Seems like everyone who was diving with Scuba Travel last week dived, snorkeled or saw dolphins! We are not jealous at all! Mario’s Red Sea photography week were lucky enough to dive with dolphins for over an hour. The dolphins seemed to enjoy the encounter and hung around; they even joined them on the following dive. Can’t wait to see the photos from that. Mario, however, is now in Nabucco Island – Kalimantan with Martin Edge – lucky chap!

Scuba Travel have now released more dates for the Red Sea next year, with some early bird discounts available and reduced deposits for loyalty members. Have you ever been to the Red Sea and not felt like you’ve actually experienced Egypt? Well now you can be whisked off on a Nile cruise on the Nile Queen with our friends at Aggressor Fleet. This is a superb add-on after a week’s diving.

Here are the latest travel offers:

Whirlwind – 8 September – Save £350 only £1245 plus early booking discount for May 2019 from only £1195

Whirlwind is one of everyone’s all time favourite liveaboards taking you to the best dive sites of the Northern Red Sea. Discover today how effortless diving can be when your liveaboard holiday is on Whirlwind, its an ideal first timers liveaboard. With an attentive and experienced crew onboard, you can’t go wrong as you can see from recent reviews:

• The team on the Whirlwind were so fantastic. The guides were outstanding They were friendly and professional and made the trip the most amazing experience. I will definitely be recommending you to all my friends and I look forward to returning myself too ~ Lucy 10th July 2018
• As usual, the crew were brilliant in every department. Excellent food and service. I will be back. Neil 20th June 2018

Book early to get the best possible price, save up to £170 on Whirlwind departures in 2019, loyalty members only pay a £100 deposit. Ask about group or mini group discounts.

Learn more about Whirlwind by clicking here… 

Nile Queen – Extend your holiday

Sail on the beautiful Aggressor Nile Queen, a 155 ft. Dahabiya sailing vessel where guests will travel back in time to see the Land of the Pharoahs that has changed little since they ruled. Many divers have explored the beauty of the Red Sea, with her underwater marvels, but now you can complement your diving experience with a 6 night river cruise on the Aggressor Nile Queen. Sail on this beautiful vessel and step back in time. Drift from Luxor to Aswan, soaking up a way of life that has changed little in millennia. Departs weekly, 6 night itinerary, full board including soft drinks and local alcohol from only £1125.

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Oman Aggressor – Save up to £800 from £1595 

There’s no denying it, Oman is a hot, upcoming destination for divers! And there are two thrilling island chains to discover. The Daymaniyat Islands are the jewels for diving in the Gulf of Oman. This string of small, rocky islands north of Muscat are encircled with awesome coral reefs down to 30 m and an abundance of pelagics, rays and schooling fish. Want humpbacks? Then head to the Hallaniyat Islands. In the spring months, the resident humpback whales can be encountered, along with giant groupers, moray eels, honeycomb moray eels, dragon morays and thousands of reef fishes. Coupled with the world famous on board Aggressor service, and much loved food and drinks package, and you will discover why the Scuba Travel team is so excited with this new destination.

• Dive the Hallaniyat Islands – save up to £300 only £1850
• Dive the Daymaniyat Islands – save up to £800 only £1595

Click here to find out more about the Oman Aggressor! 

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 another favourite liveaboard. 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 diving 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 £1295
• Simply the Best – 19th September £1275
• Simply the Best – 26th September – £1295 1 x male share
• St Johns – 3rd October £1295 – 2 spaces
• Simply the Best – 10th October now £1395

Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam, all fees, 12 L tank & weights

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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.