Fishing, Water Sports, Excursions and Diving Adventures

Fishing, Water Sports, Excursions and Diving Adventures

Come and join us and experience the incredible range of aquatic activities you can enjoy at Niyama Private Islands. We have high-speed exhilarating adventures to excite you. Windpowered 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, FLOAT can provide it for you. Please contact FLOAT on: Ext. 1270 or Ext. 1395

SCUBA diving

Diving At FLOAT, we are simply fanatical about scuba diving. Our aim is to ensure you have a fantastic diving experience during your stay here at Niyama Private Islands. 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 our FLOAT center 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: -Kudahuvadhoo Corner -Vanee Express -Kuda Thila -Valla -Hammerhead point -Bull Bull (seasonal Manta Rays) 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 - X-Force and T-One BCDs - MB Sub lamps - Top quality underwater digital cameras

Diving Courses Discover Scuba Diving for beginners, No previous experience required and an absolute MUST for all guests to discover the real beauty of the Maldives! 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 pool, where you will be kneeling in shallow water (see left) A dive on a nearby reef, to a maximum depth 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, plus Discover Scuba Diving, Junior Scuba Diver and Junior Open Water Diver courses for children aged 10 and above. Private Courses FLOAT 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.

Diving Dive boats and safety Customized fast fiber glass dive boats sun deck for post-dive relaxing and sunning FLOAT dive & revive service Toilet and shower on all hard diving boats FLOAT dive valet equipment service Relax with FLOAT 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 m An orientation check 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. Dive prices and advanced courses include 11L tank and weights, but do not include equipment rental. Most courses require minimum of two participants; however private courses are available at an additional fee. Dives Single dive 90 6-11 dives per dive 85 12 or more dives per dive 80 Hammerhead shark dive (advanced divers only) 120 Equipment Rental (Per dive) All (BCD, regulator set, computer & wetsuit) 25 One item (BCD/regulator set/computer/wetsuit) 8 Early morning/night dive supplement 30 Torch rental (includes one main torch and one back-up torch) 15 Nitrox fill (32%) 10 Mask, fins, snorkel FREE Digital camera rental (1 dive) 65 Digital camera rental (2 consecutive dives) 95 15 L cylinder 12 Private Guiding and Courses Private guide (Instructor, Divemaster or Marine Biologist) 250 Private courses (per dive) Please ask

Beginner PADI Courses (Price includes all equipment and certification) Please note: All participants must have at least a basic swimming ability. Bubblemaker (8 and 9 year old) 100 Discover Scuba Diving 185 Repeat Discover Scuba Diving 130 Scuba Diver (2 dives) 550 Open Water Diver (4 dives) 800 Open Water Diver & Nitrox Specialty (5 dives) 1050 Upgrade from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver 500 Referral (part of Open Water Diver completed prior to arrival) 600 NITROX Courses 360 (Price includes tank, weights and certification) PADI Enriched Air Diver (2 dives) 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) 450 Advanced Open Water (5 dives) 700 Advanced Open Water & Nitrox Specialty (6 dives) 950 Rescue Diver 750 Emergency First Response 250 Divemaster (excluding materials and PADI fees) 1500 PADI Specialty Courses (Price includes tank, weights and certification) Digital Underwater Photography Specialty (Includes 2 dives, 2 di gital camera rentals & Photo CD) 450 Deep Specialty (4 dives) 500 Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty (2 dives) 350 Many other PADI Specialty courses are available on request

Snorkel experiences

Snorkeling Lessons and private guides Feeling a bit confused about the whole snorkeling thing? Welcome. 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 snorkeling 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. NIYAMA 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 Niyama Lagoon. Private guide (per hour per person) 250 *Please note: kids discount does not apply.

