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Kinan Retreat

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Kinan Retreat

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☆ 3 star hotel
Fenkuri, Javaahiru, Fulidhoo, Maldives
9 rooms
FREE Internet
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Fulidhoo Dive & Water Sports

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort
Walking distance
Max 4 divers per guide
Dive center descriptionDiving services

Package highlights

  • Beachfront location on the peaceful island of Fulidhoo, offering direct access to the soft white sands and turquoise lagoon just steps from your room.
  • Bright and comfortable sea-view rooms designed for relaxation, combining contemporary style with authentic Maldivian charm.
  • Premium amenities and attentive, personalized service that create a welcoming and intimate island atmosphere.
  • Eco-friendly operations powered by solar energy, allowing guests to enjoy modern comforts while supporting sustainable tourism.
  • World-class diving in Vaavu Atoll, famous for its healthy reefs, vibrant marine life and thrilling drift dives suitable for all experience levels.
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 20%
  • 45 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 37 days prior to arrival
  • 55.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 37 days prior to arrival

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View PADI dive guide for Vaavu Atoll (Felidhe Atholhu)

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Fulidhoo Dive is a PADI 5* Dive Resort center on Fulidhoo Island in the Maldives
  • Channel dives allow you to watch all marine life passing through the atolls
  • Night dives to Alimatha to see nurse sharks up close
  • Hammerhead safari dives, reached via speedboat
  • Access to east and west of atoll, so perfect for year-round diving

Description

Fulidhoo Dive is the only PADI-registered 5* IDC center on Fulidhoo.

The dive center is in the heart of channel diving territory in the area. Night dives are particularly popular, especially to Alimatha house reef, where divers can encounter dozens of schooling nurse sharks (apparently one of the world's largest congregations). Being comfortable in medium-strong current is advisable for this atoll. In the channels, divers can expect to see large numbers of nurse sharks all year round, as well as abundant pelagic life.

A full range of high-quality diving equipment is available. All fins, BCDs, regulators, masks, and snorkels are the latest models from ScubaPro, while custom wetsuits are provided by Aqualung and dive computers by Uwatech (ScubaPro). The dive center is also among the first in the area to be certified as a Pure Air Station by Bauer.

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Mandarin

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • Retail Shop
  • Dive Boat

Rental Equipment

  • Aluminum Cylinders
  • Wetsuit – Shorty
  • Wetsuit – 3Mm
  • Full-Foot Fins
  • Large Cylinders (15L / 100 Cu. Ft.)
  • Compass
  • Camera
  • Bcd
  • Small Cylinders (10L / 71.2 Cu. Ft.)
  • Children Sizes
  • Mask & Snorkel
  • Dive Computer
  • Regulator
  • Gauges

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Idc Resort
  • Green Fins

Resort Amenities

Activities

  • Cultural Excursions
  • Sandbank
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Live Music
  • Island Hopping

Good for...

  • Solo Travellers
  • Active Holidays
  • Remote Getaways
  • Families With Diving Kids
  • Romance/Honeymoon
  • Eco-Resort
  • Families With Non-Diving Kids
  • Good Value For Money

Food & drink

  • Private Dining
  • Beer And Wine
  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Halal Food
  • Vegan

Facilities

  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Beach Front
  • Restaurant
  • Adaptive Service Facility

Payments

  • Bank Transfer
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Eur)
  • Cash (Gbp)

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Hot Tub/Whirlpool/Jacuzzi

Resort Description

Located on the peaceful island of Fulidhoo in Vaavu Atoll, Kinan Retreat combines the charm of a boutique guesthouse with the warmth of true Maldivian hospitality.

Just a short speedboat ride from Malé, this intimate beachfront retreat offers a serene escape surrounded by turquoise lagoons and soft white sands.

With only nine comfortable rooms, Kinan Retreat provides a personal and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for travellers seeking authenticity and tranquillity. Many rooms overlook the sea, and all are thoughtfully designed to blend modern comfort with local character. The property is powered by solar energy, reflecting its commitment to sustainable island living.

Guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals at the in-house restaurant, where Maldivian and international dishes are served with ocean views. Days are spent exploring vibrant coral reefs, joining dolphin cruises, relaxing on a nearby sandbank, or snorkelling at Shark Point. The on-site dive centre offers easy access to Vaavu Atoll’s most exciting underwater sites, known for their healthy reefs and marine life encounters.

Peaceful, genuine and naturally beautiful, Kinan Retreat captures the essence of island life in the Maldives, simple pleasures, heartfelt service and a connection to the sea.

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How to get there

Arrival

  • The closest international airport is Velana International Airport (Malé).
  • Speedboat transfer to Fulidhoo Island is available (additional cost, advance notice required).
  •  The journey takes approximately 75 minutes.
  • Boats operate daily, morning and evening.
  •  Check-in time: 12:00.

Departure

  • Speedboat transfer from Fulidhoo to Malé departs in the morning (additional cost, advance notice required).
  • Check-out time: 11:00.
  • The resort team will assist with return transfer arrangements.

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