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Brand new flights into Marsa Alam & reduced transfer times in the Red Sea – now available!

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UK-based Tour Operator blue o two aim to make their guests’ liveaboard experience even better so next year, they are delighted to announce that guests will now be able to fly directly into Marsa Alam to join their flagship vessel M/Y blue Horizon at her southern departure point in Port Ghalib. What better way to start a southern Red Sea liveaboard experience?

This new flight option from blue o two will help to reduce transfer times down to the south by almost four hours; Port Ghalib is situated just a short 10-15 minute drive away from Marsa Alam airport. Accessing those spectacular southern Red Sea itineraries aboard M/Y blue Horizon has never been easier.

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Direct flights into Marsa Alam will be offered from April 2018 onwards including a fantastic new departure airport option with Birmingham in the summer months; this is a great central airport with fantastic amenities, easily accessible from both the south and north of the UK.

The new programme for M/Y blue Horizon also includes a range of departure days and the 2018 schedule is as follows:

Winter Schedule

  • 5th – 19th April 2018 – Trips aboard M/Y blue Horizon will depart on a Thursday from Port Ghalib

The following direct flights will be available on a Thursday:

  • London Gatwick (LGW) to Marsa Alam (RMF)

(Flights from MAN may be available into HRG if preferred, but transfer time to Port Ghalib will take approx. 4 hours and a flight/transfer supplement may also apply)

Summer Schedule

  • 30th April – 22nd October 2018 – Trips aboard M/Y blue Horizon will depart on a Monday from Port Ghalib

The following direct flights will be available on a Monday:

  • Birmingham (BHX) to Marsa Alam (RMF)

(Flights from LGW, MAN and NCL may be available into HRG if preferred, but transfer time to Port Ghalib will take approx. 4 hours and a flight/transfer supplement may also apply)

To ensure that the same superb experience that guests have come to know and love is delivered, the new flights into Marsa Alam will still include the VISA Meet & Greet service, plus transfers into Port Ghalib. Guests will also receive Last Day Hotel Use at The Marina Lodge in Port Ghalib, including access to the beach, pool and luggage storage to help bring your holiday with blue o two to a perfect conclusion before a short transfer back to the airport.

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Over the years, blue o two have always endeavoured to listen to feedback from guests, and they are confident that the brand new Marsa Alam flights, significantly reduced transfer times and departure airport options will allow their divers to enjoy yet another level of improved and diverse service in the Egyptian Red Sea.

For full details on the brand new schedule for 2018, please contact blue o two’s travel team on +44 (0) 1752 480 808 or divingholidays@blueotwo.com, or visit www.blueotwo.com.

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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction

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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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