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Great liveaboard diving deals for October and beyond from Scuba Travel
Winter is coming.
But that’s OK, because UK-based diving tour operator Scuba Travel have the perfect solutions for those of you who are desperate to escape the cold for some sunshine and scuba.
Here are the details:
Red Sea / Whirlwind Liveaboard / 15th October / Last 2 Spaces / Only £1195
7 nights full board, 5 star Red Sea diving at affordable prices, all cabins have twin beds, en suite & air con. 2 sundecks and a jacuzzi. World class wreck dives and breathtaking reef dives every day. Up to 21 guided dives over the week.
October is one of the most popular times of year to dive the Red Sea. The water is still wonderfully warm, but the air temperature has dropped out of the 40C’s to the mid 30C’s making it a bit more comfortable.Whirlwind has one of the highest customer returns of any boat Scuba Travel sails, due mainly to the wonderful crew and layout of the boat. Enjoy her for yourself on one of the last spaces available this October.
Find out more about this trip here.
Cocos / Argo Liveaboard / 11th December – 12 nights / £5295
Save £1300. The most luxurious liveaboard in Cocos. Exclusive – only 18 divers. Remote, pristine location in the Pacific famous for vast numbers of hammerheads. Massive variety of shark life, extraordinary land life with shore visits. Best suited to more experienced divers.
Argo is the latest offering from the expert Undersea Hunter group and a spectacular addition to the stunning shores of Cocos. Packed with all the latest mod cons the Argo is a one of a kind vessel to explore a completely unique region and lives up to the high standards set by the fleet – from safety to comfort, no detail has been overlooked.
This is perhaps the ultimate hammerhead shark destination but there are more pelagics than just this to discover. Silkies, Galapgos sharks, silver tips and even tiger sharks. Visit Cocos for serious shark encounters.
Find out more about this trip here.
Maldives / Serenity Liveaboard / 6th January / Only £2085 inc flights
Contemporary liveaboard newly built for 2016 – a brilliant choice for diver & non divers. Lower & upper deck cabins with twin or double bed configurations. Suites also available. Al fresco dining & multiple relaxation areas throughout.
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. All diving is done from Emperor Serenity’s large 19.8m dhoni tender, giving you more living space on board and getting you to the perfect dive spot every time. She is rebreather-friendly and offers free NITROX, all diving and safety equipment as well as a photography charging station and four dive guides. Non-divers are very welcome and get a free snorkelling kit + $50 voucher to spend on board.
Find out more about this trip here.
To find out more about Scuba Travel and the dive holidays they offer, visit www.scubatravel.com.
Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and 
the highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.
Abyss Duffels
Made to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.
- A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.
- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
Sea & Sea is the home of Stahlsac and other leading diving brands in the UK.
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