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Aquafanatics

Fishing, Water Sports,

Excursions and

Diving Adventures

Aquafanatics

Come and join us and experience the incredible range of aquatic activities you can enjoy at Anantara. We have high-speed exhilarating adventures to excite you! Wind-powered high intensity sports to propel you across the water! Adventurous fishing trips to catch a magnificent fish for your table! Amazing world-class dive sites awaiting your exploration! Sky-scraping excitement parasailing with a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the stunning islands below you! We offer exciting trips and excursions to discover the fantastic marine life and top side beauty of this amazing archipelago. Snorkel near and far reefs with the resident marine biologist, experience the beauty and freedom of scuba diving for the first time or visit uninhabited islands and isolated Maldivian communities on a voyage of discovery. Then later, when you are looking for more sedate water-based activities, why not rent a kayak and paddle gently around our shallow, protected lagoon or relax in the sun as your captain takes you on a private silent journey by catamaran. Whether you are looking for speed, excitement, relaxation, marine beauty or an opportunity to create that private vision of paradise you have in your mind, then if it is water related, AQUAFANATICS can provide it for you.

Please contact AQUAFANATICS on:

Ext. 2025 or Ext. 4041

Diving At AQUAFANATICS, we are simply fanatic about scuba diving. Our aim is to ensure you have a fantastic diving experience during your stay here at Anantara. We are blessed with all the necessary elements to create this for you – stunning marine life, fantastic dive sites, warm water and wonderful weather. We also have top quality rental equipment, excellent safety systems and equipment, comfortable boats and an enthusiastic and experienced multilingual dive team. If you are already a certified diver, please let us know if there is anything special we can do to make your diving here the ultimate experience. If you would like to try diving, simply drop by one of our AQUAFANATICS centers and speak to our dive instructors; they will explain just how easy it is!

The Dive Sites

Some of the best dive sites are right on our doorstep:

-Guraidhoo Corner, -Embudu Express, -Kandooma Thila, - The Kuda Giri wreck, -Manta Point…. …to name just a few!

Dive Equipment

We are fully equipped with latest state of the art equipment, including:

- Bauer Verticus soundproofed compressors and NRC Nitrox System

-Scubapro diving gear including - Mk 25 with S600 regulators - T-Force and T-Black BCDs - MB Sub lamps - Top quality underwater digital cameras

All prices are in USD and are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes.

Diving Courses

Discover Scuba Diving – for beginners,

No previous experience required! The PADI Discover Scuba Diving course (or DSD) is in three parts: • An introduction to the basic principles of diving and the equipment on land • Training in the confined water of the lagoon, where you will be kneeling on sand in shallow water (see left) • A dive on a nearby reef, to a maximum depth of 12 m, accompanied by your instructor All equipment, diving and boat fees are included in the price for this course.

Full Range of PADI Courses We also offer Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses. In addition you may complete specialty courses such as Nitrox, wreck, digital underwater photography and many more.

For Children We offer the Bubblemaker course for 8 and 9 year old, plus Discover Scuba Diving, Junior Scuba Diver and Junior Open Water Diver courses for children aged 10 and above.

Private Courses AQUAFANATICS provides the opportunity for private courses with your own instructor, alongside just your family and friends, which can be tailored to a schedule that suits you.


Dive Boats and Safety

Customized fast fiber glass dive boats Sun deck for post-dive relaxing and sunning:

AQUAFANATICS “dive & revive©” service

Toilet and shower on all hard diving boats

AQUAFANATICS “dive valet©” equipment service

Relax with AQUAFANATICS unrivalled dive safety system:

All of our staff are first aid trained

Surface marker buoys are carried by all dive leaders and used

on every dive

Nitrox 32% is available for you at no extra cost

Onboard the dive boat we have:

DAN Twin Cylinder Oxygen kit

DAN First Aid kit

GPS, mobile phone and radio

In addition, DAN Maldives dive accident short term insurance is available for divers


Diving Regulations

We follow the Maldivian diving regulations, which include:

No diving deeper than 30 metres

Certified divers must present an international scuba diving license

A 24 hour surface interval is required prior to flying

No solo diving

Only NO decompression diving

Open Water Divers or equivalent have a maximum depth of 20 metres

An orientation dive is normal procedure


Recommendations We follow a “look – don’t touch” philosophy If you don’t have dive insurance, we suggest DAN Maldives temporary insurance for peace of mind. Diving in the Maldives is exciting, but currents can be strong! Please listen to our guides and dive conservatively and within your limits. Drink plenty of water – most cases of decompression sickness in the Maldives are linked to dehydration.

