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Autumn & Winter getaways from Scuba Travel

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If you’re looking for a diving escape this season, check out the latest Autumn and Winter getaways from the Scuba Travel team.

Red Sea – Cyclone I 22 October I Northern Red Sea Wrecks and Reefs I Last 2 spaces I £1375

Save £300 on this Sunday departure! Spend 7 nights on board on a full board basis, including flights, transfers, 3-4 fully guided dives per day and a tasty buffet of international and Egyptian Cuisine.

Cyclone features plenty of areas for relaxing in between your dives including a spacious dive deck, jacuzzi and sun deck. Designed by divers and expertly crewed, Cyclone retains a welcoming atmosphere and it’s this that draws divers back to her year after year for their hard earned Red Sea holiday.

Join Cyclone for the classic wrecks and reef itinerary taking in the best of both worlds with world class wreck dives and breathtaking reef dives every day.

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Maldives – Orion I 22 October I Only £1275 excl. flights I Best of the Maldives Itinerary

Save £450! Set sail on this popular hotel-standard Maldives liveaboard, this package includes transfers from Male airport, 7 nights full board including drinking water and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner, average of 17 fully guided dives over the week, 12 ltr tanks and weights plus FOC Nitrox.

Orion is a generously proportioned liveaboard with a relaxed atmosphere on board; as all diving takes places from the tender dhoni all the space on board is living space with generous areas for relaxing after your days dive. Best of the Maldives is a popular year round itinerary which focusses on the hottest sites around Male and Ari atolls. There are pelagics a plenty with manta, sharks and even whalesharks.

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Hurricane I 7 December I Southern Red Sea I Only £1095 I Shark Quest with Mario Itinerary 

Save £155! Joining Mario aboard the enduringly popular liveaboard Hurricane, this trip price includes return flights to Marsa Alam, 7 nights full board, 12ltr tanks and weights, free nitrox, around 18 fully guided dives, photography expert Mario on hand to assist with your photography and editing needs.

Hurricane benefits from superb diver comfort, thoughtful layout and highly experienced crew which keeps her customers coming back year after year. Shark are the stars of this photo workshop there is a great variety of shark species that live in the Red Sea and this itinerary is dedicated to looking for the best shark photo opportunities. The itinerary also gives you time to spend longer at sites where you have the very best chances to get stand out shots.

Photographers of all levels are welcome, including compact and mirrorless users. Mario is an ex red sea dive guide, and with his experienced and friendly approach he will be on hand to assist with any camera or editing questions you may have.

On top of advice and tips, Mario will give a daily lecture covering techniques to photograph sharks, ambient light and photo editing. This is predominately a wide angle trip so a wet lens or wide angle set up is helpful. You don’t need strobes but 1 or 2 can be a great addition to your rig.

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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.

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In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the JOBY SeaPal underwater housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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Experience the Red Sea in May with Bella Eriny Liveaboard! As the weather warms up, there’s no better time to dive into the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Join us on Bella Eriny, your premier choice for Red Sea liveaboards, this May for an unforgettable underwater adventure. Explore vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs Enjoy comfortable accommodation in our spacious cabins Savor delicious meals prepared by our onboard chef Benefit from the expertise of our professional dive guides Visit our website for more information and to secure your spot: www.scubatravel.com/BellaEriny or call 01483 411590 More Less

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