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Book by 31 December for these great value post-Christmas getaways
Book yourself a post-Christmas getaway from these fantastic diving holiday special offers from our friends at UK-based Tour Operator Diverse Travel. Book by 31 December 2017!
Red Sea: Marsa Alam 5* Resort + Diving
Marsa Alam is perfect for learning to dive and for the more experienced diver. Explore the shallow wreck near shore, enjoy the house reef, snorkel with dolphins, dive with turtles or even an occasional dugong. Combine this with a stay at the 5* Sunrise Marina Resort and you have the recipe for a perfect diving holiday!
From just £695 per person based on sharing a twin/double room including:
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Marsa Alam
- 15kgs baggage allowance
- 7 nights’ accommodation at Sunrise Marina Resort
- All Inclusive meal plan
- 5 days’ boat diving, up to 2 guided day dives a day
- All transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates between January and March 2018
Booking deadline: 31 December 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Red Sea: Emperor Asmaa January Offer
Designed with divers in mind, Emperor Asmaa offers genuine value for money for divers looking to explore some of the best sites the Red Sea has to offer in a more intimate atmosphere.
Price from just £875 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Marsa Alam
- 20kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, soft drinks, red wine with dinner
- 6 days’ diving, guide, 12ltr tank & weights, Marine Park fees and port departure fees
- Free Nitrox
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in January 2018
Booking deadline: 31 December 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Red Sea: Emperor Echo February Offer
Jump on board the latest addition to the Emperor fleet and enjoy diving the famous sites of the Red Sea with this fantastic special offer. Great value for money and perfect for small groups of buddies with a ‘Book 5 and 1 dives for FREE’ offer all year round.
Price from just £885 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Hurghada
- 20kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, soft drinks, red wine with dinner
- 6 days’ diving, guide, 12ltr tank & weights, Marine Park fees and port departure fees
- Free Nitrox
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in February 2018
Booking deadline: 31 December 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Red Sea: Emperor Elite March Offer
Emperor Elite takes you to the most iconic of dive sites in the Red Sea in comfort. Dive the famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea, Fury Shoals and the remote St Johns, Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
From just £1095 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Hurghada
- 20kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, soft drinks, red wine with dinner
- 6 days’ diving, guide, 12ltr tank & weights, Marine Park fees and port departure fees
- Free Nitrox
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in March 2018
Booking deadline: 31 December 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives: Emperor Atoll January 2018 offer
This traditional liveaboard is perfect for small groups of friends and families. Dive the famous sites and experience the majestic mantas, night dive with sharks and, if you’re lucky, a whale shark or two! Personal service with just 12 divers.
From just £1870 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Male
- 23kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
- 6 days’ diving – total of 17 dives (incl. 1 night dive), guide, cylinders & weights
- Free Nitrox
- 1 BBQ dinner on uninhabited island (weather allowing)
- Malé city tour (on request)
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in January 2018
Booking deadline: 31 December 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives: Emperor Serenity – 2018 Offer
A luxury contemporary liveaboard built to hotel standards, Emperor Serenity takes you to the most iconic dive sites of the Maldives. Spend your days diving these wonderful atolls and your evenings relaxing with a cocktail watching the sun go down.
From just £2025 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Male
- 30kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
- 6 days’ diving – total of 17 dives (incl. 1 night dive), guide, cylinders & weights
- Free Nitrox
- 1 BBQ dinner on uninhabited island (weather allowing)
- Malé city tour (on request)
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates between January and May 2018
Booking deadline: 31 December 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives: Emperor Orion – 2018 Offer
Always a firm favourite with guests, she looks even more the part now with a ‘facelift’ both inside and out and is brighter, lighter, fresh and ready to sail those magical Maldives dive sites. Book your place now!
Price from just £1895 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Male
- 30kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
- 6 days’ diving – total of 17 dives (incl. 1 night dive), guide, cylinders & weights
- Free Nitrox
- 1 BBQ dinner on uninhabited island (weather allowing)
- Malé city tour (on request)
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates between January and May 2018
Booking deadline: 31 December 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Fiji: Volivoli Offer | Book 7 nights, pay for only 5
Volivoli Beach Resort | Fiji | 2 nights FREE
PLUS 2 FREE dives
PLUS FREE Nitrox*
Fiji has so very much to offer from the diving to nature, beautiful beaches and welcoming local people. Here lies a perfect blend of white sandy beaches, coral reef, a sunny year-round climate and that friendly Fijian hospitality and culture.
A pearl of Fiji, Volivoli Beach Resort is tucked away on the northernmost tip of Viti Levu and promises guests a welcoming relaxed indulgence. Being just a short boat ride from the enticing dive sites of Bligh Waters the Resort is family-run by the Darling family who have over 20 years’ experience of diving in these waters. Probably one of the best locations in Fiji for a diving holiday, Volivoli Beach is home to Ra Divers, a fully certified PADI and SSI Dive Resort with over 18 years’ experience.
Travel dates: Until 31st March 2018
Call Diverse Travel on Freephone 0800 915 4436 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk
For more information or to book, call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002, email info@diversetravel.co.uk or visit www.diversetravel.co.uk.
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
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
Gear News
Introducing the RS Series Drysuit from DYNAMICNORD
Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.
The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.
Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy
Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS
Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS
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