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Celebrate Diverse Travel’s new African portfolio with these incredible offers

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As announced on Scubaverse yesterday, UK-based Tour Operator Diverse Travel have recently expanded their African portfolio and opened a new office in South Africa. Here are some incredible new South Africa offers to celebrate!

South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Cape Town Explorer

Perfect for combining diving the famous Aliwal Shoal with two baited shark dives and discovering the delights of Cape Town.

Price: £1,720 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:

  • Return international flights to Durban return from Cape Town on Emirates (via Dubai)
  • 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
  • 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark dives
  • Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
  • One-way domestic flight Durban to Cape Town
  • 3 days’ Cape Town car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
  • 3 nights’ B&B, Suite, Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
  • Government taxes
  • Full ATOL Protection

Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).

These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017. 

Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.

See all Diverse Travel special offers here


South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Big Five Game Viewing at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve

Tick that bucket list ‘must do’ and come diving in Aliwal Shoal then drive to see the Big Five Game and discover what makes South Africa so special.

Price: £1,860 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:

  • Return international flights to Durban on Emirates (via Dubai)
  • 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
  • 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark dives
  • Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
  • 3 days’ car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
  • 3 nights’ B&B in twin/double Luxury Tent, Falaza Game Park & Spa
  • 2 x morning guided game drive, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve
  • Government taxes
  • Full ATOL Protection

Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).

These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017. 

Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.

See all Diverse Travel special offers here


South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Great White Cage Diving, Cape Town

The best of both worlds; diving the iconic Aliwal Shoal and then onto the great magnet of South Africa, cage diving with great whites!

Price: £1999 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:

  • Return international flights to Durban return from Cape Town on Emirates (via Dubai)
  • 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
  • 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark Dives
  • Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
  • One-way domestic flight Durban to Cape Town
  • 3 days’ Cape Town car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
  • 3 nights’ B&B, Mountain Facing Room, Quayside Hotel, Simon’s Town (Cape Town)
  • 2 Seal Island Cage Dive Trips
  • Government taxes
  • Full ATOL Protection

Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).

These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017. 

Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.

See all Diverse Travel special offers here


South Africa | 11 nights |Aliwal Shoal + Ponta do Ouro (Mozambique) Shark and Big Fish Dive Combo + Big Five Game Viewing at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve

 Shark and tiger shark dives, big fish dives, private game park and spa and guided game drive. Just wow!

Price: £2,499 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:

  • Return international flights to Durban on Emirates (via Dubai)
  • 4 nights’ Half Board in twin/double room at Scuba Addicts, Umkomaas
  • 6 dives: 4 Shark dives + 2 Tiger Shark dives, Aliwal Shoal
  • 4 nights’ Half Board in twin/double room at Scuba Addicts, Ponta do Ouro
  • 8 dives: 8 Shark & Big Fish Dives, Ponta do Ouro
  • 3 nights’ B&B in twin/double Luxury Tent, Falaza Private Game Park & Spa
  • 2 x morning guided game drive, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve
  • All transfers according to this itinerary (vehicle + driver provided)
  • Government taxes
  • Full ATOL Protection

Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7) for Aliwal Shoal, R20 (approx. £1.5) Maritime Tax for diving in Ponta do Ouro Marine Reserve.

These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017. 

Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.

See all Diverse Travel special offers here


South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Big Five Luxury Game Viewing at Kapama Game Reserve, Kruger National Park

Just the name of Kruger National Park conjures magical images. One of Africa’s largest game reserves here are the Big Five; lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. And then the diving!

£2,599 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:

  • Return international flights to Durban return from Johannesburg on Emirates (via Dubai)
  • 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
  • 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark dives
  • Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
  • One-way domestic flight Durban to Nelspruit
  • 3 days’ car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
  • 3 nights’ Full Board in twin/double Standard Room, River Lodge, Kapama Game Reserve & spa in the Kruger National Park
  • 2 days of guided game drives (2 drives per day), Kapama Game Reserve
  • One-way domestic flight Nelspruit to Johannesburg
  • Government taxes
  • Full ATOL Protection

Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).

These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017. 

Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.

For more information or to book, call Diverse Travel on Freephone 0800 915 4436, email info@diversetravel.co.uk or visit www.diversetravel.co.uk.

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Demo a Poseidon regulator at Wraysbury this weekend and get 10% off

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This weekend, Liquid Sports will be at Wraysbury Dive Centre with an exciting lineup of premium dive gear and exclusive offers for visitors to the event.

Divers can get hands-on with the latest from Bigblue Dive Lights, Poseidon Diving Systems, Sharkskin Technical Watersports Apparel, and Ursuit Drysuits.

You’ll have the chance to demo a Poseidon regulator during the event, and if you decide to purchase one over the weekend, you’ll receive a 10% discount plus some special Poseidon goodies as a thank-you.

Whether you’re in the market for new equipment or just want to see what’s new in the dive world, make sure to stop by the Liquid Sports stand at Wraysbury this weekend.

For more information, contact:

 Liquid Sports
📞 07585 935522
📧 info@liquidsports.co.uk
🌐 www.liquidsports.co.uk

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Celebrating 25 years of Dive Worldwide

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This year diving holiday specialist Dive Worldwide is proudly celebrating their 25th anniversary.

