Posts Tagged ‘DivingCourses’

Special Offer for our Shark Week…!

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Grey Reef Shark

As last year’s program during “European Shark Week” was such a great success we have already had a couple of requests for the upcoming season; therefore we will again be offering our special “Shark & Ray Week” together with our PADI Specialty Course “Maldivian Shark & Ray Diver”.

The priority objective during the “European Shark Week” is to collect information about the constant threat to sharks from finning.  During (more…)

Getting excited about Seagrass..

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Ghostpipefish

Seagrass Ghost Pipe Fish that is!

Markko had just finished a confined water dive with Golan and Per as part of his Open Water Course, when he stumbled across 2 little ghost pipe fish.

After having completed their skills, Markko headed off for a swim with his students in front of the house reef hut. On their way back to the steps Markko suddenly spotted two pieces of sea grass, moving in a strange way… (more…)

New Underwater Camera Packed – How Hard Can It Be?

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
DUP Blog

Maureen and Richard Lomax arrived on Kuredu last week with their new underwater camera all prepared.

The colorful fish and coral on the reefs were guaranteed – how difficult could it be to capture these incredible scenes to show friends and family?

When Maureen and Richard’s time came to leave Kuredu, they asked if they could share their frustrations and experiences. (more…)

New Divemaster on Kuredu!

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
DM Greg web

Greg Carter earnt his PADI Divemaster rating this week as Nico put his student thoroughly through his paces.  Having completed his Rescue Diver Course last year with Nico, Greg returned to the island for the fouth time with the goal of finishing his Divemaster course.

Greg completed the theory, exams and confined water sections of the course back in the UK, (more…)

Living The Dream

Friday, March 12th, 2010
PADI Instructor Course Maldives Asia

Ever wondered what life as a diving instructor is really like?  Days spent in turquoise lagoons, introducing people for the first time to the wonders of the underwater realm.  Helping people perfect their buoyancy and subsequently being able to get that shot of the turtle resting in an overhang…

Kuredu is home to the Prodivers 5 Star Instructor Development Center, which runs Instructor (more…)

Congratulation Hedda!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Open Water Diver Kuredu Maldives

Hedda is from Austria, and has previously been to Kuredu to enjoy the snorekling on offer. This year, Hedda came back to Kuredu to fulfill the dream she has had for a long time – to qualify as an Open Water Diver! Hedda is 68 years young, and to take the plunge and complete the Open Water and to learn something new like this deserves a special mention!

Hedda has been snorkeling with us on Kuredu for over 10 years, and is in general (more…)

New Rescue Divers on Kuredu

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Rescue Diver Course

PADI Rescue Diver Course Kuredu Maldives

Learning how to help others is a big step forward in any divers career and Paul, one of our guests from England, and Karola our snorkel guide, did it…

The PADI Rescue Course normally runs over 5 days and is very challenging, with the emphasis on equipping yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to help both yourself and others while underwater, and on the surface.  Throughout the course, awareness as to how to spot and diffuse potential problems before they arise (more…)