Vacation Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, simply days after being awarded Greatest Dive Resort 2023 within the Maldives, has added free scuba diving for friends as a part of their keep.
“This inclusion units us aside from our opponents and presents one thing fairly improbable for eager scuba divers visiting the Maldives,” stated Mark Eletr, Normal Supervisor, Vacation Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives.
“Similar to we embrace breakfast, snorkelling classes and entry to the Children’ Membership as a part of a keep, we now embrace diving!”
The resort has it’s personal five-star PADI Resort dive centre, often called Kandooma Dive full with skilled {and professional} dive instructors, purpose-built services and a devoted fleet of dive boats.
Kandooma is thought for it’s diving, positioned on the doorstep to a number of the High 10 Dive Websites within the Maldives. Divers can count on to see a wealth of marine life, together with manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, vibrant reef fish, turtles, eagle rays, and a wide range of coral species. A number of the dive spots close to to Kandooma, embrace:
- Kandooma Thila: This famend pinnacle showcases faculties of vibrant fish, vibrant coral formations, and an abundance of marine life. From white-tip reef sharks to eagle rays, the positioning is a charming spectacle of biodiversity.
- Guraidhoo Nook: Drift alongside the currents and witness the congregation of grey reef sharks, white-tip sharks, and eagle rays. The location’s dramatic underwater construction provides to the attract of this thrilling dive.
- Cocoa Nook: Identified for its thrilling currents, this web site is a magnet for pelagic species. Divers typically spot hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and different giant marine inhabitants as they glide by means of the deep waters.
- Kuda Giri: The Kuda Giri wreck is an fascinating dive web site in South Malé within the Maldives, which incorporates each a small wreck and a pinnacle. They’ve created a welcoming habitat for a wide range of marine life. There may be hardly any present round this space making it appropriate for much less skilled divers.
- Manta Level: Witness the mesmerising dance of manta rays as they collect to feed and be cleaned by smaller fish. This web site guarantees awe-inspiring interactions with these majestic creatures.
- Lhosfushi: The channel deepens inside to a sandy backside to 30 metres. There are many fish and marine life together with turtles, faculties of snapper, candy lips, fusilier, tuna, Napoleon and white-tip reef sharks. There are additionally giant morays, ribbon eels and stylish fireplace gobies.
- Medhu faru: This channel dive is nice for each incoming and outgoing present. You can be more likely to spot Napoleon, the sleek Eagle rays and a big selection of vibrant fish. Medhu Faru is likely one of the finest dive websites to see giant numbers of reef sharks at shut vary.
- Kandooma Caves: Discover a labyrinth of swim-throughs and underwater caverns adorned with sponges and gorgonians. The location is thought for its macro life and the occasional look of bigger predators.
- Waggiri: This can be a nice dive web site for each diver, particularly those that like to see small life and have lengthy dives. The formation of this giri could be very distinctive and an ideal place to strive an evening dive. Anticipate to see anemone fishes, groupers, frogfish, ghost pipe fish, faculties of bat fish, stonefish and yellow mouth moray eels.
- Miyaru Kandu: This channel dive options an explosion of marine life, together with barracudas, snappers, and reef sharks. The location’s coral-encrusted overhangs and vibrant delicate corals create a shocking backdrop for underwater exploration.
“At Vacation Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives we’re enthusiastic about our aquatic wonderland and sharing it with our friends. The gorgeous crystalline waters, vibrant coral reefs and numerous marine life all make it a paradise for underwater lovers and people looking for unparalleled exploration of the deep blue,” added Mark.
Marketed as Dive Free @Kandooma, the brand new inclusions can be found to full paying friends staying a minimal of three nights and contains two single tank group dives for 2 licensed divers per day of keep. All dives are absolutely guided and embrace free dive gear, boat transfers and air/Nitrox. Company should be match to dive and be absolutely licensed. The provide is ruled by PADI finest observe, that means there isn’t a diving on day of departure + 24 hour ‘no-fly’ time. Any unused dives can solely be rolled over to different days on the discretion of the Dive Centre Supervisor and unused dives usually are not encashable or exchangeable for different providers. Observe: some flash sale/discounted lodging presents might particularly exclude this Dive Free inclusion. The Dive Free @Kandooma inclusions start 1 September 2023 and will probably be reviewed 31 October 2024.
Vacation Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a ravishing pure island paradise, situated within the South Male Atoll simply 40-mins from the airport by boat. White sand seashores, swaying coconut palms and turquoise waters kind the beautiful backdrop for all kinds of spare time activities and a number of the finest diving within the Maldives.
Company can select from Backyard and Seaside Villas, two-storey Seaside Homes, the three-bedroom Seaside Pool Villa and the favored Overwater Villas with direct ladder entry to the water beneath.
Households are nicely catered for with the Kandoo Children’ Membership with its devoted water zone and a full actions programme.
After a day of diving you’ll have a wholesome urge for food. Enjoyment of a alternative of six meals and beverage shops with an array of scrumptious delicacies and a showcase of Maldivian flavours influenced by India and Arabia.
Between dives and for these friends who want the last word in rest, solar loungers and hammocks are situated across the island and the Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala is the perfect place to unwind.
Whether or not an skilled diver looking for adrenaline-pumping encounters or a novice desperate to embark on a brand new journey, Vacation Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives presents an abundance of alternatives to discover its underwater treasures. With its heat waters, distinctive visibility, and a 5-Star Resort Dive Centre, it’s straightforward to see why Vacation Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives was named Greatest Dive Resort 2023. At Kandooma scuba diving is elevated into an immersive expertise that eternally lingers within the coronary heart and reminiscence, and now it’s FREE.
For extra info go to www.maldives.holidayinnresorts.com or e-mail reservations.hikandooma@ihg.com
