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Hot offers from Scuba Travel – Book this week!
If your feeling hot, hot, hot then there is really no place better than chilling out underwater. The Scuba Travel team has some incredible offers to get you out from behind your desk and into the water this summer. Check out the following special deals but remember to book soon, as these hot offers expire very soon!
Hurricane Flash Sale – book before 12th July and enjoy extra savings this August from £1050
Hurricane stands out in the Egyptian Red Sea – and not just because she is one of the few steel-hulled vessels. Many Red Sea liveaboards are compared to Hurricane, but few are as enduringly popular. She has won the prestigious “Liveaboard of the Year” award no less than 5 times (including 2017 & 2016).
Enjoy long dives at the stunning Marine parks of the Southern Red Sea on one of the Red Sea’s best-loved liveaboards.
- 8th August – Save £300 – book by 12th July – Simply the Best Itinerary
- 22nd August – Save £255 – book by 12th July – Simply the Best Itinerary
- 29th August – Save £100 – book by 12th July – Daedalus, Rocky, St John Itinerary
Focus on the reef systems of the Brothers and Daedalus, which together make up the Northern Marine Park, as well as the steep wall dives of Elphinstone; then look into the blue for sharks, manta and dolphins as you drift along pristine drop offs. Spend more time diving and less time travelling with these Marsa Alam departures!
Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick direct to Marsa Alam, all fees, 12L tank & weights and FREE NITROX.
Carpe Vita – Book by 15th July and save up to £480, plus 2 nights at Carpe Diem Resort from £1995
Check out these fantastic offers for this stunning Maldives liveaboard. Book in the next few days and not only will you enjoy a discounted holiday & free Nitrox, but also a 2 night stay at the brand new Carpe Diem Resort! (Transfers apply – please ask for details). The MV Carpe Vita is a luxury 38 m long motor safari yacht with a wooden hull. She has a total of 10 cabins divided over 3 decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 divers.
Carpe Vita is one of the Maldives’ premier dive liveaboards and offers one of the most complete liveaboard packages.
- 14th July – Best of the Maldives (Save £480)
- 11th August – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 25th August – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 1st September – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 8th September – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
This package includes return flights, 7 nights full board, up to 4 dives per day on the liveaboard, free nitrox, plus 2 nights at the Carpe Diem resort.
Aggressor Specials
With savings of up to £1200, click here to see the latest time sensitive Aggressor Specials!
- Oman Aggressor – Save up to £600!
- Komodo Indo Aggressor – Save up to £900!
- Turks and Caicos Aggressor – Save up to £550
- Belize Aggressor – Save up to £600!
- Bahamas Aggressor – Save up to £400!
- Palau Rock Islands Aggressor – Save up to £1200!
- Red Sea Aggressor II – Save up to £800
- Cayman Aggressor – Save up to £450!
- Coming soon… Aggressor Nile Cruises!
Mistral Goes South
Mistral has all the ingredients you need for a magical holiday diving the Red Sea. A speedy, stable steel hull makes Mistral one of the team’s favourite liveaboards. Tornado Marine Fleet’s crew are famous for their incredible on-board service. Get used to doing nothing but dive, eat and sleep! September is undeniably one of the most exciting times to dive in the Red Sea, thanks to the warm waters and active fish life. There’s never a dull moment! Only a few places left…
- Simply the Best – 12th September Save £100
- Simply the Best – 19th September £1425
- Simply the Best – 26th September – Sold Out
- St Johns – 3rd October £1395 – 4 spaces
- Simply the Best – 10th October £1395
- Simply the Best – 17th October – Sold out
Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam, transfers, 7 nights full board, all fees, 12L tank & weights.
Siladen Resort and Spa – Manado from £2295
Luxury dive resorts don’t need to cost the earth. The boutique Siladen resort sits on 300m of white sandy beach in the heart of Bunaken and prides itself on a 5 star experience at a price that you can afford. This is a hidden oasis of perfection that effortlessly combines dive escapism with serious eco-friendly credentials. While away the hours underwater with over 50 dives sites in the world famous Bunaken national park, just a short boat ride away. And when the diving is done, soak up the breathtaking sunsets from your lounger on the picture-perfect beach, facing the Manado Tua volcano.
There are only 20 villas in total at Siladen resort, with the choice of 4 room grades. The 3 new luxury villas have proven popular and it is easy to see why! At 74sqm, the luxury villas feature a king size 4 poster bed and living room, opening up onto your own terrace with outdoor seating and private saltwater spa bath.
Your holiday includes direct flights, transfers, 7 nights full board, and 17 air boat dives.
To find out more about Scuba Travel and the dive holidays they offer call 0800 0728221, email dive@scubatravel.com or visit www.scubatravel.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
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
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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