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Book by 31 October for special offer liveaboard adventures with Dive Worldwide
Liveaboard diving really does maximise your time underwater. If you’re in need of a serious dive fix then check out these special offers on liveaboard adventures with UK-based Tour Operator Dive Worldwide. Book by 31 October and 3 November – don’t delay!
Buy One Get One Free on a Liveaboard Adventure in the Maldives
The Maldives are, without doubt, one of the finest diving destinations in the world. Boasting crystal-clear waters, a wealth of marine life, and countless islands and atolls to explore, the Indian Ocean archipelago is at the top of most wish-lists. To explore in style, book a cabin aboard the M/Y Duke of York, a specially-fitted dive boat. Offering 10 comfortable cabins, the boat is the last word in luxury, with an onboard spa and masseur and a dhoni, used for diving, snorkelling, fishing and shore excursions.
Among the marine life that guests aboard the Duke of York might expect to see are the gigantic manta rays, particularly at their cleaning stations. The boat sails south for February and March in search of sharks and adrenaline fuelled dive experiences in the remote passes around Huvadhoo Atoll.
Dive Worldwide (diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087) is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on the M/Y Duke of York for £2,295 per couple, including 7 nights’ full board liveabord accommodation. Valid on 26 February to 5 March 2018 and 16 to 23 April 2018 departures only. Boat only price. Book by 31 October 2017.
Save £600pp on a trip to the Galapagos
Explore the teeming waters of the Galapagos Islands from the Humboldt Explorer and enjoy encounters with hammerheads and whale sharks.
The Humboldt Explorer is a 30-metre vessel that is one of the fastest, stable and most comfortable liveaboards to sail the area. Accommodation is in eight double staterooms, all with private facilities, with a maximum of 16 guests on board. Facilities include a spacious air-conditioned salon equipped with a TV/DVD and dining tables, open air salon and a sunning/viewing area on the top deck. The dive deck is well equipped with dive lockers, camera table, rinse tanks and a recharging station.
A must-visit destination for experienced divers, the Galapagos is home to masses of marine life. Divers can expect encounters with hammerhead sharks, large pods of dolphin and whale sharks, while octopus, tropical fish and manta rays are also frequently spotted. Highlights will include the Wolf and Darwin islands, considered to be two of the best diving sites in the world, opportunities to hike on North Seymour Island, and a land excursion on Santa Cruz to visit the Charles Darwin interpretation centre.
Dive Worldwide (diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087) is offering savings of £600pp on departures aboard the Humboldt Explorer. Price from £3,550pp sharing, including 7 nights’ liveaboard accommodation. Valid 4-11 December 2017; 22-29 January 2018, 16-23 April 2018 and “8 May to 4 June 2018. Boat only price. Book by 31 October.
Enjoy the diving trip of a lifetime to Indonesia, saving £700pp
Join a liveaboard adventure exploring the best sites of The Coral Triangle, renowned for encounters with large schools of fish and exceptional sightings of marine life, including sharks, manta rays and turtles. With up to four dives planned daily, the Tambora will visit both the famous landmarks and the lesser-known dive sites across the region.
The Tambora is a spacious and comfortable vessel that is designed to keep noise and vibration to a minimum. Each of the eight bedrooms is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, and the experienced onboard crew specialise in catering for divers. The boat is equipped with a specialised diving platform and a dedicated diving room, while onboard facilities also include a dining area, three lounging decks and a salon.
Dive Worldwide (diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087) is offering savings of £700pp on departures aboard the Tambora. Price from £3,540pp sharing, including 11 nights liveaboard accommodation. Valid on the 7-18 December 2017 departure only. Excludes domestic flights. Book by 3 November 2017.
For more information visit www.diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302087.
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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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