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Fabulous Autumn Sale diving from Diverse Travel – Book by Tuesday 31 October
There’s just a few days left to book your next diving escape in the great value Diverse Travel Autumn Sale. Check out just some of their special offers below:
Red Sea Day Diving: Marsa Alam and El Gouna – Just £40 a day
Book your Red Sea diving with the experts! Dive in with Emperor Divers for just £40 per day:
- Includes 2 dives a day, guide, tanks, weights, weight belt, transfers to/from your hotel, all port fees and surcharges.
ADD more value to your diving: add ‘All-In’ to 5 days’ boat diving for just £90:
- When you book a 5 day dive pack, add an ‘All-In’ package and your lunch and drinks on board, 3 x 3rd dives, the daily Environmental Tax and even included 12 litre Nitrox for FREE are included
Valid for diving: November 2017 to August 2018
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Red Sea: 7 Nights Marsa Alam 5* Resort + Diving Special Offer
Marsa Alam is perfect for learning to dive and for the more experienced diver. Explore the shallow wreck near shore, enjoy the house reef, snorkel with dolphins, dive with turtles or even an occasional dugong. Combine this with a stay at the 5* Sunrise Marina Resort and you have the recipe for a perfect diving holiday!
© Sunrise Marina Resort
From just £645 per person based on sharing a twin/double room including:
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Marsa Alam
- 15kgs baggage allowance
- 7 nights’ accommodation at Sunrise Marina Resort
- All Inclusive meal plan
- 5 days’ boat diving, up to 2 guided day dives a day
- All transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates between December 2017 and May 2018
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Red Sea: MV Emperor Echo Dive 2017 Offer
Jump on board the latest addition to the Emperor fleet and enjoy diving the famous sites of the Red Sea with this fantastic special offer. Great value for money and perfect for small groups of buddies with a ‘Book 5 and 1 dives for FREE’ offer all year round.
Price from just £945 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Hurghada
- 20kgs 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
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in 2018
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Red Sea: MV Emperor Elite – Dive 2017 Offer
Emperor Elite takes you to the most iconic of dive sites in the Red Sea in comfort. Dive the famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea, Fury Shoals and the remote St Johns, Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
From just £995 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Hurghada
- 20kgs 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
- Return airport transfers
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in 2018
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives: MV Emperor Atoll – Traditional Maldivian Diving
This traditional liveaboard is perfect for small groups of friends and families. Dive the famous sites and experience the majestic mantas, night dive with sharks and, if you’re lucky, a whale shark or two! Personal service with just 12 divers.
From just £1795 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Male
- 30kgs 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
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in 2018
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives: MV Emperor Voyager – spacious comfiness
A luxury modern, spacious liveaboard built to a high standard, Emperor Voyager takes you to the most iconic dive sites of the Maldives. Spend your days diving these wonderful atolls and your evenings relaxing with a cocktail watching the sun go down.
From just £1825 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Male
- 30kgs 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
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in 2018
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Maldives: MV Emperor Orion – Fresh new look
Always a firm favourite with guests, she looks even more the part now with a ‘facelift’ both inside and out and is brighter, lighter, fresh and ready to sail those magical Maldives dive sites. Book your place now and take advantage of the special Dive 2017 offers.
Price from just £1975 per person based on sharing a twin cabin including:
- Return economy class flights from London to Male
- 30kgs baggage
- 7 nights in shared cabin
- 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, free red wine with dinner, 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
- Full ATOL protection
Valid for travel on certain dates in 2018
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Komodo | Beautiful traditional Dutch schooner-style yacht
Emperor Raja Laut sails the nutrient rich waters of Komodo between July and October, and offers opportunities to dive reefs, small islands and the Sangeang Volcano, with its critters and bubble flows, manta action in the south. Add to this the famous Komodo Dragon, beautiful beaches, look-outs to climb and you have a paradise both below and above the water.
Price from £2925 including:
- 9-night package to Komodo based on twin share
- Return international flights – London Heathrow to Bali
- Return domestic flights – Bali to Komodo
- Airline departure taxes
- 7 nights shared cabin, 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, 1 cocktail party on a local island, unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, guide, 12 litre air tanks, weights
- 2 nights with breakfast – Peneeda View Hotel
- All transfers according to itinerary
- Full ATOL Protection
Price based on August and October 2018 departures. Alternative dates are available.
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
Raja Ampat | Beautiful traditional Dutch schooner-style yacht
Emperor Raja Laut is a beautiful traditional Dutch schooner-style sailing yacht delivering divers to one of the most appealing and dreamed-of dive destinations in the world. Sailing the iconic diving areas of Raja Ampat, which in Indonesian means the Four Kings, you will dive the Marine Park world renowned for being the epicentre of marine biodiversity.
Price from £2725 including:
- 8-night package (also 9 & 14-nights available) to Raja Ampat based on twin share
- Return international flights – London Heathrow to Manado
- Return domestic flights – Manado to Sorong
- Airline departure taxes
- 6 nights shared cabin, 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, 1 cocktail party on a local island, unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, guide, 12 litre air tanks, weights
- 2 nights Half Board – Manado Novotel Airport Hotel
- All transfers according to itinerary
- Full ATOL Protection
Price based on 20th February 2018 departure. Alternative dates are available.
Booking deadline: 31 October 2017
Call Diverse Travel on 01473 852002 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.
For more information or to book, call Diverse Travel on Freephone 0800 915 4436, email info@diversetravel.co.uk or visit www.diversetravel.co.uk.
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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