The Watersports Centre
Awaiting you is a kaleidoscope of experiences including snorkelling with tropical reef fish, powering across the waves on a wakeboard, rise out of the water like a super hero with Flyboarding, shoot up into the air for 360-degree panorama on a parasailing adventure and taking it easy on the glassy lagoon with a pedalo.
Our Watersports Centres are fully-equipped with the latest and most popular in watersports equipment including smartkat, knee-boards, wake-boards, jet-skis, sea bobs, banana boats, fun tubes and more.
The staff are extremely experienced and are trained in an instant response rescue also possessing Emergency First Response training.
Snorkel Lessons
Perhaps you’ve never been snorkelling before but are yearning to see what the underwater world of the Maldives looks like. Or maybe you tried snorkelling once or twice before but are a tad nervous. We have the answer! Why not join one of our snorkelling sessions with a trained and experienced member of the watersports team. We can show you how to snorkel safety and teach you the best techniques for safe and competent snorkelling. All you need to bring is your swimwear and your enthusiasm, we’ll do the rest.
Wave Surfing
North Male atoll contains some of the most exciting waves and LUX* North Male Atoll has its very own surf break called – The LUX* Break. Ideal for beginners looking to ride the rolling waves, it is just five-minutes jet ski ride away from the resort. For experienced surfers seeking the perfect break, a 40-minute speedboat ride from the resort will take you to the country’s best surf spots.
Windsurfing
Windsurfing is a classic amongst watersports and has been a popular choice for decades. Standing on a large board, the aim is to keep hold of the attached sail and catch the wind in it, in order to power your across the lagoon. It requires a certain amount of strength and balance but windsurfing is suitable for people of all abilities. Feel the wind catch in your sail as you’re propelled across the azure waters. Our watersports staff are on hand to give beginners lessons so you can master the basics of windsurfing before you set off. For more experienced wind surfers, our equipment is free of charge. We have a range of boards and sails for you to choose from.
Catamaran
If you ever dreamed of learning to sail, the turquoise waters of the Maldives is the perfect place to do it. A catamaran is the ideal non motorised vessel to start learning with. It’s a small, light vessel consisting of two parallel hulls which keep it stable. When you catch the wind in the sail it moves the catamaran across the water. Our Watersports Centre staff can show you how to handle the lines and tiller on the catamaran, give you a proper sailing lesson and help you to refine your sailing skills.
Kitesurfing
Harness the power of the wind and rocket through the air up to as high as 30m. Your feet are strapped onto a small board while your hands are left free to hold onto a harness. Attached to the harness is a power kite which you use to catch the power of the wind to propel yourself across the water. If it’s your first time kite-surfing, our watersports team is on hand to show you the ropes. Our kitesurfing course is aimed at beginners and will teach you everything you need to know including kite control, safety, how to assess a site and how to set up your kite.
Flyboard
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to rise out the water like a super hero? Well now you can! It just takes a few minutes of instruction by our qualified staff to teach you to majestically rise up out of the ocean and hold the position. One of the coolest and unique watersports experience for adrenaline junkies, this will test your willpower to rise above the water and stay on top as long as you can or dive down and go up again like a dolphin jumping out of the water. However you want it nothing will beat the fantastic feeling of free flight up in the air and diving back in the water.
Jet Ski
Adrenaline-junkies love nothing more than purring across the glassy water on a jet-ski. The thrill of speed and movement across the waves is like no other. It’s the perfect option for thrill-seekers looking to break up their normal beach routine. Jet-skis have been described before as aquatic motorbikes due to their high power engines and the great speeds that they can reach. They also have handles similar to those of motorbikes and are steered in a similar manner. Choose to either rent a jet-ski for yourself and your partner or join one of our exciting jet-ski tours.
Seabob
A seabob is sure to make you feel like James Bond or a superhero as you zip through the water with the assistance of your own high tech personal watercraft. Sea bobs can propel you across the surface of the water at high speeds for a truly exhilarating white-knuckle experience. You can also duck and dive like a dolphin to controlled depths which are programmed into the computer for your safety. Wearing goggles or a snorkelling mask you hold on to the sea bob with both arms almost as if you were holding the handles of a motorbike. The electric Jetstream inside the sea bob provides it with the power it needs to rocket you through the water.
Parasailing
Head up, up and away and experience the Maldives from the air. Spectacular 360-degree views of the turquoise lagoon and emerald coloured islands await you. Participants are securely strapped into a parachute attached to the back of a speedboat. The speedboat accelerates and you gently glide up into the air behind it as the parachute catches the wind. As you rise into the air, you can admire the stunning views of the Maldives from a bird’s perspective before safely touching back down again. Despite the high speeds involved, you hardly feel the force of the wind as you float high in the sky behind the boat.
Water Ski
For decades water-skiing has been one of the best-loved watersports for anyone who enjoys a challenge. The Maldives is the ideal place to do it as our calm lagoons offer the perfect conditions for experienced water-skiers and beginners alike. Water-skiing involves holding onto a towrope whilst wearing special skis. You can cut through the waves whilst being pulled by a speedboat across the tranquil water, giving you an unparalleled sense of exhilaration and freedom. The challenge is to keep standing up but once you’ve mastered this skill there are all kinds of tricks to learn, which keeps things even more exciting.
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is one of the fastest-growing and most popular watersports of all time. Holding a harness with your hands you’re towed by speedboat across the wake and the waves whilst standing on a wakeboard. The wakeboard is like a small surfboard with boots attached to it. If you’ve ever surfed or snowboarded previously, some of the skills you learned will be an advantage when learning to wakeboard. Our watersports staff are on hand to give you lessons if you’ve never tried before. Experienced wakeboarders learn how to jump across their own wake, turn in the air and do other tricks.
Knee Boarding
Hold on tight for the experience of a lifetime! Our speedboat will pull you via a towrope across the lagoon as you kneel on a board, close to the surface of the water. You’re strapped to the board so it’s impossible to fall off although the main challenge is mastering your balance. As you get more experienced you can learn how to jump the wake, turn, jump and slide. The watersports team can show you the necessary knowhow to get started. There’s nothing like the thrill of being towed at speed as the sea-spray splashes in your face.
Fun Toys
Bouncing across the waves on an inflatable fun tube is one of the most fun and most exhilarating experiences you can have in the Maldives. The best thing about them is there’s no skill required; just sit back, hold on tight and get ready for some fun. The speedboat pulls the fun tube along behind it as you bounce in its wake and slide across the surface of the sparkling water. You’re guaranteed to have a smile on your face by the end of the session.
Banana Boat
For the ultimate in fun and frolics with family or friends, why not try a banana boat experience? Anyone who loves adrenaline and excitement is sure to love a banana boat trip. Banana boats are large inflatable cylinders which are big enough for several people to sit on at one time. You straddle the banana boat and hold on tight while the speedboat propels it over the surface of the lagoon. Zip across the water under the propulsion of a speedboat and feel the refreshing sea spray splash in your face in the sunshine. The most fun part is falling in!
Pedalos & Kayaks
Take advantage of our free kayaks and pedalos and explore the beautiful waters around your resort. Our kayaks are like a larger version of a canoe and are propelled by using a double-bladed paddle. Our pedalos are small craft propelled by two sets of pedals. You sit side-by-side and use your feet to move the pedals; gently paddle as you drink in the stunning surroundings or up the pace to give your muscles a mini work out. The calm waters are the ideal place to try even if you’ve never used a kayak or pedalo before. Our pedalos and kayaks are available on a first-come-first-served basis so please do pop in to make sure you don’t miss out on the enjoyment.