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Latest Red Sea dive holiday offers from Oonasdivers
UK-based tour operator Oonasdivers have released their latest Red Sea dive holiday offers.
Here are the details:
Oonasdivers | Red Sea | Sharks Bay Umbi Village | Sharm el Sheikh from £505
Just 10 minutes away from Naama Bay but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle, Sharks Bay is located in a picturesque bay with everything on site – its own private jetty, dive centre, boats, restaurant, Bedouin café and 3 types of accommodation. Combine this with their friendly, personal approach and this makes it the perfect resort for your next diving holiday.
November 2015
07 – 14 Nov only £615
14 – 21 Nov only £595
21 – 28 Nov only £605
28 Nov – 05 Dec only £540
December 2015
05 – 12 Dec only £505
12 – 19 Dec only £580
January 2016
17 – 24 Jan only £515
February 2016
27 Feb – 06 Mar only £545
April 2016
23 – 30 Apr only £595
May 2016
07 – 14 May only £610
June 2016
18 – 25 Jun only £645
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 7 nights B&B and 10 boat dives. Single supplement applies.
For further details click here.
Oonasdivers | Red Sea | Marsa Alam from £590
The popular and unique villages of Marsa Shagra and Marsa Nakari in the southern Red Sea offer unlimited and unguided diving on their beautiful and diverse house reefs. From either village you can also dive the breath-taking sites of Elphinstone, Dolphin House Reef and many more.
Marsa Shagra
Definitely the most well known of Oonasdivers’ Marsa Alam destinations, Marsa Shagra is located just half an hour from Marsa Alam airport. Shagra boasts one of the most beautiful house reefs in the Red Sea region.
August 2015
26 Aug – 02 Sep only £650
September 2015
02 – 09 Sep only £695
16 – 23 Sep only £835
30 Sep – 07 Oct only £835
January 2016
09 – 16 Jan only £590
16 – 23 Jan only £620
23 – 30 Jan only £600
30 Jan – 06 Feb only £590
February 2016
05 – 12 Feb only £620
19 – 26 Feb only £615
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 5 days unlimited diving.
Marsa Nakari
A smaller, quieter and more remote alternative to Marsa Shagra, Nakari is situated a further half an hour down the coast. Another fantastic house reef and a more personalised service. Expect the silence and serenity of the desert atmosphere and the world-renowned beauty of the Red Sea reefs.
August 2015
26 Aug- 02 Sep only £625
September 2015
02 – 09 Sep only £665
16 – 23 only £805
30 Sep – 07 Oct only £805
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 5 days unlimited diving.
For further details on these resorts click here.
Oonasdivers | Red Sea | Liveaboards from £670
One of the best ways to see the most awe-inspiring dive sites of the Red Sea. Liveaboards offer everything a diver needs – comfort, relaxation and lots and lots of diving.
Emperor Asmaa – FREE Nitrox
Offering genuine value for money, Asmaa is a popular liveaboard drawing diver’s back time and time again. Completely refurbished in January 2015, Asmaa offers comfortable accommodation in 10 twin bed cabins, 4 of which are upper-deck.
September 2015
30 Sep – 07 Oct – Fury & St Johns only £960
October 2015
14 – 21 Oct –Fury & St Johns only £1070
December 2015
11 – 18 Dec – North & Wrecks only £705
January 2016
01 – 08 Jan – North & Wrecks only £735
08 Jan – 15 Jan – North & Wrecks only £670
15 – 22 Jan – North & Wrecks only £710
22 – 29 Jan – North & Wrecks only £700
29 Jan – 05 Feb – North & Wrecks only £725
February 2016
19 – 26 Feb – North & Wrecks only £770
26 Feb – 04 Mar – North & Wrecks only £815
Blue Pearl
Elegant in design both inside and out, Blue Pearl and her crew will offer the warmest of welcomes. Sleeping up to 20 guests in 8 twin bedded cabins and 2 double upper deck master cabins, Blue Pearl offers all the creature comforts for you to relax between dives.
September 2015
02 – 09 Sep – The Brothers only £1045
January 2016
08 – 15 Jan – North & Wrecks only £760
15 – 22 Jan – North & Tiran only £810
22 – 29 Jan – North & Brothers only £895
29 Jan – 05 Feb – The Brothers only £835
February 2016
05 – 12 Feb 2016 – North & Wrecks only £800
Blue Seas
An impressive looking boat, offering some of the most impressive looking diving the Red Sea has to offer. Blue Seas is the combined result of Egypt’s years of yacht building experience and modern technology.
Sleeping up to 22 guests, Blue Seas offers 8 twin bed cabins, 2 double upper-deck master cabins and a honeymoon suite.
August 2015
26 Aug – 02 Sep – Daedalus, Zabargad & Rocky only £1145
Blue Planet 1
Fast, spacious and beautifully fitted out, Blue Planet 1 is a friendly boat. She is ideal for smaller groups and individuals who would like to explore the northern Red Sea from Hurghada.
Fully refitted and upgraded in July 2013, Blue Planet 1 sleeps a maximum of 16 guests in 8 twin bed cabins.
August 2015
21 – 28 Aug – North & Wrecks only £895
January 2016
08 – 15 Jan – North & Wrecks only £760
15 – 22 Jan – North & Wrecks only £765
22 – 29 Jan – North & Wrecks only £765
29 Jan – 05 Feb – North & Wrecks only £790
February 2016
05 – 12 Feb – North & Brothers only £915
19 – 26 Feb – North & Wrecks only £790
Juliet
One of the few smaller liveaboards left in the Red Sea. Juliet takes a maximum of just 14 guests. At 28m this means more space, more flexibility and more personal attention to you.
Her amazing and attentive crew will guide you to the very best dive sites in the northern Red Sea. Juliet is a great option for small groups and clubs.
November 2015
21 – 28 Nov – North & Wrecks only £995
28 Nov – 05 Dec – North & Wrecks only £940
December 2015
05 – 12 Dec – North & Wrecks only £805
12 – 19 Dec – North & Wrecks only £880
April 2016
23 – 30 Apr – North & Wrecks only £990
May 2016
07 – 14 May – North & Wrecks only £995
June 2016
18 – 25 Jun – North & Wrecks only £1035
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 7 nights full board and 6 days diving.
For further details on these liveaboard holiday deals click here.
To find out more or to book, contact the Oonasdivers team now by calling +44 (0)1323 648924+44 (0)1323 648924, email info@oonasdivers.com or visit www.oonasdivers.com.
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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