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Latest dive deals from Scuba Travel
Check out the latest dive deals from UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel:
Egypt – Hurricane
Hurricane has been named Liveaboard of the Year for 2019!
Spring is probably the best time of the year to dive the southern Red Sea. The water is cool and the marine life is plentiful. Hurricane will be fresh out of her yearly drydock so do not miss the opportunity to dive from this amazing liveaboard when she is at her best.
Click here to book your spot and dive the amazing reefs of Daedalus, the Brother islands, Rocky and St. Johns. Admire the beautiful coral walls and have the chance to come face to face with hammerheads, mantas and other pelagics.
The first trip of 2020 is on the 30th of April. Don’t miss out!
Egypt – Whirlwind
Scuba Travel’s beautiful Whirlwind now has single cabins.
This winter, don’t dream about sunshine, beat the winter blues onboard Whirlwind. This award-winning liveaboard in the Northern Red Sea is running trips during the winter months. Book your spot now!
For single travellers, Whirlwind now offers up to four single cabins depending on occupancy.
Click here to book your space. Don’t miss out!
Maldives
Maldives Dive Show Group Offers – still available!
Carpe Novo – 2nd May
Grab a group of buddies and you can take advantage of this superb group special from the excellent Carpe Fleet. Bookings must be made before November 8th.
There is 10% off as an early bird incentive plus an extra free space when you book 12 spaces!
- So 5 pay £1345 (instead of £1495pp) and get a 6th boat space free of charge! Total group size 6.
- 9 pay £1345 (instead of £1495pp) and get 3 boat spaces free of charge! Total group size 12.
Manta, sharks, eagle rays and so much more on this classic Maldives itinerary on board the sublime and spacious Carpe Novo. Visiting North Male, Ari, Vaavu and South Male, Carpe Novo offers three dives daily (except for day of arrival and day before departure) including one or two night dives and all diving is from a dhoni tender, with 12lt tank and weights included, and from May 2019 free of charge nitrox.
Other dates available!
This holiday excludes international flights to Cebu. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. Scuba Travel can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
Click here to book your space!
Philippines
9th November – Experience Moalboal with Kasai Village for only £1175!
Save £200! Your standard package includes 7 nights in a pool view room on a full board basis – optional room grades available. Your package includes five days unlimited AIR diving plus one bonfire dive. You have seven nights in a pool view room on a full board basis (two people sharing) plus one 1hr massage. Please do ask your travel consultant if you would like to prebook additional nitrox. Special day and black water dives trips are organised and subject to a small supplemental charge paid locally. A return Cebu airport – resort transfer is included. On leaving Cebu airport there is a terminal tax of approx 850PHP – this must be paid in local currency at the airport.
This holiday excludes international flights to Cebu. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. Scuba Travel can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures to Cebu.
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590.
Pacific
This 13th February, experience Cocos Island onboard Argo for £4745!
Save £400 and visit one of the last shark wildernesses of the world on board the premium liveaboard in Cocos, Argo. Your trip of a lifetime starts as you arrive at Cocos Island (approx 30-36 hours). Here you will enjoy three exciting dives a day plus three must-see night dives. Your liveaboard package is based on a twin-share cabin (full board including soft drinks). All trips are fully guided and include 12lt tank, weights and free nitrox.
During the trip, an excursion will be made to the island. The Cocos Marine Park fees $490 must be prepaid and will be added to your holiday before travel. Onboard there is a mandatory search & recovery charge of $35, along with additional drinks, kit hire, souvenirs and tipping. Transfers in San Jose are included from the list of approved hotels. There is a departure tax on leaving Costa Rica (approx $35).
This holiday excludes international flights to San Jose Costa Rica (SJO). It is strongly recommended that you add a night in Costa Rica before and possibly after your liveaboard, depending on your flight times.
This holiday excludes international flights. These can be added to your booking, with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel. Do be aware that if your flight routes through the USA you must have an ESTA prior to travel.
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590.
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.
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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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