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Diverse Travel Sale Special Offers
Explore the world for less with Diverse Travel in their New Year Sale. Choose from a brilliant selection of deals and special offers at your favourite destinations worldwide. And don’t forget that whenever you book with Diverse Travel you get the same 100% financial guarantee and flexible booking conditions no matter what price you pay.
Book with confidence for 2022 and take a look at some of their special offers below:
Egypt | South & St Johns | 13 – 20 January 2022 | Emperor Asmaa
Emperor Asmaa is perfect for a Red Sea Dive Holiday. A custom-built motor yacht designed with the diver in mind, Emperor Asmaa comfortably accommodates 20 people in 10 twin-berth cabins, all ensuite.
WAS £1095pp / NOW from just £865 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Flights from Gatwick to Hurghada with 23kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, soft drinks, red wine with dinner
- 6 days’ diving, guide, 12ltr tank & weights, Marine Park fees and port departure fees
- Free Nitrox
- Private transfer to the boat and shared return transfer
Booking deadline: Subject to availability. Limited spaces available.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives | Best of Maldives | 21 – 29 January 2022 | Emperor Voyager
This popular luxury liveaboard is modern, spacious and built to a high standard. Emperor Voyager is a 30 metre boat accommodating 20 guests in 9 twin and 1 double cabins with extremely comfortable beds! Book now and grab a bargain!
WAS £2110pp / NOW from just £1795 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Flights from London to Male with 23kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
- 6 days’ diving – total of 17 dives (incl. 1 night dive), guide, cylinders & weights
- Free Nitrox
- 1 BBQ dinner on uninhabited island (weather allowing)
- Malé city tour (on request)
- Return airport transfers
Booking deadline: Subject to availability.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Egypt | Reefs & Wrecks | 28 January – 04 February 2022 | Emperor Superior
A very popular liveaboard, Emperor Superior offers fantastic diving in comfortable surroundings. Her experienced crew make this one of the best for divers in the Red Sea.
WAS £1155pp / NOW from just £895 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Flights from Gatwick to Hurghada with 25kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, soft drinks, red wine with dinner
- 6 days’ diving, guide, 12ltr tank & weights, Marine Park fees and port departure fees
- Free Nitrox
- Airport transfers
Booking deadline: Subject to availability. Limited spaces available.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Galapagos | SAVE OVER £1100pp | 31 January – 07 February 2022 | Humboldt Explorer
Looking for a last-minute deal on your Galapagos diving holiday? Treat yourself to a week aboard Humboldt Explorer for just £3380pp!
Package includes:
- 7 nights onboard Humboldt Explorer II in a twin shared cabin
- Full board meal plan, except Sunday’s evening meal, with between-dive snacks, local alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages
- Up to 4 dives daily (weather permitting) with tanks, weights and air fills
- Transfers
* Price is for boat only, flights and overnight hotels will be quoted at the time of reservation.
Booking deadline: Book by 30th January 2022 – subject to availability.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Caribbean | SAVE £375pp ON SELECTED SAILINGS | January & February 2022 | Caribbean Explorer II
Looking for a last-minute deal on your Caribbean diving holiday? Treat yourself to a week aboard Caribbean Explorer II for just £1425pp*
Valid on the following departures:
- 22-29 January 2022 – WAS £1800pp NOW £1425pp
- 29 January – 05 February 2022 – WAS £1800pp NOW £1425pp
- 5-12 February 2022 – WAS £1800pp NOW £1425pp
Package includes:
- 7 nights onboard Caribbean Explorer II in a twin shared cabin
- Full board meal plan, except Friday’s evening meal, with between-dive snacks, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages
- Up to 5 dives daily (weather permitting) with tanks, weights and air fills
* Price is for boat only, flights and overnight hotels will be quoted at the time of reservation.
Booking deadline: Book by 31st January 2022 – subject to availability.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives | Best of Maldives | 07 – 15 May 2022 | Emperor Serenity
Dive the Maldives in style! Emperor Serenity brings a class of her own to the Maldivian waters and constantly receives rave reviews.
WAS £2375pp / NOW from just £1995 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Flights from London to Male with 25kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
- 6 days’ diving – total of 17 dives (incl. 1 night dive), guide, cylinders & weights
- Free Nitrox
- 1 BBQ dinner on uninhabited island (weather allowing)
- Malé city tour (on request)
- Return airport transfers
Booking deadline: Subject to availability.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Indonesia | Banda Sea | 11 – 18 October 2022 | Emperor Raja Laut
MV Emperor Raja Laut (‘King of the Sea’) is a beautiful schooner-inspired yacht, built from Indonesian hardwood and providing a truly regal sense of style and comfort to sail the Indonesian seas. This boat gives you a truly unique dive holiday experience.
WAS £2436pp / NOW from just £1995pp based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- 7 nights onboard Emperor Raja Laut with 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
- All diving with guide, cylinders & weights, Marine Park & Port Fees
- Free Nitrox
- 1 cocktail party on a local island (weather allowing)
- Return airport transfers
* Price is for boat only, flights and overnight hotels will be quoted at the time of reservation
Booking deadline: Subject to availability – also available for 19th October departures.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Indonesia | Best of Raja Ampat | 01 – 08 December 2022 | MY Emperor Harmoni
Your chance to dive Bali & Komodo aboard the NEW luxury MY Emperor Harmoni for less in 2022! Launching in 2022, Emperor Harmoni is Emperor Divers Indonesia’s brand new liveaboard.
Built of Sulawesi Ironwood and offering a truly new experience to liveaboard holidays, experience a true sense of sailing the Indonesian seas in freedom, style, comfort and confidence with her two engines. Enjoy spacious diving and relaxation areas or relax with a massage on deck.
WAS £3166 / NOW from just £2425* per person based on sharing a twin luxury cabin including:
- 7 nights onboard MY Emperor Harmoni with 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee
- All diving with guide, cylinders & weights, Marine Park & Port Fees
- Free Nitrox
- 1 cocktail party on a local island (weather allowing)
- Return airport transfers
* Price is for boat only, flights and overnight hotels will be quoted at the time of reservation.
Booking deadline: Subject to availability.
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
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Header image: Reinhard Dirscherl / Avalon (courtesy of Diverse Travel)
Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver – with the three new main regulators from DYNAMICNORD, everyone will find their favourite regulator. They all look super stylish.
Excellent performance with the TR-80
Quality and performance are the be-all and end-all for regulators. It is not for nothing that the TR stands for Tec Reg. The innovative design of the TR-80 guarantees absolute reliability – even in ice-cold waters.
Perfect breathing effort at 0.8 J/l / certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / structural design made of solid brass for best cold protection / membrane-compensated design with dry seal of the first stage / reduced exhalation effort thanks to optimized exhalation membrane and bubble deflector / adjustable Venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort / innovative design of the front cover prevents free-flow in strong currents or when diving with scooters / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 LP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Amazing underwater adventures with the IR-50
The IR-50 is the top regulator for advanced and experienced divers. Natural breathing is the essence of this regulator.
Ideal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / compensated membrane / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort/ outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
The Workhorse – our CS-30
For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.
Optimal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /recommended for diving in waters above 10 degrees / non-compensated piston / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) / outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 1 HP and 3 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Octopus OP-30
The OP-30 is the ideal addition to all DYNAMICNORD regulators. It is identical in construction to the CS-30.
The TR-80, IR-50, CS-30 (DIN & INT) regulators and the Octopus OP-30 are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online store.
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.
The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.
Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.
In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.
Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.
Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.
The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.
Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.
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