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AQUAFANATICS

Fishing, Water Sports, Excursions and Diving Adventures

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Aquafanatics

We are fanatic about water – 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

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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 centres and speak to our

diveinstructors; they will explain just how easy it is!

The Dive Sites Some of world’s best dive sites are right on our doorstep:

- Embudu Express,

- Guraidhoo Corner,

- 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, plus 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.

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Diving Courses

Discover Scuba Diving – for beginners,

no experience necessary!

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 olds, 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.


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Safety

Dive Boats and

Customized fast fibre 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


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Eco Diving

We have a resident Marine Biologist, who is also an experienced

PADI Divemaster, poised and ready to help you to learn more

about the underwater world. Want to know your butterflyfish

from your angelfish, or be the only diver on the boat who knows

that the large table coral you saw is called Acropora? Learn to

identify some of the fish and coral species of the Maldives by

going on fish-spotting and coral-spotting dives.

What’s more, in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society of the UK and the

Marine Research Centre of the Maldives, AQUAFANATICS is participating in Fishwatch

Maldives survey dives, and you can to.

This is an easy way to give something back to the reefs; all you have to do is count fish!

What is

Fishwatch Maldives?

Fishwatch Maldives is a nationwide recording scheme

for reef species fished for food and for the aquarium

export trade. The data collected by divers all over the

Maldives provides information on distribution, abundance and size of key species.

The results will be combined with fishery data and used to produce much-needed fishery

management plans, which will help to sustain the fish populations of the Maldives.

Take part in a survey dive and get a Fishwatch Maldives stamp in your logbook!


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Diving Regulations

and

Recommendations

We follow the Maldivian diving regulations,

which include:

No diving deeper than 30 metres

Certified divers must present an

international scuba diving licence

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

Take only pictures…

Leave only bubbles…

Kill only time!

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


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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 60

6 - 11 dives per dive 55

12 or more dives per dive 50

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 with CD burn 65

15 L cylinder 8

Private Guiding And Courses

Private guide (Instructor, Divemaster or Marine Biologist) 250 per dive

Private courses Please ask


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Beginner PADI Courses (Price includes all equipment, boat fees and certification) Bubblemaker (8 and 9 year olds) 100

Discover Scuba Diving 170

Repeat Discover Scuba Diving 130

Scuba Diver 500

Open Water Diver 750

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 (two dives) 400

Nitrox I (one dive) 200

Nitrox II (two dives) 300

Higher PADI Courses (Price includes tank, weights and certification)

Refresher (required for certified divers with a significant time

period since their last dive) 170

Adventure Diver (3 dives) 350

Advanced Open Water (5 dives) 500

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 CD) 420

Wreck Specialty (4 dives) 460

Deep Speciality (4 dives) 460

Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality (2 dives) 260

Many other PADI Speciality courses are available on request


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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 *45

*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.


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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 *75

*Please note: four guests are required for

this excursion.

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.


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Manta Snorkelling (July to September)

Come with us to the world-famous ‘Manta Point’, less than 30 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 *65

*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) *50


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


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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) 40 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.

Digital Camera Rental

Capture your underwater memories on camera and keep them forever by renting one of

our digital cameras complete with underwater housing.

Rental for one excursion plus CD burn 65

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) 60


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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 picutures 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 $45 additional per person.

from 10:30 am - 12:45 pm


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Coral Adoption Programme

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 predinner drink while you learn

what coral really is, how the Maldives were formed and how long a turtle can hold its

breath. The presentation is suitable for all ages and best of all, it is complimentary!

Rent a Biologist 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 hour 75


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Fishing

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) 800

Half Day Big Game (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) 700

Full Day Big Game (5:30 am – 1:30 pm) 1100

* 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.


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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 *60

*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. *550

*Price quoted for a maximum of 6 guests. For extra guests joining the trip please ask for

pricingdetails.


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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) *55

Discount applied to children 0 - 2 years Free of charge 3 - 11 years 50% 12 years full price


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.


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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) *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


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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 – 6:30) *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

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) *310

* Please note: price quoted is for a maximum of four guests. For extra passengers on

board please ask for pricing details


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Private Boat Hire

Take a private trip on one of our fleet of beautiful boats (pictured on the following pages)

and leave your stresses behind as you escape out across the Indian Ocean.

Each boat comes with a captain (and crew if necessary) and the destination is up to you.

Visit Maldivian communities or uninhabited islands, picnic on a spit of sand surrounded

by coral reef or head off to search for dolphins with a glass of champagne in hand.

The time, the place, the company… the choices are all yours.


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Introducing the fleet …

WET or WILD Swan

Gulfcraft 150 HP Speedboat

Per hour 200

(Maximum four guests)

STRATO 240 HP parasailing

boat (for use other than parasailing)

Per hour 250

(Maximum six guests.)

ISLAND LURE and FISHERMEN’S TALES luxury fishing and excursion dhonis

Per hour *250

ZERO GRAVITY and NEUTRAL BUOYANCY luxury diving and excursion dhonis

Per hour *250


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Water Sports

Waterskiing, wakeboarding and monoskiing

Whether you are an expert or a total beginner, sessions are private and will be catered

to your needs.

All sessions are run with one of our twin speedboats, aptly named ‘Wet’ and ‘Wild’; fast,

150 horsepower, Gulcraft Swan 20s.

One session (20 minutes per person) 60

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 60

Per person 40

(two or more persons)


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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 70

30 minutes 120

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 175

60 minutes 250

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.


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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 90

Parasailing tandem (max 120 kg) 140

Non-flying passenger 20


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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 80

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


* Please note that lessons are per person per hour


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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


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

Kiteboarding

Kite equipment rental for experienced

kiteboarders (per hour) 60

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.


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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 *FREE

Malibu (for two)

*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 centres

for guests who would prefer to use a life vest outside of these activities.


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