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Book by 9 Feb to take advantage of these fantastic Maldives holiday offers and more!
It may be cold, windy and rainy in the UK but head off for some winter sun and dive, dive, dive! The Scuba Travel team have some fantastic offers in their Maldives sale which must be booked by 9th February or plenty of other destinations too.
Take a look at all special offers here or dip into some of the highlights below:
Maldives: Dive the Maldives on Emperor Serenity – Save £300
Emperor Serenity is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard where fine accommodation and service is standard. This sleek liveaboard was built in the Maldives specifically for divers. Stand out from the crowd as you moor in the picture perfect Maldivian atolls.
This 40 metre boat easily accommodates 26 guests in 13 well-appointed en-suite cabins, all with air-con. There are five lower deck cabins, each with double beds and a single too, as well as three double only cabins. On the main deck cabins you find three cabins with double beds and a single, and the same again on the upper deck. A supplement applies for main and upper deck cabins – please do ask your travel consultant at the time of booking about which cabin option would suit you best.
Maldives: Emperor Virgo from £1195 (excl. flights)
Pelagics a plenty await on this special itinerary. Focus on shark encounters as you dive the seasonal hot spots from a dhoni tender with an average of 17 dives (including one night dive).
Virgo sleeps just 18 divers over 30m, which has made her popular with those that prefer smaller groups on board. All diving is from the support dhoni. Cruise the heavenly atolls of Male and Ari without it costing the earth on a liveaboard dedicated to your diving satisfaction.
Maldives: New Carpe Diem Resort – Save up to £250
NEW for 2018: Stay at the action loving, Carpe Diem resort in Raa atoll for a Maldivian resort experience unlike any other – the perfect extension to your Carpe Fleet liveaboard or ideal for a dedicated resort holiday with like-minded adventure lovers. Building on their award-winning experience of luxury liveaboards, the Carpe Diem resort is social by nature. Here you will find an extensive range of activities as well as sublime diving on the impressive house reef or nearby sites. Feel the stresses and strains of life ebb away as you refresh your senses!
Indonesia: Dive Indonesia from £2595 at Bunaken Oasis
This boutique dive resort has been lovingly designed and built by British couple Simon & Elaine Wallace, who had one simple goal – to create a dive resort whose every aspect meets your exacting requirements for quality and 5-star service service, both on land and in the sea. Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort provides you with the ultimate in dive convenience.
This is an exclusive resort. There are only 12 large, traditionally built private villas. No detail – no matter how small or seemingly insignificant – has been overlooked in the building of Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort. Comfy sofas, stunning, indoor en-suite bathrooms, a Krups coffee machine, high quality toiletries and free laundry service are just some of the perks that come as standard.
Red Sea: Movenpick Resort El Quseir
Nestled between sandy mountains and deepest blue seas, and just 87kms from Marsa Alam airport, is the 5 star Movenpick Resort El Quseir – a unique oasis of Egyptian charm and Swiss efficiency. Built in traditional Nubian style, this relaxed resort instantly makes you feel at peace. It’s the perfect destination for a laid-back, sun-drenched beach holiday for everyone.
Red Sea: Hurricane Shark Quest – £1095 incl. flights
Dive the famous Daedalus Reef, Brothers Islands, Rocky or Elphinstone. Shark Quest dives the southern Red Sea according to its seasonal best. The goal is to see more sharks and rays; you will dive fewer sites for longer for the most inspiring and exciting pelagic sightings possible, with at least two marine park visits during the trip.
Package includes return flights to Marsa Alam, 7 nights full board on Mistral – a steel hulled very stable liveaboard – and around 18 fully guided dives and free nitrox.
Sudan: Dive Sudan on Voyager – £1695 incl. flights
Hammerheads, the Umbria wreck and wall diving in the north of Sudan on board the luxurious Voyager. Departing from Port Sudan, you will spend 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin share cabin).
Philippines: Malapascua – from £1295 incl. flights
The diving in Malapascua is most famous for its thresher sharks. With their wealth of experience, the Exotic Resort has an exceptional track record at getting the best sightings of these elusive and shy sharks. What a wonderful place for a getaway – enjoy a 7 night break in a deluxe room with full board, 10 dives and flights from the U.K.
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.
Blogs
Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
Blogs
SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)
In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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