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Scuba Travel’s latest offers from the Red Sea, Maldives & Indonesia
Check out these offers from our friends at UK based tour operator Scuba Travel… Liveaboard and land-based trips to the Red Sea, Maldives and Indonesia.
Mistral – 10th October only £1195
The Simply the Best Itinerary offers you the best Scuba Diving in the Southern Red Sea, with a fantastic mix of drift dives, daring drop offs, pelagic encounters and wreck dives around The Brothers and Daedalus. There are only a couple of spaces left to join Mistral on the 10th October for just £1195 including flights. 7 nights full board including Gatwick flights, fully guided diving and airport transfers.
ScubaSpa – October from £1945 (excluding flights)
ScubaSpa takes Maldives liveaboards to a whole new level; total relaxation is guaranteed with first class comfort and service. Scubaspa is more than just a dive boat, every area is light, spacious and beautifully styled. On top of the great diving facilities for only 24 divers this luxurious boat offers a jacuzzi, sunbathing terrace and a relaxing spa.
Boat Only Price includes 7 nights on a full board basis with up to 17 guided dives and airport transfers.
Serenity – November Only £1695 (excluding flights)
Get all the thrills of big fish in the Maldives on board the exceptional Emperor Serenity liveaboard. She is a contemporary spacious liveaboard which features an open air dining area, sundeck and comfortable air-conditioned saloon for relaxing after your dives. Experience manta, sharks, eagle rays and so much more on this classic Maldives itinerary – dive the seasonal hot spots from a dhoni tender.
Boat Only Price includes 7 nights full board, up to 17 guided dives, FOC Nitrox and airport transfers.
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Scuba Seraya – January £1395
Dive into 2019 with an amazing value trip to the intimate Scuba Seraya Dive Resort in Bali. The fabulous diving at this resort specialises in critter dives, the Liberty wreck and house reef diving. This lovely resort has only 12 rooms and is set in lush beach-front gardens and also features a freshwater pool and massage service for your post-diving relaxation.
Your Bali adventure includes return flights, 7 nights full board in a maisonette, 10 Tulamen dives and unlimited unguided house reef diving.
Red Sea Favourites – Boat only prices from £645, Flight included prices from £1095
The Red Sea offers some of the best diving in the world offering the full range of wrecks, walls, pinnacles and clear, calm seas. Whether you want to just book a liveaboard or would prefer to book a complete package including flights, the Scuba Travel Team has some fantastic deals for the Red Sea with their hand-picked, modern Red Sea liveaboards. They believe you deserve outstanding diving as well as onboard creature comforts. Find your perfect weekly departure at an affordable price. Scuba Travel’s Red Sea liveaboards are run to the highest safety standards by friendly, experienced crews. Discover their award-winning liveaboards for an Egyptian diving holiday that will exceed expectations.
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.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
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
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
Gear News
Introducing the RS Series Drysuit from DYNAMICNORD
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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