In line with Anantara s philosophy of four natural elements, we are delighted to offer you Elements Kihavah, an experience club offering an exhilarating journey of adventures, on and alongside the turquoise Indian Ocean. Also known as Ratnakara in the ancient Sanskrit literature and meaning the creator of gems, the Indian Ocean is home to a variety of marine ecosystems that vary from planktonic organisms to sharks, crustaceans and sponges. Here dolphins, turtles and mantas can be seen thriving in their natural habitat. Water Explore your tranquil water element by discovering the magical underwater world that lies below. Whether you choose to scuba dive or snorkel you can rest assured that our experienced instructors, first class rental equipment, comfortable Dhonis (Maldivian boats) and many dive sites cater for beginner and experienced divers alike. For a more relaxed sightseeing excursion in the shallow waters or across the lagoon try a sturdy kayak ride. For expert advice visit the Bio Centre where our resident Marine Biologist will gladly guide you through your water element adventure, suggest sites to explore and share valuable marine ecosystem information.
Air Fly free as an eagle and leave the qualms of everyday life behind as you explore the liberating and gravitydefying air element in the skies above. Our fully-rigged parasail boat, Shute Me, allows you to soar through the sky with an unforgettable bird s eye view of the lush, green tropical islands encircled by living coral reefs immersed in a glistening ocean below. If adventure is your game try mastering both the air and water elements with our cutting-edge windsurfing rigs, catamarans or kites. Earth Do you feel the need to ground yourself on solid earth after a long flight or a day spent on the ocean? Spend the day re-enacting the adventures of Robinson Crusoe with your fellow castaway, or just an hour or so watching a breath-taking golden sunset over the ocean in total solitude and tranquillity. Let us escort you to our neighbouring islands for a delightful insight into typical islander existence and ancient crafts.
Fire Amidst the serenity of our laidback island lifestyle we appreciate the need for speed and can ignite your fiery element with 150 horsepower of mind-blowing muscle. Climb on-board our Velocity and Impulse speedboats and feel the wind rush through your hair as you speed across the mirror-smooth Indian Ocean. If spectator sport is not your game cut your own wave skiing or wakeboarding behind this awesome power. At Anantara Kihavah Villas the world is your oyster and we will be honoured to be your guide on your adventure to discover and explore your natural elements. Enjoy your journey! The Elements Kihavah team
Luxury Yacht Charters Experience an element of adventure in deluxe surroundings on board Ocean Whisperer, a 24 metre luxury gullet ideal for romantic escapes, cruising days on the Indian Ocean or exclusive private diving and snorkelling. Private Sunset Cruise 880 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Watch the sun going down over the horizon sipping on your Champagne glass and savouring delicious canapés prepared by our Executive Chef. Includes one bottle of Champagne and canapés Price is for maximum 4 people; extra person 165 Sunset Cruise 165 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Along with other guests watch the sun going down over the horizon sipping on your Champagne glass and savouring delicious canapés prepared by our Executive Chef. Includes one glass of Champagne and canapés Full-Day Charter (8 hours) 2.900 9:00 am 5:00 pm Watch dolphins, snorkel with turtles, stop on a desert island for an incredible photo shoot, or visit a local island nearby. Price is for maximum 8 people; extra person 200
Half-Day Charter (4 hours) 1.960 9:00 am 1:00 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm Cruise around the Indian Ocean, watch dolphins, snorkel with turtles or visit a local island. Price is for maximum 8 people; extra person 200 Overnight Charter (24 hours) 3.900 9:00 am 9:00 am Spend the whole day cruising around the Indian Ocean, watch dolphins, snorkel with turtles, spend a few hours on our private desert island for a photo shoot, lunch or a dive session, or visit a local island nearby. Watch the stars twinkling above you while enjoying a mouth-watering dinner prepared by your own private chef. This experience is for maximum 4 people Hourly Yacht Rental 490 Minimum 2 hours Price is for maximum of 8 people; extra person 200 Private Afternoon Dive from the Yacht 2.370 2:00 pm 6:30 pm Explore the Baa Atoll by discovering the best diving spots with our certified PADI instructors cruising around the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean at sunset. The price includes one diving session for two with the instructor, one bottle of Champagne and canapés. Any additional person on request.
