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If you’re in need of a holiday, check out the latest dive deal from UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel.

Dive the Northern Red Sea wrecks onboard Whirlwind – 17th August only £1045

Save £350 and Get Wrecked in the Red Sea. Sail away on the ever-popular, award-winning Whirlwind. Departing from Hurghada, you will spend 7 nights onboard on a full board basis. Explore the distinctive stern of the Giannis D, the fascinating cargo of the majestic Thistlegorm and coral encrusted structures of the Carnatic during this wreck-tastic week.

Whirlwind has to be one of our favourite Red Sea liveaboards. She has everything you could want onboard. The dive deck is one of the most impressive aspects – no more kitting up in a crowd! There are a camera table, 2 rinse tanks and plenty of space for all your dive kit. Relax between dives on one of the large sundecks.

Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


26th July dive the famous Moalboal and Pescador island from Kasai Village Dive Resort for only £2495 including flights

Save £300 – This summer special package includes 18 AIR boat dives around Moalboal and Pescador or on the famous house reef. Once you arrive in Cebu you will be picked up and taken by land and the Kasai Village resort. Your package includes 7 nights in a pool view room on a full board basis.

Turtles, incredible macro life and the resident sardine run makes Moalboal one of the top dive destinations in the Philippines.

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Kasai Village Dive resort and spa is nestled in one of Cebu’s diving meccas – Moalboal. Pescador is only a short ride away. Dive over 30 sites with options for new divers through to technical divers. House reef and boat diving await and there is a range of action-packed day trips for those dry days! Under the water or above it, this is an exclusive getaway perfect for those looking to escape the daily grind and demanding crowds.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


This 28th July go critter hunting with Lembeh Resort – Only £3175 including flights

Save £250 – Lembeh’s premier muck and critter dive centre Lembeh Resort. See for yourself why divers love Lembeh resort. Nudibranches, octopus, shrimp, frogfish and many other fascinating little critters await you in Lembeh, the muck capital of Indonesia. Your SUMMER special includes 17 air dives and 7 nights in a garden room in on a full board basis (2 people sharing).

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The diving in Lembeh straits is usually referred to as muck or critter diving. This is a unique experience, driven by the desire to find those unique and strange beasties that are so common in this part of Indonesia. Enter a world underwater filled with mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, every kind of frogfish and pygmy sea horses… to name but a few of the special sightings. What a lot of people don’t realise is that there are also several coral sites, where you can get some stunning reef scenes.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


The Best of the Maldives on board the luxurious ScubaSpa. This 7th September – only £1595

Dive the iconic Male and Ari atolls for big fish thrills onboard the luxury liveaboard Scubaspa. Divers will love the 15-17 dives a week on offer, or relax with the 8 spa treatment package. The choice is yours!

The Best of the Maldives does just what it says – manta, whale sharks, sharks, turtles, channel dives, thilas… and so much more! Classic Maldives.

Scubaspa takes Maldives liveaboards to a whole new level. She’s a classy lady with an undeniable wow factor. 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 onboard a genuinely luxurious vessel

This holiday excludes international flights to Male. 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.

Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


This 31st August – Explore magical Oman onboard Oman Aggressor for only £1395

Save £1000 on this truly magical itinerary for divers that love reef diving and abundant bio-diversity. The Daymaniyat Islands are the jewels for diving in the Gulf of Oman. The reefs themselves are beautiful, with hard and soft corals drenching the walls and sea bed. Nudibranchs and seahorses hide from prying eyes. Look out for honeycomb morays, stingrays and leopard sharks. Lose yourself as jacks snapper and batfish swirl around you at the Aquarium. Divers regularly see both green sea turtles & hawksbill turtles. The summer months are the best time to see passing whale sharks, bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins and even sometimes humpback whales can be encountered.

Oman Aggressor sleeps only 22 divers across a whopping 45m liveaboard. There are 3 types of cabins to choose from, deluxe, master or the suite. The saloon area is not just the hub of life when not diving or snorkelling. This is a modern, airy communal space, where the all important meals are served. The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of Omani feasts and local cuisine. There is a complete photo video centre for anyone with a camera, a large sun deck with shading, a jacuzzi, chaise lounges and deck chairs and bar. The dive deck is on the main deck level.

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.

Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


This 5th September dive Dive Raja Ampat onboard the incredible Dewi. Only £3945

Save £1500 SPECIAL NORTH RAJA AMPAT EXPLORATION ITINERARY.

A 10-night itinerary – this is pure diving escapism. Your trip starts on arrival in Jakarta before your onward flight to Sorong, where you board Dewi. Your holiday package is based on a deluxe stateroom with all meals, snacks and beverages.

This holiday excludes international flights to Jakarta CGK. Do ask for a competitive quote to add flights from a number of UK airports to your holiday.

Dewi brings true 5 star liveaboard holidays to Indonesia’s most pristine and remote dive sites. Despite its old-world design, echoing the schooners and sailboats, Dewi is a thoroughly modern dive boat with all mod cons and creature comforts.

The Raja Ampat Discovery is the dream itinerary if you want to try something new. With so much still to be explored, you can witness new dive sites and undiscovered marine species. There is much still to discover. Raja Ampat lies at the heart of the coral triangle and the reefs are in pristine condition.

Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


This 27th September dive the incredible Tulamben region in Bali from Scuba Seraya. Only £1545 including flights

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 a 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 we can book most major scheduled airlines including regional departure options.

Scuba Seraya is an intimate resort with only 12 rooms, set in lush gardens on the beachfront. Soak up the Balinese sun in your veranda, with partial sea or volcano views.

Scuba Seraya sits next to world-class dive sites, and as such, this really is a diver’s resort. But you do not have to forgo your creature comforts! There are a freshwater pool and beachside massage service for those chill out days. The beach is for the exclusive use of guests. The restaurant is right by the sea and serves freshly prepared Indonesian and Western meals. The whole atmosphere at Scuba Seraya is understated elegance. Relax and forget about the world as you dive from your very own corner in paradise.

Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


During the month of August, save £2200 and dive with the great white sharks of Guadalupe Island onboard Socorro Vortex. Now only £2095

AUGUST ONLY – Save £2200! Great white thrills under the water, pure, unadulterated luxury above… experience Guadalupe on the elegant Socorro Vortex. There are usually 3 full days with the great whites – this is a cage experience. Our liveaboard package is based on in a lower deck cabin on a full board basis with a selected of local beer and wine.

Socorro Vortex sets the new standard for luxury liveaboard scuba diving, effortlessly blending 5-star service with surface-side elegance. At an impressive 42m and with only 14 guests, this modern vessel has all the ingredients you need to make your adventure in Guadalupe one you will never forget.

The Great Whites of Guadalupe itinerary does just what its name implies. The professional and highly experienced team will give full briefings and instructions so you can get in the water with the utmost safety and get face to face with these incredible creatures.

This holiday excludes international flights to San Diego. We are 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.

Click here to book this holiday or call 01483 411590

* 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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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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Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology. 

NovoScubaWith 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.

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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.

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