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Hot offers from Scuba Travel – Book this week!
If your feeling hot, hot, hot then there is really no place better than chilling out underwater. The Scuba Travel team has some incredible offers to get you out from behind your desk and into the water this summer. Check out the following special deals but remember to book soon, as these hot offers expire very soon!
Hurricane Flash Sale – book before 12th July and enjoy extra savings this August from £1050
Hurricane stands out in the Egyptian Red Sea – and not just because she is one of the few steel-hulled vessels. Many Red Sea liveaboards are compared to Hurricane, but few are as enduringly popular. She has won the prestigious “Liveaboard of the Year” award no less than 5 times (including 2017 & 2016).
Enjoy long dives at the stunning Marine parks of the Southern Red Sea on one of the Red Sea’s best-loved liveaboards.
- 8th August – Save £300 – book by 12th July – Simply the Best Itinerary
- 22nd August – Save £255 – book by 12th July – Simply the Best Itinerary
- 29th August – Save £100 – book by 12th July – Daedalus, Rocky, St John Itinerary
Focus on the reef systems of the Brothers and Daedalus, which together make up the Northern Marine Park, as well as the steep wall dives of Elphinstone; then look into the blue for sharks, manta and dolphins as you drift along pristine drop offs. Spend more time diving and less time travelling with these Marsa Alam departures!
Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick direct to Marsa Alam, all fees, 12L tank & weights and FREE NITROX.
Carpe Vita – Book by 15th July and save up to £480, plus 2 nights at Carpe Diem Resort from £1995
Check out these fantastic offers for this stunning Maldives liveaboard. Book in the next few days and not only will you enjoy a discounted holiday & free Nitrox, but also a 2 night stay at the brand new Carpe Diem Resort! (Transfers apply – please ask for details). The MV Carpe Vita is a luxury 38 m long motor safari yacht with a wooden hull. She has a total of 10 cabins divided over 3 decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 divers.
Carpe Vita is one of the Maldives’ premier dive liveaboards and offers one of the most complete liveaboard packages.
- 14th July – Best of the Maldives (Save £480)
- 11th August – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 25th August – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 1st September – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 8th September – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
This package includes return flights, 7 nights full board, up to 4 dives per day on the liveaboard, free nitrox, plus 2 nights at the Carpe Diem resort.
Aggressor Specials
With savings of up to £1200, click here to see the latest time sensitive Aggressor Specials!
- Oman Aggressor – Save up to £600!
- Komodo Indo Aggressor – Save up to £900!
- Turks and Caicos Aggressor – Save up to £550
- Belize Aggressor – Save up to £600!
- Bahamas Aggressor – Save up to £400!
- Palau Rock Islands Aggressor – Save up to £1200!
- Red Sea Aggressor II – Save up to £800
- Cayman Aggressor – Save up to £450!
- Coming soon… Aggressor Nile Cruises!
Mistral Goes South
Mistral has all the ingredients you need for a magical holiday diving the Red Sea. A speedy, stable steel hull makes Mistral one of the team’s favourite liveaboards. Tornado Marine Fleet’s crew are famous for their incredible on-board service. Get used to doing nothing but dive, eat and sleep! September is undeniably one of the most exciting times to dive in the Red Sea, thanks to the warm waters and active fish life. There’s never a dull moment! Only a few places left…
- Simply the Best – 12th September Save £100
- Simply the Best – 19th September £1425
- Simply the Best – 26th September – Sold Out
- St Johns – 3rd October £1395 – 4 spaces
- Simply the Best – 10th October £1395
- Simply the Best – 17th October – Sold out
Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam, transfers, 7 nights full board, all fees, 12L tank & weights.
Siladen Resort and Spa – Manado from £2295
Luxury dive resorts don’t need to cost the earth. The boutique Siladen resort sits on 300m of white sandy beach in the heart of Bunaken and prides itself on a 5 star experience at a price that you can afford. This is a hidden oasis of perfection that effortlessly combines dive escapism with serious eco-friendly credentials. While away the hours underwater with over 50 dives sites in the world famous Bunaken national park, just a short boat ride away. And when the diving is done, soak up the breathtaking sunsets from your lounger on the picture-perfect beach, facing the Manado Tua volcano.
There are only 20 villas in total at Siladen resort, with the choice of 4 room grades. The 3 new luxury villas have proven popular and it is easy to see why! At 74sqm, the luxury villas feature a king size 4 poster bed and living room, opening up onto your own terrace with outdoor seating and private saltwater spa bath.
Your holiday includes direct flights, transfers, 7 nights full board, and 17 air boat dives.
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
Diving Redefined.
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