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Maldives savings this May from blue o two

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blue o twoUK Tour Operator blue o two has announced 25% off full packages aboard M/Y blue Voyager for all May 2017 departures.

Diving in the Maldives is often found on a diver’s wishlist of scuba diving holidays. blue o two’s liveaboard vessels M/Y blue Voyager and M/V Sea Spirit sail a variety of stunning itineraries to highlight the very best dive sites in the Maldives.

The 37m steel-hulled vessel, M/Y blue Voyager, boasts 13 beautiful cabins as well as an outdoor Jacuzzi and sky lounge. The vessel contains plenty of room to relax after an action-packed day of diving including a shaded seating area and three sun decks, all with comfortable seating and spectacular views across the horizon, boasting azure seas as far as the eye can see.

One of the most outstanding features of M/Y blue Voyager is the custom-built dhoni (diving support vessel); blue Shadow. This brand new 19m dhoni is spacious, fast, and equipped with all the modern conveniences that divers require. Each diver has their own station with plenty of space to store their gear and kit up. There are two toilets with showers located inside the main deck plus two handheld showers and separate camera and equipment rinse tanks.

blue o two also have two additional Maldives offers on this month:

Group Bookings: All bookings made with a departure date between 2nd May and 12th September 2017 on board M/Y blue Voyager or M/V Sea Spirit can also benefit from a 5 pay, 5 travel free special offer*.

Loyalty Club Members: For every guest booking onto M/Y blue Voyager or M/V Sea Spirit, another diver will get 50% OFF* their full price package. This buy one, get one half price special offer is valid for trips departing between 2nd May and 12th September 2017.

*No additional discounts may be applied to any of the current Maldives offers, including Loyalty club discounts.

To book or for more info contact the blue o two travel team now on 01752 480808, email info@blueotwo.com or visit www.blueotwo.com.

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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction

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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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