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blue o two announces a brand new Destination of the Month
2017 is flying by! It’s August already and UK-based dive tour operator blue o two are bringing divers another fantastic Destination of the Month showcase. This time, attention turns to the pearls of the Indian Ocean, the magical Maldives.
blue o two first ventured to the Maldives several years ago, and now operate two beautiful liveaboards in the region. The Maldives is a stunning group of atolls that plays host to what can only be described as an underwater paradise. With tropical conditions all year round, scuba divers have the chance to enjoy an abundance of marine life, from manta rays and whale sharks, through to barracuda, tuna, and more than 700 different species of tropical fish dotted throughout the coral reefs.
M/Y blue Voyager, fresh from her mid-year dry dock, welcomes 26 divers on board and is the epitome of a spacious diving liveaboard. Complete with a custom-built 19m diving support vessel, blue Shadow, this outstanding liveaboard remains as a peaceful sanctuary in between diving, and each diver has an ample space in their own allocated station aboard the dhoni. With an ocean deck, numerous relaxation areas, and a Jacuzzi on board, M/Y blue Voyager is a fantastic option for anyone looking to venture to the Maldives.
M/V Sea Spirit offers a different, but equally enjoyable Maldivian diving experience. She provides a more intimate setting, with a maximum of 12 divers on board. Offering a superb selection of itineraries, trips aboard M/V Sea Spirit are hosted by Lisa and Dave Allison, who have over 20 years of experience of diving in the region; you simply couldn’t be in more capable hands. The vessel boasts a beautiful sun deck, along with alfresco dining; the food is prepared by a fantastic Sri Lankan chef and guests will be blown away by his culinary delights.
Throughout August, blue o two will be bringing their divers a whole host of inspirational content, top tips, interesting facts and lots more across their social media channels, so make sure to check them out if you are considering the Maldives as your next scuba diving destination.
Plus, to top it all off, to celebrate the Maldives as Destination of the Month for August, blue o two have announced a fantastic special offer:
For all bookings taken during August 2017 on board either M/Y blue Voyager or M/V Sea Spirit for all remaining 2017 departures, guests will receive free nitrox for the duration of their liveaboard holiday, plus a free bottle of wine per person on arrival. Kickstart your Maldivian adventure in style with blue o two this year.
*Valid for new bookings only. Bookings must be confirmed with a deposit by 5.30pm on Thursday 31st August 2017. Valid for all trips on either M/Y blue Voyager or M/V Sea Spirit with a 2017 departure date. Free nitrox will be provided for the duration of each liveaboard trip. Free bottle of wine will be gifted on arrival, and one bottle will be provided per person. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers.
For further details on the Maldives and the latest Maldives special offers, contact blue o two’s expert travel team on +44 (0) 1752 480 808 or divingholidays@blueotwo.com, or visit our website at www.blueotwo.com.
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Dive Worldwide Announces Bite-Back as its Charity of the Year
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
Gear News
Scubapro Free Octopus Promotion 2024
Free Octopus with every purchase of a SCUBAPRO regulator system
Just in time for the spring season, divers can save money with the FREE OCTOPUS SPRING PROMOTION! Until July 31st SCUBAPRO offers an Octopus for free
with every purchase of a regulator system!
Get a free S270 OCTOPUS with purchase of these combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with A700
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with S620Ti
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with D420
MK25 EVO Din mit S620Ti-X
Get a free R105 OCTOPUS with purchase of the following combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with G260
MK25 EVO or MK17 EVO with S600
SCUBAPRO offers a 30-year first owner warranty on all regulators, with a revision period of two years or 100 dives. All SCUBAPRO regulators are of course certified according to the new European test standard EN250-2014.
Available at participating SCUBAPRO dealers. Promotion may not be available in all regions. Find an authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer at scubapro.com.
More information available on www.scubapro.com.
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