Diving Information

Diving in the Maldives is an amazing experience. So to ensure your

enjoyment, comfort and safety we kindly ask you to read the following
information.

Anantara dive & Water Sports Centre requires all divers to hold an
international SCUBA diving license and we ask you to produce this, along
with your logbook at the dive centre before diving. You may have to
partake in an orientation dive on the house reef as part of Maldivian
diving regulations.

Other Maldivian Regulations include:

1. No dive deeper than 30 meters

2. All dives are to be no decompression dives.
3. Open water divers or CMAS 1 star are limited to 20m

Many of the dives in the Maldives involve currents and drift dives, so
please listen to the advice and instructions of the guides and dive within
your limitations. We want you to enjoy your dives safely.

General
Anantara dive & Water Sports Centre Centre hours are:
A.M. 08:00 to 12:00
P.M. 14:00 to 18:00.

At Anantara dive centre, we suggest that you take out diving insurance
with DAN Maldives, which covers divers for any incident that requires
recompression. This is only a temporary insurance costing ten Euro, and
covers divers for three weeks.

For added safety, we ask all divers to have 24 hours between the last
dive and flying.

We provide a basket for you to keep your diving and personal equipment
in while diving with us. During this time we will take the utmost care of
your equipment, but no responsibility for loss or damage. Please do not
leave valuables in the basket, hand them into the dive centre, or please
leave them in your room.

Dive baskets and wetsuits are locked away at night. Wash tank and
showers are available for washing of equipment.
Orientation Dive
Daily conducted at 16:30. All divers require an orientation dive, unless
you have proof of more than 30 dives and/or have not been diving within
the last three months. The orientation dive consists of a dive on the
house reef or nearby dive site, with an instructor/ guide, who will get you
to demonstrate four skills.

• Regulator recovery & clear

• Mask clearing
• Neutral buoyancy (hovering)
• Alternate air source breathing

After completing these skills, you will be guided around the dive site,
being shown the interesting marine life & topography.

Diving Reservations
These can be made at the Dive Centre reception, before 17:30 the day
before the scheduled dive. We provide a description and dive map of
each dive site to help you with your reservations.

If you are unsure whether you will dive the next day, we recommend you
make a reservation anyway. This will allow us to make the necessary
preparations and will ensure you avoid disappointment should the boat or
diving schedule be full.

For cancellation, please contact the Dive centre on extension #3041

before the time of departure. We do not charge for cancellation.

Dive Sites
With over 20 local and five safari dive sites on offer, you will have many
options to choose, so please see the descriptions of the dive sites or ask
our diving staff for recommendations. We endeavour to match up diving
ability to local dive conditions to ensure your safety and enjoyment.

Diving Options
We offer two boat dives a day to a variety of nearby reefs, and a house
reef dive per day, half & full day diving trips by speedboat, night diving
and a full range of PADI diving courses.

Boat Diving

We provide 20 dive sites including our one day safaris to North & South
Male atolls, so many to choose from! We endeavour to cater for all levels
and experience, with safety and enjoyment our number one priorities. If
you have any questions please ask our helpful instructors. We want to
make your diving holiday a memory never to forget!

We ask you to be at the Dive Centre by 08:15 or 14:15 if you have made
reservation for the morning or afternoon boat diving. This allows enough
time to set up equipment and do briefings before departure at 08:30 or
14:30.

Our dives are conducted mainly from a locally made boat called a Dhoni,
which provides a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere during the journey to and
from the dive sites.

All prices are in USD and are subject to 10 % service charge

Nitrox Diving
On request we arrange Nitrox Dives for certified "Enriched Air Divers".
If you are not yet certified but would like to try, we can offer a Nitrox
Introduction Dive or a Nitrox Diver Course. Please contact the Dive
Centre staff for further information

House Reef Diving

If you choose to go house reef diving we require you to join our
orientation dive led by an instructor at 16:30.

Half & Full Day Diving Excursions

We can arrange organised or private diving charters by speed boat to a

number of exciting locations in North or South Male Atoll or Felidhu Atoll,

please ask the diving staff for options and availability.

Night Diving

Night dives are conducted on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 18:30. Please make a

reservation at the dive centre counter. There is a US Dollars fifteen surcharge for night

diving, which includes torch rental.

PADI Diving Courses

We offer a wide range of PADI diving courses, from the first breath
underwater on your Discover Scuba Diving through to advanced rescue
scenarios during the Rescue course.

