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Sunny summer holiday specials from the Scuba Travel Team
Check out the latest sunny special offers from our friends at UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel…
Hurricane Stable as Steel from £1250
With it’s steel hull and low dive platform Hurricane provides a stable ride in even the bumpiest of weather, making entry and exits easy. Every week the Scuba Travel team is getting amazing reports of sharks and pelagics, its time to join in the action. Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam, all fees, 12L tank & weights and FREE NITROX.
- 4th July – Daedalus Rocky St Johns £1350
- 11th July – Simply the best £1350!
- 1st August – St Johns £1250
- 8th August – Simply the best £1350!
- 22nd August – Simply the best £1350!
- 29th August – Simply the best £1350!
Carpe Vita from £1795
Carpe Vita goes above and beyond the usual Maldives liveaboard. Your package here is one of the most comprehensive we’ve seen, with up to four dives a day, alcohol with your evening meal (two glasses of wine or beer) and additional on board facilities included as standard. At a generous 38m in length and a whopping 10m breadth, she’s as spacious as she is well laid out. Carpe Vita has plenty of space for everyone. See for yourself the attention to detail that makes Carpe Vita a well loved liveaboard with divers.
- 7th July save £400 only £2495
- 4th August save £400 only £2695
- 11th August save £300 only £2695
- 25th August save £300 only £2695
- 1st September save £400 only £1995
- 8th September save £300 only £1795 – Rescue a Reef, accompanied by marine biologist
Prices above includes flights, 7 nights on board on a full board basis, tanks & weights.
Scubaspa from £2495
Total relaxation is guaranteed with first class comfort and service. Whether you are there for the diving, spa and yoga or just to get away from it all, this is an unforgettable holiday of a lifetime on board a genuinely luxurious vessel.
- 20th July – £2945 inc flights
- 10th August – £2895 inc flights
- 24th August – £2725 inc flights
- 31st August – £2495 inc flights
Divers will love ScubaSpa. There are never more than 22 divers on the liveaboard at any one time so you get all the benefits of the vast mothership with small dive groups, split between the experienced dive guides. The dive dhoni is second to none, and as you would expect, the boat crew are all highly professional.
Komodo – save £900
Komodo is one of Indonesia’s most famous islands with the great Komodo dragon being one if the island’s most well known inhabitants. Yet there is so much more to Komodo and divers should certainly take notice of this archipelago. Indonesia is recognised as having one of the most biologically diverse marinescapes and Komodo is certainly no exception. Team this with the Komodo IndoAggressor, a modern and simply luxurious liveaboard from the world respected Aggressor Fleet, and you have a recipe for your dream diving holiday.
August is one of the best times of the year to visit Komodo, and offers like this one do not come around often so take this chance while you can!
Malapascua from £1495
Malapascua Island has an impressive reputation for such a small location. The diving in Malapascua is most famous for its thresher sharks.
With their wealth of experience, the Exotic Resort has an exceptional track record at getting the best sightings of these elusive and shy sharks. Step ashore and forget your everyday stresses and strains. Take in the crystal turquoise waters that surround the Exotic Resort and relax into a slower pace of life.
- 14th September £1595 – save £300
- 12th October £1495 – save £300
Tucked away on the northern most point of Cebu itself, the endless white beaches and lush tropical groves of Malapascua are only a short 30 minute boat ride from Maya jetty, which itself is about 3 1/2 hours from the international airport. The Exotic Resort is Malapsacua’s original dive centre resort, and has not lost any of its charm as it has grown to provide an increasingly high standard and service.
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.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
NovoScuba
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