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Dive holiday offers from Scuba Travel
Here’s the latest dive holiday offers from our friends at UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel:
Egypt
Simply the Best onboard Hurricane for only £995
Flash Sale only 2 spaces at this price!
This 6th June dive the fabled Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone with the most experienced team on board the stable, steel-hulled Hurricane. Avoid long transfers with a direct flight to Marsa Alam. 12 L tank & weights and FREE NITROX are included in your package. Flights are with Thomson from Gatwick and transfers are included. At the end of the week, a day use room and lunch at a hotel is included while you wait for your flight home. The only costs not included are the Egyptian entry visa, alcohol, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let Scuba Travel know if you would like to pre-book any PADI courses on board or have any dietary requirements.
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
The stunning image at the top of the page was taken by in house photo pro – Mario Vitalini, a couple of weeks ago in the Red Sea. See it for yourself and join the Scuba Travel team in the spectacular Red Sea.
Scuba Travel has handpicked its range of modern Red Sea liveaboards. They believe you deserve outstanding diving as well as onboard creature comforts. Find your perfect weekly departure at an affordable price. Scuba Travel’s Red Sea liveaboards are run to the highest safety standards by friendly, experienced crews. Discover their award-winning liveaboards for an Egyptian diving holiday that will exceed expectations.
See our latest Red Sea availability here
Wrecks and Reefs onboard Cyclone this 15th June Only £995
Sail away on the ever popular,Cyclone. This is a classic itinerary in the Northern Red Sea with up to 22 dives over the week. Departing from Hurghada, you will spend 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin share cabin). All marine park fees, 12lt tank, air fills and weights are included in your package.
Flights are with Easyjet from Gatwick and transfers are also included. At the end of the week, you will have day use of a hotel and buffet lunch while you wait for your flight home. Excluded are the Egyptian entry visa, alcohol, nitrox, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs.
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* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
This 7th September, Carpe Novo for £2195 including flights from Heathrow
Manta, sharks, eagle rays and so much more on this classic Maldives itinerary on board the sublime and spacious Carpe Novo (new in 2016). Visiting North Male, Ari, Vaavu and South Male, Carpe Novo offers 3 dives daily (except for on the day of arrival and day before departure) including one or two night dives and all diving is from a dhoni tender, with 12lt tank, weights and Nitrox included. Accommodation in a standard cabin on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) – cabin upgrades available. Tea, coffee and drinking water are included in your package. Excluded are alcohol, fruit juice, soft drinks, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let your travel consultant know if you have any dietary requirements.
This holiday includes international flights to Male from Heathrow and airport transfers. Transfers operate at fixed times. Scuba Travel offer flights from other regional airports in the UK. Ask your travel consultant for a competitive quote.
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
This 13th July, experience Oman onboard the Oman Aggressor for only £1895 exc. flights
A truly magical itinerary for divers that love reef diving and abundant biodiversity. You have 7 nights in a deluxe stateroom on a full board basis, including all soft drinks and a limited selection of local beer and wine with your evening meal. There are master cabin and suite upgrades available. Over a 7 night trip, you can clock up an impressive 25 dives. 12lt tank, air fills and weights are included in your package. There is a USD200 Port/Marine Park fee per person to be paid on board. Excluded are the Oman entry visa, alcohol, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Dinner on Friday evening is not included, although the crew will assist with recommendations and reservations. Transfers will be pre-booked but have to be paid for locally in cash USD35 per person per way – the transfer time will be advised locally.
This holiday does not include any international flights to Muscat airport MCT. Scuba Travel is able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel.
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
This 28th June, dive Moalboal and Pescador Island from Kasai Village and save £300.
Your package includes international flights, 7 nights in a pool view room on full board basis (optional room grades available) and 15 boat dives and local transfers.
Please do ask your travel consultant if you would like to pre-book additional diving. Special day trips or blackwater dives are organised and subject to a small supplemental charge paid locally. Flights are with Cathay Pacific airlines via Hong Kong but Scuba Travel can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures. You will need to pay a departure tax when leaving the Philippines (approx 750php).
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
Save £300 – Dive Tulamben and the incredible critter dives of Bali with the team from Scuba Seraya!
Your Bali adventure includes 7 nights in a maisonette on full board basis (excluding drinks). Enjoy 10 boat dives in the morning (Tulamben region) plus unlimited, unguided shore diving for 5 afternoons. Flights are typically from Heathrow but Scuba Travel can book most major scheduled airlines including regional departure options. UK passport holders no longer need to pay for a visa on arrival in Bali. Excluded are local marine park fees, additional dives, special trips, nitrox or any meals or drinks outside of your full board package.
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* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
Your trip starts on arrival in Koror (ROR). Your Aggressor liveaboard package is based on a twin double cabin (full board) – a deluxe cabin upgrade is available. Soft drinks, water, tea, coffee and a limited selection of local beer and wine are included. All trips are fully guided by 2 expert dive guides and include 12lt international valve tank and weights. There are usually 4 dives a day and 3 night dives during the trip. At the end of your trip, you will return to Koror. Dinner on the final evening is not included but the crew will be able to assist with reservations and recommendations. All transfers are pre-booked but must be paid for locally approx $15 each way. Excluded are park fees (total approx $240), departure tax ($50), green fee (approx $10), additional kit hire, nitrox and any souvenirs.
This is a BOAT ONLY holiday. The cost does not include any international flights. Scuba Travel is able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for a competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel. You are strongly recommended to have at least 1 night in Palau before and after your liveaboard dates in case of any flight delays or baggage issues.
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* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
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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