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Dive into 2018 with one of Scuba Travel’s Fabulous Offers…
Dive into 2018 with one of these fabulous offers from UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel.
Red Sea: 22 February I Hurricane – Shark Quest I £995 plus extra £50 off if booked by 31 December (including flights)
Hurricane has won Liveaboard of the Year for the last two years running. She’s a very special boat, with a superb crew and captain onboard, getting you to the right place at the right time for the best sightings. She has now headed off for an extended dry dock and Scuba Travel are looking forward to welcoming her back to the fleet on 22 February 2018.
The planned maintenance includes new updated bathrooms throughout, new airconditioning system in the saloon and an update in cabins, more sun loungers and beanbags, as well as the standard dry dock procedures of replacing carpets, repainting etc…
Package includes return flights to Gatwick, 7 nights full board, fully guided diving and weights and tanks. Book to travel on Hurricane from today until 31 December 2017 and receive an extra £50 Christmas bonus. This is available on top of your loyalty discount, and on top of any current offers (not available for group bookings).
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Indonesia: 4 January I WAOW I Save £700, 12 nights only £5295
WAOW takes space, excellence and luxury to a whole new level in Indonesia. This is a vast liveaboard offering itineraries in some of Indonesia’s most exciting dive spots. WAOW has undeniable wow factor and it is not just in the cabins. The saloon area has plenty of space for lounging around. Head up to the sundeck to find a sunny or shady corner. Enjoy the view as you sail between the myriad of tiny islands and reef tops that pepper the seas.
Your trip starts on arrival in Jakarta where you will be met and taken to your hotel for the night (B&B, twin share). The next morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Sorong where you board WAOW. All trips are fully guided by two expert dive guides and include 12lt tank, weights, full board, soft drinks. There are usually 3/4 dives a day. At the end of you trip you will return to Sorong and fly back to Jakarta.
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Maldives: 14 January I Orion I £1425 (excluding flights)
Set sail on this popular hotel standard Maldives liveaboard. Orion is generously proportioned with a relaxed atmosphere on board. As all diving takes places from the tender dhoni all the space on board is living space with generous areas for relaxing after your day’s dive. Best of the Maldives is a popular year round itinerary which focuses on the hottest site around Male and Ari atolls; there are pelagics aplenty with manta, sharks and even whalesharks.
This package includes transfers from Male airport, 7 nights full board including drinking water and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner, average of 17 fully guided dives over the week, 12 ltr tanks and weights plus FOC Nitrox.
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Bali: 3 February I Scuba Seraya I £1545 (including flights)
Scuba Seraya sits next to world class dive sites, and as such, this really is a diver’s resort. But you do not have to forgo your creature comforts! There is a freshwater pool and beachside massage service for those chill out days. The beach is for the exclusive use of guests. The restaurant is right by the sea, and serves freshly prepared Indonesian and Western meals.
The whole atmosphere at Scuba Seraya is understated elegance. Relax and forget about the world as you dive from your very own corner in paradise. This package includes 10 Tulamben dives and unlimited unguided house reef diving, 7 nights fullboard in a maisonette, return flights and transfers.
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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.
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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.
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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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