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Latest Worldwide travel deals from Oonasdivers
Hot off the heels of their Red Sea offers from last week (which you can check here), UK-based tour operator Oonasdivers have now sent their worldwide scuba diving travel deals over.
Here are the details:
Oonasdivers | South Africa from £1295
Get up close and personal with some of the world’s most magnificent creatures…… SHARKS.
Shark Diving South Africa – Scuba Addicts Lodge
October 2015
10 – 17 Oct only £1320
January 2016
23 – 30 Jan only £1295
February 2016
20 – 27 Feb 2016 only £1295
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 6 nights B&B and 10 Shark Dives.
Find out more here.
Oonasdivers | Maldives | Liveaboards from £1540
Explore one of the world’s best scuba diving destinations in comfort and style. Join one of Oonasdivers’ popular Maldives liveaboards and pick the itinerary that suits you.
July 2015
31 Jul – 08 Aug – Emperor Atoll (Manta, Whaleshark & Wrecks) only £1815
August 2015
07 – 15 Aug – Emperor Atoll (Manta, Whaleshark & Reefs) £1700
07 – 15 Aug – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) £1675
14 – 22 Aug – Emperor Atoll (The Best of the Maldives) £1550
14 – 22 Aug – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) £1760
21 – 29 Aug – Emperor Atoll (Manta, Whaleshark & Wrecks) £1650
21 – 29 Aug – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) £1755
28 Aug – 05 Sep – Emperor Atoll (Manta, Whaleshark & Reefs) £1570
September 2015
18 – 26 Sep – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) £1820
October 2015
9 – 17 Oct – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) £1785
30 Oct – 07 Nov – Emperor Atoll (The Best of the Maldives) £1610
November 2015
27 Nov – 05 Dec – Emperor Atoll (The Best of the Maldives) only £1650
27 Nov – 05 Dec – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £1750
December 2015
04 – 12 Dec – Emperor Atoll (The Best of the Maldives) only £1650
04 – 12 Dec – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £1820
11 – 19 Dec – Emperor Atoll (The Best of the Maldives) only £1925
11 – 19 Dec – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £2025
18 – 26 Dec – Emperor Atoll (The Best of the Maldives) only £2105
18 – 26 Dec – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £2280
May 2016
06 – 14 May – Emperor Atoll (Pelagic Magic) only £1540
06 – 14 May – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £1610
13 – 21 May – Emperor Atoll (Pelagic Magic) only £1540
13 – 21 May – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £1590
20 – 28 May – Emperor Atoll (Pelagic Magic) only £1540
20 – 28 May – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £1590
27 May – 04 Jun – Emperor Atoll (Pelagic Magic) only £1540
27 May – 04 Jun – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £1590
June 2016
03 – 11 June – Emperor Atoll (Pelagic Magic) only £1540
03 – 11 June – Emperor Voyager (The Best of the Maldives) only £1590
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 7 nights full board, 17 dives and FREE Nitrox.
Find out more here.
Oonasdivers | Caribbean | Tobago from £1015
Fancy a diving holiday with a difference? Sample the true Caribbean in Tobago – soak up the islands warm atmosphere whilst diving in the colourful waters. Perfect for non-divers too.
Toucan Inn
The friendly and relaxed Toucan Inn provides great value for money. Just a short walk away from the most beautiful beaches in Tobago, and a good choice of restaurants and bars.
September 2015
04 – 11 Sep only £1040
07 – 14 Sep only £1015
11 – 18 Sep only £1040
14 – 21 Sep only £1015
18 – 25 Sep only £1040
21 – 28 Sep only £1015
25 Sep – 02 Oct only £1040
28 Sep – 05 Oct only £1015
October 2015
02 – 09 Oct only £1040
05 – 12 Oct only £1015
09 – 16 Oct only £1040
12 – 19 Oct only £1015
16 – 23 Oct only £1040
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights B&B and 10 dives with Undersea Tobago.
Blue Waters Inn
Tobago’s best kept secret, Blue Waters Inn is perfectly located in Speyside. Access the top dive sites whilst enjoying the beauty of your surroundings.
September 2015
04 – 11 Sep only £1175
07 – 14 Sep only £1150
11 – 18 Sep only £1175
14 – 21 Sep only £1150
18 – 25 Sep only £1175
21 – 28 Sep only £1150
25 Sep – 02 Oct only £1175
28 Sep – 05 Oct only £1150
October 2015
02 – 09 Oct only £1175
05 – 12 Oct only £1150
09 – 16 Oct only £1175
12 – 19 Oct only £1150
16 – 23 Oct only £1175
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 7 nights B&B and 10 dives including full equipment.
Find out more here.
Oonasdivers | Sudan | Royal Evolution from £2595
Embark on an adventure into the pristine Sudanese waters. Join one of the most sophisticated liveaboards in the Red Sea for her extended 13 day cruise.
November 2015
25 Nov – 09 Dec – Abington Reef, Shaab Rumi & Umbria Wreck only £2595
February 2016
24 Feb – 09 Mar – Abington Reef, Shaab Rumi & Umbria Wreck only £2635
Prices are per person and include 14 nights full board and 12 days diving.
Find out more here.
Oonasdivers | Canary Islands | El Hierro from £680
Dive El Hierro with Shane Gray
El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands, with an extraordinary and captivating landscape both above and below the water. This trip is fully guided by Shane Gray, a well-known figure in the Irish diving community, and his wife Ollie.
November 2015
09 – 16 Nov – Dive El Hierro £699
23 – 30 Nov – Dive El Hierro £680
February 2016
22 – 29 Feb – Dive El Hierro £685
Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 7 nights self-catering and 10 dives.
Find out more here.
Oonasdivers | Malta & Gozo from £550
The most stunning diving in the Mediterranean, the rocky topography of the Maltese Islands means you can enjoy striking underwater scenery including caves, overhangs and swim throughs.
Combine this with good visibility, warm water, no tides and few currents, and you have a perfect combination for all divers.
Dive Malta
Explore the amazing underwater topography and the impressive collection of ship, plane and submarine wrecks. All with one of the top PADI and BSAC diving centres on the island, Maltaqua.
August 2015
13 – 20 Aug only £755
September 2015
06 – 13 Sep only £770
October 2015
04 – 11 Oct only £650
March 2016
05 – 12 Mar only £550
19 – 26 Mar only £570
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights self-catering at the Sands Apartments and 10 dives.
Discover Gozo
One of the most untouched and unique islands in the Mediterranean, Gozo retains its simple rural charm. Your diving will be with the only recognised BSAC and PADI approved centre in Gozo, the Calypso Dive Centre, who have been established for over 30 years.
September 2015
20 – 27 Sep only £755
October 2015
11 – 18 Oct only £670
Price includes flights, transfers, 7 nights B&B at the Calypso Hotel and 10 dives.
Find out more here.
onasdivers | Fiji | Save 10%
Fiji is home to the world’s 4th longest barrier reef, the Great Astrolobe Barrier Reef, offering 75 miles of pristine hard and soft corals.
Matava Resort
Find your spirit of adventure as you experience the magnificent beauty of a remote Fijian island. Matava offers a unique blend of eco lodges mixed with a touch of luxury.
October 2015 – May 2016
Save 10% on accommodation, diving and transfers, the equivalent of over £100 per person for a 7 night stay.
Find out more here.
To find out more or to book, contact the Oonasdivers team now by calling +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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