All our courses are taught by PADI certified instructors, ensuring an

enjoyable learning experience by our professional staff. Our class sizes
are limited to cater for each guests needs, combined with the excellent
facilities and open air classroom, it provides the right surroundings to
learn in comfort.

We are able to offer each course in two languages, which includes English
or Italian. Please talk to our Instructors if you require any diver training in
another language.

All activities are taken at the guests’ risk. The Anantara Dive & Water
sports Centre holds no responsibility whatsoever for property damage or
personal injury, which may occur to the guests during such activities. All
prices are in US dollars.

Enjoy your holiday around the water: Free use of mask, snorkel,
fins, during your stay at Anantara.

Diving Insurance

At Anantara dive centre, we suggest that you take out diving insurance
with DAN Maldives, which covers divers for any incident that requires
recompression. This is only a temporary insurance costing €10, and
covers divers for three weeks.

Lost Equipment
Any lost or damage of rental equipment will be charged and added to

your room account.

Others
All activities are taken at the guests’ risk. The Dive and Water sports
centre holds no responsibility whatsoever for property damage or
personal injury, which may occur to the guest during such activities

Diving Rates
Rates are per person
Currency: USD

Course rate Equipment Tank & weights

Included only
Discover Scuba $65.-
Discover Scuba $150.- (2nd time $95)
Diving
Scuba Diver $435.-

Upgrade – Scuba
diver to open water $300.-
diver
Scuba review $195 $185
Open Water Diver $625
Open Water Referral $330
Adventure Diver $295 $260
Advanced Open $445 $395
Water Diver
Rescue Diver $600 $540
Emergency First Response (EFR) Non Diving $200
course

Speciality Courses Per Dive

Enriched Air $395

Wreck Diver $395

Deep Diver $360

Night Diver $275

Drift Diver $255

U/W Photographer (includes digital $395

camera rental)

Diving Rates
Diving Prices are inclusive of boat fee. Equipment included is mask,
snorkel, fins, BCD, regulator, octopus, pressure gauge, computer, wetsuit,
weights & weight belt and tank.
 Equipment Tank & weights
Included only
1 – 4 Dives per dive $ 72 $ 64
5 Dive Package $ 335 $ 300
6 – 9 Dives per dive $ 67 $ 60
10 Dive Package $ 620 $ 570
11 - 14 Dives per dive $ 62 $ 57
15 Dive Package $ 875 $ 800
16 + Dives per dive $ 57 $ 52
Night dive surcharge $ 15 $ 15
Private Guide surcharge (up to $ 150 $ 150
4 divers)
Enriched air per tank $5 $5
surcharge

Equipment Rental Per Dive

BCD $ 6 US

Regulator $ 6 US

Wetsuit $ 5 US

Computer $ 5 US

Torch $ 5 US

Digital Camera $ 40 per Half day

Diving Day Trip by Speedboat

This can be arranged on a private or request basis (minimum numbers
required), please ask the diving staff, for more information.

Daily Diving Schedule

Morning Boat Diving
08:15 a.m. Dive Briefing
08:30 a.m. Depart for dive site,
10:30 a.m. Returning

At one of our beautiful or action packed dive sites, you could see
stunning sea fans, colourful coral, and schools of fusiliers, turtles and
nudibranch to the adrenaline rush of sharks, spotted eagle rays, tuna and
giant trevally. Check the dive site description for more information, or ask
our instructors.

Full Morning Diving - 08:30 till 12:30

Required by all divers unless proof of diving in Maldives within six
months. It involves a short explanation of our diving procedures, a few
simple skills underwater, followed by an enjoyable dive on the house
reef.

Afternoon Boat Dive

14:15 p.m. Briefing
14:30 p.m. Depart for Dive site,
16:30 p.m. Returning

All prices are in USD and are subject to 10 % service charge

Discover Scuba Diving - 15:00 to 18:00

Amazing introduce to the world of diving. Your instructor will run you
through the basics of diving followed by an enjoyable 40 minutes dive on
the house reef. Your experience doesn’t have to end there, as these
credits towards a PADI open water diver course.

Afternoon Orientation Dive - 16:30

Instructors available for log book signing. - 17:30 to 18:00

Night dives - 19:10

Available every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at the House Reef.

Please make your reservation at the Diving Centre.

Others
Please remember to make your reservation by 17:30 at the Diving Centre
reception the day before to ensure availability.