Diving

Pricelist

Please note: beginner courses include all equipment and boat fees. Dive prices and advanced courses include 11L tank and weights, but do not include boat fees and equipment rental. Most courses require minimum of two participants; however private courses are available at an additional fee.

Dives Single dive 65 6 - 11 dives per dive 60 12 or more dives per dive 55 Dive Boat Fee Single dive 20 Double tank dive 32 Equipment Rental (Per dive) All (BCD, regulator set, computer & wetsuit) 20 One item (BCD/regulator set/computer/wetsuit) 8 Early morning/night dive supplement 15 Torch rental (includes one main torch and one back-up torch) 10 Nitrox fill (32%) FREE Mask, fins, snorkel FREE Digital camera rental 65 15 L cylinder 8

Private Guiding and Courses Private guide (Instructor, Divemaster or Marine Biologist) 250 (per dive) Private courses Please ask


Beginner PADI Courses (Price includes all equipment, boat fees and certification) Bubblemaker (8 and 9 year olds) 100 Discover Scuba Diving in the lagoon 130 Discover Scuba Diving (by boat) 185 Repeat Discover Scuba Diving (by boat) 130 Scuba Diver (2 dives) 500 Open Water Diver (4 dives) 750 Open Water Diver & Nitrox Specialty (5 dives) 1000 Upgrade from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver 480 Referral (part of Open Water Diver completed prior to arrival) 480

NITROX Courses (Price includes tank, weights and certification) PADI Enriched Air Diver (2 dives) 320

Refresher Course 170

(Price includes all equipment and boat fees) (Required for certified divers with a significant time period since their last dive)

Higher PADI Courses (Price includes tank, weights and certification) Adventure Diver (3 dives) 350 Advanced Open Water (5 dives) 500 Advanced Open Water & Nitrox Specialty (6 dives) 750 Rescue Diver 750 Emergency First Response 250 Divemaster (excluding materials and PADI fees) 1200

PADI Specialty Courses (Price includes tank, weights and certification) Digital Underwater Photography Specialty (Includes 2 dives, 2 digital camera rentals & Photo USB) 420 Wreck Specialty (4 dives) 460 Deep Specialty (4 dives) 460 Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty (2 dives) 260 Many other PADI Specialty courses are available on request


Snorkelling Trips Call by one of our AQUAFANATICS centres and we will outfit you with complimentary snorkelling equipment for the duration of your stay. For all snorkelling trips a basic level of swimming ability is required. In-water staff are provided on all snorkelling excursions; however they are for guiding purposes only and not for swimming assistance.

Snorkelling by Dhoni Join on us as we travel outside of the Anantara lagoon on one of our fleet of comfortable and spacious dhonis. We head out daily to one of a range of local reefs, all awaiting your exploration.

Daily excursions from 10:30 – 12:30 *55 Discounts applied to children

0 – 2 years Free of charge 3 – 11 years 50% 12 years Full price

*Please note: a minimum of four guests is required. All snorkelling sites are within 10 – 20 minutes reach by dhoni; this excursion will therefore provide approximately one hour of snorkelling.


Snorkel Hopping

by Speedboat Prefer to snorkel in a small group, from a fast boat? Even to choose your own snorkelling sites? Take one of our twin speedboats, aptly named ‘WET’ and ‘WILD’, with a knowledgeable captain and guide, and visit several of the best snorkel sites on offer, all in one trip. Alternatively take advantage of the speed and Head for more remote sites, or pick a theme for your snorkelling...turtle quest anyone? With just four guests on board, the ocean is your oyster. Two hours of speedboat fun *85 From 9:00 am – 11:00 am *Please note: four guests are required for this excursion and that kids discount doesn’t apply The choice of location and the time spent at each one is up to you and your fellow passengers; therefore during this excursion you can spend as much or as little time in the water as you like.


Manta Snorkelling (seasonal)

Come with us to the world-famous

‘Manta Point’, less than 20 minutes boat ride away.

Keep your fingers crossed as your experienced crew search the water for these huge rays, then get ready

to jump in and snorkel alongside the gentle giants of the ocean.

Two hour excursions *85 *Please note: four guests are required for this excursion. The manta season in this area is approximately July to September. However, even during this period, sightings of mantas cannot be guaranteed – the manta rays are wild animals that pretty much do what they like!

