Velidhu Island Resort - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports & Activities 
Sports and entertainment include:
Scuba Diving, wind surfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, pedal boat rides, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, night fishing, dolphin safari, Manta Safari, snorkelling safari, island hopping, Robinson Crusoe Island Excursions, beach volleyball, football, badminton, table tennis, chess, cards, Monopoly, cultural shows, fire limbo dancers, crab races, bingo, divers nights and disco nights Excursions.
- Available Facilities
Baby Cot Darts Restaurants Badminton Excursions Room Service Banana Boat First Aid Safe Deposit Bar Fishing trips Scuba Diving Beach Volley Fitness Facility Snorkeling Billiard/ Snooker Guest relation officer Souvenir Shop Boating Hair Salon / barber Spa Services Breakfast available Karaoke Table Tennis Canoeing Lounge area Water Skiing Catamaran Sailing Porters Windsurfing Coffee shop
- Euro Divers - Diving
A pristine location encircled by its own coral reef for divers and snorkelers to enjoy. The shallow lagoon enclosed by the reef serves as a large natural swimming pool, with a colourful array of marine life.
Velidhu is close to some of the best dive spots on the Maldives. Mantas, Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, great untouched coral reefs making the diving around Velidhu to an unforgetable xperience.
The diving team of Euro Divers will help you to have the diving holiday of your life. If you start diving here or doing your Nitrox liscence - the team on Velidhu is there with a lot of experience and enthusiasm.
- Water Sports
At the Water Sports you can indulge in various sports activities in the surrounding area.
Windsurfing
The breeze and the wind movement and the large lagoons that surround most of the islands are ideal for windsurfing. At the water sports center you could take instructions and lessons for windsurfing. Like the diving school water sports center is well-equipped. Most of the time the condition is suitable for beginners.
Water Skiing / Wake Boarding
We have our own skis and wake board for rent on per hour and round basis. We have instructors available to give you lessons.
Catamaran Sailing
This is a very relaxing and refreshing sports enjoyed by the visitors. It is always possible to embark on a new adventure sailing on the beautiful blue waters of the Maldives. Endless stretches of deep blue Indian Ocean waters awaits you, and the lush green islands dotting the horizon in thousands would tempt you to continue sailing foreve.
- Excursions
Manta Safari
Manta Ray, sometimes referred to as the "Butterflies of the Sea", these graceful animals are a sight that must been seen in person. Manta rays are beautiful sea creatures that live in warm tropical waters. Their side fins have evolved into wide triangular wings with which they use to "fly" through the water. Theses wings range from 4-20ft, making them amongst the largest sea creatures anywhere. Manta's are one of the most fascinating and stunningly beautiful sights.
Manta Rays have NO stinger and are completely safe to be around. We invite you to experience the thrill of a lifetime...a snorkel with these angels of the Ocean.
Once a week we go by Dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) to near by reefs in search of manthas so you can experience the beauty of these angels.
Dolphin Safari
Spot the most amazing animal in the sea...Maavaru Thila is just 45 minutes away from the resort and you will be able to see the dolphins very closely.
Snorkeling Safari
The diversity of marine life and the crystal clear waters are visible up to 60 metes. Once you are here the call of the ocean becomes irresistible.
What else can be the best areas for Snorkeling other than the reefs! Around the island this is often referred to as the 'house of reef'. The slope features cliffs, terraces and caves which makes quite exciting. As you go down deeper the changes in the coral and other marine flora is conspicuously visible. Along with the smaller fishes which frequent the reef flats you have the chance of seeing the larger ones which sometimes come close to the reefs to feed.
Hop on the dhoni in the morning and visit the open water reefs of north ari atoll. We will take you to three best snorkeling places, each one with it's own special characteristics.
In a simple glimpse in to the crystal clear blue waters you can surely see a stealthy sting ray or a gracious black tip reef shark. Now imagine the possible creatures that you could encounter when you are snorkeling in our magnificent reefs.
The equipment required for Snorkeling is available at the resort for rent if you are not an all-inclusive guest. There is no need for you to bring your own equipment. From depths starting from one meter onwards, you have an eyeful of marine creatures.
Full Day & Half Day Island Hopping
Half Day - Visit a local fishing village for a glimpse of the Maldivian way of life, shopping and see the historic places, boat yard with traditional fishing dhonies (local boats).
Full Day - A perfect trip if you want to discover the Maldives. We will hop one island to another. First stop will be a local island for sightseeing and shoping. The second to a stunning desert island where we will set up a picnic lunch and snorkeling trip. Last will be a nearby resort just to see the island and relax with a drink in the bar.
Night Fishing
At sunset take a dhoni to closer reef and fish for Red snapper and mainly reef fish in true Maldivian style using hand-reel line.The catch will be served in the buffet the next day for dinner.
Deep Sea Fishing
Getting up in the morning might be difficult but the experience you have is unforgettable. Leaving the island 05.30 am and enjoy the sunrise while fishing for Wahoo, Marlin, Sailfish and many more.