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Scuba Scene… the luxury Red Sea liveaboard that sets the standard
M/Y Scuba Scene was launched in April 2023 and is the ultimate luxury steel-hulled liveaboard located in the Red Sea. She is 48m long, fitted to rigorous safety standards, and makes a great home away from home to enjoy some of the world’s most spectacular dive sites.
Book now with Oyster Diving: info@oysterdiving.com / 0800 699 0243
Scuba Scene is spacious, comfortable, and beautifully laid out, with a maximum capacity for 28 diving guests. She comes with two large Zodiacs both fitted with large outboard engines, tank racks and dive ladders – no more being hauled into a rib and face-planting on the dive gear. This makes it quicker and more comfortable to reach the dive sites and easier to get back in the boat, especially for elderly/less able-bodied divers.
This boat comes highly recommended for shark and pelagic lovers, Tech divers, and fans of coral reefs and wrecks – a luxury yacht, friendly crew, knowledgeable guides, and delicious food.
Book now with Oyster Diving: info@oysterdiving.com / 0800 699 0243
KEY FEATURES
48m long steel hull for stability
Large comfortable rooms
Outdoor pool
Jacuzzi
Cinema and video games room
2 x RIBS with ladders and equipment racks
Expert guides
Original Shark Weeks in association with the Red Sea Shark Trust
WHAT MAKES SCUBA SCENE THE BEST LIVEABOARD IN THE RED SEA?
Expertly run by Ahmed Fadel & Elke Bojanowski, the layout of M/Y Scuba Scene shows their combined work experience on Egyptian liveaboards. The kitchen and spacious dining area are in the lower deck (hull). All guest cabins are on the main or upper deck, so large windows and plenty of distance to the engine room make for comfortable, quiet and light accommodations.
Book now with Oyster Diving: info@oysterdiving.com / 0800 699 0243
Camera preparation and charging areas are very spacious, and the salt water swimming pool & jacuzzi offer relaxation opportunities to all. Our large salon as well as the TV room offer inside chilling areas, both fitted with large screens. A number of sundecks with both shaded and sunny sections give the guests a choice of where and how to enjoy the surface intervals.
On top of this you will be looked after by at least one of the 2 top cruise directors and guides in the Red Sea who specialise in either sharks, wrecks and tec diving.
THE AUTHENTIC RED SEA SHARK WEEK
Shark weeks are run by the manager/marine biologist ‘Elke Bojanowski’ of the charity ‘Red Sea Sharks’.
The other manager, Ahmed Fadel, has been a guide in the Red Sea for over 20 years and has even written dive guides to the Southern Red Sea.
Many of you will know Ahmed and Elke from their many years working for blueotwo.
Book now with Oyster Diving: info@oysterdiving.com / 0800 699 0243
There are lots of little details to attention that make the trip better for divers – use of a washing machine and tumble drier, cubbyholes with charging points, and full rental equipment for recreational and technical divers.
Scuba Scene runs all of the most popular itineraries including the Best of the Red Sea – Daedalus, Brothers and Elphinstone, the Northern Red Sea, Deep South and Best of Wrecks.
The boat embarks/disembarks from either Marriott Marina in Hurghada or Port Ghalib, depending on season and itinerary.
Great group prices are available!
Book now with Oyster Diving: info@oysterdiving.com / 0800 699 0243
WRECKS, TEC AND PHOTOGRAPHY
As well as itineraries such as Northern Red Sea, Southern Red Sea and Shark Weeks, Scuba Scene is also well known for it’s Photography Workshops and Tec Weeks. Tec diving can also be taught on board.
Scuba Scene is brought to you by Oyster Diving!
Oyster Diving are a fully bonded travel centre, and under their ATOL can provide a full package holiday including flights, resorts, hotels, liveaboards and transfers. They provide diving holidays around the world including popular destinations such as the Maldives, Caribbean, Europe, Indonesia and Asia.
Visit www.oysterdivingholidays.com for more information.
Marine Life & Conservation
Experience the Greatest Shoal on Earth followed by few nights with Sharks next month at some really great rates with Seas4Life (Watch Video)
An Exclusive, Expert Led, One-Off experience…
For just a few short weeks each year – end of May through to end of June – the mighty Sardine Run showcases the epic efforts of supreme marine predators working in unison to feed off the migrating sardines in a most dynamic flurry of action. End of June early July is also when the shark season begins – just imagine it is a David Attenbourgh Blue Planet experience.
In case this natural wonder wasn’t exciting enough – majestic humpback whales just happen to start their annual migration back up north adding to this phenomenal experience.
Its a must for the adventurous soul.. Lots of love, laughter, and smiles.
This is a feeding event of unmatched proportions. Thousands of common dolphin charge after the shoals, separating them into bait balls, with their ‘dolphin bubble technique’, bring them to the surface. Watched from the air by the cape gannets, who then launch a massive aerial assault on the sardines. They are also easy pickings for shivers of bronze whaler, dusky and black tip sharks, seals and lastly the huge mouths of Brydes (Brooders) whale that can consume an entire bait ball in one single lunge!
Seas4Life is offering an incredible deal for this year’s Sardine Run. Here are the details:
Date: June 23rd – July 2nd 2024
Type: Family, group, couples, solo travellers. Min of 4 pax – max 8 pax
Location: South Africa
Nights: 9 nights/10 days
Rates originally started at USD$9,705 per person 9 Nights PP, based on 5 pax on the trip. However, you can now experience the Greatest Shoal on Earth followed by some seriously unforgettable shark action for just USD$7,100 per person.
Includes:
- 5 night stay at Gulu Game Reserve (23rd – 28th June)
- 4 night stay at Africa Oceans Manor (28th June– 2nd July)
- 9 nights fully catered stay with breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
- Welcome drinks and selected alcohol (local beers, wines and spirits)
- 4 Sardine Run Days and 3 full Shark Research Days – 1 morning being with Great White
sharks - Guiding by expert marine conservationists, shark specialists and ocean enthusiasts
- Transfers to and from the airports and to and from the launch base and hotels; and on 28th June from Gulu Game Reserve to African Oceans Manor along the Southern African Coastline and parts of the Garden Route
- Privately chartered 26 foot (8m) semi-rigid dive boat (South African Maritime Safety Authority, licensed to travel up to 40 Nautical miles offshore) with two 140hp motors
- Snorkelling and scuba diving gear
- All activities as outlined in the itinerary
- Use of Gulu Private Resort and African Oceans Manor facilities including rejuvenating in their spa, use of the pool, playing tennis, hiking or fishing… (these will be charged separately if used)
- Marine conservation contribution to the shark research unit
- Offsetting your carbon through Planet Moja
- AMREF
- Lead shark scientist Nico, sardine run expertise of ScubaXursions
- Julie as lead guide
- Lots of smiles, laughter and many memories made
Excludes:
- International flights
- Visas and taxes (airport, government and tourist)
- Scuba diving, free diving and underwater photography courses
- Alcoholic drinks (unless stated) champagne, luxury spirits and selected wines
- Activities not outlined above
- All photographic gear
- DAN Insurance, Scuba and/or photographic gear insurance
- All additional park and/or conservancy fees if applicable
- Travel and health insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
For more information or to book, contact Seas4Life now:
SALES@SEAS4LIFE.COM / +254 723 639 640 / seas4life.com
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