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Dive Worldwide Launches January Sale
Book a holiday with Dive Worldwide during January and take advantage of a 10% saving on accommodation and diving and snorkelling packages to some of the finest dive destinations on earth. Featured destinations include the Philippines, Maldives, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Tobago and the Bahamas. The 10% saving can be combined with the special deals as featured on the Dive Worldwide website.
Among the tempting offers available are:
The Philippines
Enjoy a liveaboard adventure to the Tubbataha Reef National Park to explore the finest biodiversity of marine life in the Philippines. Guests can expect to see species including immature manta rays, sharks and turtles – while the famous dive sites of Seafan Alley, Delsan Wreck and the Washing Machine provide thrilling drift explorations. Stay aboard either the S/Y Philippine Siren or the Atlantis Azores, both luxurious vessels that are ideal for group expeditions.
Price: From £3,220pp (saving up to £275pp) based on 2 sharing, including 6 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 1 night B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, transfers, complimentary nitrox, equipment rental, tanks and weights.
Maldives
Southern Atolls Rays and Sharks
Explore the relatively untouched diving sites of Meemu, Thaa and Laamu Atoll aboard the M/Y Sheena liveaboard. Exceptional drift diving and superb visibility across the area means divers and photographers alike can experience a number of fascinating diving adventures. Underwater highlights will include thrilling channel dives, unspoilt corals and encounters with manta rays, abundant reef fish and whale sharks – while back on shore there is also an opportunity to relax at the luxurious Medhufushi Island Resort.
Price: From £3,055pp (saving up to £195pp) based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 3 nights’ half board at the Medhufushi Island Resort, return flights from the UK, tanks, weights and nitrox, and transfers by seaplane.
Indonesia
Wakatobi Dive Resort and Pelagian Liveaboard
The reefs off the tropical island of Onemobaa in the remote Wakatobi archipelago are considered to be some of the most pristine in the world, and are an underwater topography of spectacular marine life. Encompassing white sand beaches with stunning corals, snorkelers and divers alike will have plenty to discover – including encounters with a wealth of whales, dolphins and green turtles. Finish the adventure with a luxurious stay at the award winning Wakatobi Dive Resort.
Price: From £5,535pp (saving up to £460pp) based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 4 nights’ full board accommodation at the Wakatobi Dive Resort, 1 night accommodation in Bali, return flights from the UK, transfers and Wakatobi charter flights, up to 4 dives per day and tanks and weights.
Mexico
Isla Guadalupe – Great White Shark Heaven
The crystal clear waters that surround the volcanic island of Isla Guadalupe are famous for shark diving, and provide the ultimate destination for observing these magnificent predators. Spend a week exploring the waters teeming with sharks, including the renowned great white. Offering multiple dives per day, guests can observe the sharks from surface cages, or those that are brave enough can experience sharks up close in a submersible cage, allowing for fantastic photographic opportunities.
Price: From £3,885pp (saving up to £280pp) based on 2 sharing, including 2 nights’ B&B accommodation in San Diego, 5 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, return flights from the UK, 3 full days cage diving and transfers.
South Africa
Kruger Safari and Mozambique Diving Two-Centre Holiday
Explore the iconic Kruger National Park on an African safari and discover the magnificent underwater marine life of south-east Mozambique during this itinerary of discovery. Beginning with a stay at the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, guests enjoy two game drives each day, encountering elephants, cheetahs and lions. The rest of the holiday focuses on the vast array of marine life that can be found below the surface of Mozambique. Highlights include encounters with large pelagic species, including whales, manta rays and leopard sharks, while the pristine white beaches provide an ideal spot for secluded relaxation.
Price: From £3,565pp (saving up to £200pp) based on 2 sharing, including 3 nights’ full board safari accommodation, 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, 2 days of game drives, 10 dive pack, tanks, weights and nitrox and transfers.
Tobago
North and South – Discover Tobago
Suitable for divers of all abilities, Tobago provides both the perfect destination for learning how to dive and is full of exciting diving sites for the more experienced diver. Staying at two separate dedicated diving resorts, guests can experience thrilling drifts, marvel at colourful reefs and snorkel at the nearby site of Goats Island. Aside from diving, there are opportunities to visit the local cocoa plantation and explore the island’s lush tropical rainforests.
Price: From £2,205pp (saving up to £160pp) based on 2 sharing, including 14 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, 20 dive pack, tanks, weights and transfers.
Bahamas
The crystal clear waters surrounding Nassau and Cat Island provide an ideal opportunity to experience shark encounters and enjoy countless underwater photographic opportunities. Divers can enjoy exotic wall dives, delve into famous shipwrecks and encounter large pelagics – including the inquisitive oceanic white-tip shark. Relax in between dives with a stay at the delightful family run Greenwood Beach Resort.
Price: From £4,035pp (saving up to £340pp) based on 2 sharing, including 9 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, all transfers, 6 days diving and tanks and weights.
Full terms and conditions can be found at www.diveworldwide.com/offers/exclusive-january-sale.
For further information visit diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302087).
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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