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Boutique Diving Bali
Boutique Diving Bali
Manta ray gliding over coral reef in Bali — private diving with Boutique Diving Bali
Indonesia's Premier Personal Dive Concierge

Your Personal Diving
Concierge in Paradise

Are you looking for a premium, fully personalized and worry-free diving experience to create wonderful memories? You just found it! Welcome to Boutique Diving Bali, curated by Dominic Frei — your SSI-certified Swiss scuba diving professional.

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The Difference

Not a Dive Shop.
Your Personal Diving Concierge.

Boutique Diving Bali is a premium personal diving concierge service founded by Dominic Frei, an SSI-certified Swiss diving professional based in Bali, Indonesia since 2021. The service offers fully bespoke, private scuba diving experiences with no fixed packages and no group tours — covering Bali, Komodo National Park, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Wakatobi, and destinations across the entire Indonesian archipelago.

Whether you are a family introducing your children to the underwater world, a couple seeking a romantic adventure, or an experienced diver craving something extraordinary — every dive is a unique creation, never a package.

Fully Bespoke

Every dive custom-tailored to your wishes, skill level, and comfort. No fixed packages. No generic group tours.

Private & Exclusive

No groups, no crowds. Just you, your loved ones, and your personal Swiss diving professional.

Indonesia-Wide

From Bali to Komodo to Raja Ampat — your Dive Butler travels with you across Indonesia's most spectacular underwater worlds.

Dominic Frei diving over coral reef in Bali — founder of Boutique Diving Bali
Dominic Frei — founder of Boutique Diving Bali

THE FOUNDER

Dominic Frei — Your Personal Diving Expert

Hi, I'm Dominic — a Swiss diving professional calling Bali home since 2021. My journey to the ocean started in Panama in 2002, and after careers in the Swiss Army and corporate security, I turned my deepest passion into a way of life. In 2023, I became a certified SSI Diving Professional.

Today, I design and guide fully private diving experiences across Bali and Indonesia. No groups, no standard routes — just you, the ocean, and my full attention. Whether it is your first breath underwater or your five-hundredth dive, I am personally there to make it unforgettable.

SSI Certified ProfessionalSwiss Precision & SafetyIn Bali Since 2021Multilingual (EN / DE)
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THE STORY

Why Boutique Diving Bali Exists

Before launching Boutique Diving Bali, I spent three months working as a Diving Instructor in Koh Samui to see the industry from the inside. What I found was eye-opening: overcrowded boats, burned-out guides, worn equipment, and manufactured reviews. The recreational diving industry is booming — but the quality of the experience often suffers.

Boutique Diving Bali exists because premium travellers deserve better. Swiss precision meets underwater paradise — every detail handled, every dive personal, every moment designed for you.

Burned-out instructors

Your dedicated, passionate dive professional

Poorly maintained equipment

Premium, personally inspected gear

Generic group packages

Every experience designed from scratch for you

Our Services

Diving Experiences Crafted for You

Whether you're a complete beginner from age 8, or a seasoned diver seeking your next adventure — every experience is designed around your wishes, skill level, and comfort.

CourseAgeMax depthDurationPrerequisites
SSI Basic Diver10+12 m1 dayNone — basic swimming ability
SSI Scuba Explorer8–122 m (pool)Half-dayNone — comfortable in water
SSI Junior Open Water Diver10–1412 m (10–11) / 18 m (12–14)3–4 daysSwimming ability, parental consent
SSI Open Water Diver15+18 m3–4 daysSwimming ability, medical fitness
SSI Specialty Courses15+Up to 40 m (Deep)1–3 days eachSSI Open Water or equivalent
Scuba Skills Update15+18 mHalf-dayLapsed certified diver
Custom Fun Dives15+Per certification levelFlexibleSSI Open Water or equivalent
Dive Butler ServiceAll levelsPer certification levelMulti-day tripsAny SSI/PADI/CMAS/SDI cert.

Signature Service

Your Personal
Dive Butler

You want a private Dive Butler? No problem. I will join you as your personal dive professional. Whether on a liveaboard trip through Komodo, a week at a luxury dive resort in Raja Ampat, or island-hopping through the Banda Sea — I will handle every detail regarding diving for you. Equipment selection, logistics, safety planning, weather timing — all invisible. You experience only wonder.

Accompanies You Anywhere

Bali, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Wakatobi, and beyond

End-to-End Management

Equipment, logistics, bookings, safety — everything handled

Your Pace, Your Style

Whether your first dive or your 500th, tailored to you

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Dominic Frei guiding a diver underwater — the personal Dive Butler experience in Bali

Dive Destinations

Indonesia's Most Spectacular
Underwater Worlds

Green sea turtle gliding over coral reef in Bali — private diving at Tulamben and Nusa Penida

Bali

Manta rays, Mola Mola, USAT Liberty wreck, vibrant coral reefs

Nusa Penida • Tulamben • Amed • Padang Bai

Manta ray silhouette in deep blue water at Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Komodo National Park

UNESCO World Heritage, strong currents, sharks, mantas, dragons

Batu Bolong • Manta Alley • Castle Rock

Vibrant coral reef teeming with tropical fish in Raja Ampat, Indonesia — world's top diving destination

Raja Ampat

World's #1 biodiversity, 1,500+ fish species, pristine reefs

Misool • Wayag • Kri Island • The Passage

Dominic Frei diving with a massive school of fish in the Banda Sea, Indonesia

Banda Sea & Beyond

Hammerheads, volcanic seamounts, remote expedition diving

Banda Islands • Alor • Wakatobi • Forgotten Islands

Guest Experiences

What Our Guests Say

The most personalized diving experience we've ever had. Dominic made us feel like the only divers in the ocean. Every detail was perfect — from the site selection to the underwater photography. A truly unforgettable honeymoon highlight.