Snorkeling Experiences Call by our FLOAT centre and we will outfit you with complimentary snorkeling equipment for the duration of your stay. 1 2 3 4 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. Coral Garden 70 Explore the Maldivian reefs; fishes and fauna with a million different colours and bountiful activity. Explore with our team and discover the unique beauty of the Maldives Turtle Quest 80 Join us at Vella reef as we go on a quest to find one of the oceans most identifiable creatures, the turtles. We start with a interesting briefing about the life and habits of turtles, and then we hit the water to find them in their natural habitat. Photo Adventure 95 Our guide will capture your snorkeling adventure and the corals on one of our underwater digital cameras and make the moment memorable. (USB Pen drive 4 Gb included) Niyama Explorer 50 Right on our doorstep we explore the local reefs, amazing for some gigantic hard corals and millions of reef fishes. Camera Rental 65 Take the memories home! Discounts applied to children Under 3 years Free of charge 3 10 years 50% 11 years Full price *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required.

Snorkeling Night time Jump into the ocean and discover our Coral Garden 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! Night Snorkeling *80 With UV Light *100 6:00 pm 7:30 pm *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required. A main torch plus a back-up torch are provided at no extra cost. Discounts applied to children Under 3 years Free of charge 3 10 years 50% 11 years Full price

Snorkeling Photo & HD video rental Rent our Canon S95 photo camera & get ready to shoot! Take all the oceans good memories home with you in stunning high definition! 4 GB USB pen drive included...leave only footprints, take only memories Canon Digital camera: One excursion or dive 65 Two excursions or dives 95

Snorkeling gopro Rent Rent our gopro Hero 3 Silver, and capture your ocean adventure with us. Use for diving, snorkeling, seabobs, jetski, surfing and even parasailing...leave only footprints, take only memories gopro rental: One excursion or dive 90 Two excursions or dives 135

Bio-adventures Adoption program Share our vision of giving back Learn more about Niyama s Private Islands coral regeneration project Snorkel to the coral nursery with our resident Marine biologist where you can pick up, name and cultivate your very own coral. Receive a certificate, with follow up images provided up to a year after adoption In the end we will conserve only what we love; We will love only what we understand; We will understand what we are taught One coral 40 (Baba Dioum, 1968) Guided by a Biologist We have a resident Marine Biologist, 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 (max 2 people) 250

Bio-adventures Family adventure Bio Snorkeling Discover the wonders of the lagoon enriching your snorkeling on two different reefs together with our resident marine biologist within two hours. Special program for kids Nemo&Friends Coral adoption after snorkeling - you can pick up, name and cultivate your very own coral. Receive a certificate, with follow up images provided up to a year after adoption. 3 hours (2 hours speedboat 1 hour coral adoption) 700 Maximum of 5 persons

Maldivian ocean experiences

Experiences Dolphin cruise 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 dhoni s no need to get wet on this excursion as we remain on the boat throughout. 10:00 am 11:30 am (90 minutes) 65 Discounts applied to children Under 3 years Free of charge 3 10 years 50% 11 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.

A glass bottom boat trip is an exciting journey over clear blue waters with an incredible view of the ocean world below you. Get an unforgettable look at how the ocean is bursting with life and color without even getting wet. Morning 10:00 am 11:00 am 75 Afternoon 02:00 pm 03:00 pm 75 *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required. Enjoy a trip with our glass bottom boat, in the company of just your family and friends. Private charter 350 *Price quoted for a maximum of 6 guests. For extra guests on board 95 pp

Experiences Private sunset cruise 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. Wine 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) *350 * Please note: price quoted is for a maximum of four guests. For extra passengers on board please ask for pricing details

Experiences 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 or dinner! Evenings 5:30 pm 7:30 pm 95 *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required. Discounts applied to children Under 3 years Free of charge 3 10 years 50% 11 years Full price Private Sunset Fishing Set off our luxury fishing dhoni and fish as the sun goes down, in the company of just your family and friends. Aquadisiac 700 Fathom Fishtail 800 *Price quoted for a maximum of 6 guests. For extra guests on board 95 pp

