GLIDE is our amazing beachside water sports and excursion centre.
GLIDE across the surface of the Indian Ocean! New to water sports and even water? The GLIDE team will help you take your first aquatic journey - solo or with an adventurous companion. At GLIDE, we can teach you to fish, paddle, pedal, fly, surf, sail, ski, kayak, kite, cat, snorkel, jet, bob, and even swim. The world of wind and water is yours to explore!
Is your quest for speed? Buckle up behind our powerful speedboat “Mercury” and take off waterskiing, knee boarding, wakeboarding or fun tubing.
Wannabee swift like a marlin in pursuit? Cut to the chase with the designer Cayago water rocket for radical sub- surface velocity!
In search of natural elements? Capture the wind for high speed escapades on the air/water interface with our excellent windsurfers, kite surfing rigs and catamaran designs.
And if your taste for pace is relaxed, then cruise the lagoon with our modern kayaks – paddle, pedal, sail! In the revolutionary transparent glass Molokini kayak you seemingly float submerged in the ocean, surrounded by fish life, but yet remain dry.
Wahoo! Cast away on our daily big game fishing trips with the chance to hook a sailfish, dorado, trevally or other spectacular fish. And if you are after a smaller fish for your dinner, we offer traditional Maldivian fishing over sunset, a wonderful time of day to be on the water.
Longing for a taste of local culture – jump on our local island trip and see traditional island life with your own eyes!
Whatever your taste for adventure, at GLIDE, you will find a water sport or an excursion to fulfil your passion!
Both at GLIDE and IMMERSION we provide FREE snorkeling equipment. Please simply drop by and we’ll outfit you with mask, fins and snorkel. At the same time, the crew will give you some valuable snorkeling and safety tips before you jump in!
Please note: all prices are per person unless otherwise stated and are quoted in US$ and are exclusive of 10% Service Charge and 12% GST.
FISHING, EXCURSIONS & AQUATIC PURSUITS
BIG GAME FISHING
Cast away on our daily big game fishing trips with the chance to hook a sailfish, dorado, trevally, wahoo or other spectacular fish. Prices are for the boat.
Morning Big Game 5:30 - 9:30 772 Afternoon Big Game 14:00 - 18:00 690 Full day Big Game 8 hours 1096
TRADITIONAL MALDIVIAN SUNSET FISHING
Catch a snapper or similar tasty reef fish and even have it for your dinner. We offer traditional Maldivian fishing at sunset, a wonderful time of day to be on the water.
Sunset fishing 17:30-19:30 65 Private boat sunset fishing 451
LOCAL ISLAND EXCURSION
Visit a local island and see typical Maldivian daily island life.
Local Island trip 73
PRIVATE BOAT RENTAL
Hire our speedboat “Mercury” or our parasailing boat “Winddancer” to explore From 199 the surrounding islands (per hour)
JETWASH
High Seas guided adventures on our fast Yamaha 2-seater wave runners.
Impulse (30 min.) 159 Full throttle (60 min.) 240 Sprint (15 min) 94
ROCKET
Radical cut to the chase with the designer sub-surface Cayago water rocket.
Velocity (15 min.) 57 Pursuit (30 min.) 102 E-Motion - self-drive (45 min) 57
SKY
Stunning flights in a cloudless sky above our fully-equipped parasailer “Wind dancer”.
One (15 min.) 102 Tandem (15 min.) 167
SPEEDBOAT “MERCURY”
In the wake of Mercury – a high speed pursuit that never ends.
Waterski/Wakeboard/Monoski/Kneeboarding expert (15 min.) 57 Waterski/Wakeboard/Monoski/Kneeboarding lesson (15 min.) 61 Fun tubes (15 min.) single 61 Fun tubes (15 min.) 2 persons (per person) 37 Fun tubes (15 min.) 3 persons or more (per person) 29
CAPTURE THE WIND
In search of natural elements? Your private Sensei reveals the enigma of wind capture for intrepid journeys along the air/water interface
Private lesson (CAT or WINDSURF) (per hour) 69 Three or more lessons (per hour) 61 Kite private lesson incl. Speed Boat (per hour) 98 International certification fee (CAT or WINDSURF) 69
BIG CAT
Cool runnings catamaran sailing adventures on our BIG CAT with or without your own skipper
Top Cat Master & Commander (per hour) 69 Top Cat with Captain (per hour) 78 Top Cat Sailing Excursion with Captain (2 hours) 143 Top Cat Sunset (1 hour) 78
MINI CAT
Try the new Bravo MINI CAT – Hobies latest addition to sailing simplicity
Bravo with Captain (per hour) 61 Rental (per hour) 41
WINDSURF
Rental (per hour) 29
KITE
Propulsion and lift above the ocean.