Sarah & JamesAustralia

Dominic made our family feel completely safe and looked after. Our 10-year-old daughter got her Junior Open Water certification and hasn't stopped talking about it since. The patience, professionalism, and genuine warmth made all the difference.

The Mueller FamilyGermany

Having a personal Dive Butler on our Komodo liveaboard trip was extraordinary. While other guests dealt with group logistics, Dominic handled everything for us. The attention to detail and insider knowledge of the best dive sites was remarkable.

Chen WeiSingapore

500+

Dives Completed

100%

Private & Bespoke

15+

Destinations

5★

Guest Experience

Our Partner

Ocean Sun Dive Resort

Tulamben, Bali

Ocean Sun Dive Resort — SSI Instructor Training Center, Tulamben, Bali
SSI Instructor Training Center

Ocean Sun is our home base in Tulamben (Bali) and an official SSI Instructor Training Center — one of the highest ratings SSI awards, reserved for centers authorized to not only train recreational divers but also certify new SSI Instructors. This requires meeting the strictest standards in training quality, safety, and professionalism, with at least one permanent SSI Instructor Trainer on staff. All equipment is premium-grade, maintained and serviced in Ocean Sun's own dedicated service center.

This is where Dominic completed his SSI Instructor certification — trained personally by Ocean Sun's owner, Ricardo. That relationship of trust and shared standards is the foundation of this partnership.

For guests staying at hotels, private villas, or resorts in Bali without their own dive facilities, Ocean Sun serves as the base for all courses and fun dives. From equipment to pool sessions to boat departures — everything is handled to the highest SSI standards.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

We are NOT a dive shop. We are your personal diving concierge. Every experience is fully bespoke — designed from scratch around your wishes, skill level, and comfort. No fixed packages, no group tours. You dive privately with Dominic, your SSI-certified Swiss diving professional, who handles every detail for a seamless, worry-free experience.

Not at all. Boutique Diving Bali welcomes complete beginners. The SSI Basic Diver program is perfect if you want to try scuba diving for the first time in a single day — ideal for couples, families, and anyone curious about the underwater world. If you want to go further, the Open Water Diver course takes you to full certification. For children aged 8 to 12, the Scuba Explorer program offers a safe pool-based introduction. And for certified divers who have not been underwater in a while, the Scuba Skills Update gets you back to confidence. Every experience is private and tailored entirely to you.

The Dive Butler is our signature service. Dominic joins you as your personal diving professional on liveaboard trips or at dive resorts anywhere in Indonesia — Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Wakatobi, and beyond. He handles all diving logistics, equipment, safety planning, and coordination so you experience only wonder.

We cover all of Indonesia's premier diving destinations: Bali (Nusa Penida, Tulamben, Amed, Padang Bai, Menjangan), Komodo National Park, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Wakatobi, Alor, and more. Bali is our home base, but the Dive Butler service extends across the entire archipelago.

Absolutely! Family diving is one of our specialties. Children from age 8 can join our Scuba Explorer program in a safe, controlled environment. Ages 10-14 can pursue their Junior Open Water Diver certification. We design custom family programs that accommodate all ages and skill levels, ensuring everyone creates unforgettable underwater memories together.

Simply get in touch via our contact form, email ([email protected]), or WhatsApp. Tell us about your dream diving experience — your dates, skill level, interests, who you are traveling with — and Dominic will personally design a bespoke program just for you. No generic packages, ever.

Safety is paramount. Dominic brings Swiss military precision and a decade of corporate security management experience to every dive. All equipment is premium and personally inspected before every dive. We maintain comprehensive insurance, follow strict SSI safety protocols, carry emergency oxygen, and never compromise on diver-to-instructor ratios. Your safety and comfort come first, always.

Every experience is custom-designed, so pricing depends on the type of service, duration, number of divers, and destination. As a general guide: private day diving in Bali starts from approximately USD 350 per day, multi-day programs and SSI certification courses are quoted based on your specific goals, and Dive Butler service on liveaboards or at dive resorts includes a daily rate plus travel arrangements. There are no hidden fees — you will always receive a transparent, personalised quote before committing. Simply get in touch and tell us about your dream dive experience, and Dominic will provide a detailed proposal.

Bali offers year-round diving, with each season bringing unique encounters. Nusa Penida's famous Manta rays are present year-round, while the rare Mola Mola (ocean sunfish) appear from July to October. Tulamben's USAT Liberty wreck and Amed's macro diving are excellent in all conditions. For Komodo National Park, the best season is May to October with warm waters and excellent visibility. Raja Ampat peaks from October to April. The Banda Sea's legendary hammerhead season runs from March to May and September to November. As your personal diving concierge, Dominic will help you choose the perfect destination and timing based on what you want to see.

Start Your Adventure

Ready to Dive Into Something
Extraordinary?

Tell us about your dream diving experience. We'll design something unforgettable — just for you.

Or reach us directly: [email protected]