All prices are in USD and are subject to 10 % service charge

 Water Sports & Excursion
Information
The Maldives offers a wide range of amazing experiences; we would like
you to enjoy all the activities on offer in, on or under the water so we
kindly ask you to read the following information.

General

Anantara Dive & Water Sports Centre hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00
p.m.

All activities are taken at the guests’ risk. The Water Sports Centre holds
no responsibility whatsoever for property damage or personal injury,
which may occur to the guest during such activities.

Snorkelling Equipment
We offer you complimentary usage of snorkelling equipment during your
stay with us. These are available from the water activities centre. Any
damage or loss to equipment will be charged, so please be careful with
equipment. We also ask you to be aware of the reef, and marine
creatures protecting them while you enjoy the amazing experience and
colour of the underwater world.

Snorkelling Sites

In the Diving Centre is a range of fish & coral identification books so you
can make the post
cards home all the more informative. The staff can also suggest some
interesting local snorkelling sites for you to check out.

Snorkelling Excursion

Get out to some of the excellent locations on a snorkelling excursion,

where you can see the vibrant colours found on the reef and the schools
of fish that adorn them. For more information and bookings please
contact your Guest Relation Officer.

Sunset Fishing Excursion

Head out to enjoy the spectacular sunset & put your luck and skill to the
test with a spot of reef fishing, the way Maldivian fisherman have done
for centuries. For more information and bookings please contact your
Guest Relation Officer.

Water Activities
For other on the water fun in the sun activities, please visit the Anantara
dive & Water Sports Centre where one of our staff will help you.

We kindly request that all water sports equipment is returned before 17:30, for your safety
and so you can be back on the island to enjoy the spectacular sunsets.

Kayak & Windsurfing rental

We offer you a range of Kayak & Windsurfing equipment, for you to enjoy
the beautiful lagoon area. These are available from the Anantara dive &
Water Sports Centre and are on first come first served basis. Any damage
or loss to equipment will be charged, so please be careful with
equipment.

We have three levels of windsurfing boards, and a selection of sails for

you to use. If you are unsure which is best suited to you, then our water
sports staff can help you or even provide you with your own private
tuition at a small extra charge.

Catamaran

Enjoy the peaceful experience or exciting action that sailing a catamaran

can offer. Sail around the lagoon and get away on your own.

If you are unsure how, or you would like the experience of our Captain,
we can provide a Captain to take you away, pointing out the interesting
sights, or provide some pointers for your future sailing outings.

Catamaran Safari

Head out and away, with our Captain, sailing around the atoll. All you
need to do is point in a direction, and travel in harmony with the wind
and the water. For reservations please contact your Guest Relations
Officer or the Anantara dive & Water Sports Centre the day before.

Water Skiing, Wake Boarding & Water Toys

Let us take you out and just have some fun, be it Water skiing or Wake
boarding. Whether you are experienced or trying for the first time we will
provide suitable equipment and experience for the thrills that you seek.
We request that you make a reservation at least two hours prior to the
activity at the Anantara dive & Water Sports Centre

Surfing & Boogie Boarding

Surfs up, hang ten on the on the surf points around Anantara. Depending
on the season, wave heights can reach 2m. Or if not confident in surfing,
try Boogie boarding. We request that you make a reservation at least two
hours prior to the activity at the Water Sports Centre.

Water Sports & Excursion Rates

All rates are in US Dollars.

Windsurfing $ 15 US per 1 hour.

Catamaran $ 30 US per 1 hour.
Water Ski $ 30 US per 15 min.
Wake Board $ 30 US per 15 min.
Banana Boat or tow able toys $ 30 US per 15 min.

Water Sports Lessons

Water Ski lesson $ 45 US per 20 min.

Sailing & Windsurf lesson $ 45 US per hour

Water Sports Packages

All rates are in US Dollars.

Includes usages of life vests, kayak, windsurfing & catamaran (without

captain).
3 day Package $ 50 US per room.
5 day Package $ 80 US per room.
7 day Package $ 100 US per room.
Equipment usages are subject to availability.

All prices are in USD and are subject to 10 % service charge

 WATER Excursions

Snorkelling (organised schedule) $ 25 US ( 2 hours )

Sunset Fishing (organised schedule) $ 30 US ( 2 hours )

Sailing Snorkelling (recommended 2hrs) $ 40 US ( 1 hour)

Snorkelling by Speed Boat $ 150 US (2 hours)

Surfing Excursion $ 150 US (2 hours)

Surfing Excursion $ 250 US (4 hours)

Speedboat Charter per hour

Kuramas US$100 /hr
Moonshadow US$150 /hr

Sports & Game Fishing Information

Fishing has traditionally been carried out from every inhabited island of
the Maldives, with fish being an integral part of the Maldivian diet, it is
also their livelihood and their heritage. Head out on to the sea, and put
your skills to the test with help & knowledge of our Maldivian Crew on
board Moon shadow.

