DIVING At AQUAHOLICS, we are simply fanatic about scuba diving! Our aim is to ensure you have a fantastic diving experience during your stay here at Kandima. 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 AQUAHOLICS 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: Kandima Corner Vaanee Expressway Madivaru Kandu Kandima Hammerhead Turtle cave 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 2 with S600 regulators T-Force and T-Black BCDs MB Sub lamps Top quality underwater digital cameras
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, digital underwater photography and many more. FOR CHILDREN We offer the Bubblemaker course for 8 and 9 year old, in our amazing pool, plus Discover Scuba Diving, Junior Scuba Diver and Junior Open Water Diver courses for children aged 10 and above. PRIVATE COURSES AQUAHOLICS 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 & SAFETY Customised fast fiber-glass dive boats with a sun deck for post-dive relaxing and sunning: AQUAHOLICS dive & revive service Toilet and shower on all hard diving boats AQUAHOLICS dive valet equipment service Relax with AQUAHOLICS 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 All divers must dive with a dive computer 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 PRICE LIST Please note: beginner courses include all equipment and boat fees. Dive prices and advanced courses include 12L 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 4-9 dives per dive $55 10-14 dives per dive $50 More than 15 dives per dive $45 DIVE BOAT FEE Single dive $15 Double tank dive $25 Full day Dive 3 Dives $45 EQUIPMENT RENTAL (Per dive) All (BCD, regulator set, computer & wetsuit) $20 One item (BCD/regulator set/computer/wetsuit) $7 Early morning/night dive supplement $25/15 Torch rental (includes one main torch and one back-up torch) $12 Nitrox fill (32%) FREE Mask, fins, snorkel FREE Digital camera rental $50 15 L cylinder $8 PRIVATE GUIDING & COURSES Private guide (Instructor, Marine Biologist) 1 Dive/2 Dives $115/150 (per dive) Private courses Please ask
BEGINNER PADI COURSES (Price includes all equipment, boat fees and certification) Bubblemaker (8 and 9 year olds) $85 Discover Scuba Diving in the lagoon $150 Discover Scuba Diving Pack of 3 Dives(by boat) $345 Repeat Discover Scuba Diving $115 Scuba Diver course (2 dives) $450 Open Water Diver (4 dives) $700 Open Water Diver & Nitrox Specialty (5 dives) $920 Upgrade from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver $80 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 $125 (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 Dive 1 Dive plus cert. $100 Adventure Diver (3 dives) $350 Advanced Open Water (5 dives) $500 Advanced Open Water & Nitrox Specialty (6 dives) $720 Rescue Diver $650 Emergency First Response $250 Divemaster (excluding materials and PADI fees) $950 PADI SPECIALITY COURSES (Price includes tank, weights and certification) Digital Underwater Photography Specialty (Includes 2 dives, 2 digital camera rentals & Photo USB) Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty (2 dives) $320 Under water Photography Specialty (2 Dives) $380 Many other PADI Specialty courses are available on request
SNORKELING TRIPS Drop-in to AQUAHOLICS and we will outfit you with complimentary snorkeling equipment for the duration of your stay. For all snorkeling trips a basic level of swimming ability is required. In-water staff are provided on all snorkeling excursions; however they are for guiding purposes only and not for swimming assistance. SNORKELING BY DHONI Join us as we travel outside Kandima 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 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 snorkeling sites are within 10 20 minutes reach by dhoni; this excursion will therefore provide approximately one hour of snorkeling.
SNORKEL HOPPING BY SPEED BOAT Prefer to snorkel in a small group, from a fast boat? Even to choose your own snorkeling sites? Take one of our twin speedboats, 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 snorkeling...turtle quest anyone? With just four guests on board, the ocean is your oyster. Two hours of speedboat fun *$65 From 9:00 am 11:00 am *Please note: four guests are required for this excursion and 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.
NIGHT SNORKELING BY DHONI Jump into the ocean outside of the Kandima 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) *$70 *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
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT Stay Kool and dry as you discover the beauty of the coral reef and what lies beneath from the comfort of our glass bottom boat. *$35 This oh-so kool boat is also available for private hire. Please ask one of us for more info. DISCOUNT APPLIED TO CHILDREN: 0-2 years fee of charge 3-11 years 50% 12 years full price
PROFESSIONAL PHOTO & VIDEO Be the hero of your own movie! Have our in-house photo/videographer follow you on dives or excursions and put a tailored made movie or photo album together. Ask us about options & pricing. SNORKELING TRIPS Rent our GoPro video or Canon photo cameras & take all the good memories home in stunning High Definition 8GB USB pen drive included. CANON DIGITAL CAMERA: One excursion or dives $50 Three excursions or dives $135 GO-PRO HD VIDEO CAMERA: One excursion or dive $60 Three excursions or dives $150
DISCOVER SNORKELING LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Feeling a bit confused about the whole snorkelling thing? No problem. Our instructors will show you the basic techniques of snorkeling 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) $45 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. KANDIMA REEF GUIDED SNORKELING 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 Kandima Lagoon. Private guide (per hour per person) $65
CORAL ADOPTION PROGRAM Beneath the shimmering waters that surround the island of Kandima in Dhaalu Atoll region, a fragile world quietly rebuilds itself. Coral reefs, the most diverse type of marine habitat, protect the pristine beaches at Kandima 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 Program 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 $60 Medium $80 Large $120 COMPLIMENTARY BIO PRESENTATION Every Friday at 7:00 pm 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 snorkeling, diving or dolphin trip to discover more of the secrets of the amazing liquid world. Per activity $150
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. 3:45 pm 5:15 pm (90 minutes) *$55 DISCOUNT APPLIED TO CHILREN 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 *$70 *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 passengers on board please ask for pricing details.
