After half-hour speedboat ride from Malé, discover an enchanting garden island where everything is close at hand. Find your perfect wave with the Surf School, sail to the mesmerizing Island Spa or embark on thrilling shark snorkel safaris and dolphin cruises. Explore the Maldives further by visiting the island of Landaa Giraavaru in the unspoiled Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, home to exotic marine life and remarkable diving opportunities. Cruise between these two Four Seasons properties on the private Four Seasons Explorer, a luxury three-deck catamaran.

Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is reachable after 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport (MLE) where you will experience this charming island surrounded by turquoise lagoon and white sandy beach.

Accommodation

From their thatched roofs and timber latticework to the beautiful white-stone walls, all the architectural details at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa are constructed by local craftsmen using indigenous materials and techniques that date back centuries to reflect a true sense of the Maldives.

Villa types of Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

KANDU GRILL

Kandu Grill is the ideal place to savour grilled seafood and succulent meat. Select a freshly caught fish or lobster from the island dhoni, then watch Four Seasons chefs grill it to perfection. All dinners are accompanied by an extensive selection of sauces and side dishes.

SUNSET LOUNGE

Sunset Lounge invites most of guests to begin their evening with the scenic of sunset while sipping creative cocktails. This open-air pavilion adjoins the reception area and overlooks the jetty and spa. Piped-in music complements the relaxed mood, while a tantalising selection of tropical cocktails is offered till the early hours.

Sisha Night
Sunset Lounge offers Shisha Night every Saturday where you can sit and relax while enjoying the tastes of Orient, Kuda Huraa-style, with a wide selection of flavoured Shisha pipes, baklava, dates, fruit skewers, Turkish delights and full-bodied Turkish coffee.

POOLSIDE BAR

The Poolside Bar, built into the main swimming pool, is a popular place to celebrate an invigorating dive or simply relax in the warmth of the midday sun. Tropical drinks and a light snack menu are available throughout the day.

CAFÉ HURAA

The Pavilion with open-sided Maldivian-style thatched-roof facing the free-form swimming pool and lagoon, Café Huraa offers indoor and outdoor dining in an exotic tropical setting.

Find Western and Asian fare featuring a taste of traditional curries, wok-prepared noodles and fresh vegetables, as well as a selection of mouth-watering seafoods during dinner at Café Huraa. An exclusive wine cellar offers fine wines from around the world.

REEF CLUB

The most ideal spot to savour classic Italian fare featuring fresh seafoods, pizzas and grilled meats. Guests can dine al fresco on the ocean-side deck or in the thatched roof pavilion; a free-standing bar is ideal for sundowners.

BARAABARU

Baraabaru is one of the most mesmerizing experience. Dine beneath imposing timber columns inspired by the architecture of Kerala, or on the spectacular torch-lit deck over the sea. The open kitchen features an open tandoori bar, where guests can watch as the chefs prepare fine Indian cuisine. The food is complemented by a wine list chosen to suit the tropics, with an emphasis on light wines and champagnes.

SPECIALTIES
The menu delivers fine Indian cuisine, delivers a diverse selection of fresh local seafood, rice biriyanis (a flavourful Indian specialty served in a clay pot) and traditional Indian specialties.
Chefs will also be delighted to prepare children´s portions of any dish as requested from Children menu.

WEEKLY SPECIAL
Sunday Night Ghar Ka Khana – Meaning “homestyle cooking” in Hindi, Ghar Ka Khana at Baraabaru promises a night of wholesome, fragrant fare from across the Indian subcontinent. From curries and kebabs, breads and biryanis, chutneys and salads to over 10 different desserts, everything is served buffet style beneath grand Keralan columns and flaming tiki torches.

IN-BUNGALOW DINING

24 Hours -In-Bungalow Dining at Four Seasons is a fine-dining experience within the comfort and convenience of your bungalow, villa or suite. Choose from an extensive menu throughout the day, featuring western and Asian favourites.