Fishing Tour Options

Half day Charter 4 hours between: Morning 07.00 a.m. to

12.00 p.m.
Afternoon 14.00 p.m. to 18.00 p.m.
Premium Charter 6 hours: Morning 07.00 a.m. to 13.00
p.m.
Afternoon 12.00 p.m. to 18.00 p.m.
Full day Charter 10 hours: 07.00 a.m. to 17.00
p.m.
Fishing trips can be arranged outside these times upon request.
 All prices are in USD and are subject to 10 % service charge

Fishing Boat & Equipment

Boat Specifications
Boat Name: Moon shadow
Length: 8.90m
Width: 2.85m
Engines: 2 x 200 hp
Cruising Speed: 24 knots
Amenities on board: Toilet & Refrigerator

Game Fishing
We use some of the best equipment, with tried and tested lures for the
local conditions to help improve your luck.
Game Fishing Equipment Specifications
Rods, Penn International 15, 24 & 37 kgs.
Reel, Penn International II, 2 speed reels.
80 W
50SW
30SW
Line , tournament 24kg & 37kg monofilament.
Hooks, Mustad stainless steel Game hooks.
Lures, a selection of locally proven skirted and Rapala lures.

The crew select a lure to be used, based on a number the following

factors: Water visibility, action of the lure, colour of the lure, light
conditions, time of day, current and season.

Sports Fishing

Working the reefs that adorn the atolls, large reef fish such as Giant &
Blue fin Trevally, Red snapper and Dog tooth Tuna are the prize catches
in both Jigging and Casting. Experience the thrill or frustration of fighting
a true champion of the reef, but don’t always expect to be a winner.
Sports Fishing Equipment Specifications
Rods , Penn GT Slammer.
Reel, Fin Nor Ahab 20 reels , with 30 – 50lb braid line .
Lures , selection of poppers to entice all
Sports & Game Fishing Rates

Half Day Premium Full Day

Tour with full fishing equipment: US$540 US$670 US$880

Tour with your own fishing equipment: US$495 US$620 US$830

* Full fishing guidance and coaching by our professional guide on

board.
* All charters inclusive of soft drinks & water.
* Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Extra person maximum 2 extra. Additional
US$10 per person to be applied
* Charter extension US$80 per hour (subject to availability).

Settlement

For your convenience, any charges relating to these activities will be

charged to your room account under the heading of “Water Sports” and
can be settled on your departure from the resort.

All prices are in USD and are subject to 10 % service charge

Diving & Excursion Weekly Schedules

Monday
Diving 08:15 to 10:30 14:15 to 16:30
Snorkelling 10:30 to 12:30
 Sunset Fishing 18:30 to 20:30

Tuesday
Diving 08:15 to 10:30 14:15 to 16:30
Snorkelling 10:30 to 12:30
Night Diving Time to be confirmed by Instructor

Wednesday

Diving 08:15 to 10:30 14:15 to 16:30

Snorkelling 10:30 to 12:30
Sunset Fishing 18:30 to 20:30

Thursday

Diving 08:15 to 10:30 14:15 to 16:30

Snorkelling 10:30 to 12:30
Night Diving Time to be confirmed by Instructor

Friday

Diving 08:15 to 10:30 14:15 to 16:30

Snorkelling 10:30 to 12:30
Sunset Fishing 18:30 to 20:30

Saturday

Diving 08:15 to 12:30 14:15 to 16:30

Night Diving Time to be confirmed by Instructor

Sunday
Diving 08:15 to 10:30 14:15 to 16:30
Snorkelling 10:30 to 12:30

Settlement

For your convenience, any charges relating to these activities will be

charged to your room account under the heading of “Water Sports” and
can be settled on your departure from the resort.

To book Fishing and Snorkelling excursions, please contact the Anantara

Dive and water sport Centre or your Guest Relation Officer. We would
appreciate if you informed your intention in advance.
Please report as follows:
Sunset Fishing 16:00 on the day of trip
Snorkelling 17:30 the day before

All prices are in USD and are subject to 10 % service charge