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Red Sea, Maldives & Indonesia offers from Scuba Travel
Fancy a last minute break to the Red Sea?
Want a great deal on a trip to Indonesia or the Maldives?
Then check out these offers from our friends at UK based tour operator Scuba Travel…
Mistral Simply the Best 19th September only save £600 only £825
Sail on the lovely Mistral for your next Red Sea Liveaboard, she is renowned for her comfortable layout and super speedy engines. Enjoy 7 nights full board, including flights to Marsa Alam and transfers, guided diving and Free Nitrox.
Simply the Best is the perfect Southern Red Sea Itinerary. Come face to face with big fish at famous Brothers Islands, Daedalus and Elphinstone. Look into the blue for sharks, manta and dolphins as you drift along pristine drop offs. Spend more time diving and less time travelling with our Marsa Alam departures!
If you can’t go next week then we also have a great deal on the 10th October only £1145
Emperor Atoll – Maldives Seasonal Sensations 7th October just £995 excluding international flights
Emperor Atoll is a traditional Maldives liveaboard. If you are looking for an affordable way to access the full range of dive sites in this world class destination, then look no further. Package includes 7 nights full board up to 17 fully guided dives and FOC Nitrox but not
The Maldives Seasonal Sensations itinerary wends its way between Male and Baa atolls, cherry picking the highlight dive sites and including snorkelling at Hanivaru Bay. Brilliant for divers and snorkelers.
Scuba Seraya Resort – 24th October Best of Bali with Martyn £2295 including flights
Boutique dive resort Scuba Seraya in Bali specialises in critter dives, the Liberty wreck and house reef diving. This intimate resort has only 12 rooms and is set in lush beach front gardens. The resort also features a freshwater pool and massage service for your post diving relaxation. Your package includes 7 nights full board in a maisonette, 10 Tulamen dives and unlimited unguided house reef diving.
Join underwater photographer Martyn Guess on a workshop that focuses on both macro and wide-angle photography with hands on instruction through evening group reviews and presentations, as well as underwater instruction for those needing it. Why you should join Martyn in his own words “Firstly Bali is an amazing and relaxed place and Scuba Seraya is a fantastic and well-run diving resort right on the beach. The house reefs – Seraya Secrets and Noisy reef are probably the best that I have dived with excellent macro subjects to photograph. Once we have all been briefed by the dive guides we can pretty much dive as we want and will have the opportunity to do multiple dives on the same subjects.”
Murex Resort – 2nd November Only £1745 including flights with Singapore Airlines
Great value diving in Manado and, Bunaken Indonesia. Discover rich coral reefs and magical macro with the welcoming team from Murex Manado. With only 15 bungalow spread around the landscaped gardens this is a relaxing stay for everyone and the Spa and Infinity pool are perfect places to recover from your days diving.
This boutique resort is perfectly situated so you can enjoy the best of both diving worlds – Bunaken national park and the Dark Manado sands. Stunning walls meet abundant critters, a fantastic mix of muck and reef diving, including an easy house reef.
Cruise and Stay with Carpe Diem from £1345 not including international flights
Introducing the new fabulous way to explore the Maldives with Carpe Diem. Combine 4 nights on a liveaboard with 3 nights in the brand new Carpe Diem resort, a relaxing and refreshing way to enjoy both worlds of the Maldives. Package includes 7 nights full board and up to 3 dives a day both onboard and in resort.
Spend 4 nights on board the popular and welcoming liveaboard, which features a fully licensed bar, communal lounge with a TV and a Jacuzzi on the top deck. Dive your way from Male to Raa atoll, looking out for Manta and sharks along the way. Arrive at the Stunning New Carpe Diem Resort, a picture perfect island which has fantastic facilities including wonderful restaurants, Quo Spa, inflatable aqua park, daily yoga and fitness programs on top of the fabulous reef diving.
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.
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.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
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
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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