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Pro Dive announce 2nd Sharkschool event for 2016 at a reduced price
After the premiere of their SHARKSCHOOL™ RIVIERA MAYA in February this year, Pro Dive International, one of the Caribbean’s most established PADI 5 Star Dive Resorts and recognized Career Development Centers, have announced SHARKSCHOOL™ RIVIERA MAYA – THE SECOND, in collaboration with WiroDive and the world’s most renowned shark behavior scientist Dr. Erich Ritter.
The event will be held at the top training facilities of Pro Dive´s coveted partner hotel Occidental Allegro Playacar, located at one of the finest white sandy beaches on the Riviera Maya/ Mexico, from December 13-19th 2016.
“We will provide experienced divers with the privilege to encounter the top predator, the bull shark, in its natural habitat. The participants of our SHARKSCHOOL™, no matter if in love or scared of sharks, will learn about their behaviour, practice to interpret situations, react appropriately, and above all – to feel comfortable, as well as get all their questions answered about the top of the food chain during our daily SHARKSCHOOL™ workshops with Dr. Erich Ritter, leading shark communications and interactions researcher,” says Markus Fleischmann, CEO & founder of Pro Dive International.
“SHARKSCHOOL™ Riviera Maya includes 7 days of super-exciting bull shark interaction, vibrant reef diving, lively exchanges with like-minded people, and Caribbean bliss – extendable by 3 days of diving in the Cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula, another unique highlight of this area which awaits all our shark lovers and diving enthusiasts,” adds Susann Seifert, Pro Dive International’s Marketing Manager.
The SHARKSCHOOL™ package is bookable with immediate effect, although hurry, as space is limited.
INCLUDED:
- 6 nights at Occidental Allegro Playacar 4*, December 13-19, 2016
- Standard superior double room, All Inclusive
- Airport return transfers Cancun – Playacar – Cancun
- 5 days of bull shark diving with Dr. Erich Ritter incl. 2 dives daily
- Tanks, weights, unlimited free Nitrox
- SHARKSCHOOL™ Dr. Erich Ritter seminar, 1.5 hrs daily for 5 days
Now at a reduced price of only US$1,699 per diver.
Add a 3 days Cenotes dive & stay extension until Dec 22nd at US$699 per diver.
Shark conservation has been one of Pro Dive’s major concerns. Not only do they support non-profit organizations internationally, like SHARKANGELS and SHARKS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, but also actively right in front of their door SAVING OUR SHARKS – a local project focusing on the protection of bull sharks on the Mexican Riviera Maya.
Renowned for excellent quality in providing first class adventures including diving in the CENOTES, with BULL SHARKS, at WRECKS & FAMOUS WALLS at COZUMEL, SAONA & CATALINA islands, as well as Safaris with WHALE SHARKS, SAILFISH & HUMPBACK WHALES, Pro Dive International, founded in 2003, is the official onsite water sports service provider for several 4-5* RESORTS along the RIVIERA MAYA & COZUMEL/ MEXICO and in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
Everything under one roof, Pro Dive International´s head office in Playa del Carmen / Mexico features a multilingual reservations team taking direct bookings for diving, hotel accommodation, the VIP stay & dive concept ULTIMATE DIVE EXPERIENCE at Allegro Cozumel (unique in the Caribbean!), liveaboard options in collaboration with AGGRESSOR FLEET/ SILVER BANK and NAUTILUS EXPLORER/ SOCORRO & GUADALUPE, transfers and cultural tours, and also providing services to international dive travel agencies, an equipment maintenance department, excursions team and own competitive transportation system available to provide airport and hotel shuttles.
For more information, visit www.prodiveinternational.com, or enquire by emailing info@prodiveinternational.com.
For their GoPro programs contact info@idcmexico.com or visit www.idcmexico.com.
Pro Dive’s Facebook Pages with lots of pictures and info:
www.facebook.com/ProDiveMexicoOfficialFanPage
https://www.facebook.com/prodivedominicanrepublic
https://www.facebook.com/Pro-Dive-International
Pro Dive’s Twitter Account is https://twitter.com/Prodivemexico.
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TRAVEL BLOG: Jeff Goodman Dives SOMABAY, Part 3
Today we are diving one of the outer reefs from an inflatable. As we reach the bottom, a reef octopus eases its way into the cover of a small crack in the coral while displaying it’s incredible ability to change colour. They are arguably one of the most charismatic of reef dwellers and it is always exciting for me to simply hover and watch. I would have spent longer and waited for it to come and investigate me, but as dive time is limited we wanted to move on and find a turtle.
The waters around Somabay are well protected and hold a rich variety of marine life. The reef edges are thriving colonies of coral and shoaling fish, while nearer the sea bed plenty of wildlife is still to be found.
Then we located the turtles. They are very used to divers and so show little concern when slowly approached. In fact occasionally one will come over to see what you are doing. There is always huge excitement when diving with a turtle. The shear thrill of sharing a moment with another species.
What a fantastic way to finish a wonderful few days diving and I would like to thank SOMABAY, ORCA DIVING and THE BREAKERS for making my stay such a good one.
I had a great time, with diving everyday either on the house reef or on one of the offshore reefs by inflatable or larger day boat. Orca diving provided high quality equipment and facilities while the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The Breakers was right on the coast with nice rooms, good food and once again friendly staff making the whole trip a real pleasure.
Soma Bay covers an entire peninsula and is home to several resorts as well as residential compounds.
As well as scuba diving, Somabay caters for many other sports and activities, and so is perfect for families as well as individuals and/or groups. And of course there is always time to lay peacefully on the beach under the Egyptian sun.
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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TRAVEL BLOG: Jeff Goodman Dives SOMABAY, Part 2
Day three of my trip to Somabay and we were spending the day on the Lady Christina and diving on the wreck of the Salem Express.
Diving wrecks for me is always one of mixed emotions. The excitement of diving a wreck is more than often tempered by the thought of loss of life when she sank. The Salem Express was a passenger ship and a roll-on/roll-off ferry travelling from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Safaga, Egypt. Most passengers were of poor class travelling home from their holidays while around 150 people were returning home from their pilgrimage to Mecca.
The ship struck a reef and sank within 20 minutes. Passengers were trapped below deck and the ship was filled with fear and panic.
The wreck area is strewn with personal belongings from the crew and passengers such as a transistor radio and a flat iron for clothes. A diver at sometime has put them in a prominent place to be seen.
Tragically only one life boat was launched while the others went down with the ship. More than 600 men, women and children lost their lives here.
It’s a stark reminder that the sea can be unforgiving and so when we dive on such wrecks we should do so with humble regard.
Returning to the surface, shoals of fish are gathered under our boat and seem to be welcoming us back into the light.
Back at the Breakers I sat in the dining area with a beer and a very good meal while my thoughts still remained with the day’s dive on the Salem Express.
Check in for part 3 tomorrow for Jeff’s last day of diving with Somabay on the off-shore reefs looking for turtles.
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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