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Scuba Travel Announce Dive Show Offers
Do you want to take advantage of the amazing offers that our friends at UK based tour operator Scuba Travel have released for DIVE 2018? Read on…
Save £150 – Emperor Atoll 16/12/18 only £1095 (excluding flights)
Discover the Best of the Maldives on this traditional Maldives liveaboard. Come face to face with manta, sharks and schooling fish with up to 17 adrenalin pumping dives. 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. She might be smaller than some of her sister ships, but her charm lies in her open, airy layout and warm welcome.
You have 7 nights on board on a full board basis. All trips are fully guided with expert guides and include 12lt tank and weights, as well as FOC nitrox.
Save £300 – Emperor Serenity 2nd or 9th December only £1495 (excluding flights)
Discover the Maldives this December from the contemporary liveaboard Emperor Serenity. Dive the popular Best of the Maldives itinerary exploring the classic sites that made the Maldives so famous. Focus on the hottest sites around Male and Ari atolls, where there are pelagics a plenty, with manta, sharks and even whale sharks.
Package includes 7 nights full board, fully guided diving, marine park fess, 12 ltr tanks and weights.
Save £300 plus deluxe cabin discount Solitude One, Palau from £2395 (excluding flights)
A fresh, new, modern luxury liveaboard in Palau – join Solitude 1 for sharks, walls, channels and wrecks dives as well as the unique jellyfish lake. Experience diving you will treasure for a lifetime. This is a dive boat wholly dedicated to your diving enjoyment. No detail has been overlooked in building one of the regions most luxurious liveaboards.
Your trip starts on arrival in Koror where you will be met and taken to the boat. An average 7 night itinerary on a full board basis, offers between 17-19 dives, with 12lt tanks, weights and guiding. As standard your trip is based on a deluxe cabin space on a full board basis, but a quad cabin or stateroom upgrades are available at the time of booking. At the end of your trip you will return to Koror.
Christmas on Whirlwind 23rd December only £1595 Wrecks and Reefs itinerary (including flights)
Enjoy Christmas aboard Whirlwind one of our favourite Red Sea Liveaboards – dive the Northern Red Sea and fill your log book with Iconic dive sites, the Thistlegorm, Shark and Yolanda and so much more await, with world class wreck dives and breath taking reef dives every day.
Package includes return flights from Gatwick, 7 nights full board, fully guided diving, marine park fess, 12 ltr tanks and weights.
Cyclone Winter Warmer with Mario only £1035 (including flights)
Escape the winter blues with this relaxing photo itinerary. This is a great trip to pin down those skills necessary to allow your underwater photography to progress. A trip like this gives enormous freedom to try out things repeatedly, and this is the best way to ensure that the learning sticks, and with every little milestone your confidence will grow exponentially!
Package includes return flights from Gatwick, 7 nights full board, fully guided diving, marine park fess, 12 ltr tanks and weights.
Save £500 Malapascua from £1395 (including flights)
Exotic Resort Malapascua are the original pioneering dive centre – get closer to thresher sharks and enjoy the warm welcome at this beach front resort. Malapascua Island has an impressive reputation for such a small location. The diving in Malapascua is most famous for its thresher sharks, but it is also one of our staff favourites. Looking for laid back long haul diving at affordable prices? Then look no further! The experienced dive team have an impressive reputation for finding the sharks. Discover beautiful reef diving on the local sites or take a day trip to one of the picture perfect islands of Gato or Calanggaman. Step ashore and forget your everyday stresses and strains as the friendly staff welcome you to their slice of paradise. It’s time to relax!
Your holiday includes return flights, transfers, 7 nights full board in a deluxe room, 10 boat dives.
Save £250 Murex Resort from £1745 (including flights)
Enjoy the best of both diving worlds – with Bunaken national park only a 35 minute boat ride away and the dark Manado sands on your doorstep. Walls meet critters – and all wrapped up with a wide Indonesian smile. Discover the rich coral reefs and magical macro with the welcoming team from the boutique resort at Murex Manado.
The sea is never far away at Murex Manado. The infinity pool boasts ocean views. At the end of each beautiful day, tuck into the freshly prepared Asian and International menu. Meals are served al fresco at the beach front restaurant. Relax with a well deserved massage at the Nature spa. Or take a day out of the water. The resort can arrange a selection of cultural and wildlife tours exploring Manado.
Package includes flights from Heathrow, 7 nights full board including water, tea and coffee, over 15 boat dives and local taxes.
Save £300 – Siladen from £2175 (including flights)
Luxury dive resorts don’t need to cost the earth. Siladen resort sits on white sandy beach in the heart of Bunaken with a 5 star experience at a price that you can afford. Effortlessly combine dive escapism with serious eco friendly credentials.
Holiday includes Flights from Heathrow, airport transfer, 7 nights full board in Garden View Villa, 17 air boat dives and local taxes.
Red Sea 2019 save up to £200
Our Tornado boats are selling fast for 2019 but we have some fantastic offers with savings of up to £200. Whether you want to explore the sublime reef diving in the South or the classic wrecks of the Northern Red Sea we have the trip for you.
All trips include flights, airport transfers, 7 nights on a full board basis with fully guided diving and 12 ltr tanks and weights.
Save up to £1400 Socorro Vortex from £4695 (excluding flights)
5 star diving on the new Socorro Vortex which offers 14 guests first-class, deluxe accommodations over 42m of modern luxury, in Mexico’s pelagic packed destination Socorro & Guadalupe. This modern vessel has all the ingredients you need to make your adventure one you will never forget with encounters of a lifetime.
Your trip starts on arrival in San Jose del Cabo where you will be met and taken to your hotel for the night (all inclusive, twin share). Our liveaboard package is based on in a lower deck cabin on a full board basis with a selected of local beer and wine. Between 20-22 dives which are fully guided with 12lt international tanks and weights, and free nitrox all included. We have also prepaid the Mexican 16% sales tax on your behalf.
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.
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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