Night Snorkelling by Dhoni

Jump into the ocean outside of the Anantara lagoon just as the sun is beginning to set and watch the busy diurnal (daytime) fish rushing around as they head off to shelter for the night. Hang around as the night creeps on and the nocturnal fish come out to play. Keep your eyes peeled for lionfish, lobster and octopus, and create your own galaxy of glittering bioluminescence! 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (90 minutes) *85 *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required. A main torch plus a back-up torch are provided at no extra cost. Discount applied to children 0 - 2 years fee of charge 3 - 11 years 50% 12 years full price


Full Day Ari Trip

Whaleshark encounters

Please note: price quoted is for max. 6 guests.

Soft drinks, water, coffee & tea are included. Other food & beverage items are as per guest request and are not included in the above mentioned prices.


From 7:00 am – 03:00 pm $2700 extra hour $350

Get ready to explore the magic of what a full day in the Indian ocean can bring you. Just open your eyes! Dolphins, mantas, turtles.. They are all there!

Rent our GoPro 3 video camera or

Canon S95 photo camera & take all the good memories home with you in stunning High Definition !

4 GB USB pen drive included

Camera Rental photo & HD video

Canon Digital camera: One excursion or dive 65 Two excursions or dives 95 GoPro HD video camera: One excursion or dive 85 Two excursions or dives 105


Discover Snorkelling (lessons for beginners) Feeling a bit confused about the whole snorkelling thing? No problem. Our instructors will show you the basic techniques of snorkelling and correct use of the equipment to help you get the most out of your snorkelling excursions. Best of all, we use our stunning lagoon as a classroom.

One hour lesson (per person) 50 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Please note: this is not a swimming lesson. All participants must have at least a basic swimming ability.

Anantara

Reef Guided Snorkelling Explore the lagoon with your own private guide. Please ask our staff and they will advise the best time and place to discover the wonders of Anantara Lagoon. Private guide (per hour per person) 65


Bio Adventures with the Resident Marine Biologist

Bio Photo Snorkelling Discover the wonders of the lagoon enriching your snorkelling together with our resident marine biologist. Capture the corals and the fish with one of our underwater digital cameras and make the moment memorable. Review the pictures together with the marine biologist and take your memories home. from 9:00 am - 10:30 am *95 * Price per person

Combine the Bio Photo with the snorkelling trip and explore the reef outside Anantara for only $50 additional per person. from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm


Coral Adoption Program Beneath the shimmering waters that surround the island archipelago of the Maldives’ South Male Atoll region, a fragile world quietly rebuilds itself. Coral reefs, the most diverse type of marine habitat, protect the pristine beaches at Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Maldives and guard the islands’ crystal-clear lagoon. They also support an astounding array of tropical fish, crustaceans and bizarre-looking molluscs, however for all of its beauty and apparent resilience, coral is a sensitive organism, vulnerable to extreme weather and sudden environmental changes. Sponsor a frame, participate in reef creation and contribute to the ongoing conservation effort by adopting a coral frame. Take part in the Coral Adoption Programme by transplanting coral onto your frame with the help of our resident Marine Biologist in the shallow waters of the lagoon. Three different frame sizes are available for adoption:

Small 100 Medium 200 Large 300

Complimentary Bio Presentation! Every Friday at 7:00 pm in Aqua Bar on Anantara Dhigu, our marine biologist will share with you the wonders of the Maldives. Enjoy a relaxing pre-dinner drink while you learn what coral really is, how the Maldives were formed and how long a turtle can hold its breath..

Rent a Biologist We have a resident Marine Biologist, who is also an Experienced PADI Instructor, poised and ready to help you to learn more about the underwater world. Learn to identify some of the fish and coral species of the Maldives by going on fish-spotting and coral-spotting dives. Take the marine biologist as a private guide on your snorkelling, diving or dolphin trip to discover more of the secrets of the amazing liquid world. Per activity 250


Excursions Dolphin Quest by Dhoni We are lucky enough to have a large pod of spinner dolphins living right on our doorstep. These are the most acrobatic of all dolphin species and provide a spontaneous and breathtaking show all of their own accord. Watch them playing in their natural environment from the comfort of one of our dhonis – no need to get wet on this excursion as we remain on the boat throughout.

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (90 minutes) *60 Discount applied to children

0 - 2 years Free of charge 3 - 11 years 50% 12 years full price

*Please note: a minimum of four guests is required. We are proud to operate a fully natural interaction with the dolphins whereby in order to minimise our impact on their natural behaviour we do not offer incentives such as food. Therefore, while it is normal to see the dolphins during the excursion, sightings cannot be guaranteed.


