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Last chance to benefit from Dive Worldwide’s January Sale holiday offers
Book a holiday with UK-based Tour Operator Dive Worldwide before 31 January 2018 and take advantage of a 10% saving on accommodation and diving and snorkelling packages to some of the finest dive destinations on the planet. In fact it is possible to book one of the many special deals and still claim their January Sale 10% discount on top, making a world-class diving trip more affordable than ever.
Destinations featured in the Dive Worldwide January Sale include the Philippines, the Maldives, Indonesia, Mexico, the Galapagos Islands, Tobago, the ABC Islands and the Bahamas. Among the tempting offers available are:
Philippines: Tepanee Beach Resort – Free night, dives & Nitrox
Discover the world-class diving opportunities on the island of Malapascua by staying at this small, private resort. Renowned for its thresher shark encounters, mantas, wrecks, critters and reefs, this is the ideal place for a dive getaway.
Price: Now from £1,765pp saving £130 with additional January Sale saving of £90pp, including return flights from the UK, 9 nights B&B plus 1 Free night, 16 dives plus 2 more Free + Nitrox.
ABC Islands: Buddy Dive Resort – Every second diver dives for FREE!
Located on the shore diving capital of the world, Bonaire, Buddy Dive Resort is the perfect year-round destination in the Caribbean. The island is blessed with over 80 dive sites and some superb photography opportunities.
Price: Now from £1,745pp saving £190 with additional January Sale saving of £75pp, including return flights from the UK, 7 nights Dive & Drive Package shore diving, studio accommodation, breakfast daily. Second person based as non-diver. Based on travelling 7 Apr – 21 Dec 2018.
Maldives: Vilamendhoo Island Resort – Early Bird Offer Saving 20%
Situated on a 900 metre-long white sandy beach with tropical palm trees alongside a turquoise lagoon, this fantastic resort in the South Ari Atoll is the perfect place for those with a passion for diving. It is famous for its soft corals and superb pelagic encounters.
Price: Now from £2,165pp saving £170 with additional January Sale saving of £120pp, including return flights from the UK, 7 nights full board in a Beach View double room, seaplane transfer, 6 days non-limit shore diving, Tanks and Weights, and Free Nitrox.
FURTHER SAVINGS ON LIVEABOARDS
Indonesia: Indo Aggressor – Save a staggering 33%
Explore the magic of one of Indonesia’s most iconic dive areas, the incredible Komodo National Park, aboard the Indo Aggressor. This traditionally crafted two masted wooden phinisi accommodates just 16 guests and, with a crew of 17, they should prepare to be pampered. Explore the area’s magnificent underwater life which includes critters, sharks, manta rays, stunning corals and turtles.
Price: Now from £3,645pp saving £1,175 with an additional January Sale saving of £280pp, including return flights from the UK, 10 nights Komodo liveaboard, with all meals and diving, 1 night B&B in a Superior room The Vira Bali in Bali, transfers and return domestic flights.
Indonesia: M/V Mermaid II – Save 10% PLUS free Nitrox
Jump aboard the M/V Mermaid II for unique dive adventures to Indonesia’s Komodo and Raja Ampat, right at the heart of the Coral Triangle. The 33-metre steel motor yacht with eight deluxe cabins will provide the ultimate dive escape, accessing some of the world’s finest reefs.
Price: Now from £2,445pp saving £185 with an additional January Sale saving of £175pp, including return flights from the UK, 7 nights full board on Mermaid II Liveaboard, diving, 1 night B&B in a Superior room The Vira Bali in Bali and transfers.
Maldives: Carpe Vita Explorer – Save £330
This superb liveaboard offers unique itineraries across the Maldives beautiful atolls, making the most of the wide array of pelagics including whale shark, hammerheads and mantas, as well as some of the Indian Ocean’s most beautiful reefs.
Price: Now from £2,435pp saving £330 plus a free domestic flight on certain departures, with an additional January Sale saving of £175pp, including, return flights from the UK, 7 nights full board Carpe Vita Explorer Liveaboard and diving,
Prices and savings listed are per person and based on two people sharing. To claim your discount quote DWPR2018 at the time of your enquiry. Full terms and conditions can be found here: http://www.diveworldwide.com/offers/exclusive-january-sale
For further information visit Dive Worldwide: diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087.
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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