About
For divers seeking something more
What Velura Diving Is About
We strive to offer unforgettable dive experiences to anyone ready to explore the ocean with a focus on quality, personal attention and fair pricing.
We believe that everone should have the opportuniy to explore the ocean on a new level, no matter their background or dive level.
We want to give people who never imagined themselves diving, let alone swimming alongside tiger sharks the chance to experience something extraordinary. With the right guidance, support and atmosphere, the impossible becomes possible.
Our Core Values
Safety
We follow the highest safety standards so you can dive with total peace of mind.
Quality
Every detail of your trip is carefully curated for comfort and excellence.
Guidance
You will dive with experienced professionals who know the ocean inside out.
Once-in-a-lifetime experiences
We take you to rare places for encounters you’ll never forget.
Founder & Expedition Host
Tycho Boomsma
My connection with the ocean started early. When I was fifteen, I earned my first diving certification, but even before that I was already fascinated by life underwater. As a kid, I could spend hours watching fish, snorkeling whenever I could, completely drawn to what was happening beneath the surface.
One of the first moments that truly stayed with me happened in Mexico, when I came face to face with a huge moray eel. But everything changed when I later dived with sharks for the first time. Being in open water and seeing a four-meter tiger shark swim past you is impossible to fully describe. It shifts how you see the ocean, and yourself within it.
Like many people, I once believed sharks and other large marine animals were dangerous by nature. Over time, I learned how big that misconception is. When diving is done calmly, with the right approach and experienced professionals, these encounters are not about fear, but about respect. That realization changed the way I look at diving and at the animals we share the water with.
Fuvahmulah played an important role in shaping that perspective. Before going there, I had never experienced encounters with animals like tiger sharks, whale sharks or oceanic manta rays. Seeing them up close, in open water, made me realize how powerful these moments can be when they’re handled with care and patience.
What I value most is seeing how people react after a dive. Often quiet at first, taking in what they’ve just experienced. Those moments say more than words ever could.
Underwater Photographer & Expedition Partner
Iris Schrama
Hi, my name is Iris. Growing up in a small beach town in the Netherlands, I could spend hours along the shoreline: watching hermit crabs, enjoying sunsets, following the waves, and letting my curiosity run free. The sea felt endless then, and it still does.
In 2018, I started scuba diving, and since then my sense of adventure has only grown. I’ve dived across many different oceans and seas, chasing currents, discovering local cultures, and always admiring the beauty of the underwater world, excited to see what we might encounter on the next dive. Every place has taught me something: about marine life, about myself, and about the joy of exploring beyond what’s familiar.
Through Velura, I turn my love for the ocean into a shared adventure. These expeditions are for people who crave adventure, connection, and experiences that stay with you. Exploring new places together, sharing early mornings on the boat, and returning to the surface with stories you’ll never forget. If you’re ready to explore, I’d love to take you along.