Yacht Wedding* 9.580 Set sail for married life aboard a luxury private yacht, sharing a voyage of Indian Ocean discovery. Your vows mingle with the soothing sound of gently rolling waves. Wedding rings are presented in a beautiful shell and exchanged as the sun sets a sensational tapestry. Cut your exquisite wedding cake, created by a personal chef, and share a wine dinner that is tailor made for just the two of you. Retire to your romantically decorated room and awaken to your first glimpse of sunrise, before enjoying a champagne breakfast in bed, on the deck of the yacht or on a secluded sand bank. Leave with unforgettable memories of your journey in paradise, and a photographic tale of your intimate adventure. Package highlights include: Facial treatment, hair styling and make-up for the bride by our professional beautician Sunset cruise ceremony with floral decorations and wedding rings presented in a shell Romantic personalised five course dinner with one bottle of wine Wedding cake prepared by your private chef Overnight yacht stay with exclusive newlywed setup Sunrise champagne breakfast either in bed, on deck or on an idyllic sand bank Wedding photo shoot * Dining by Design menu is provided for this experience.
Private Boat Charters Elements Kihavah experience club offers a selection of comfortable motorised vessels for private charter, complete with a captain (and crew on Dhonis). Escape for a couple of hours on a private diving or snorkelling adventure or for Local Island hopping. You can also opt for a private marine biology excursion guided by our resident Marine Biologist. Luxury Dhonis (15m) Catcher and Reef (2h/3h/4h) 700/900/1.200 Price is for maximum 6 people; minimum 2 hours Supplement for Sunset Fishing / Casting / Trolling 50/100/100 Price per extra person for trips up to 2 hours 100 Price per extra person for trips of 3 hours and more 150
Parasailing Boat (9.5m) Chute Me (2h/3h/4h) 600/850/1.000 Price is for maximum 6 people; minimum 2 hours; extra hour 250 Price per extra person for trips up to 2 hours 100 Price per extra person for trips of 3 hours and more 150 Speedboats (6m) Impulse and Velocity (2h/3h/4h) 440/660/880 Maximum 4 people; minimum 2 hours Please note that optional activities such as fishing, diving and parasailing are not included in the pricing.
Fishing Trips Around here the waters abound with magnificent game fish such as Sailfish, Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo and Trevally. Big Game Fishing Big Game Fishing 950 5:00 am 9:00 am or 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Full Day Big Game 1.400 5:00 am 1:00 pm Casting (2 hours) 800 Half Day Big Game Fishing outside schedule* 1.300 The above experience is for a maximum of 6 people, any additional person 100 *Live bait upon request (subject to availability) 200 Reef Fishing Private Traditional Maldivian Sunset Fishing 750 5:30 pm 7:30 pm Price is for maximum 6 people; extra person 100 Live bait upon request (subject to availability) 200 Traditional Maldivian Sunset Fishing on Board Our Luxury Fishing Dhoni 95 5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Local Island Excursion Local Island Excursion (1.5 hours) 95 Experience a taste of Maldivian culture with an afternoon trip to nearby Kudarikilu. Make the short hop across to visit our neighbours and enjoy an insight into local life. The outing includes a welcome drink, followed by a glance back through time at the island museum. There is also the perfect opportunity to purchase a memento of your holiday at the souvenir shop. Note that out of respect to your hosts, dress sense should be conservative; no bare torsos or swimwear please. Your understanding is very much appreciated.
Bio Centre Adventures At Anantara Kihavah Villas we appreciate and respect the importance of protecting and sustaining the incredible environment within which we are so fortunate to operate. To this end we have established a Bio Centre staffed by a resident Marine Biologist. Our Bio Centre Adventures afford you a unique opportunity to discover and explore marine life with the Marine Biologist and Bio Centre staff, and to partake in our Coral Adoption programme. Please note that all excursion rates are per person, unless otherwise stated and usually require a minimum of four participants. You may also choose a private adventure at an additional fee. Even with our extensive local experience and specialist knowledge nature dictates and animal sightings cannot be guaranteed. You may collect your complimentary snorkelling set from the Dive Centre. Aquatic Activities House Reef Discover Snorkelling 60 A one hour session for beginners; minimum 2 people Swimming Lesson 60 A one hour lesson for beginners; minimum 2 people House Reef Night Snorkelling (1 hour) 90 Snorkelling with a lamp; minimum 2 people House Reef Night Fluo Snorkelling (1 hour) 125 Snorkelling with a fluo lamp with filter; minimum 2 people Night fluo snorkelling with special ultraviolet torches that emit a carefully controlled range of blue wavelengths will reveal the bio-fluorescence of the marine world that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Witness the magic for yourself!