Experiences Maldivian life & sunset Get a glimpse into what island life is really like by joining our visit to the capital of Dhaalu Atoll island Kudahuvadhoo. Here you will gain a privileged insight into the lives of the Maldivian people as you are shown around by an experienced local guide. There is also a lovely old mosque from 12 th century, with beautiful stone masonry. Don t forget your cash as this is an excellent opportunity to buy locally-made souvenirs. We also get to cruise back to NIYAMA with the sunset Visit (16:30 18:30) 80 *Please note: a minimum of four guests is required Discounts applied to children Under 3 years Free of charge 3 10 years 50% 11 years Full price

big game fishing

Big Game Fishing Big fish adventures aboard on our spectacular luxury big game fishing boat Fishtail or Aquadisiac. Take on the Indian Ocean challenge and catch a magnificent sailfish (tag and release only), wahoo, yellow fin and dog tooth tuna, mahi mahi or giant trevally. Boat charter is a private excursion for a maximum of four guests* Fishtail Sunrise Big Game (5:30 am 9:30 am) 1100 Half Day Big Game (2:00 pm 6:00 pm) 1000 Full Day Big Game (5:30 am 1:30 pm) 1700 Extra Hour 350 Aquadisiac Sunrise Big Game (5:30 am 9:30 am) 900 Half Day Big Game (2:00 pm 6:00 pm) 850 Full Day Big Game (5:30 am 1:30 pm) 1400 Extra Hour 200

Big Game FishTail luxury dhoni FishTail is our luxury big game dhoni, complete setup for professional fishing and comfort for passengers

private boats

Private Just for you 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 wine in hand & more The time, the place & the company, the choices are all yours.

Boat Catalogue 150 HP 6.2m speedboat Bolt & Zip The fastest way to cruise around the area, ideal for parents with kids or just escaping. (Maximum capacity: 4 guests) Per hour 220 240 HP 9.5m speedboat Parasailer Freebird Larger than the speedboat, it can accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. (Maximum capacity: 8 guests) Per hour, for up to 6 guests * 250 Glass Bottom Boat Coral Why not look at what lies below while cruising through our beautiful Dhaalu Atoll? Very spacious and comfortable seating area which can accommodate up to 8 people. The glass bottom allows you to watch the underwater world without even getting wet. (Maximum capacity: 8 guests) Per hour, for up to 6 guests * 350 *More than 6 guest joining the trip Please ask for pricing details.

Boat Catalogue Fishing & excursion 16m dhoni Aquadisiac Tailored fishing trips - a sundeck and fully equipped for fishing. Aquadisiac also ideal for group excursions and snorkeling. Anything is possible! (Maximum capacity: 12 guests) Per hour, for up to 6 guests * 300 Luxury diving, fishing & excursion 16m dhoni Fathom & Fishtail Spacious, with a comfortable seating area at the back, Fathom is ideal for a languorous trip around the atoll. (Maximum capacity: 12 guests) Per hour, for up to 6 guests * 350 *More than 6 guest joining the trip Please ask for pricing details.

Water sports

Power Sports Wakeboard / Waterski / Monoski 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 speed, bolt and zip, fast, 150 horsepower, Gulcraft Swan 20s. Experienced rider One Session 70 (15 minutes per person) Lessons One Lesson 100 (25 minutes per person) Funtubes Hold on tight as we race you around the open seas on your choice of banana, ejector or other funtube rides. For a 15 minute ride: Individual 120 Per person 70 (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 95 30 minutes 160 Jet ski Tour Take off on one of our fast, twin Yamaha waverunners with your private guide for a ripping blue water adventure in the ocean surrounding NIYAMA. 30 minutes 195 60 minutes 290 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 freebird. 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 120 Non-flying passenger 20

Jet pack Stop dreaming Start flying! Be trained by our professional flight instructor on take-off, fly, turn, hover, land and dive, meeting the maximum safety standards of the category in our turquoise lagoon! Piloting Experience (30 ) 250 (10 briefing 20 practice)

Sailing Catamaran Top Cat Competency Check or Refresh 30 Catamaran rental (60 min) 80 Catamaran with Captain (60 min) 100 * compulsory with no sailing certificate Courses Learn to sail this powerful Cat safely. Single lesson (60 min) 120 * Please note that lesson 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 Competency Check or Refresh 30 Private lesson (60 min) 120 Kitesurfing Kiteboarding courses Kite equipment rental. Private lesson (per 60 min) 160 Competency Check or Refresh 30 for experienced riders (per hour) Kite & board 70

