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Check out the latest dive holiday offers from Scuba Travel
Our friends at UK-based dive tour operator Scuba Travel have some great new offers available:
Hurricane is Back in April – Loyalty Offers
Scuba Travel are so excited that Hurricane is just about to emerge from an extended dry dock. According to Tornado Marine, she is on track to be in the water by the 2nd April ready for her sea trials. This award winning liveaboard worked exceptionally hard last year and has really been given some extra love and attention. Bathrooms have been replaced as has the air con system, and a new outdoor seating area is amongst just some of the updates. So many of you love this liveaboard and keep going back on her. Partly because of her superb crew and Captain – who will be back this year. And partly because she is just the right boat in the right place for the best diving in the Red Sea.
If you travelled on Hurricane in 2017 Scuba Trave will gve you an extra 10% off the advertised price for any May or April departures and if you’re a loyalty club member you’ll get another 10% off that too!
Example: 25th April is on offer for £1165. If you travelled on her in 2017, you only pay £1048.50. If you are a loyalty member and have travelled on her in 2017, you only pay £943.65.
This offer is valid for new bookings taken between 22nd and 29th March.
Find out more about Hurricane here…
Whirlwind Single Cabin Offer in April
April is a stunning time in the Red Sea, the fish life really spring into life. You can expect plenty of shoals of fish. Scuba Travel have two dates in April on Whirlwind where for only an extra £150 you can have your own cabin. Single cabins are becoming more and more popular with customers and so Scuba Travel are offering a reduced price for their single supplement in April. Limited availability!
- 14th April – Single supplement only £150
- 28th April – Single supplement only £150
Whirlwind is a five star liveaboard which has everything the modern diver could want on board, an ample dive deck, camera table and for your relaxation between dives, two sundecks and a jacuzzi.
Serenity from £1545
Scuba Travel’s Jim is currently having the time of his life on Emperor Serenity. The footage he is sending back of his Manta encounters are making the rest of the Scuba Travel team green with envy – you too can get in on the action, by booking one of their fantastic boat only prices.
- 6th May – Best of the Maldives Itinerary
- 19th August – Serenity – Seasonal Sensations Itinerary
The Maldives are a must see location for all divers! Watch manta as they come to be cleaned, schools of fish in breathtaking numbers on the edge of the drop off, or zip through the channels on a speedy drift. Serenity gives you the opportunity to dive the best sites and discover a dream destination from the comfort of a contemporary, sleek liveaboard.
Oman Aggressor from £1845 excl. flights
Don’t miss out on this great introductory price to dive this hot new region in Oman. Diving highlights are undoubtedly the opportunity to see the resident population of humpback whales, but the islands are a paradise of untouched dive sites where whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, reef sharks and big balls of reef fish wait on pristine unspoilt reefs. The Oman Aggressor is a fantastic 45m liveaboard with a range of stylish cabins, all boasting aircon and ensuite bathrooms. For relaxation after your dives you have the choice of the large sundeck with shade, a jacuzzi and bar, or the spacious saloon area. Enjoy a variety of local Omani and international cuisine from the onboard chef.
- 21st April – save £750
- 2nd June – save £750
- 14th July – save £750
Shark Quest Photography
Photographers of all levels are welcome, including compact and mirrorless users. Mario is an ex Red Sea dive guide, and with his experienced and friendly approach, will be on hand to assist with any camera or editing questions you may have.
On top of advice and tips, Mario will give a daily lecture covering techniques to photograph sharks, ambient light and photo editing. This is predominately a wide angle trip so a wet lens or wide angle set up is helpful. You don’t need strobes, but one or two can be a great addition to your camera set up.
If you’d like to speak to Mario about the trip you can find him at Scuba Travel HQ every Monday – just call 01483 411590 and ask to speak to Mario!
Galapagos Sky – 26th May, save £1000
If Blue Planet 2 whet your appetite for diving in the Galapagos, Scuba Travel have an amazing last minute offer to join Galapagos Sky in May and save a whopping £1000. Diving in the Galapagos is famed for its unique biodiversity, so jump about Galapagos Sky and set sail for the jaw-dropping dive sites that propelled this tiny corner of the world into the limelight, especially if you’re serious about diving with sharks (hammerheads galore!).
- 26th May – Save £1000, only £4995
With a wealth of experience under their belts, the Galapagos Sky sails the seas around the islands and islets towards the the unmissable Wolf and Darwin where the pelagic encounters roll in thick and fast. The facilities on onboard Galapagos Sky are state of the art with an attentive eye on the small details. With only 16 guests on board you will not feel crowded either on board or in the water on this liveaboard!
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.
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.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- 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 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
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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