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Magical Maldives and a whole lot more from blue o two
Dive the Red Sea from just £999 and dive into the magical Maldives from just £1699. UK-based Tour Operator blue o two is also giving you the chance to dive into the phenomenal Truk Lagoon this August from just £2028. There is only one male share space remaining on this trip and blue o two will contribute £500 towards your international flights. Check out the deals below!
RED SEA
M/Y blue Horizon
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs – £1169 (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR)
M/Y blue Melody
18 Aug – 25 Aug 2017: Any Southern Itinerary – £9995 (FULL CHARTER – BOAT ONLY)
25 Aug – 01 Sep 2017: Rocky, Zabargad & St. Johns – £1199 (MAN ONLY)
08 Sep – 15 Sep 2017: Deep South – £999
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Strait of Tiran & North – £1169 (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR)
29 Dec – 5 Jan 2018: Northern Wrecks & Reefs – £1079 (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR)
M/Y blue Fin
25 Aug – 01 Sep 2017: Strait of Tiran & North – £1199 (MAN ONLY)
08 Sep – 15 Sep 2017: Deep South – £999
22 Sep – 29th Sep 2017: Brothers & Elphinstone – £999 (MAN ONLY)
13 Oct – 20 Oct 2017: Simply the Best – £1199 (MAN ONLY)
15 Dec – 22 Dec 2017: Best of Wrecks – £1099
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Any Northern Itinerary – £11495 (FULL CHARTER – BOAT ONLY)
M/Y Red Sea Adventurer
25 Aug – 01 Sep 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs – £1199 (MAN ONLY)
22 Sep – 29 Sep 2017: Best of Wrecks – £999 (MAN ONLY)
MALDIVES
M/V Sea Spirit
18 Aug – 26 Aug 2017: Central Atolls (7 Nights) – £1699
01 Oct – 08 Oct 2017: Central Atolls (7 Nights) – £11995 (FULL CHARTER – BOAT ONLY)
M/Y blue Voyager
01 Sep – 09 Sep 2017: Magical Maldives (7 Nights) – £2095
28 Oct – 05 Nov 2017: Magical Maldives (7 Nights) – £1995
05 Nov – 13 Nov 2017: Pelagic Encounters (7 Nights) – £1995
12 Nov – 20 Nov 2017 Pelagic Encounters (7 Nights) – £1995
20 Nov – 28 Nov 2017: Magical Maldives (7 Nights) – £1995
19 Dec – 27th Dec 2017: Magical Maldives (7 Nights) – £2695 (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR)
27 Dec – 07 Jan 2018: Best of the Maldives (10 Nights) – £2875 (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR)
14 Jan – 21 Jan 2018: Pelagic Encounters (7 Nights) – £1995
FRENCH POLYNESIA
M/V French Polynesia Master
09 Aug – 19 Aug 2017: Tuamotu Archipelago (10 Nights) – £3558 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
10 Sep – 20 Sep 2017: Tuamotu Archipelago (10 Nights) – £3558 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
27 Sep – 07 Oct 2017: Tuamotu Archipelago (10 Nights) – £3558 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
06 Dec – 16 Dec 2017: Tuamotu Archipelago (10 Nights) – £3558 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
27 Dec – 06 Jan 2018: Tuamotu Archipelago (Rangiroa to Fakarava) (10 Nights) – £5070 (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS HOWEVER BLUE O TWO WILL CONTRIBUTE £450 PER PERSON TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS)
27 Oct – 03 Nov 2018: Fakarava and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (7 Nights) – £3750 (BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
FIJI
S/Y Fiji Siren
25 Aug – 04 Sep 2017: Beyond the Bligh (10 Nights) – £2820 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
09 Dec – 16 Dec 2017: Beyond the Bligh (7 Nights) – £2035 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
GALAPAGOS
M/V Galapagos Master
04 Sep – 11 Sep 2017: Master the Galapagos (7 Nights) – £3410 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
11 Sep – 18 Sep 2017: Master the Galapagos (7 Nights) – £3410 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
18 Sep – 25 Sep 2017: Master the Galapagos (7 Nights) – £3410 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
25 Sep – 02 Oct 2017: Master the Galapagos (7 Nights) – £3410 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
INDONESIA
S/Y Indo Siren
10 Aug – 20 Aug 2017: Komodo National Park (10 Nights) – £2915 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
12 Sep – 22 Sep 2017: Komodo National Park (10 Nights) – £2915 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
MICRONESIA
M/V Truk Master
16 Aug – 26 Aug 2017: Truk Lagoon (10 Nights) – £2028 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS) Flight Contribution – £500 towards your international flights! One Male Share Space Remaining! Flight Contribution Offer for Truk Lagoon is offered on a per person basis. blue o two will contribute up to £500 per person towards the costs of their international flights, when booking the above offer as a full package inclusive of flights directly through blue o two. The contribution is not transferrable, exchangeable, and must be redeemed at the time of booking.
06 Sep – 16 Sep 2017: Truk Lagoon (10 Nights) – £2028 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
PALAU
S/Y Palau Siren
13 Aug – 20 Aug 2017: Palau Islands (7 Nights) – £2344 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
21 Aug – 28 Aug 2017: Palau Islands (7 Nights) – £2344 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
01 Sep – 11 Sep 2017: Palau Islands (10 Nights) – £3255 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
12 Sep – 19 Sep 2017: Palau Islands (7 Nights) – £2344 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
PHILIPPINES
S/Y Philippine Siren
06 Aug – 16 Aug 2017: Malapascua & The Visayas (10 Nights) £2371 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
19 Sep – 29 Sep 2017: Malapascua & The Visayas (10 Nights) £2371 (SUMMER SALE – BOAT ONLY, PACKAGE EXCLUDES FLIGHTS)
To book or for more info contact blue o two now on 01752 480808, email info@blueotwo.com or visit www.blueotwo.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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