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Divetech Enters New Phase in Dive Travel and Service to Grand Cayman
New headquarters, new website, new toll free number, new reservations department, new on-island partners…
Divetech is ready for the 2016 season
Divetech, one of Grand Cayman’s premier dive operators, is moving its headquarters to their Lighthouse Point dive shop, home of the Guardian of the Reef. At the same time, Divetech is launching a dedicated dive travel department as part of a 2016 expansion plan to accommodate growth, development and customer demand. The company is partnering with a number of hotels, condos and bed & breakfasts on the island to offer more package choices for divers this coming year. The plan also includes ending Divetech’s relationship with Cobalt Coast and closing its dive shop there on December 1st after 15 years.
Divetech is building a sea pool at its facilities at Lighthouse Point in West Bay.
“We’ve enjoyed our partnership at Cobalt Coast but for some time, our customers have asked for other properties on the island, and we’ve listened to them,” said owner Nancy Easterbrook. “To all of our customers, we want to let them know to contact us directly for their diving, but they can also now book dive and room packages with us.”
The company is hiring additional staff for its reservations department and introducing new software to make bookings more efficient. Divetech has also launched a new website (www.divetech.com) which includes some of the dive packages and services, plus a new toll free number 1 877-946-56581 877-946-5658 FREE.
Divetech’s 2016 dive packages include rooms, diving, and unlimited shore diving, with options for breakfast, meals, airport transfers and concierge services. Quotes for individuals & groups will be provided with the same Divetech attention to detail and commitment to excellent dive service.
Divetech is located on on Grand Cayman’s Northwest Point, where some of the island’s best dive sites are located. All the company’s dive packages include unlimited shore diving. Lighthouse Point is also the home of the Guardian of the Reef, an underwater sculpture sunk in shallow water off the dive shop.
“We want to be a one-stop shop for both industry travel professionals and consumers,” says Easterbrook. “Divetech is going into this whole-heartedly and we’re serious about providing excellent travel services, as we have done with diving for more than 20 years. This is the natural next step for us and we are excited! We value our relationships with our travel partners, dive shops and Wholesalers, and will continue to offer customers their choice on how to book their diving vacation. Divers wishing to stay at alternative hotels or condos are welcome, as always of course. Complimentary shuttle service is available for boat diving, and now for shore and night diving too.”
Divetech’s headquarters will include a new 75 foot x 30 foot sea pool now being built at Lighthouse Point and opening Dec 1st. This will introduce a new level of dive training adventures and the pool will be open to all Divetech divers. The sea pool is ocean fed, and will be a unique one-of-a-kind training pool for diving, providing calm waters and access to the incredible shore diving off Divetech’s Lighthouse Point ocean front condos.
To book a dive package with Divetech e-mail reservations@divetech.com or call their toll free number 1-877-946-56581-877-946-5658 FREE.
About Divetech
Divetech is an IANTD Platinum Facility / TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer Facility / PADI 5-Star Resort / PADI TecRec Facility / PADI Project Aware Center / SSI Resort / IANTD & SSI Free Diving Center / BSAC Resort / National Geographic Center/ Scuba Rangers Club / Universal Training Facility / PADI Swim School / DAN Technical Field Research Station with full service dive operator headquartered at Lighthouse Point on Northwest Point Road in West Bay just a few miles north of the hustle and bustle of Seven Mile Beach. Considered one of Grand Cayman’s leading dive operations, Divetech has been providing quality dive services since 1994. It has earned a reputation as the place to go in Grand Cayman for quality training from kids to trimix with 18 Instructors on staff.
For more information, visit www.divetech.com.
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.
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.
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.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.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
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