SPECIALTIES
Breakfast includes an inspired selection of nutritionally balanced, healthier items, such as freshly squeezed juices, granola and egg white omelettes. Set Japanese breakfasts and the English breakfast, using traditional fare for an unforgettable breakfast experience are also available.

Lunch and dinner include homestyle classics, Thai and red curry (fish, chicken or vegetable), wok-fried beef tenderloin, and choices such as lamb rogan josh. Be it a midnight craving for a light salad, sandwich or pasta dish, your wish will be satisfied. Also extensive selection of wines and other alcoholic beverages compliments are available In-Bungalow Dining experience. In addition, a children´s menu and an infants´ menu (for children age three or under who have been introduced to solid food) are also offered. The infants´ menu is offered free of charge.

Savour fine Indian cuisine, celebrate the tastes of contemporary Italy or feast on Asian delicacies – all complemented by a cellar of handpicked fine wines. Magnificent natural settings befit the inspiring menus: Relax at a table in the sand, settle into an oceanfront pavilion, swim up to the poolside bar, or perch above the lagoon on a torch-lit terrace.

DIVING

Maldives is one of the world´s best scuba diving destinations, riched with abundance of dive sites with one thrilling dive opportunity after another. The waters surrounding Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and the Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, home to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, have consistently warm waters with outstanding visibility.

Immerse yourself in enormous shoals of butterflyfish and oriental sweetlips; drift the channels with white tips, hammerheads and whalesharks; descend deep sea ridges with eagle rays, giant napoleans and blue marlin; spot turtles at dawn, dolphins at dusk and mass seasonal gatherings of manta rays; or marvel at the "weird and wonderfuls" that inhabit the vast reef-formations and unique Maldivian thilas. Exhilarating sites include vibrant thilas, exciting channels, coral-filled overhangs and fascinating wrecks. Each of the Resorts´ PADI Five-Star IDC Dive Centres offers tailored programmes for all abilities and personalised experiences with specialty courses instructed by some of the country´s most experienced instructors.

ORIENTATION DIVE
Before engaging in diving activities, divers who have not been diving within the last three months or have logged fewer than 30 dives are required to participate in an orientation dive, conducted daily in the lagoon. Please present your certification card and logbook when you register for diving.
All divers are advised to refrain from diving 12 hours after international flights and 24 hours before travelling by air, including by seaplane. Divers must complete a medical questionnaire prior to their first dive at either of Four Seasons Maldives resorts. Depending on their responses to the questionnaire, divers may be required to pass a complimentary medical examination with doctor.

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Experience the thrill of diving under the close supervision of your PADI instructor. This three-hour course consists of a theory briefing and a confined water session up to 12 metres (40 feet). Participants in this course must be over 10 years old.

SCUBA DIVER CERTIFICATION
If you would ultimately like to attain PADI certification but do not want to invest four days of your vacation, the Scuba Diver Certification is the best way to get started. Over 1.5 days, you will complete a series of theory courses, three confined water dives and two ocean dives and will receive credit towards the completion of the PADI Open Water Certification Course. This certification also qualifies you to dive under the supervision of a dive professional to a depth of 12 metres (40 feet). Participants must be at least 12 years old and must be able to swim.

OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION COURSE
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors )courses are offered in Japanese, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and English. The Open Water Certification Course consists of four days of training in theory and practice. Upon successful completion, a PADI Open Water certificate will be issued which opens the door to endless adventures in diving.

FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
In the crystal clear waters of the Maldives, certified divers have their pick of truly outstanding diving options, including thilas, kandus and ancient reefs. Daily excursions from each PADI Five-Star IDC Dive Centres include a two-tank morning dive and a one-tank afternoon dive, with sunrise, night and other specialty dives available on request. Dive team are able to offer for you during your stay.

THILA DIVING
Characterised by vast coral formations that top out just beneath the surface, colourful crevices and coral-filled overhangs, thilas are excellent for close encounters with all sorts of marine life, from schooling reef fish and turtles to numerous species of shark.

