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Save 32% on Aggressor’s Anniversary Sale with Dive Worldwide
Celebrate the anniversary of the Aggressor Fleet and enjoy a huge 32% discount on any boat trip taken in 2016 – but be quick as this deal is only applicable on bookings made before 2 March 2016. Savings are applicable to the boat only and range from up to £1,175pp aboard the Okeanos Aggressor I to Cocos Island and up to £465pp aboard the Bahamas Aggressor to the Exumas.
The Aggressor Fleet has been in operation since 1984 and would like to share their 32nd anniversary with divers throughout the world. Choose from 30 thrilling itineraries combined with some of the best diving experiences across the globe. Among the available destinations are: Belize, Fiji, Indonesia, Palau and, the latest destination to join the programme, Sri Lanka.
Sample trip: The Bahamas Aggressor is a 30-metre monohull yacht that departs Nassau each Saturday for a week-long diving adventure to the Exumas. The first of its kind in the world, Exumas National Park is famous for its pristine beauty, outstanding anchorages and breathtaking marine environment. A strictly ‘no take’ zone, the ‘no fishing, conching, shelling or lobstering’ rules, where nothing living or dead may be removed from within the Park boundaries, means that it is one of the finest natural marine reserves in the world.
The intimate Bahamas Aggressor vessel can accommodate up to 14 passengers in five deluxe cabins and one unique quadruple bunk room. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms and are fully air-conditioned. The comfortable salon is the hub of the boat, with plenty of room to relax after a day of diving. Up to five dives a day are available over five and a half diving days. Expect to encounter caves, pinnacles, magnificent walls, coral heads, drift dives, schools of colourful fish, rays, sharks and plenty of critters hiding in the crevices. Water temperatures over the summer months are approximately 26C and conditions are calm, while winter water temperatures are still warm at 24C on average, with occasional strong winds.
Offer details
- Valid for travel throughout 2016.
- Discount applicable to boat only.
- Offer valid on new bookings only. Non-combineable.
- Book by 2 March 2016.
Special Offer Price: from £2,095pp based on a quad share cabin (saving £465pp), including international flights, 7 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation and 2 nights’ hotel accommodation with Dive Worldwide (01962 302087, www.diveworldwide.com).
Marine Life & Conservation
Steve Backshall to headline Shark Trust’s flagship event: For the Love of Sharks
Join a host of amazing, shark loving, speakers including Steve Backshall and the Shark Trust team for an evening celebrating shark conservation at the Royal Geographical Society in London this November.
Date: 29th November 2024
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Royal Geographical Society, London
Tickets: https://www.sharktrust.org/Event/flos24
The event will be a celebration of all things shark. Those lucky enough to get hold of tickets will hear from engaging guest speakers with a passion for sharks.
The line-up includes (*subject to change if unforeseen circumstances arise)
Steve Backshall: One of television’s busiest presenters, BAFTA award-winning wildlife expert Steve has been passionate about the wild world ever since he was young.
Steve’s impressive TV career has taken him all around the world, investigating a wide array of species and environments. Steve has filmed over 100 hours of children’s wildlife programmes with the BAFTA award winning Deadly 60 franchise and recently, with Sky Nature, for his new series ‘Whale with Steve Backshall’. He has been a patron for the Shark Trust for 10 years.
Simon Rogerson: is a photojournalist specialising in natural history, diving and the sea.
He is editor of SCUBA magazine, the official journal of the British Sub-Aqua Club. Simon started his career as a crime reporter but gravitated towards his ‘less depressing’ interest in underwater exploration, joining the staff of DIVE magazine in 1999. In 2005 he was named ‘Editor of the Year’ in the PPA’s Independent Publishing Awards. Simon also works as a freelance writer, contributing frequently to the Sunday Times and Telegraph, in addition to BBC Wildlife, Esquire, and a host of international diving magazines. He is the author of a book, Dive Red Sea, published by Ultimate Sports. Now based in Berkshire, Simon has been a Patron of the Shark Trust for 20 years.
More speakers to be announced soon. Head to the Shark Trust website to learn more.
The evening will also allow guests the final chance to see the Oceanic 31, shark art exhibition. Some of the artwork will be auctioned/raffled at the event, while the rest will be auctioned online to raise money for the Shark Trust Oceanic Programme.
For the Love of Sharks is an evening with something for everyone who is interested and fascinated by sharks. Join the Shark Trust, their Patrons, Trustees and Staff, along with a host of supporters for this celebration of shark conservation.
For more information or to buy a ticket: https://www.sharktrust.org/Event/flos24
Dive Worldwide has recently introduced Kenya to its portfolio of dive destinations, making it a new must-visit for divers. The company has chosen Temple Point Resort, located in Watamu, a small town on Kenya’s Indian Ocean Coast. The resort embodies the spirit of Kenya, with thatched roof buildings and bright white interiors, complemented with local art. The Creek Deluxe rooms enjoy a creek view and sunset vistas, whilst Boutique Garden rooms offer peace nestled in lush greenery.
An abundance of activities such as golf, stand up paddleboarding and kite surfing await those looking for action; while those in search of rejuvenation may partake in a range of yoga classes, or indulge in the spa. Spend evenings dining poolside dining or lazing in hammocks suspended over the creek; there is no detail missed at Temple Point.
The waters surrounding Temple Point Resort are bustling with life, however, there is also an opportunity to explore on dry land. Tsavo National Park is close enough for a day safari, allowing guests to double up on the wildlife experiences Kenya has to offer, from elephants to whale sharks.
Suggested Dive Itinerary: Dive and Discover Kenya
Embark on an adventure to one of Africa’s finest marine parks, Watamu, the first of its kind in the continent. Created in 1968, Watamu offers excellent diving and snorkelling for those of all experience levels. Lively coral reefs and the surrounding waters are home to over 1,000 species of fish, devil rays, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins and turtles.
DEAL: Stay 12 nights for the price of 10 at Temple Point Resort
Price: Dive and Discover Kenya now costs £2295pp, saving £150 per person. Including international flights from the UK, 12 nights’ B&B (for the price of 10), transfers, 5 days, 10 dive pack, tanks and weights. Based on travel in September ONLY. https://www.diveworldwide.com/trip-ideas/dive-discover-kenya#details
For more information visit: diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302 087
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