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Book before 14 Feb for Scuba Travel’s great value I LOVE holiday offers
UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel has some wonderful offers for you and your buddy this February.
Book between 1-14 February with your partner, buddy or friend and save money on one of their I LOVE specials*:
Love Sharks I Hurricane – Red Sea Shark Quest – 1 March – £1045
Quote ‘I LOVE SHARKS’ when booking this trip with your buddy (and sharing a cabin) and save an extra £50 each!
Join the award-winning Hurricane liveaboard in the Southern Red Sea for the incredible Shark Quest itinerary.
Come face to face with pelagics in the Southern Red Sea with the most experienced team, on board the stable steel-hulled Hurricane. Avoid long transfers with a direct flight to Marsa Alam. Dive the famous Daedalus Reef, Brothers Islands, Rocky or Elphinstone, dependant on the best shark activity.
Includes return flights to Marsa Alam, 7 nights full board and fully guided diving.
Love Diving I Save £500 on the Bahamas Aggressor – 28 April to 11 August – Only £1495 (excl. flights)
Scuba Travel are delighted to now being able to offer you the Bahamas Aggressor.
Scuba divers travel to the Bahamas to find three things: dramatic walls, lush coral reefs and exciting animal encounters. Especially the big fish! Picture perfect, clear waters and drop-offs close to shore make these islands a mecca for divers of all abilities. Add into the mix blue holes, caverns and even wrecks and you have a recipe for a dream diving destination. It’s time to go exploring on the stable and welcoming Bahamas Aggressor.
This is a BOAT ONLY holiday. Scuba Travel are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option. 7 nights full board including soft drinks and limited selection of local beer and wine, all boat diving, 12 ltr tanks and weights.
Love Diving I Save up to £600 on the Kona Aggressor – 28 April to 25 August – From £1695 (excl. flights)
From the historic seaside town on Kailua Kona, an exciting world underwater waits for you. The sites of west and south Kona extend past the range of day divers. Forget the world and say aloha to some of the islands best sites… Kona Aggressor II offers up to five dives a day of hassle-free diving along the western coast of the island Pinnacle, Tubestria Tunnel, The Hive, Turtle Pinnacle and Robs Reef, to name but a few of the highlights. There’s more than just manta to thrill in Hawaii.
This is a BOAT ONLY holiday. Scuba Travel are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option. 7 nights full board including soft drinks and limited selection of local beer and wine, 5 dives a day on offer, 12 ltr tanks and weights.
Love Diving I Save up to £1000 on the Belize Aggressor – 5 May now only £1695
Belize is famous amongst scuba divers as it is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, so you are guaranteed mind blowing diving on opulent walls. Famous father of scuba diving Jacques Cousteau declared Belize one of the top ten scuba diving destinations… what better recommendation could you need for your next scuba diving liveaboard holiday.
This is a BOAT ONLY holiday. Scuba Travel are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option. 7 nights full board including soft drinks and limited selection of local beer and wine, 5 dives a day on offer, 12 ltr tanks and weights.
Love Critters I Join Martyn Guess on the Anilao Critter Hunt, book with your buddy and get an extra £100 per person off the special price of £2595
Quote ‘I LOVE PHOTO’ when booking a holiday to join Martyn Guess on an amazing Critter hunt in Anilao. Book with your buddy and get a further £100pp off the advertised special offer price!
Join photo pro Martyn Guess on this dedicated photo workshop in the heart of Anilao at Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort with world class critter diving on your doorstep. Anilao has fast become one of the “must do” Macro destinations for underwater photographers. In Martyn’s view it is on a par with places like Lembeh and Ambon for macro critters. Anilao hosts annually one of the biggest global underwater shoot out competitions for macro photography for one reason – the wide range of resident critters! Enjoy 3 guided boat dives a day and 2 night dives, plus free nitrox and 8 nights full board.
Love Wrecks I Whirlwind – Red Sea – Brothers Wreck Special – 5 May
Quote ‘I LOVE WRECKS’ when booking this trip with your buddy (and sharing a cabin) and save an extra £50 each.
The Brothers’ Wreck Special takes wreck diving in the Northern Red Sea further. Wide ranging, this itinerary mixes up northern and southern destinations. Each iconic wreck follows another… the Thistlegorm one day… Numidia another. The Brothers’ Wreck Special is very much a journey through the ages, pausing at each moment in time. The Brothers’ Wreck Special really does combine unmissable wrecks and astounding diving for a more advanced itinerary that will delight.
Includes return flights, transfers, 7 nights full board, up to 18 fully guided dives, all marine park fees and 12 ltr tanks and weights.
To find out more about Scuba Travel and the dive holidays they offer call 0800 0728221, email dive@scubatravel.com or visit www.scubatravel.com.
*Available on new bookings only; no groups; terms and conditions apply. Loyalty discounts (if applicable) still apply.
Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver – with the three new main regulators from DYNAMICNORD, everyone will find their favourite regulator. They all look super stylish.
Excellent performance with the TR-80
Quality and performance are the be-all and end-all for regulators. It is not for nothing that the TR stands for Tec Reg. The innovative design of the TR-80 guarantees absolute reliability – even in ice-cold waters.
Perfect breathing effort at 0.8 J/l / certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / structural design made of solid brass for best cold protection / membrane-compensated design with dry seal of the first stage / reduced exhalation effort thanks to optimized exhalation membrane and bubble deflector / adjustable Venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort / innovative design of the front cover prevents free-flow in strong currents or when diving with scooters / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 LP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Amazing underwater adventures with the IR-50
The IR-50 is the top regulator for advanced and experienced divers. Natural breathing is the essence of this regulator.
Ideal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / compensated membrane / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort/ outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
The Workhorse – our CS-30
For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.
Optimal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /recommended for diving in waters above 10 degrees / non-compensated piston / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) / outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 1 HP and 3 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Octopus OP-30
The OP-30 is the ideal addition to all DYNAMICNORD regulators. It is identical in construction to the CS-30.
The TR-80, IR-50, CS-30 (DIN & INT) regulators and the Octopus OP-30 are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online store.
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.
The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.
Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.
In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.
Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.
Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.
The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.
Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.
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