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blue o two announces M/Y blue Voyager’s move to the Maldives and competition
In response to the increasing popularity of the Maldives and the wishes of the blue o two customers, blue o two have announced that M/Y blue Voyager will be moving from her home in the Red Sea and relocating to the pearls of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives.
Refurbished in 2015 ready for her move to the Maldives, M/Y blue Voyager is a 37 metre, steel hulled vessel that boasts three spacious double and ten twin cabins. She features a separate outdoor dining area, bar and sky lounge, as well as a Jacuzzi. All cabins are air-conditioned with modern and comfortable interiors and fittings, en-suite bathrooms, and in-cabin entertainment.
Now welcoming 26 divers on board, M/Y blue Voyager is an ideal diving liveaboard for the Maldives. Her steel hull will provide additional stability sailing around the Maldivian atolls. She has been fitted with new twin 600hp Cummins engines, providing additional dependability when compared to a single engine vessel.
Company director Jason Strickland says: “We are very excited for M/Y blue Voyager’s move to the Maldives. The Maldives is one of the finest diving destinations in the world, and we are thrilled to be able to expand our blue o two fleet in this stunning destination. We look forward to welcoming you all on board!”
To celebrate M/Y blue Voyager’s grand voyage, blue o two are offering you a chance to win two spaces on board the newly refurbished vessel once she arrives in her new home in the Maldives. To enter for a chance to win, simply offer up a guess as to how many hours it is going to take for M/Y blue Voyager to travel from Hurghada in the Red Sea all the way to Male in the Maldives. To submit your guess, visit the blue o two Facebook page and enter via the Competitions tab. Enter how many hours you believe this grand voyage will take, and the closest guess to the actual time taken will win a holiday for two to the Maldives. Should more than one person guess the nearest number of hours, the winner will be drawn at random from the blue o two hat.
Enter the competition through the blue o two Facebook page, or see the blue o two website for more information on how to enter and for full competition terms and conditions.
For more information about M/Y blue Voyager or to book your place onboard, contact the blue o two team now by calling them on +44 (0)1752 480808 or email info@blueotwo.com.
News
Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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