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Check out these liveaboard and dive resort holiday deals from Divequest

Published

8 years ago

February 23, 2017

Team Scubaverse

Still wondering where to dive in 2017? UK-based tour operator Divequest have some great ideas for you to consider.

Here are the details:

Prince John Resort, West Sulawesi

Tired of diving all the usual places in Sulawesi like Manado and Lembeh?

Prince John Resort, located a short transfer from Palu in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, offers a myriad of different dive sites including wrecks, muck, walls and coral gardens. It also has a wonderful white sand beach with a house reef to explore.

From £705 per person including:

7 nights in a Deluxe Bungalow on a twin share basis
Return airport transfers from Palu
Half board (breakfast and dinner) daily plus afternoon coffee and cake
Free wifi in the reception area

The best time to go is from May to October so why not explore somewhere different in Indonesia?

Bikini Atoll and the Marshall Islands

Truk Master – From £4840 per person for 10 nights

It’s remote, untouched and to date, virtually un-dived.

Bikini Atoll is part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which covers nearly 1 million square miles of idyllic emerald-green coral atolls, surrounded by the crystal-blue waters of the Pacific. A one of a kind diving paradise, as it features not only beautiful reefs, corals and wonderful marine life. Above all, it is the final resting place for some of the most significant warships in history. Bikini Lagoon is the first UNESCO World Heritage site for the Marshall archipelago and is undisputedly ranked first on any serious wreck divers’ bucket-list. This is well justified; nowhere else on earth will you be able to dive such a unique collection of historic battleships and cruisers, as well as the world famous USS Saratoga aircraft carrier with its 270m (888ft.) flight deck.

Truk Master is running special dive charters out to Bikini starting in 2018.

Liveaboard Specials

AGGRESSOR FLEET – Book between Feb 16 and Mar 2 to secure a 33% discount off any liveaboard holiday (except Cocos and Fiji) on board an Aggressor Fleet vessel.

EXPLORER VENTURES – Up to USD$1000 off selected Galapagos departures and USD$300 off selected liveaboard trips in the Caribbean.

SIREN FLEET – Book before 28 February to save up to USD$1400 off selected Galapagos trips. Talk to the Divequest team about other Siren Fleet discounts in Truk, Fiji, Palau, the Philippines and Indonesia.

EMPEROR FLEET – Dive the Maldives from as little as £1092 per person for 7 nights on selected dates.

Resort Specials

ANTHONY’S KEY RESORT – Has extended their stunning 2 for 1 special on all departures until December 2018.

BANDOS MALDIVES – Book Now for a Last Minute Special of 15% off Garden Bungalows or Jacuzzi Beach Villas at Bandos in the Maldives. This offer is valid for stays between now and the end of March.

For more information or to book, contact the Divequest team now by calling +44 1254 826322, email divers@divequest-divingholidays.com or visit www.divequest-diving-holidays.co.uk.

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Marine Life & Conservation

Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction

Published

1 day ago

November 1, 2024

Shark Trust

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 7^th 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.

: Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter

: Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs

: Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead

: Oceanic Whitetip by ATM

: Silky Street by ScapaJoe

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 29^th 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 26^th November until the 7^th 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

Published

3 days ago

October 30, 2024

Team Scubaverse

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.

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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.

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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.

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