Traditional Maldivian

Sunset Fishing Learn how to fish the traditional Maldivian way! Our crew will help you to rig your line, and if you catch a large enough fish, you can have it for lunch! Evenings 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm *85 *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required. Discount applied to children

0 - 2 years Free of charge 3 - 11 years 50% 12 years Full price

Private Sunset Fishing Set off in one of our luxury fishing dhonis and fish as the sun goes down, in the company of just your family and friends. *650 *Price quoted for a maximum of 6 guests. For extra guests on board $85


Big Game Fishing

Big fish adventures aboard one of our spectacular big game fishing boats “ISLAND LURE” or “FISHERMEN’S TALES”. Catch a magnificent sailfish, wahoo, tuna, mahi mahi or giant trevally. Boat charter is a private excursion for a maximum of four guests* Sunrise Big Game (5:30 am – 9:30 am) 900 Half Day Big Game (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) 800 Full Day Big Game (5:30 am – 1:30 pm) 1400 * For extra passengers on board please ask for pricing details. We provide coffee, tea, water and soft drinks on board. If you wish to have breakfast or lunch during your fishing trip please let us know.

Luxury Fishing Boat Escape for a luxury fishing trip or reach unexplored reefs on board of our new CABO 35 “Fish Finder” Price List

4 hours trip 1500 6 hours trip 1900 8 hours trip 2300 Hourly rate 350

*Please note that the minimum rental is for 2 hours and prices are quoted for Max. 6 guests. Soft drinks, water, coffee and tea are included for each trip. Other food and beverage items are as per guest request and are not included in the above mentioned prices.


Local Island Discovery Get a glimpse into what island life is really like by joining our visit to the nearby islands of Maafushi or Guraidoo. Here you will gain a privileged insight into the lives of the Maldivian people as you are shown around by an experienced local guide. Don’t forget your cash as this is an excellent opportunity to buy locally-made souvenirs. The excursion also includes a stop at one of beautiful reefs for some snorkelling so bring your bathers!

Half day visit (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) *85 *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required Discount applied to children

0 - 2 ears Fee of charge 3 - 11 years 50% 12 years Full price


Sunset Cruise

by Dhoni Sip champagne as you watch the sun setting over the Indian Ocean from the comfort of one of our dhonis, or from the pure luxury of our beautiful yacht. Enjoy our gift of champagne and canapés, and don’t forget your camera! By dhoni (5:30 pm– 6:30 pm) *75 Discount applied to children 0-2 years free of charge 3-11 years 50% 12 years full price *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required

Private Sunset Cruise

by Dhoni Sit back, relax and enjoy the striking views of the Maldivian islands at sunset. The best thing about this trip? You will be in the company of just your friends and family. Let your own personal crew carry you leisurely over the ocean as the setting sun closes another day in paradise. Champagne and canapés will be provided at no extra cost to help make this a memorable trip.

One hour boat charter (5:30 pm – 6:30 pm) *370

* Please note: price quoted is for a maximum of four guests. For extra passengers on board please ask for pricing details


Private Boat Hire


Have your own boat and leave everything behind as you escape out across the Indian Ocean, the destination is up to you. Jump in the crystalline waters of the Maldives, visit a local or desert island, search for dolphins with a glass of champagne in hand & more… The time, the place & the company, the choices are all yours.

Boat Catalogue 150 HP 6.2m speedboat The fastest way to cruise around the area, ideal for parents with kids or double dates! (Maximum capacity: 4 guests) Per hour $200

240 HP 9.5m speedboat Larger than the speedboat, it can accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. (Maximum capacity: 8 guests) Per hour, for up to 6 guests * $250

Luxury fishing & excursion 16m dhonis Spacious, with a comfortable seating area at the front, a sundeck and fully equipped for fishing, ‘Island Lure’ & ‘Fisherman’s Tale’ are ideal for a languorous trip around the atoll. (Maximum capacity: 24 guests)

Per hour, for up to 6 guests * $300 3 hours or more (per hour) $275 Luxury diving & excursion 16m dhonis Tailored diving trips, book a guide and anything is possible! Also ideal for group excursions and snorkeling. (Maximum capacity: 24 guests) Per hour, for up to 6 guests * $300 3 hours or more (per hour) $275 *More than 6 guest joining the trip? Please ask for pricing details.


Fish Finder Luxury Cabo 35

Escape for a luxury trip , explore the atolls or untouched reefs on board of our new CABO 35 “Fish Finder” Price List

4 hours trip 1500 6 hours trip 1900 8 hours trip 2300 Hourly rate 350

*Please note that the minimum rental is for 2 hours and prices are quoted for Max. 6 guests. Soft drinks, water, coffee and tea are included for each trip. Other food and beverage items are as per guest request and are not included in the above mentioned prices.


