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Latest Scuba Travel Dive Deals
Check out the latest dive holiday deals from UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel:
Egypt
Hurricane
- Destination: Daedalus, Rocky & St. Johns
- Date: 30 April 2020
- Price: £1295
Winner of the 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 liveaboard of the year, Hurricane is a powerhouse in the southern Red Sea.
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 email the Scuba Travel team and receive more information information about this amazing liveaboard. Dive Daedalus, Rocky & 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 April. Don’t miss out!
Egypt
Sharm is Back!
- Destination: Camel Hotel
- Date: 23 February 2020
- Price: £895
Back to Sharm. Dive with Camel Hotel on the 23rd February for only £895 including direct flights.
Camel Hotel is a legendary 4-star dive hub in Sharm El Sheikh, welcoming us for 30 years with on-site dive centre, restaurants and the famous Camel Bar.
Save £100! Sharm is back! And Camel Dive give the warmest welcome that we know. Fall in love with Sharm dive sites with the great Camel Dive team. This Scuba Travel Special Offer special includes 7 nights in a pool view room on a B&B basis, as well as 10 AIR boat dives (5 days diving). You can upgrade to half board or add more prebooked dives. Park fees and boat lunches are paid daily onboard. Return airport transfers are included.
This holiday includes direct flights to SSH from Gatwick or Manchester.
Click here to email the Scuba Travel team and receive additional information about this holiday.
Click here to book this incredible offer now!
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
Maldives
Best of the Maldives
- Liveaboard: Carpe Novo
- Darte: 21st November 2020
- Price: £1665
Carpe Novo liveaboard was launched in 2016 and is the ideal luxury liveaboard for today’s discerning diver, diving the best dive sites in the Maldives.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! 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 3 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, weights and nitrox free of charge. This offer is for a standard cabin on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) Tea, coffee and drinking water are included in your package. Excluded are alcohol, fruit juice, soft drinks, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let the Scuba Travel team know if you would like to prebook any diving courses on board or have any dietary requirements.
This holiday excludes international flights to Male but includes airport transfers. Scuba Travel is able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option.
Email the Scuba Travel team to receive more details about this incredible offer to the Maldives.
Click here to book this incredible offer now!
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
Philippines
- Resort: Aiyanar
- Date: 8th February 2020
- Price: £1495
Stylish relaxation in the heart of Anilao at Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort with world-class critter diving on your doorstep and easy access from Manila.
Book before the 30th November and save £400! This Scuba Travel special offer includes 7 nights in a twin deluxe room on a full board basis – optional room upgrades available, as well as 12 boat dives (2 per day) and free nitrox! Please do ask your travel consultant if you would like to prebook additional diving. Special day trips are organised on-site, and kit rental and local park fees (200PHP per day) are paid locally. A return land transfer from Manila airport to the resort is included.
This holiday excludes international flights. 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 Manila.
Email the Scuba Travel team to receive more details about Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort.
Click here to book this incredible offer now!
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
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.
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
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
Gear News
Introducing the RS Series Drysuit from DYNAMICNORD
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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