Kite Rental (per hour) 57
KAYAK
Explore the tranquility of Velassaru lagoon under your own power and at your own pace
Molokini glass kayak – suspended in the blue (per hour) 41 Hobie Mirage kayak – pedal or paddle - two up or solo (per hour) 37 Ocean kayaks – simple and stable – one or two seaters (per hour) 21 Stand Up Paddling 25
ZAYAK
House reef guided Zayak tour (1.5 hours) 53 Zayak rental (per trip) 21
AQUA LESSONS
Discover snorkelling (1 hour beginner lesson) 49 Swimming lesson (1 hour beginner lesson) 49
SNORKELING EQUIPMENT
Please stop by to collect your complimentary snorkelling equipment FREE Life Jacket rental (per day) 9
PLEASE KINDLY NOTE:
All prices for all activities are per person per hour unless otherwise stated. Prices are quoted in US$ and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (Goods and Sales Tax). All dive courses run for minimum two persons, but private lessons are naturally available on request for an additional fee. For scheduled Marine Biology activities and excursions, we normally require a minimum of four persons. However, private charters of our vessels can be arranged with guide subject to availability. Please remember, all participants in all activities do so at their own risk and all water sport activities are subject to weather conditions. We reserve the right to suspend any given activity at any time. Lost or damaged equipment will be charged at replacement cost rates. All participants in all water-based activities are required to complete our liability release and must wear a life vest (except for Scuba Diving!). Proof of sailing licence and/or competency assessment (at a small fee) is required for use of windsurfing, kiting and sailing equipment unless under instruction. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance of a booked activity will usually incur a penalty fee that may amount to 100% of the price of the activity.
EXPLORING MARINE LIFE
In the centre we also run many exciting in-water activities that feature Marine Biology as well as providing entertaining and informative presentations. We are also developing a program of Marine Biology projects which will include ongoing research and reef monitoring and have initiated a turtle coral tray adoption program. Interested guests are very welcome to participate in these programs.
Our belief is that you should not leave Velassaru without having the opportunity to discover first-hand the exceptional aquatic life of the Maldives! So if you want to experience Marine life, come and join our critter-mad Biologist on many of our guided BIO activities. Our approach is “get WET, have FUN and experience it LIVE!”
Please note: all prices are per person quoted in US$, are exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST.
DOLPHIN DISCOVERY
Learn the basics about spinners and bottle nose and hop on-board to hopefully watch them in their own habitat on this one and a half hour trip.
Trip 53
BIOQUEST
Discover marine life on a snorkeling adventure with our resident Marine Biologist – learn about and experience first-hand: turtles, sharks and manta rays (in season – approx. May to Nov.)
(2.5 hours) 90
BLOWHOLE
Snorkel exploration at 2 different reefs (2 hours) 41
SIMPLY SNORKELING
Two hour speed boat snorkel trip 61
MANTA DISCOVERY
2.5 – 3 hours snorkel exploration tour (seasonal: approx. July – November) 78
BIO PHOTO ADVENTURE
A small group snorkeling adventure (max. 4 persons). Take some great shots of marine life with our underwater digital cameras (supplied) while guided by our Biologist on this snorkeling adventure. We save your shots to a USB stick for an excellent souvenir.
Adventure 86
NIGHT SNORKELING
Discover the reef by night for a magical experience; your guide accompanies you on 53 this thrilling forty-five minute adventure; wetsuit and underwater lamp provided. 21 Fluo Night Experience
IT’S ALIVE
Coral reef awareness and regular Marine Biology presentations on the amazing life found in FREE the Indian Ocean.
TURTLE CORAL TRAY ADOPTION PROGRAM
Please ask our Marine Biologist about participating in our coral tray adoption program.
Small 65
Medium 106
Big 155
NOTE:
Be advised that a 50% charge will be levied for no shows and cancellations made less than 2 hours prior to departure.
