freshly caught fish has converted even the most sceptical. His menu covers world wide cuisine. He is particularly interested to learn individual requirements and is happy to adjust menus to cater for vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and other tastes. Guest feedback has been marvellous and many cant wait to return to sample his most famous recipes. 

Seb
Dive Base Leader

Originally from the UK, Seb has been part of BB family since 2022. Learnt to dive at 12 years old and been in the water ever since. Dive instructor since 2014 with a variety of experience in recreational, technical and commercial diving. Seb is passionate about the underwater world and providing the best possible experience for our guests.