Zayak Guided House Reef Zayak (1 hour) 90 The best way to experience the underwater world of Maldives for non-swimmers, explore our house reef on your Zayak, a modern mix between a kayak and snorkel. Snorkel Trip with Zayak (extra) 50 Add it to any of our snorkel trips and use it as an extra help for you to discover the beautiful reefs of the Maldives.
Excursions Dolphin Discovery (1.5 hours) 80 Baa Atoll is one of the best atolls to spot dolphins! The most common ones are Spinner Dolphins which provide a spontaneous and breath-taking show of their own! Watch them playing in their natural habitat from the comfort of our boats Please note this is a dry excursion as we remain on the boat throughout the trip. Turtle Quest (2 hours) 90 We are lucky enough to be surrounded by reefs where sea turtles feed and rest. Usually we can snorkel with hawksbill turtles, one of the friendliest species. Jump into their natural environment and try to spot these adorable creatures. Snorkel Escape (1.5 hours) 75 Grab your mask and fins and hop on our boats to enjoy a short getaway at one of our pristine reefs around Anantara! Under the supervision of your knowledgeable Elements team you will discover an entire new world.
Marine Photo Adventure (2 hours) 110 For the ones who would love having fantastic souvenirs of their snorkelling trip! Your Elements team will take an underwater camera and shoot beautiful pictures of you and your close ones and the amazing marine life of the coral reefs nearby! All the pictures are uploaded on a memory stick and will be provided in the evening. Manta Snorkelling (2.5 hours) 170 One of the most amazing fish in the ocean! During the season, they can aggregate by tens to feed or to get cleaned. There are many places around Anantara where we can swim with these gentle giants so hop on our Dhonis or speed boat for a trip of a lifetime! We are proud to operate a fully natural interaction with marine life 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, turtles or manta rays during the excursions, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Bio Centre Adventures Hire the marine biologist as your private guide (per excursion or dive) 250 Enrich your marine experience by hiring our resident Marine Biologist as your guide on any private charter. Research ID shoot and seasonal adventures Join our resident Marine Biologist on an essential on-going research snorkelling adventure to take identification photos of animals such as mantas and turtles. Please visit the Dive Centre for more information on this private adventure and other seasonal excursions. Coral adoption programme During the development of Anantara Kihavah Villas the Elements Kihavah Team nurtured small corals and created coral gardens in various areas of the lagoon by attaching the growing corals on frames. This conservation effort proved to be very successful and the initial results can already be seen around the island. However, this is an on-going process and you are encouraged to contribute to the project by adopting a coral frame and participating in the creation and planting thereof. Three different frame sizes are available for sponsorship: Small 100 Medium 200 Large 400 After you have adopted a coral frame you can monitor the growing process online as the Marine Biologist uploads images every three months.
S C U B A DIVING All diving and course prices include boat fees; in addition Beginner Courses include all Equipment. Most courses require a minimum of two participants. 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 Equipment rental (per dive) Complete set (BCD jacket, regulator set, dive computer, wetsuit) 25 One piece of Equipment 9 Prescription Mask 10 Night Dive supplement 15 Torch (with back-up) 10 Nitrox fill (32%) Free Digital Camera with Memory Stick 80 Go Pro Rental with Memory Stick 120 16 L or 18L Cylinder 9 UW Scooter Rental 70 Beginner Courses (PADI) (Equipment included) Bubblemaker (8 and 9 years old) 120 Discover Scuba Diving (for non-divers; theory, confined water session, dive) 190 Scuba Review (for certified divers; theory, skill refresher, dive) 180 Repeat Discover Scuba Diving 160 Open Water Diver (5 theory modules, 5 confined water sessions & 4 open water dives) 810 Scuba Diver (3 theory modules, 3 confined water sessions & 2 open water dives) 550 Referral/Upgrade 520 Advanced Courses (PADI) (Equipment is not included) Adventure Diver (3 dives & theory) 450 Advanced Open Water (5 dives & theory) 650 Rescue Diver 850 Emergency First Response 250 Divemaster (excluding materials and PADI fees) 1400
Specialty Courses (PADI) PADI Enriched Air Diver (2 dives) 400 DPV Specialty Course (with Scooter; 2 dives) 390 Digital Underwater Photography Specialty (with Digital Camera and Memory Stick; 2 dives) 460 Please visit our Dive Centre for more information on many other specialty courses. Photography Private Photographer on Regular Excursion 400 One dive 500 Two dives 600 Private Guiding and Private Courses Private Guide (per dive) 250 Private Courses Please visit our Dive Centre to arrange individual tuition and private courses. Private Boat rental available upon request.
