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Book by 31 October for special offer liveaboard adventures with Dive Worldwide
Liveaboard diving really does maximise your time underwater. If you’re in need of a serious dive fix then check out these special offers on liveaboard adventures with UK-based Tour Operator Dive Worldwide. Book by 31 October and 3 November – don’t delay!
Buy One Get One Free on a Liveaboard Adventure in the Maldives
The Maldives are, without doubt, one of the finest diving destinations in the world. Boasting crystal-clear waters, a wealth of marine life, and countless islands and atolls to explore, the Indian Ocean archipelago is at the top of most wish-lists. To explore in style, book a cabin aboard the M/Y Duke of York, a specially-fitted dive boat. Offering 10 comfortable cabins, the boat is the last word in luxury, with an onboard spa and masseur and a dhoni, used for diving, snorkelling, fishing and shore excursions.
Among the marine life that guests aboard the Duke of York might expect to see are the gigantic manta rays, particularly at their cleaning stations. The boat sails south for February and March in search of sharks and adrenaline fuelled dive experiences in the remote passes around Huvadhoo Atoll.
Dive Worldwide (diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087) is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on the M/Y Duke of York for £2,295 per couple, including 7 nights’ full board liveabord accommodation. Valid on 26 February to 5 March 2018 and 16 to 23 April 2018 departures only. Boat only price. Book by 31 October 2017.
Save £600pp on a trip to the Galapagos
Explore the teeming waters of the Galapagos Islands from the Humboldt Explorer and enjoy encounters with hammerheads and whale sharks.
The Humboldt Explorer is a 30-metre vessel that is one of the fastest, stable and most comfortable liveaboards to sail the area. Accommodation is in eight double staterooms, all with private facilities, with a maximum of 16 guests on board. Facilities include a spacious air-conditioned salon equipped with a TV/DVD and dining tables, open air salon and a sunning/viewing area on the top deck. The dive deck is well equipped with dive lockers, camera table, rinse tanks and a recharging station.
A must-visit destination for experienced divers, the Galapagos is home to masses of marine life. Divers can expect encounters with hammerhead sharks, large pods of dolphin and whale sharks, while octopus, tropical fish and manta rays are also frequently spotted. Highlights will include the Wolf and Darwin islands, considered to be two of the best diving sites in the world, opportunities to hike on North Seymour Island, and a land excursion on Santa Cruz to visit the Charles Darwin interpretation centre.
Dive Worldwide (diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087) is offering savings of £600pp on departures aboard the Humboldt Explorer. Price from £3,550pp sharing, including 7 nights’ liveaboard accommodation. Valid 4-11 December 2017; 22-29 January 2018, 16-23 April 2018 and “8 May to 4 June 2018. Boat only price. Book by 31 October.
Enjoy the diving trip of a lifetime to Indonesia, saving £700pp
Join a liveaboard adventure exploring the best sites of The Coral Triangle, renowned for encounters with large schools of fish and exceptional sightings of marine life, including sharks, manta rays and turtles. With up to four dives planned daily, the Tambora will visit both the famous landmarks and the lesser-known dive sites across the region.
The Tambora is a spacious and comfortable vessel that is designed to keep noise and vibration to a minimum. Each of the eight bedrooms is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, and the experienced onboard crew specialise in catering for divers. The boat is equipped with a specialised diving platform and a dedicated diving room, while onboard facilities also include a dining area, three lounging decks and a salon.
Dive Worldwide (diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087) is offering savings of £700pp on departures aboard the Tambora. Price from £3,540pp sharing, including 11 nights liveaboard accommodation. Valid on the 7-18 December 2017 departure only. Excludes domestic flights. Book by 3 November 2017.
For more information visit www.diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302087.
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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