For over a quarter of a century, their expert team of experienced divers have taken enormous pride in offering liveaboard and resort-based holidays as well as creating many thousands of magical tailor-made and small group diving itineraries in over 200 locations worldwide.

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To celebrate 25 years of Dive Worldwide, we spotlight a few of their longstanding partnerships and client-favourite accommodation options that have been enjoyed by hundreds of their valued clients over the years. As with all of Dive Worldwide’s portfolio, these partners not only offer exceptional diving, but memorable accommodation and the very best service too, creating precious memories for divers.

This month, you can save £100pp on new, flight inclusive holidays with Dive Worldwide when you book by 27 June 2025. To claim your discount, quote code: ScubaverseJ25

You can find out more about Dive Worldwide online, submit an enquiry or call their expert team on 01962 302087.


Dewi Nusantara Liveaboard, Indonesia

Dewi Nusantara is Southeast Asia’s largest, most iconic and elegant liveaboard, custom-built for lengthy scuba diving explorations. Transporting you to one of the most remote and spectacular diving destinations on Earth, you can enjoy luxury, world-class diving across the vibrant seas of the Coral Triangle, exploring world-renowned reefs at Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, the Forgotten Islands and Cenderawasih Bay.
 
To celebrate 25 years, the Dive Worldwide team are jumping aboard Dewi Nusantara this summer and inviting you to join them! Dive with Product Manager Joanna Charter to The Birdshead Peninsular, departing 3 July 2025 or join Dive Sales Consultant, Philippa Anderson to North Raja Ampat, departing 16 August 2025.

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Book now to save 25% on selected last-minute summer 2025 Dewi Nusantara itineraries.
 
Beth S. travelled on Dewi Nusantara with Dive Worldwide in November and said “Dewi Nusantara was a premium liveaboard experience the service, the diving, the food and the accommodation were all absolutely incredible. There’s nothing I would change about this experience and I will be going back!”
 
Find out more about Dewi Nusantara Liveaboard


Vilamendhoo Island Resort, Maldives

One of the classic Maldivian dive resorts, Vilamendhoo Island Resort is a quintessential paradise for snorkellers and divers, regularly welcoming Dive Worldwide’s eager clients.
 
Located in the southeast corner of the South Ari Atoll, this beautiful resort sits alongside a turquoise lagoon and 900 metre wide sand beach. Choose from a variety of comfortable room types, all featuring their own private patio area.

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A Euro Divers PADI 5-star dive centre is just a few metres from the house reef, operating scuba diving and snorkelling activities. There’s a marine biology centre too, led by the Manta Trust who regularly run workshops for guests.
 
Benedict W. stayed at Vilamendhoo Island Resort in March after booking through Dive Worldwide and thought, “It’s a very comfortable resort with an excellent dive centre. The water bungalows are very spacious.”

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Siladen Resort & Spa, Indonesia

The Siladen Resort & Spa has hosted countless Dive Worldwide clients over the years, and it’s easy to see why. Guests love this exclusive award-winning boutique dive resort for its hidden location in the heart of the marine-rich Bunaken Marine Park, secluded accommodation, tropical gardens and elegant and relaxing atmosphere.

It’s suitable for both divers and snorkellers and there are a variety of topside and sea excursions available. Facilities include a restaurant and lounge bar, a saltwater pool and a spa where a full range of local treatments and massages are available.

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here’s an onsite PADI 5-star dive centre too, strategically located in the marine park.

David B. travelled in February and said, “Our booking through Dive Worldwide was very smooth and well handled, and the staff at Siladen were outstanding and took care of our requests.”


Atmosphere Resort & Spa, Philippines

This owner-operated luxury resort in Dauin has retained its place as a firm favourite in the hearts of Dive Worldwide clients for 25 years. Not far from some of the best macro dive sites in the Philippines, guests are met with the warmest of Philippine hospitality combined with first-class amenities and services.

Surrounded by beautiful coconut plantations and perched between the mountains and the ocean, this stunning resort has a fantastic choice of accommodation options and facilities to enjoy, plus off-site activities can be arranged at the tour desk.

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There’s an on-site PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre. Here, photographers are well catered for with an on-site professional and a fully equipped, dedicated camera room.

Alison R. stayed at Atmosphere Resort & Spa in November and said, “The diving was fabulous and the Dive Worldwide team made it very special.”

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A Message from Dive Worldwide’s Founder

Dive Worldwide recognise that their success is shared with the fantastic partners they work with to deliver exceptional diving adventures for eager divers.  Here’s what Founder & Director Teresa Bennett had to say about reaching this significant milestone:
 
“When I founded Dive Worldwide 25 years ago, I couldn’t have imagined the remarkable journey we would take. I’m incredibly proud of the reputation we’ve built, the professional and dedicated team behind our success and all the unique experiences we continue to offer our valued clients.”
 
What better way to select your next diving holiday than calling on Dive Worldwide’s 25 years of experience, especially when you can save £100pp?
 
Find out more about Dive Worldwide, submit an enquiry or call their expert team today on 01962 302087.

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