Kitesurf lessons Level 1 $120 per hour Location: Water-sports beach Teaching: Safety, no water. Familiar with equipment, setup and control practice. Theory and practical, determining wind strength, direction and quality. (Once you complete the skills pass to the next level) Level 2 (2h30mins) $400 ($160 per hour) Location: sandbank with instructor and boat Teaching: Safety. Setup kite alone. Full control of the kite with one hand. Water relaunching. Body dragging. Determine wind strength, direction, quality; understanding weather forecast, tide and wind effects (Once you complete the skills pass to the next level) Level 3 (2h30mins) $400 ($160 per hour) Location: sandbank with instructor and boat Teaching: Body dragging and kite control/wind window. Board recovery and start of board control. Still down wind. Right of way rules. (Once you complete the skills pass to the next level) Level 4 (2h30mins) $400 ($160 per hour) Location: sandbank or open water with instructor and boat Teaching: Down wind. Control of board. Upwind and turns. Board recovery. Riding both directions without stopping. Self rescue and pack-down in water. (Once you complete the skills pass to the next level) Level 5 (2h30mins) $400 ($160 per hour) Location: sandbank or open water with instructor and boat Teaching: Full control. Improve upwind techique and beginner jumps. (Once you complete the skills pass to the next level) Level 6 (Advanced) $160 per hour Location: sandbank or open water with instructor and boat Teaching: Jumps, spins, flips, unhook, rotation, kite-loops, grabs, one foot, board off or railey.

Kayaks & Paddle Surf Explore the shimmering expanse of the Niyama Private Islands lagoon under your own power Kayak single/double (60 min) *Complimentary *Complimentary Stand up Paddle Surf (60 min) Valet Service 25 *Please note: Overtime will be charged USD 25 per hour. Please note: Life jackets are provided on all FLOAT activities and excursions.

Surf

Surf Beginners Courses All surfers wishing to learn how to surf while at Niyama can do so using one or more of the available options offered by FLOAT. Beginners courses provided at Niyama s Lagoon. Introductory Sessions: Every afternoon at the surf bar from 5-5:30pm where the instructors will familiarise you with everything there is to know about the beginner lessons and how to use the equipment safely. Free Beginner Lagoon Session: Instructors will help you with body position, become familiar with the surf equipment and learn the basics in a calm/safe environment. Surfboard included 1 Session 90 / Hour Beginner Coaching Course: Improve your confidence and learn how to surf waves with a professional instructor. The instructor will be by your side to push you into waves while coaching you through each step of the way. Note: 1 Session = 3 hours 1 Session 190 3 Sessions 490

Surf Pass System Surfing at Vodi can be done free of charge and at own risk of the guest. Surf Passes can be purchased if the guest wishes to explore our neighbouring waves using our on-demand boat transfer service. On-demand Surf Passes: Boat transfer with a surf guide to the world class wave of Kasabu. Surf Passes entitle you to: - Flexible session length allowing you to surf for as long or short as you wish - Surf Photographer/Videographer (on request) - Complimentary wax, zinc/sunscreen, reef booties, bottled water - Live surf report 1 session 3 sessions 5 sessions 10 sessions More than 10 200 525 750 1000 100 Transfer To Other Breaks: Adventure further beyond to more remote breaks such as Mad/Swirl/Hocus Pocus/Tio/Van Damme/ Candy. Included is the boat rental and the guide for up to 4 guests. 4 hours 8 hours 880 1600

Surf Other Services Plenty of other surf related services available. Seaplane: Discover secret spots with your own private seaplane at your disposal. NOTE: You need to book a day in advance. Subject to availability. Surf Guide Flight time Taxi (per minute) 150 p/hour 60 Private Coaching: One of our highly experienced surf coaches will help you to get the next level by critiquing your session using video analysis and providing relevant feedback and tips. Wait time (per minute) 12 150 p/hour

Surf Other Services Plenty of other surf related services available. Sightseeing Boat Trip: Non-Surfer Passenger 30 Spectate from the boat while your partner, friends or family go for a surf. NOTE: Subject to availability. Rent Surfboard / Stand Up Paddle Boards Per Day Per Week 60 200 Photography: Capture the unforgettable moments and take them home with you to show friends and family. NOTE: A USB will be provided with all the purchased photos and videos. The Best 10 Photos From Your Trip Edited Videos 150 400 All Edited Photos 250 All Edited Photos and Videos 550