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Red Sea, Maldives & Indonesia offers from Scuba Travel
Fancy a last minute break to the Red Sea?
Want a great deal on a trip to Indonesia or the Maldives?
Then check out these offers from our friends at UK based tour operator Scuba Travel…
Mistral Simply the Best 19th September only save £600 only £825
Sail on the lovely Mistral for your next Red Sea Liveaboard, she is renowned for her comfortable layout and super speedy engines. Enjoy 7 nights full board, including flights to Marsa Alam and transfers, guided diving and Free Nitrox.
Simply the Best is the perfect Southern Red Sea Itinerary. Come face to face with big fish at famous Brothers Islands, Daedalus and Elphinstone. 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 our Marsa Alam departures!
If you can’t go next week then we also have a great deal on the 10th October only £1145
Emperor Atoll – Maldives Seasonal Sensations 7th October just £995 excluding international flights
Emperor Atoll is a traditional Maldives liveaboard. If you are looking for an affordable way to access the full range of dive sites in this world class destination, then look no further. Package includes 7 nights full board up to 17 fully guided dives and FOC Nitrox but not
The Maldives Seasonal Sensations itinerary wends its way between Male and Baa atolls, cherry picking the highlight dive sites and including snorkelling at Hanivaru Bay. Brilliant for divers and snorkelers.
Scuba Seraya Resort – 24th October Best of Bali with Martyn £2295 including flights
Boutique dive resort Scuba Seraya in Bali specialises in critter dives, the Liberty wreck and house reef diving. This intimate resort has only 12 rooms and is set in lush beach front gardens. The resort also features a freshwater pool and massage service for your post diving relaxation. Your package includes 7 nights full board in a maisonette, 10 Tulamen dives and unlimited unguided house reef diving.
Join underwater photographer Martyn Guess on a workshop that focuses on both macro and wide-angle photography with hands on instruction through evening group reviews and presentations, as well as underwater instruction for those needing it. Why you should join Martyn in his own words “Firstly Bali is an amazing and relaxed place and Scuba Seraya is a fantastic and well-run diving resort right on the beach. The house reefs – Seraya Secrets and Noisy reef are probably the best that I have dived with excellent macro subjects to photograph. Once we have all been briefed by the dive guides we can pretty much dive as we want and will have the opportunity to do multiple dives on the same subjects.”
Murex Resort – 2nd November Only £1745 including flights with Singapore Airlines
Great value diving in Manado and, Bunaken Indonesia. Discover rich coral reefs and magical macro with the welcoming team from Murex Manado. With only 15 bungalow spread around the landscaped gardens this is a relaxing stay for everyone and the Spa and Infinity pool are perfect places to recover from your days diving.
This boutique resort is perfectly situated so you can enjoy the best of both diving worlds – Bunaken national park and the Dark Manado sands. Stunning walls meet abundant critters, a fantastic mix of muck and reef diving, including an easy house reef.
Cruise and Stay with Carpe Diem from £1345 not including international flights
Introducing the new fabulous way to explore the Maldives with Carpe Diem. Combine 4 nights on a liveaboard with 3 nights in the brand new Carpe Diem resort, a relaxing and refreshing way to enjoy both worlds of the Maldives. Package includes 7 nights full board and up to 3 dives a day both onboard and in resort.
Spend 4 nights on board the popular and welcoming liveaboard, which features a fully licensed bar, communal lounge with a TV and a Jacuzzi on the top deck. Dive your way from Male to Raa atoll, looking out for Manta and sharks along the way. Arrive at the Stunning New Carpe Diem Resort, a picture perfect island which has fantastic facilities including wonderful restaurants, Quo Spa, inflatable aqua park, daily yoga and fitness programs on top of the fabulous reef diving.
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.
Gear News
Go anywhere with Stahlsac
Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and the highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.
Abyss Duffels
Made to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.
- A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.
- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
Sea & Sea is the home of Stahlsac and other leading diving brands in the UK.
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