Velassaru Watersports

WATERSPORTS AVAILABLE

Swimming Pool

Windsurfing

Catamaran Sailing

Kayak

Snorkelling

Diving School

DIVING




The dive centre is located in a modern, fully-equipped building on the arrival pier and has all equipment available for rent. It is run to very high standards by VIT (CMAS), SSI and PADI qualified instructors. Full instruction is given for beginners and dives are made to the most popular dive sites in the area including caves, reefs, canyons and shark points.

Established in 1990 the Dive School on Laguna caters to both the novice and experienced diver. Experienced multilingual staff ensures that clients are given the opportunity to discover for themselves the beauty of the underwater world. The Dive centre is situated on the main jetty of the island.




Boat Diving
Two boat dives a day guarantee that divers can cover all the best locations within this area during their stay. Most dives are off the Wadu Channel, which separates North and South Male Atolls. The open channel and constant flow of the sea enhances good coral growth and plenty of marine life.




Lagoon Diving
All training sessions for beginners will take place in the extensive lagoon in the resort, which is approximately 9metres deep, and ideal for practicing the techniques learnt in the various dive courses on offer. Night Diving is also possible in the Lagoon.




Equipment Available
The following equipment is available :-

Tanks Luxfer aluminum tanks 10 liters

Tank valves K-Valves with European Standard (DIN)

Inserts for yoke regulators available

Regulators Scuba pro R190 with Octopus, Gauge and Inflator hose

BC-Jackets Sea quest Stabilizing jackets Spectrum

Weight belts Decor with stainless steel buckle

Weights 1 kg pieces

Fins Cressi Rondine Clio full foots fins (size 35 to 46)

Masks different models from various manufacturers

Snorkels Scuba pro Breeze

Dive computers Uwatec Aladin Sport / Suunto Octopus ll

UW-Photo Camera Sea & Sea Motor Marine ll

External Strobe Sea & Sea yellow sub

Dive suits (Overalls) from various manufactures

Discover Scuba / Discover Scuba Diving (1-3 dives)
This course will give beginners the chance to see what scuba diving is really like in the magnificent underwater world. With limited depth and some basic skills you can enjoy the sensation of being under water knowing you have an instructor close at hand to assist or even take you by hand. You can take one, two or three lessons (the 2nd or 3rd lesson might be a boat dive – at your instructor’s discretion) or enroll in a PADI Scuba Diver- or PADI Open Water Course to become a certified diver. Alternatively you could choose to do more boat dives after the three lessons. At the end of the course you will get a logbook to keep a record of your dives.




Padi Scuba Diver Course (4 dives & theory)
This course is excellent for those who do want to get certified but do not have the time to finish a complete Open Water Course. Upon completion you will get an internationally valid certificate which allows you to dive under the supervision of a Dive master or Instructor to a maximum depth of 12 meters. You can upgrade any time to the Open Water level if you wish to do so. Just step into one of the PADI diving schools anywhere in the world.




Padi Open Water Diver Course (7 dives & theory)
This course includes three lessons in the lagoon and four boat dives. If you join you will obtain an internationally valid certificate, a permit which guarantees the purchase or rental of scuba equipment and air fillings worldwide. After this course you will be able to dive with us from the boat; this means diving at the best sites available. Twice a day we will visit one of our 30 reefs under the supervision of our instructors.




Advanced Open Water Course (5 dives & theory)
Continuing training means more safety, ore independence from the instructor and a better awareness of your surroundings. This practical course consists of five lessons including navigation, deep diving and three dives of choice like wreck, night, naturalist …
After satisfactorily completion you will be certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver.