Water Sports

Watersports Centre offers a host of activities including Stand-up paddling, kayaking and snorkeling.

Watersports available:

- Stand-up paddling
- Kayaking

All our water sports activities are subject to weather and minimum number of participants. In case of cancellation for either of these reasons, guests will be contacted in the villa by phone or message the evening prior. All participants who book excursions over the phone will be required to sign on our sign-up sheets latest the evening prior. All activities and excursions may require a waiting time prior to departure. Do be on time at the mentioned meeting place.

Excursions

Join our excursions for some excitement or to discover the Maldives and the traditional way of life of its inhabitants.

Available excursions include sunset and morning fishing, trolling fishing, island-hopping, snorkeling and special honeymoon excursions.

Island Hopping

Island hopping – see traditional Maldivian houses, with many made of local vegetation and thatch, or coral stones. You will also see the mosque where the Muslim people pray five times a day, visit the local island school and see the many beautiful children. The beauty, culture and way of life on a small island will be explained by your Guest Relations Officer as you make your way through the village.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually swim-fins.

Fish are the main attraction versus the coral/ sponges – excellent number and variety of fish.
Reef access points have been introduced.
Access is quite easy.   Walk across the island from the restaurant/ bar area to area shown on the map below as ‘good snorkeling’.
Current – direction varies, off the North beach.
Check the current, walk to your chosen end and wander in at signposted access point.   If current looks strong just wait a bit for it to weaken.

Due to strong currents we do not recommend snorkeling or swimming on the east side of the island especially exit 6 – exit 8.

Current movement changes from high to low tides during the same day, always check the current (Call reception to check tide movements)

Full moon and a New moon cause stronger and unpredictable currents.

Stronger current warnings: Between exit 7 and 8.

Point 3 – near Water Villa’s as it is further away.

Do not ever snorkel near exit 7 – exit 8, due to very strong currents, even if you are an experienced swimmer. SAFETY COMES FIRST!

The best snorkeling area is a nice, extensive, house reef where visibility is usually good.

Our rental snorkeling equipment is in excellent condition and serviced as per manufacturer recommendations. We ensure that all of our snorkeler are equipped with essential in-water safety gear to comply with local snorkeling regulations. Snorkelers are most welcome to use their own personal snorkeling gear, and take full responsibility for the suitability and integrity of their personal equipment. Rental equipment is chargeable.

Night Fishing

Enjoy the traditional Maldivian “hand – reel bottom fishing”, with our experienced Dhoni crew. You can catch Red Snapper, Barracuda, Groupers, all are fantastic for eating. The dhoni crew will search for the best place to fish and assists you with bait and reeling in the big ones. When you catch your own fish, the Chef will prepare it for you the following day for lunch or dinner in the Main Restaurant. Fishing is known to be relaxing, but add to this the serenity of being on the blue ocean and the song that it sings to you will make this trip a lasting memory.

All our excursions are subject to weather and minimum number of participants. In case of cancellation for either of these reasons, guests will be contacted in the villa by phone or message the evening prior. All participants who book excursions over the phone will be required to sign on our sign-up sheets latest the evening prior. All activities and excursions may require a waiting time prior to departure. Do be on time at the mentioned meeting place.

The Sports Centre

Back on dry land you can enjoy beach volleyball, table-tennis and billiards or work out in the air-conditioned gym. A selection of board games are available for lazy afternoons and quiet evenings and Wi-Fi is available in the public areas (chargeable).

Diving Facilities

Filitheyo is one of the finest resorts in the Maldives for diving and the team of multilingual Werner Lau staff are waiting to welcome you.

The house reef is in excellent health and there are seven marked access points. Here on the house reef you can discover all kinds of exciting marine life including reef fish, rays, turtles, sharks, eels and lobsters. In the surrounding area, Faafu Atoll, you can explore by dive boat excursion more than 40 pristine reefs, thilas, channels, wrecks and caves bursting with vibrant marine life and healthy corals. As it’s the only resort in the atoll you won’t run into other groups of divers at the dive sites either.

There is a range of SSI courses for uncertified divers or anyone wanting to further their training, such as the drift specialty course. Another popular highlight is the UV night dive (fluro dive) on the house reef – an incredible way of seeing the remarkable underwater world.

Location & Facilities

The dive centre is located directly on the beach of this 900m long and 500m wide island on the easter side of the North Nilandhe Atoll.

This spaciously built dive centre was designed by professionals to meet the special needs of scuba-diving. The more than generous supply of equipment is of the highest and most modern quality and standards.

- 80 jackets
- 50 regulators with octopus, pressure gauge and inflator
- 100 sets of masks, fins and snorkels
- 50 wetsuits (Shorty 3mm)
- 50 dive computers
- 10 underwater torches
- 2 underwater cameras
- 10 backpacks for guests with vests
- 2 Action Pro X 8 cameras

As an extra special experience, we offer trips with 3 underwater scooters, giving you the opportunity to dive in a new dimension.

Opening Times: daily from 10:00 to 20:00

The Spa

When only pure luxury will do, Filitheyo Spa has everything you need to feel relaxed, refreshed and revived. This stunning spa treats its visitors to an array of indulgent experiences, from classic spa treatments to luxurious therapies inspired by the changing seasons. Combining modern and traditional therapies Filitheyo Spa is the perfect place to unwind. Our six treatment suites can be reserved and is a must-visit for honeymooners and couples looking for a truly special experience.

Opening Times: daily from 10:00 to 20:00