News
Scuba Travel launches Azores diving holidays and other great deals
UK-based tour operator Scuba Travel have launched a new destination – The Azores, and with lots of other great deals on offer you’ll find it hard to say no to a cheeky getaway!
Here are the details:
Red Sea / Whirlwind liveaboard / 11th March 2017 / Wrecks and Reefs Itinerary / Only £975
Climb aboard the well reputed liveaboard Whirlwind for an affordable 5 star Red Sea experience. Whirlwind has everything the modern diver could want on board. The spacious dive deck is one of the most impressive aspects. And for your relaxation between dives, there are 2 sundecks and the jacuzzi. Catch some rays, relax with a book or enjoy the hot tub.
Wrecks and Reefs is the ideal itinerary whatever your experience level, diving some of the most iconic dive sites Egypt has to offer, as well a few of lesser known beauties. A popular route for those new to the Red Sea, the varied depths across dive sites suit all abilities – from novice to tekkie. Visibility is crystal clear and the warm blue waters are perfect for even the longest dive times. Water temperatures typically range between 20 and 28 degrees throughout the year. Diving can be accessed whatever the season, either by boat or RIB. Travel times between dive sites are short leaving more time for relaxing.
Includes return flights from Gatwick to Hurghada, 7 nights full board and up to 22 dives over the week.
Find out more about this trip here.
Azores / Charming Blue Hotel / 3rd June – 7 nights / Only £1175
Scuba Travel has added this new destination to their portfolio which has incredible blue water diving, with volcanic swim throughs, caves and overhangs. There are also fantastic Macro sightings including the magical mobulas, sting rays, manta and sharks. The Charming Blue Hotel is a new boutique option for those wanting their stay on Santa Maria to be that extra bit special. It lies in ViIa do Porto itself, and features a spa, pool and easy access to the town. It is less than a 10 minute transfer by road (or 1 km walk along the seafront) to the Premier Haliotis Dive centre.
Package includes return flights, one night in San Miguel and 6 nights at the Charming Blue Hotel on a B&B basis. 10 boat dives with 12 ltr tank, air fills and weights.
Find out more about this trip here.
Maldives / Carpe Diem liveaboard / 24th March – 7 nights / Only £2145
Save £750 on this trip which includes 7 nights on full board basis average of 3 fully guided dives per day, return flights including a 1 way flight between Kadhdhdoo and Male.
Carpe Diem combines superb service, exceptional diving and on board comfort at affordable prices.No matter which cabin you choose, all have individual air con, safe and en suite bathrooms. On the main deck you will find a large saloon area with tea, coffee and drinking water. This is the hub of the boat where briefings are given. All meals are also served al fresco in the dedicated dining area on the upper deck. Head right upstairs to the sun deck to soak up the views, work on your tan or just relax in the shade with a good book from the boat’s library.
The Seven Southern Atolls itinerary is an action packed pelagic adventure in the Maldives filled with speedy drift dives, manta and shark action. Dive no less than 7 atolls in total. Scuba Travel’s exclusive Maldivian liveaboard stops at nothing to ensure that you see manta, sharks and even a wreck as you sail into diving perfection.
Find out more about this trip here.
Discounted Aggressor Liveaboards
Last chance to book a trip of a lifetime on the world famous Aggressor Fleet who are celebrating this February with a very special offer – book before the 2nd of March on selected liveaboards and you could save up to £1200. Choose from an incredible wish list destinations to dive in 2017: the Galapagos, Palau, Raja Ampat, Komodo, Belize or Turks & Caicos. Fully ATOL bonded and inclusive of flights, your perfect itinerary is just a phone call away.
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.
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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