Filitheyo
lies between two channels on the eastern side of the
North Nilande Atoll approx. 60 km south of the Ari
Atoll. It is 900m long and 500m wide at the outer
reef end. The great advantage of it's secluded, exclusive
position lies in the unexplored reef, promising superb
diving for our guests.
This triangular shaped island is being developed with
careful consideration to the environment. Filitheyo
is surrounded by a beautiful white sandy beach and
is covered in dense tropical vegetation e.g. palm
trees, rubber trees, mangroves and Scaebola trees
which provide shade for our guests.
Accommodation
Small paths wind their way through the shady interior
of the island, leading to the 125 rooms housed in
single or double bungalows, which blend harmoniously
with their surroundings. The island is large enough
to allow each of these spacious bungalows to be built
individually, thus providing adequate privacy for
the occupants.
Each bungalow is built to 5 star standards and lies
discretely hidden under shady palm trees, and yet
each has a spectacular sea view and access to the
beach. Due to this sensitive planning the north of
the island seems pleasantly uninhabited when viewed
from the beach.
The air-conditioned rooms are elegantly furnished
for your comfort and each has its own terrace. They
are all equipped with a mini-bar, telephone, television,
stereo-player and desalined warm and cold water. A
particularly charming feature is the open bathroom
with its own garden, almost as large as the bedroom!
16 luxurious water-bungalows have been built on stilts
around the south of the lagoon. These offer the height
of luxury including a sun-deck and stairs leading
straight into the lagoon, a whirlpool in the bathroom
and the interior is tastefully fitted out in solid
teak, just like the other bungalows.
Dive Center
Barbara Ebel is our manager in this brand new, spaciously
built Barakuda Diving School. Before coming to Filitheyo
she was our centre manager on Eriyadu, where many
of our regular guests appreciated her easy manner
and expertise.
You will discover an abundance of fish which diving
veterans assure us wastypical for the Maldives 25
years ago.
There are so many big fish in our channels, just waiting
for divers to come and admire them!!
Equipment
This new and spaciously built diving centre was designed
by professionals to meet the special needs of scuba-diving.
The more than generous supply of equipment is of the
highest and most modern standards.
* 80 Jackets (Seemann)
* 50 Regulators with octopus, finimeter and inflator
(Scubapro)
* 100 Sets of masks, fins and snorkels (Seemann)
* 50 Wet suits (Shorties 3mm / Scubapro)
* 50 Diving computers (Aladin Pro)
* 10 Underwater lamps (Kowalski)
* 2 Underwater cameras (Motormarine with flashlight)
* 10 Backpacks for guests with wests (Scubapro)
As an extra special experience we offer trips with
underwater scooters, diving in a new dimension with
5 underwater scooters (Scubapro).
Workshop
Guests are welcome to use the excellently fitted out
workshop at the centre. If you have any problems with
your equipment the staff will be happy to help you
out.
Air AND NITROX Tanks
Air-Tanks
160 Alu-tanks with 12 L capacity are refilled up to
215 bar in 3 Bauer electro-compressors in an external
compressor house.
Nitrox Tanks
Since May 2001 we offer Nitrox as well. Therefore
we installed a modern, secure
Safety
We shall carry oxygen on each boat and medical supplies
are available in case of an emergency. Our crew is
specially trained to assist you if you need medical
help. If ever necessary we can reach the decompression
unit on Bandos by seaplane within 40 minutes.
Dive Areas
The house reef is spectacular! On the north side it
falls to more than 90 meters. 7 entry points, all
served with tank shuttle service, make for easy diving
on the house reef.
We have already sighted mantas and whale sharks several
times right on the house reef. You can go on early
morning and night dives whenever you wish. Experienced
divers can explore the reef together with their diving
partners. It is not compulsory to be accompanied by
a diving instructor.
Boat diving
We have 3-4 diving boats (Dhonies) which depart daily
at 9.00 and 14.30. The various diving spots can be
reached within 5-60mins. We also offer whole day trips
2 - 3 times per week. These take you to manta locations
on the west side of the atoll.
The Dhonies visit 3 or 4 different reefs which vary
in difficulty, so there is something for everyone.
This gives you the chance to choose the reef which
seems most suitable for your personal diving skills.
We are offering around 30 different diving sites.
This pristine area and the reefs within it are exclusive
to divers from Filitheyo. This is a privilege which
cannot be overestimated.
Diving
Centers Werner Lau Filitheyo
Nilandhe-Atoll
Republik of Maldives
Tel. 00960 460025
Fax. 00960 460024
filitheyo@wernerlau.com
www.wernerlau.com
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