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New Same-Day Flights Make Jordan This Year’s Hottest Diving Destination, Says Dive Worldwide

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From the end of March, Jordan – one of the world’s finest diving destinations – is to be more accessible than ever before. Dive Worldwide customers will be able to take advantage of new same-day connecting flights to the resort town of Aqaba offered by national carrier Royal Jordanian. Introduced on 31 March, the new flight means divers will no longer need to stay overnight in Amman, wasting a day of their holiday.

UK-based diving holiday specialist, Dive Worldwide, offers a number of trips to the Jordanian resort of Aqaba, a year-round dive destination, home to treasures both above and underwater; from wreck diving, snorkelling and sandy beaches to the nearby UNESCO-protected Wadi Rum and Petra.

Packages Include:

Visit Jordan

This week-long stay in Aqaba showcases the very best of the southern part of Jordan. Guests not only enjoy a 10-dive package in the Red Sea, encompassing everything from reef to wreck dives, but are also able to make excursions out into the desert to explore the local villages and historical sites, and learn more about this fascinating country.

Price

From £1,375pp based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, 10 dive package, tanks and weights, transfers and return flights from the UK.

Learn to Dive in Jordan

The Red Sea’s crystal clear waters and abundant marine life make Aqaba an ideal location to learn to dive. Based at the entrance to Tala Bay, the Seastar Water Sports dive centre welcomes divers of all abilities and is a great place to learn to dive, given the warm waters, calm conditions and uncrowded dive sites. The PADI Open Water Course will take four days to complete and new divers will enjoy a mix of classroom sessions, pool and open water dives.

Price

From £1,465pp based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, PADI E-learning Open Water course including pool sessions and 4 open water dives, transfers and return flights from the UK.

For further information visit diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302087.

Photo: Seastar Water Sports

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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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