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Time for your next diving adventure? Check out these Scuba Travel deals
Autumn is well and truly here and it’s time for your next diving adventure. Where would you like to go? If you’re looking for inspiration for your next trip check out these deals from our friends at UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel.
Maldives – Carpe Diem I 22 September 2017 I Save £400, only £1795 inc. flights
Wend your way between Male and Baa atolls, cherry picking the top dive sites and snorkelling at Hanivaru Bay. Climb aboard for the Maldives Seasonal Sensations itinerary on board our exclusive liveaboard Carpe Diem. She combines superb service, exceptional diving and on board comfort at an affordable price.
Package includes 7 nights full board, return flights, fully guided diving, 12ltr tanks, air fills and weights and full ATOL bonding.
Maldives – Carpe Vita I 21 October 2017 I Save £1000, only £1995 inc. flights
Special Crown of Thorns Removal Week! Accompanied by Reef CPR marine biologist. Join this special week to help identify and remove crown of thorns from reef eco systems. All training will be given on board. The diving will focus on removing localized outbreaks in and around Raa atoll. A typical day will involve crown of thorns removal with the opportunity for a fun dive daily.
Carpe Vita has plenty of space for everyone at a generous 38m in length and features a spacious layout, book on so you can see for yourself the attention to detail that makes Carpe Vita a well loved liveaboard with divers.
Package includes 7 nights full board, return flights, fully guided diving, 12ltr tanks, air fills and weights and full ATOL bonding. As this is a special conservation week, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Maldives – Orion I 6 May 2018 I Only £1325 exc. flights
Set sail on Orion, the popular hotel-standard Maldives liveaboard on the must do, big fish packed Best of the Maldives itinerary. Dive the seasonal hot spots that make the Maldives a mecca for Scuba divers from a dhoni tender. There are pelagics a plenty, with manta, sharks and even whalesharks.
This boat-only package includes return Male airports transfers, 7 nights full board, average of 17 fully guided dives, 12ltr tanks, air fills, NITROX and weights and full ATOL bonding.
Red Sea – Cyclone I 22 October 2017 I £1475 I Wrecks and Reefs Itinerary
Cyclone is a much loved liveaboard from the award-winning Tornado Marine Fleet. She has long been a favourite with UK divers for exploring the magnificent wrecks and lavish reefs of the Egyptian Red Sea.
The Wrecks and Reefs itinerary gets you to some of the most iconic dive sites Egypt has to offer, as well a few of its lesser known beauties. Fill your log book exploring these fascinating wrecks and reefs….the Thistlegorm, Shark and Yolanda, Abu Nuhas and Tiran. Experience a mixture of beautiful coral gardens and startling drop offs.
Package includes Sunday departure, 7 nights full board, return flights, up to 22 fully guided dives, 12ltr tanks, air fills and weights, plus day use and lunch at a local hotel on your last day and full ATOL bonding.
Philippines – Kasai Village I 23 October 2017 I Save £400, only £1895
The friendly Kasai Village Dive resort and spa is nestled in one of Cebu’s diving meccas – Moalboal. Pescador is only a short ride away. Dive over 30 sites with options for new divers through to technical divers. House reef and boat diving await and there are a range of action packed day trips for those dry days! Under the water or above it, this is an exclusive getaway perfect for those looking to escape the daily grind and demanding crowds.
Package includes 7 nights full board in a pool view room , return flights, airport transfers to the resort, 5 days unlimited day diving and full ATOL bonding.
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. You can find the latest summer specials at www.scubatravel.com/lastminute.
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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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