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Euro-Divers’ new Maldives Dive & Watersports Center in Faarufushi opens its doors
Euro-Divers has announced that the its new Dive & Watersports Center in Faarufushi, Maldives, Raa Atoll, is now open.
FAARUFUSHI ISLAND RESORT
Welcoming guests to dive into an extraordinary experience both above and below the surface of the Indian Ocean, Faarufushi Maldives is a triumph of contemporary design delivering a truly transformative journey suited to amaze the most sophisticated explorers across the globe.
The Island is a convenient 50-minute scenic sea plane ride from the Maldives’ bustling capital, Male, but feels wonderfully remote.
Villas are sleek and contemporary but with nods to traditional Maldivian architecture. The effect is luxurious, but in an understated way.
The Ocean Retreat with Pool offers a space of 163 sq metres. All the spectacular over-water villas enjoy their own private outdoor areas highlighting elegant wooden interiors and exteriors with a direct access to lagoon.
With five restaurants and bars running the gamut of cuisines, it offers curated menus exclusively catering to varying desires of today’s travelers. The restaurants are beautifully dispersed amongst the island and provides breathtaking panoramic views of Indian Ocean.
EURO-DIVERS FAARUFUSHI MALDIVES
Located on a small coral island with a beautiful turquoise lagoon, Euro-Divers Faarufushi Maldives has more than 20 mostly unexplored dive sites. You can go wall diving, thila diving and channel diving – whatever your heart desires.
The big plus of Faarufushi for sure is the beautiful house reef. It’s an ideal place for snorkelers and divers to enjoy the majestic under water life of the Maldives.
With a private jetty and a diving dhoni, you can reach most of the dive sites within 10 – 50 minutes. The reefs in Raa Atoll have a lot to offer – from huge schools of tropical reef fish, beautiful soft corals up to eagle rays, mantas and sharks.
As a PADI 5 Star dive center, Euro-Divers Faarufushi offer a full range of PADI courses for all levels and in different languages.
Beginners can also adventure another way of diving: PETER diving….discover the underwater world in a maximum depth of 6 meters with the air supply coming directly from the surface.
For those who like to keep their head on the surface, snorkeling trips are offered on the beautiful reefs around the island.
WATER SPORTS
The watersports team offers a lot of fun activities.
From catamaran sailing, windsurfing, SUP, kayak, wakeboarding up to banana boat and jet ski rides.
Enjoy a catamaran sailing trip with one of the guides, or if you like a bit more speed, take the adventure and make a jet ski trip in the waters of the Maldives and have a chance to spot dolphins or to snorkel on one of the pristine reefs around Faarufushi Maldives.
Euro-Divers Faarufushi’s experienced instructors can teach you how to sail a catamaran, how to windsurf and how to enjoy a thrilling wakeboard or water-ski ride.
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News
Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
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.
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
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