MANTAS AND WHALE SHARKS
Head to the Maldives between June and October for the region´s manta season. Awe-inspiring sightings are possible from the Baa Atoll to the beautiful cleaning station of Lankan Manta Point on North Malé Atoll.

KANDU DIVING
Kandu (channel) diving involves exciting drift dives along the nutrient-rich currents that flow between the Maldives´ island chains. Scenes include eagle rays and sharks, as well as migrating pelagics such as manta rays and whale sharks.

REEF DIVING
With vibrant inner and outer slopes, wide edges and fascinating terraces, the Maldivian reefs are a destination in themselves. Populated by over 1,000 species of fish, they feature some of the most beautiful corals in the world.

WRECK DIVING
Arrange for a special day at sea, diving the wrecks of the North and South Malé atolls, Lhaviyani Atoll and South Ari Atoll – from the 110-metre (310-foot) Maldives Victory freighter to the double wrecks at the famous Shipyard site.

BECOME A MASTER SCUBA DIVER
Hone your skills, build your confidence and have fun. Certified PADI Advanced Open Water Divers can work their way up the ladder to become Master Scuba Divers, the highest non-­professional ranking in the PADI system, in the waters around Four Seasons Resorts Maldives. Explore depths of up to 30 metres, learn how to navigate under water and select three ´adventure dives´, from nitrox to wreck, from a total of 16 different specialty dives. Once you have reached an advanced level, it´s a great opportunity to specialise. Develop magnificent skills in thrilling new areas alongside some of the most experienced instructors in the Maldives.

WATER SPORTS

At Kuda Huraa, unforgettable land and water diversions beckon. The Water Sports Centre offers a wide range of group and individual activities to suit all age groups and interests. Non-motorised activities such as kayaking and windsurfing are complimentary. Motorised activities such as water skiing and parasailing are available for an applicable charge. The lagoon on the island´s sunrise side is shallow and home to coral reefs, making it ideal for snorkelers. On the sunset side, the water is deeper and ideal for swimming.

INTRODUCTION TO SNORKELLING
Learn snorkelling techniques and how to use snorkelling equipment, all in the safe environment of the Resort´s lagoon. Available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this one-hour session is highly recommended for beginners, families with children and for those who wish to refresh their snorkelling skills. Fees apply.

SHARK SAFARI
Enjoy a short speedboat ride to a nearby island for a thrilling two-hour guided snorkelling encounter with shoals of blacktip reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks. A friendly tip from us – do not feed the sharks. Then, head back to the Resort, where marine biologists are available for a discussion on the biology of sharks and their importance to the Maldivian waters, as well as the threats facing their species. Snorkelling experience is required.

HOUSE REEF SNORKELLING
Discover the beauty of the island´s underwater marine life just steps from the island shoreline in this one-hour guided excursion, available every morning. Snorkelling experience is required.

SNORKELLING EXCURSION
Cruise by dhoni to a nearby coral reef and explore the underwater world with one of the in-house marine experts. On the way back, enjoy tea and snacks at sea while engaging in a fish talk with the marine expert. The excursion takes about an hour and a half. Snorkelling experience is required.

SUNSET FISHING
A fishing rod and some bait are all you need to participate in the sunset fishing experience. Catch one, chefs will be delighted to prepare it to your taste. The excursion takes about two hours by dhoni.

BIG-GAME FISHING
Reel in a big tuna, sailfish or mahi mahi from the 16.7-metre (55-foot) High Flyer, a sport fishing boat designed especially for big-game fishing on the high seas. Unmatched by any other boat in the area, the luxuriously furnished High Flyer features an 81-centimetre (32-inch) flat-screen television, surround-sound MP3 music system and other advanced amenities. Set lunches are served on-board. Guests may choose a full-day (eight-hour), or half-day (four-hour) charter package.

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