Kanuhura - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports & Activities
As being close to some of the world’s finest diving sites, scuba and snorkelling enthusiasts explore shipwrecks and coral reefs. Others fall into a state of bliss at the award-winning Kanuhura, renowned for its Southeast Asia-influenced treatments. From sublime pursuits of yoga, to tennis at the Peter Burwash Tennis Centre, to romantic escapes at the incredibly private Jehunuhura Island, guests revel in the chilled-out and adventurous spirit of One&Only Kanuhura. Enclosed playground and fully supervised activities program. karaoke lounge, meeting room, Nashaa night club and Games Room with darts, table tennis and billiards.
- Available Facilities
Aerobics Dry cleaning service Pedal boats Aroma Therapy Excursions Photo Shop Baby Cot Fax Service Porters Badminton First Aid Restaurants Banana Boat Fish watch Room Service Bar Fishing trips Safe Deposit Beach Volley Fitness Facility Sauna Beauty Saloon Floodlit tennis court Scuba Diving Bicycle (for rent) Gym Sea side Games Billiard/ Snooker Hair Salon / barber Snorkeling Boating Hi-speed Internet Souvenir Shop Breakfast available In-house Doctor Spa Services Business Center Internet WiFi Speciality Restaurants Canoeing Jacuzzi Squash Children play ground Jewelry Shop Steam Bath Children's Park Karaoke Suitable for children Coffee shop Laundry Swim-up Bar Conference Facility Live Music Swimming Pool Cosmetics Shop Lounge area Table Tennis Cultural Shows Massage Parlor Translation services Cycling Meeting facilities Volley Ball Darts Multilingual staff Welcome Drink Discotheque PADI Dive School
- Land Sports
An oasis of invigorating adventure, the resort offers myriad opportunities for active enrichment every day including two floodlit tennis courts and an air-conditioned squash court. In the comfortable game room, guests can also enjoy darts, table football, table tennis and billiards, or just relax with a cosy read in the library. The renowned Peter Burwash Tennis Academy challenges players with professional coaching offered on two floodlit synthetic grass courts atop a sand surface. Individual and group instruction, following the Peter Burwash method, is available for a fee. Coaches are also available as playing partners, and are happy to arrange social play. Hours of operation (Daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm)
- Water Sports
Within the protected reefs surrounding the island, the waters of the Indian Ocean become a playground of incredible fun for water sports enthusiasts. The resort lagoon and unexploited surrounding waters of Lhaviyani Atoll provide endless opportunities for marine exploration from scuba diving excursions and PADI certification courses to guided snorkelling trips. Water-sports enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of activities including windsurfing, water-skiing, wake-boarding, catamaran sailing, speed boating, fishing, canoeing, pedalo boating, banana boat and tube rides, and exploring the ocean with underwater scooters.
- Sailing and windsurfing
Kanuhura's huge, protected coral-free lagoon offers some of the finest windsurfing and catamaran sailing conditions in the world. The Dolphin Water Sports Centre is a member of the internationally recognised Association of Windsurfing Schools in Germany, or VDWS (Verband Deutscher Windsurf and Wassersport Schulen e.v.). With the very best qualified instructors, guests are ensured a fun experience. All equipment is top quality and maintained to the highest standards, including 16 HiFly windsurf boards with 19 ART Sails, 3 Topcat catamarans, canoes, pedalos, water-skis, wake-boards, tubes, banana-boats, speed boats and kneeboards.
- Yoga
Private yoga lessons with specialized instructors from India are held in a spectacularly beautiful Kandu-Olhi Pavilion, or in the privacy of a villa, offering the perfect opportunity to experience yoga for the first time or practice already learned techniques. Experience the Ultimate Yoga Experience for a memorable moment of having an exclusive Yoga session on the beach in front of your villa, followed by a revitalising treatment while watching the sun and the moon changing their guard. The yoga session includes Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation. Revitalising treatment consists of Foot & Leg Reivtalising Massage, Head & Shoulder Pressure Point and Balancing Facial & Scalp Massage.
- Jehunuhura Island
Kanuhura features its own private desert island nearby where guests can spend a night under the stars, sleeping on four-posted bed on the sand. By day, guests can find tranquillity and privacy while settling themselves on the beach in one of the six well-spaced open-sided shady individual cabanas or under a thatched umbrella with cushioned sun loungers, looking out at the azure sea. Chilled water and cold towels are available throughout the day. When the sun sets, this treasure island becomes a desirable location for private parties, delectable dinners or romantic interludes. Guests may choose from a selection of custom-designed dining and overnight options. Resort staff can create the ultimate magical occasion with barbecues for a small group or friends, or an intimate candle-lit evening for couples.
- Sun Dive Centre
Lhaviyani Atoll is known for its stunning underwater fauna and marine life, offering some of the best dive sites in the world. Over 40 dive sites, including two shipwrecks and a manta point, are accessible within minutes from the resort. The PADI Gold Palm certified dive centre offers newcomers a first-class introduction to diving and unique excursions for experienced divers. Nitrox diving is also available.
- Leisure Activities & Excursions
Discover the beauty of the Maldives with an endless selection of activities. Choose from snorkelling tours, big game fishing, island hopping, private island picnics and sunset cruises.
* Island-hopping
Experience a real Maldivian adventure on board one of the resorts traditional "Dhonis" - local fishermen's boats. Visit an inhabited island to see how the local people live, and an uninhabited island where the "excursion cook" will prepare a beach barbecue. Enjoying snorkeling and swimming in the turquoise lagoon. A recreation host will provides escort throughout the day.
* Sunset Fishing
An experience not to be missed in an atmosphere never to be forgotten. Understand why fishing is not just the lifeline, but also an art form in the Maldives. Chefs will prepare the day’s catch.