Water Sports Waterskiing, wakeboarding and monoskiing Whether you are an expert or a total beginner, sessions and lessons are private and will be catered to your needs. All sessions and lessons are run with one of our twin speedboats, aptly named ‘Wet’ and ‘Wild’; fast, 150 horsepower, Gulcraft Swan 20s.

Experience rider

One Session 60 (20 minutes per person)

Lessons One Lesson 80 (30 minutes per person)

Funrides

Hold on tight as we race you around the open seas on your choice of banana, ejector or other funtube rides. All sessions are run with one of our twin speedboats, aptly named ‘Wet’ and ‘Wild’; fast, 150 horsepower, Gulcraft Swan 20s. For a 20 minute ride:

Individual 70 Per person 60 (two or more persons)


Sea Bob Sea Bob is the new revolutionary Lamborghini of water rockets that can scream along at 20 km/h. Buckle up and hold on tight! 15 minutes 80 30 minutes 140 60 minutes 240

Jetski Take off on one of our fast, twin Yamaha waverunners with your private guide for a ripping blue water adventure in the open ocean surrounding Anantara. 30 minutes 185 60 minutes 280 Please note: this is a privately guided excursion which will include a briefing on how to enjoy this exciting experience safely. You (and your partner) will be on one jetski; the other jetski will be ridden by your guide who will escort you on a thrilling but safe adventure in the local area. If you prefer to have the guide drive the jetski and you remain as the passenger, this is also possible.


Parasailing Enjoy stunning flights from our fully-equipped parasailing boat “Strato”. Ascend into the heavens and admire the breathtaking views of the shimmering lagoon encircling luxuriant golden islands. You won’t even get wet as we launch you slowly up from the comfort and safety of the back of the boat, and land you gently back done to the same spot. For 15 minutes of flight:

Parasailing single 105 Parasailing tandem (max 120 kg) 195 Non-flying passenger 20


Sailing

Top Cat Catamaran sailing adventures on our K1 Top Cat Per hour, for a maximum of three guests:

Top Cat solo (no skipper) 70 Top Cat with skipper 110

Topcat Courses Learn to sail this powerful Cat safely.

Single lesson 90 Three to four lessons 80 Five or more lessons 70

* Please note that lessons are per person per hour

Bravo Try the new Bravo mini cat – Hobie’s latest addition to sailing simplicity. With its unmatched ease of use, comfort and stability, the Bravo is ideal for new sailors and experienced sailors of all ages.

Rental 45 (per hour, for a maximum of two guests) Bravo with Skipper (per hour) 80

Bravo Lessons Learn to sail safely.

Single lesson 70 Three to four lessons 60 Five or more lessons 50

* Please note that lessons are per person per hour


Windsurfing Windsurf equipment rental for experienced windsurfers is complimentary to the guest. A check sail is mandatory with one of the Water Sports Instructors

Windsurfing courses

Single lesson 75 Three or four lessons 70 Five or more lessons 65

*Please note that windsurf lessons are per hour per person. Private lesson is available.

Kitesurfing Kite equipment rental for

experienced kiteboarders (per hour) Kite Rental (kite & board) 60 Kite Rental Full Set (Kite, Board, Shoes and Harness) 85

Kiteboarding courses Single lesson 90 Three or four lessons 80 Five or more lessons 70

*Please note that kite lessons are per hour per person.


Kayaks Explore the shimmering expanse of the Anantara lagoon under your own power – pedal or paddle – transparent or solid – solo or tandem – the choice is yours. Per hour:

Glass Kayak As though suspended in water! 50

Peddle Kayak Peddle or paddle your way around 40

Peekaboo Kayak Peek through the glass panel – great for 30 young kids with dad or mum

Ocean Kayak Scrambler (single) and Malibu (for two) *FREE

*Please note: ocean kayaks are free for two hours. After this, they are charged at $25 per hour Please note: The use of life vests is included in the price of all AQUAFANATICS activities and excursions. Life vests are also available for US$8 per day at AQUAFANATICS centers for guests who would prefer to use a life vest outside of these activities.


Zayaks & Towskim With the Zayak, you float above the water. Your face doesn't need to be submerged, yet you see every bit as well as if you wore a snorkel & mask.

House Reef guided Zayak Tour

(1.5 hours) 85

Zayak rental per trip (on top of excursion price) 35

Tow Skim is promising to revolutionize fun at the beach by letting kids experience the thrill and excitement of skimming along the water’s edge! Tow Skim (per hour) 35

Please note: The use of life vests is included in the price of all AQUAFANATICS activities and excursions. Life vests are also available for US$8 per day at AQUAFANATICS centers for guests who would prefer to use a life vest outside of these activities.


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