Water Sports
At Kuda Huraa, unforgettable land and water diversions beckon. The Water Sports Centre offers a wide range of group and individual activities to suit all age groups and interests. Non-motorised activities such as kayaking and windsurfing are complimentary. Motorised activities such as water skiing and parasailing are available for an applicable charge.
The lagoon on the island's sunrise side is shallow and home to coral reefs, making it ideal for snorkelers. On the sunset side, the water is deeper and ideal for swimming.
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Recreation and Water Sports Centre
Open daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, the Recreation and Water Sports Centre offers a wide range of group and individual activities. Complimentary snorkels, masks, fins and non-motorised water-sports equipment – such as sailboats, kayaks, catamarans and state-of-the-art windsurfing gear – are available.
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Motorised water sports
The following motorised water sports and equipment are available (fees apply):
- Parasailing (solo or tandem)
- Jet Skiing
- Wakeboarding
- Wakeskating
- Waterskiing
- Kneeboarding
- Fun tubes
- Banana rides
- Parasailing (solo or tandem)
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Introduction to snorkelling
Learn snorkelling techniques and how to use snorkelling equipment, all in the safe environment of the Resort's lagoon. Available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this one-hour session is highly recommended for beginners, families with children and for those who wish to refresh their snorkelling skills. Fees apply.
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Shark safari
Take a short speedboat ride to a nearby island for a thrilling two-hour guided snorkelling encounter with shoals of blacktip reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks. A friendly tip from us – do not feed the sharks.
Then, head back to the Resort, where are our marine biologists are available for a discussion on the biology of sharks and their importance to the Maldivian waters, as well as the threats facing their species. Snorkelling experience is required.
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House reef snorkelling
Discover the beauty of the island's underwater marine life just steps from the Resort's shoreline in this one-hour guided excursion, available every morning. Snorkelling experience is required.
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Snorkelling excursion
Cruise by dhoni to a nearby coral reef and explore the underwater world with one of our marine experts. On the way back, enjoy tea and snacks at sea while engaging in a fish talk with our marine expert. The excursion takes about an hour and a half. Snorkelling experience is required.
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Sunset fishing
A fishing rod and some bait are all you need to participate in the sunset fishing experience. Catch one if you can, and our chefs will be delighted to prepare it to your liking. The excursion takes about two hours by dhoni.
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Big-game fishing
Reel in a big tuna, sailfish or mahi mahi from the 16.7-metre (55-foot) High Flyer, a sport fishing boat designed especially for big-game fishing on the high seas. Unmatched by any other boat in the area, the luxuriously furnished High Flyer features an 81-centimetre (32-inch) flat-screen television, surround-sound MP3 music system and other advanced amenities. Set lunches are served on-board. Guests may choose a full-day (eight-hour), or half-day (four-hour) charter package.