W A T E R SPORTS Motorised water sports Jet Ski Take off on one of our fast twin Seadoo s with private guide for a ripping blue water adventure on the open ocean surrounding Anantara. Please note: This is a private guided excursion which will include a briefing and short lesson on how to enjoy this exciting experience safely. You (and your partner) will be on one Jet Ski, while the other Jet Ski will be ridden by your guide. This guide will escort you on a thrilling but safe adventure in the local area. It is also possible, if you prefer, to have the guide drive the Jet Ski and you remain as the passenger. Spin (30 minutes) 195 Afterburner (1 hour) 295
Seabob The ultimate personal water rocket for high speed sub and above surface travel. Feel it! Feel the power! (15 minutes) 90 Live it! Love the power! (30 minutes) 140 Go with it! Go with the power! (1 hour) 260 Parasailing Soar in a cloudless sky above the islands on Chute Me, a fully-rigged parasail boat. Solo/Tandem 115/220 15 minutes per flight; maximum 120kg for tandem combined weight; minimum 2 people Extra Passenger 30 Private Parasailing 350 Price is for 2 people, thereafter price per person applies
Sunset Parasailing 420 From 17:30 to 18:30 Price is for 2 people, thereafter price per person applies See the sunset from a new perspective! Jetlev Flight with an instructor 160 15 minutes per flight Private Lesson 20 minutes 210 30 minutes 270
Speed sports Climb on-board our Velocity and Impulse speedboats and feel the wind rush through your hair as you speed across the mirror-smooth Indian Ocean cutting your own wave skiing, wakeboarding or tubing. Waterski/Wakeboard/Monoski/Kneeboarding 70 15 minutes Waterski/Wakeboard/Monoski/Kneeboarding Lesson 90 25 minutes
Fun Tubes (15 minutes) One person 70 Two people or more (per person) 60
Wind sports Catamaran/Windsurf Lesson (per hour) 110 International Catamaran/Windsurf Certification fee 70 Windsurfing rental (per hour) 35 Competency Check for Wind Sports 30 Kitesurfing Lesson Land Lesson (1 hour) 110 Ocean Lesson (1 hour) 230 Kite rental (per hour) 70
Top Cat Exhilarating Catamaran Sailing adventures on the Big Cat. Top Cat Sailing with Captain 1 hour 110 2 hours 180 Top Cat Sunset Sailing 130 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Other non-motorised water sports Stand-up paddle boarding (1 hour) 35 Kayaking Ocean Kayak (maximum 2 hours) Free Glass bottom Kayak 50 Life jacket Rental (per day) 12
PLEASE NOTE: All activities and excursions are subject to 10% Service Charge and applicable Government Goods and Service Tax (GST). All rates are in USD and activities are quoted per person per hour, unless otherwise stated. All dive courses are offered for a minimum of two people. Private lessons are available at an additional fee. Bio Centre Adventures are not refundable in the event that certain marine life is not seen. Most scheduled excursions require a minimum of four people. Private charters vessels can be arranged with a guide, subject to availability. All activity, adventure and excursion participants do so at their own risk and all water sport activities are subject to weather conditions. All participants in all water based activities are required to complete and sign a liability release releasing the operator and resort of all liability. Furthermore, all participants in all water based activities (except for Scuba Diving) must wear a life vest. The operator reserves the right to suspend any given activity or excursion at any time. Lost or damaged equipment will be charged at replacement cost rates. A competency assessment (at a small fee) is required for the use of windsurfing and kiting equipment unless under instruction. Please note that cancellations made less than 12 hours for combined trips and 24 hours for private trips in advance of a booked activity will incur a penalty fee that may amount to 100% of the price of the activity. *A competency assessment (at a small fee) is required for the use of windsurfing and kiting unless under instruction and competency must be demonstrated before equipment may be rented.