News
Dive Worldwide Launches January Sale
Book a holiday with Dive Worldwide during January and take advantage of a 10% saving on accommodation and diving and snorkelling packages to some of the finest dive destinations on earth. Featured destinations include the Philippines, Maldives, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Tobago and the Bahamas. The 10% saving can be combined with the special deals as featured on the Dive Worldwide website.
Among the tempting offers available are:
The Philippines
Enjoy a liveaboard adventure to the Tubbataha Reef National Park to explore the finest biodiversity of marine life in the Philippines. Guests can expect to see species including immature manta rays, sharks and turtles – while the famous dive sites of Seafan Alley, Delsan Wreck and the Washing Machine provide thrilling drift explorations. Stay aboard either the S/Y Philippine Siren or the Atlantis Azores, both luxurious vessels that are ideal for group expeditions.
Price: From £3,220pp (saving up to £275pp) based on 2 sharing, including 6 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 1 night B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, transfers, complimentary nitrox, equipment rental, tanks and weights.
Maldives
Southern Atolls Rays and Sharks
Explore the relatively untouched diving sites of Meemu, Thaa and Laamu Atoll aboard the M/Y Sheena liveaboard. Exceptional drift diving and superb visibility across the area means divers and photographers alike can experience a number of fascinating diving adventures. Underwater highlights will include thrilling channel dives, unspoilt corals and encounters with manta rays, abundant reef fish and whale sharks – while back on shore there is also an opportunity to relax at the luxurious Medhufushi Island Resort.
Price: From £3,055pp (saving up to £195pp) based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 3 nights’ half board at the Medhufushi Island Resort, return flights from the UK, tanks, weights and nitrox, and transfers by seaplane.
Indonesia
Wakatobi Dive Resort and Pelagian Liveaboard
The reefs off the tropical island of Onemobaa in the remote Wakatobi archipelago are considered to be some of the most pristine in the world, and are an underwater topography of spectacular marine life. Encompassing white sand beaches with stunning corals, snorkelers and divers alike will have plenty to discover – including encounters with a wealth of whales, dolphins and green turtles. Finish the adventure with a luxurious stay at the award winning Wakatobi Dive Resort.
Price: From £5,535pp (saving up to £460pp) based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 4 nights’ full board accommodation at the Wakatobi Dive Resort, 1 night accommodation in Bali, return flights from the UK, transfers and Wakatobi charter flights, up to 4 dives per day and tanks and weights.
Mexico
Isla Guadalupe – Great White Shark Heaven
The crystal clear waters that surround the volcanic island of Isla Guadalupe are famous for shark diving, and provide the ultimate destination for observing these magnificent predators. Spend a week exploring the waters teeming with sharks, including the renowned great white. Offering multiple dives per day, guests can observe the sharks from surface cages, or those that are brave enough can experience sharks up close in a submersible cage, allowing for fantastic photographic opportunities.
Price: From £3,885pp (saving up to £280pp) based on 2 sharing, including 2 nights’ B&B accommodation in San Diego, 5 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, return flights from the UK, 3 full days cage diving and transfers.
South Africa
Kruger Safari and Mozambique Diving Two-Centre Holiday
Explore the iconic Kruger National Park on an African safari and discover the magnificent underwater marine life of south-east Mozambique during this itinerary of discovery. Beginning with a stay at the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, guests enjoy two game drives each day, encountering elephants, cheetahs and lions. The rest of the holiday focuses on the vast array of marine life that can be found below the surface of Mozambique. Highlights include encounters with large pelagic species, including whales, manta rays and leopard sharks, while the pristine white beaches provide an ideal spot for secluded relaxation.
Price: From £3,565pp (saving up to £200pp) based on 2 sharing, including 3 nights’ full board safari accommodation, 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, 2 days of game drives, 10 dive pack, tanks, weights and nitrox and transfers.
Tobago
North and South – Discover Tobago
Suitable for divers of all abilities, Tobago provides both the perfect destination for learning how to dive and is full of exciting diving sites for the more experienced diver. Staying at two separate dedicated diving resorts, guests can experience thrilling drifts, marvel at colourful reefs and snorkel at the nearby site of Goats Island. Aside from diving, there are opportunities to visit the local cocoa plantation and explore the island’s lush tropical rainforests.
Price: From £2,205pp (saving up to £160pp) based on 2 sharing, including 14 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, 20 dive pack, tanks, weights and transfers.
Bahamas
The crystal clear waters surrounding Nassau and Cat Island provide an ideal opportunity to experience shark encounters and enjoy countless underwater photographic opportunities. Divers can enjoy exotic wall dives, delve into famous shipwrecks and encounter large pelagics – including the inquisitive oceanic white-tip shark. Relax in between dives with a stay at the delightful family run Greenwood Beach Resort.
Price: From £4,035pp (saving up to £340pp) based on 2 sharing, including 9 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, all transfers, 6 days diving and tanks and weights.
Full terms and conditions can be found at www.diveworldwide.com/offers/exclusive-january-sale.
For further information visit diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302087).
Gear News
Go anywhere with Stahlsac
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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