LUX* UNDERWATER FESTIVAL May 2012

LUX* UNDERWATER FESTIVAL 2012 Live your passion for a week full of exciting underwater discoveries. Taking place in what is known to be the ultimate diving paradise, LUX* presents the first Underwater Festival ever done in the Maldives. Diving throughout the most beautiful dive sites in the world, the attendees of LUX* Underwater Festival enjoy the unique opportunity to develop underwater skills on several levels. Meeting with professional photographers specialized in underwater subjects, the attendees enjoy free photography coaching sessions as well as embracing a deeper knowledge of the marine biodiversity of the Maldives with experts talk and the guidance of LUX* Maldives resident marine biologist. Attendees join guided diving sessions at all levels and can choose among a variety of underwater courses during the festival like free-diving or underwater fluo-night dive.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Developing underwater photography skills through free coaching sessions with celebrity photographers, the attendees join diving trips to elaborate a selection of 3-5 best shots to be presented to the panel of judges at the end of the week. PANEL OF JUDGES Underwater professional photographers Eurodivers experts for diving, fluo night dive and free-diving LUX* Maldives team General Manager - Dominik Ruhl Resident Marine Biologist – Chiara Fumagalli FLUO NIGHT DIVING EXPERIENCE Equipped with special lights and mask filters the attendees discover the reef by night and see a totally different underwater world. The special lights and filters enable them to see what no- one else would see otherwise – fluorescent corals, fishes and other marine life. DISCOVERY FREE-DIVING Attendees join an introductory session of free-diving to learn about breathing techniques of variable length both on static apnea and in depth. Free-diving is here introduced to the attendees as a recreational sport, celebrated as a relaxing, liberating and unique experience.

CATEGORIES/ATTENDEES: 1. Category: SCUBA DIVING A – Bubble makers teenagers (12-17) B – Adults (18 & above) 2. Category: SNORKELING A – Bubble makers teenagers (12-17) B – Adults (18 & above) Who can participate? DIVING PADI certification required (Open Water or above) - Diving limit: 15mt SNORKELING Swimming skills required

The program Monday - May 14 th 2012 ARRIVALS EVENINGWelcome cocktail Opening dinner on the beach (included in the meal plan) Tuesday – May 15 th 2012 MORNINGDive session + photography coaching AFTERNOON‘Maldives made by corals’ – Marine Biologist Center Presentation by resident marine biologist Snorkeling excursion + photography coaching EVENINGFluo night dive session Wednesday – May 16 th 2012 MORNINGDive session + photography coaching AFTERNOONIntroduction to Free-diving Breathing techniques – lagoon session Static apnea EVENING‘Underwater night…under the stars!’ Forum and presentation on marine biodiversity by LUX* Maldives resident marine biologist Thursday – May 17 th 2012 MORNINGDive session + photography coaching AFTERNOONFree-diving sessions Boat trip to house reef – free-diving session (line) EVENINGNigh snorkeling trip to house reef Friday – May 18 th 2012 FULL DAYDive session + photography coaching Whale Shark Education Day with whale shark spotting boat trip visit to local island (lunch included) EVENING‘The voice of the experts’ Forum and presentation by underwater experts Saturday – May 19 th 2012 MORNINGDive session + photography coaching Deadline for pictures’ submission AFTERNOONUnderwater festival official coral plantation activity with resident marine biologist EVENINGAt leisure Sunday – May 20 th 2012 FULL DAYFree-diving sessions EVENINGAWARDS NIGHT Closing gala dinner (included in the meal plan)

The package Package details Stay 7 nights pay 5 in a Beach Pavilion on Half Board. Package includes access to all the activities organized and related to the Underwater Festival. Package includes (intended on double occupancy) 7 nights in Beach Pavilion on Half Board meal plan No. 9 dives + 1 fluo night dive per person Use of snorkeling gear (mask/fins/snorkel) Whale Shark Education Day (full day excursion) Discovery scuba diving session Package does not include Diving boat and diving enquipment fees Life jacket fee (if needed) Underwater camera rental (if needed) Intl. flights Return seaplane transfers (MALE_LUX*_MALE) - USD375 per person 10% service charge and 6% GST per person (USD) PACKAGE RATE 1699

Prizes and recognitions include: -5 nights stay on complimentary half board -Snorkeling and diving gears (for adults and bubble makers) -Underwater cameras All the attendees will receive: -Marine Biology Center kit courtesy of LUX* Maldives inclusive of all the images, forum and presentation contents offered by resident marine biologist and experts, LUX* Maldives underwater life reportage. Prizes and Rewards Contact: Dolores Semeraro – PR & Events Manager LUX* Maldives 1. Category: SCUBA DIVING A – Bubble makers teenagers (12-17) B – Adults (18 & above) 2. Category: SNORKELING A – Bubble makers teenagers (12-17) B – Adults (18 & above)