LOCAL ISLAND DISCOVERY Get a glimpse into what island life is really like by joining our visit to the nearby islands. 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 snorkeling so bring your bathers! Half day visit (2:00 pm 6:00 pm) *$65 *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required DISCOUNTS APPLIED TO CHILDREN 0-2 ears Fee of charge 3-11 years 50% 12 years Full price
SUNSET CRUISE BY DHONI Sit back and relax as you watch the sun setting over the Indian Ocean from the comfort of one of our Dhonis. Maybe some Dolphins on the horizon? Don t forget your camera! By dhoni (5:30 pm 6:30 pm) *$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) *$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 Per 2 hours $350 Per 3 hours $480 240 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 Per 2 hours $480 Luxury fishing & excursion 16m dhonis Spacious, with a comfortable seating area at the front, a sundeck and fully equipped for fishing, are ideal for a languorous trip around the atoll. (Maximum capacity: 24 guests) Per hour, for up to 6 guests * $250 Per 2 hours $450 Per 3 hours $650 Per 4 hours $850 *More than 6 guest joining the trip? Please ask for pricing details.
WATER SPORTS WATERSKIING, WAKEBOARDING & MONOSKIING Whether you are an expert or a total beginner, sessions and lessons 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, 15 horsepower, Gulcraft Swan 20s. EXPERIENCED RIDER One Session $50 (20 minutes per person) LESSONS One Lesson $65 (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. For a 20 minute ride: Individual $60 2 or 3 guest (Per person) $40 4 or more (Per person) $30
JETSKI Take off on one of our fast, twin Seadoo GT 130 HP with your private guide for a ripping blue water adventure in the open ocean surrounding Kandima. Find some dolphins or Stop on a unhabitated island to do some snorkeling. 15 minutes (lagoon trip) $95 30 minutes $175 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 Take to the sky from our fully-equipped parasailing boat Feel. Take in the breathtaking view from above, and see the Maldives like never before. 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) $160 Non-flying passenger $20 Private parasailing (1 or 2 pax) on request
SAILING TOP CAT Sailing adventures with our K1 Top Cat for a maximum of 3 guests: Top Cat solo (no skipper) $ 60 Top Cat with skipper $ 70 * Please note that Top Cat rental is per hour. TOP CAT COURSES Learn to sail this powerful Cat safely. Single lesson $ 70 Three to four lessons $ 60 Five or more lessons $ 50 * Please note that lessons are per person per hour & rentals per hour.
WINDSURF WINDSURF EQUIPMENT RENTAL for experienced windsurfers (per hour) Full set rental *Complimentary *Please note: windsurfers are complimentary for ONE hour. After this, the charge is $3o per hour. This fee also applies for pick ups or assistance. A check sail is mandatory with one of the Water Sports Instructors $30 WINDSURFING COURSES Single lesson $60 Three or four lessons $50 Five or more lessons $40 *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 Full Set (Kite, Board, Shoes and Harness) $65 KITEBOARDING COURSES Single lesson $80 Three or four lessons $70 Five or more lessons $60 *Please note that kite lessons are per hour per person.
KAYAKS Explore the endless blue of the Kandima lagoon under your own power pedal or paddle transparent or solid solo or tandem the choice is yours. GLASS KAYAK *per hour As though suspended in water! *$45 OCEAN KAYAK Malibu (for two) *Complimentary *Please note: ocean kayaks are complimentary for ONE hour. After this, the charge is $2o per hour. This fee also applies for pick ups or assistance. Please note: The use of life vests is included in the price of all AQUAHOLIC activities and excursions. Life vests are also available for US$8 per day at AQUAHOLIC centers.
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS Explore Kandimas tranquil lagoon on a SUP! This fun, relaxing and oh so Kool way to play on the water is a combination of surfing and kayaking and can be done on your knees or standing up. *$35 * Please note that SUP rental is per hour Please note: The use of life vests is included in the price of all AQUAHOLICS activities and excursions. Life vests are also available for US$8 per day at AQUAHOLICS centers.