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Diving Centers Werner Lau Filitheyo
Filitheyo Island Resort
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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