IMMERSION is our wonderful dive Centre.
Join us and immerse yourself in the liquid world of the Maldives! Velassaru is an island blessed with every element to ensure that you will savour each magical moment in this paradise. However to truly discover the secret of the Maldives, you must step away from the solidity of the beach and break the shimmering surface of the immense and wonderful ocean that touches each point on the horizon before your eyes. This liquid world is the essence of life in this archipelago and each coral reef pulsates with stunning organisms and vibrant colour.
Scuba diving is your ticket to this other amazing world and you merely need to take that magical step and cross the threshold! Discover the freedom of weightlessness, the amazing sensation to be part of a fluid mass shaped by the moon, the sun and the wind and observe the astonishing inhabitants of the coral reef. Expect the unexpected! It is a voyage of discovery like no other.
At IMMERSION, we will be your guide on this incredible adventure. Discover with us the magnificent marine life of the Maldives – huge mantas, green and hawksbill turtles, napoleon fish, barracuda, eagle and sting rays, reef sharks and even dolphins.
And if you are already a diver, we have plenty to offer you:
a wide selection of more than 60 spectacular dive sites a comfortable fast diving dhoni “LIQUIDITY” with toilet and fresh water shower to reach those sites post dive refreshments onboard an experienced, enthusiastic, multi-lingual, safe and professional fun team top quality rental equipment (Scubapro T-Force BCDs & MK25/S600 regulators) nitrox 32% for FREE full equipment wash & dry service unrivalled safety equipment, systems and training a full range of advanced and specialty courses single, double, night, early and late afternoon tank dives high quality Bauer and NRC nitrox compressors In addition and just for peace of mind, DAN Maldives short term dive accident insurance is available for a small fee
We also provide private diving and private courses for those divers who prefer a more intimate service and/or desire a more flexible schedule.
Still not convinced about scuba diving? Stop by at IMMERSION and have a chat with one of our friendly instructors – they will show you how easy it is to breathe underwater!
IMMERSION
DISCOVER A LIQUID WORLD
Please note: All prices are in US$ and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST. Beginner courses include all equipment, required study materials & certification and boat fees. Advanced courses include 12 liter tank and weights, study materials, certification, but not boat fees or equipment rental. Diving prices include only 12 liter tank and weights. Most courses require minimum two participants; however private courses are available at an additional fee.
DIVING (per dive)
Single dive 53 6 - 11 dives 49 12 or more dives 45
BOAT FEE
Single dive 21 Double Tank dive 29
EQUIPMENT RENTAL (per dive)
ALL (BCD, Regulator set, Computer & Wetsuit) 18 One item (BCD/Regulator set/Computer/Wetsuit) 7 Night Dive supplement 13 Torch (including back-up) 10 Nitrox fill (32) FREE Digital Camera with Velassaru USB Memory stick 53 15 L Cylinder 7
BEGINNER COURSES
Include: equipment, boat fees, applicable study materials & certification
Bubblemaker 78 Discover Scuba Diving 143 Repeat Discover 98 Scuba Diver 479 Referral/Upgrade 471 Open Water Diver 715 Open Water Diver + Nx Enriched Air course (5 dives) 950
NITROX COURSES
Include: tanks & weights, study materials & certification PADI Enriched Air Diver (two dives) 292 PADI Enriched Air Diver (dry – no dives) 183
ADVANCED COURSES
Include: tanks & weights, study materials and certification
Scuba Review 110 Adventure Diver 341 Adventure Dive 78 Advanced Open Water 479 Advanced Open Water + Nx Enriched Air course (6dives) 723 Rescue Diver 739 Emergency First Response 244 Divemaster (excluding materials and PADI fees) 1177
SPECIALTY COURSES
Include: tanks & weights and certification
Digital Underwater Photography Specialty 390 (Include: 2 dives, 2 Digital camera rentals & Velassaru Memory stick) Two dive specialties 309 Three dive specialties 390 Four dive specialties 455
Please ask our IMMERSION Specialty instructors for more information about specialty courses
PRIVATE GUIDING
Private guide (per dive) 151
Private courses: A tailor made experience. Prices and menus available upon guest request.
Private boat rental is also available upon request. Please ask IMMERSION for details.