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Check out these latest dive holiday deals from blue o two
Dive the Red Sea this Friday for just £699 and enjoy some phenomenal reductions off some of blue o two’s Maldives and Worldwide destinations.
Here are the details:
RED SEA
M/Y blue Horizon – Red Sea
03 Mar – 10 Mar 2017: North & Brothers £949
10 Mar – 17 Mar 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £999
17 Mar – 24 Mar 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £999
24 Mar – 31 Mar 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £949
31 Mar – 07 Apr 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1034 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
23 Jun – 30 Jun 2017: Simply the Best £934 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
14 Jul – 21 Jul 2017: Daedalus & Fury Shoal £1061 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
21 Jul – 28 Jul 2017: Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns £1039 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
03 Nov – 10 Nov 2017: Simply the Best £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
15 Dec – 22 Dec 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £807 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
29 Dec – 05 Jan 2018: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/Y blue Melody – Red Sea
31 Mar – 07 Apr 2017: Simply the Best £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
21 Apr – 28 Apr 2017: Project Shark: Simply the Best £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
28 Apr – 05 May 2017: Simply the Best £919 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
09 Jun – 16 Jun 2017: In Focus: Red Sea North £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
16 Jun – 23 Jun 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
11 Aug – 18 Aug 2017: Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
25 Aug – 01 Sep 2017: Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns £1259 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
17 Nov – 24 Nov 2017: Project Shark: Simply the Best £1214 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £1169 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
29 Dec – 05 Jan 2018: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/Y blue Fin – Red Sea
17 Feb – 24 Feb 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £699
21 Apr – 28 Apr 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £999
02 Jun – 09 Jun 2017: Simply the Best £944 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
16 Jun – 23 Jun 2017: Simply the Best £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
04 Aug – 11 Aug 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
22 Dec – 29 Dec 2017: Strait of Tiran & North £1124 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
29 Dec – 05 Jan 2018: Strait of Tiran & North £1034 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/Y Red Sea Adventurer – Red Sea
17 Feb – 24 Feb 2017: Best of Brothers £999
24 Feb – 03 Mar 2017: North & Brothers £749
28 Apr – 05 May 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £949
19 May – 26 May 2017: Simply the Best £899 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
16 Jun – 23 Jun 2017: Project Shark: Daedalus & St Johns £1079 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
23 Jun – 30 Jun 2017: North & Brothers £989 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
14 Jul – 21 Jul 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1034 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
25 Aug – 01 Sep 2017: Northern Wrecks & Reefs £1124 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
MALDIVES
M/Y blue Voyager
27 Feb – 07 Feb 2017: Project Shark with Elke £1721 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
13 Mar – 21 Mar 2017: Project Shark with Elke £1795 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
20 Mar – 28 Mar 2017: Project Shark with Elke £1721 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
10 Apr – 18 Apr 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1696 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
01 May – 09 May 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
08 May – 18 May 2017: Simply the Best £1796 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 25%)
17 May – 25 May 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
15 Aug – 26 Aug 2017: Best of the Northern Atolls £2065 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
27 Aug – 09 Sep 2017: Central Atolls & Beyond £2,425 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
10 Sep – 21 Sep 2017: Best of Northern & Central Atolls £2065 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
20 Nov – 28 Nov 2017: Magical Maldives £2035 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
29 Nov – 12 Dec 2017: Central Atolls & Beyond £2695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
12 Dec – 20 Dec 2017: Pelagic Encounters £1995 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
19 Dec – 27 Dec 2017: Magical Maldives £2695 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
27 Dec – 07 Jan 2018: Best of the Maldives £2875 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
M/V Sea Spirit
18 Feb – 03 Mar 2017: Huvadhoo and Gan Addu £3324 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 5%)
18 Mar – 26 Mar 2017: Central Atolls £1954 LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 15%)
TRUK LAGOON
M/V Truk Master
16 Aug – 26 Aug 2017: Truk Lagoon (10 nights) £3258** LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
FRENCH POLYNESIA
10 Sep 2017 – 20 Sep 2017: Tuamotu Archipelago £4256** – DESTINATION OF THE MONTH!
27 Oct – 03 Nov 2017: Fakarava and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve £3750**
MEXICO
M/V Nautilus Explorer
19 Feb – 03 Mar 2017: Gentle Giants of Socorro Island (10 nights) £3215*
Rocio Del Mar
24 Apr – 02 May 2017: Gentle Giants of Socorro Island (8 nights) £2150** LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 20%)
GALAPAGOS
M/V Galapagos Master
9 Apr – 21 Apr 2017: Master the Galapagos (10 nights) £5649*
16 Jul – 25 Jul 2017: Master the Galapagos (7 nights) £5219* LIDS 2017 OFFER*** (SAVE 10%)
PALAU
S/Y Palau Siren
16 Feb – 23 Feb 2017: Palau Islands Wreck Special (7 nights) £2336**
*Package price is subject to change due to fluctuations in flight prices. Final package price will be confirmed at time of booking. **Excludes flights (boat only price). ***Subject to availability on a first come first served basis. Offers may be removed from the LIDS 2017 sale at any time. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer (incl. BSAC or Loyalty Club discount).
To book or for more info contact blue o two now on 01752 480808, email info@blueotwo.com or visit www.blueotwo.com.
Today we are diving one of the outer reefs from an inflatable. As we reach the bottom, a reef octopus eases its way into the cover of a small crack in the coral while displaying it’s incredible ability to change colour. They are arguably one of the most charismatic of reef dwellers and it is always exciting for me to simply hover and watch. I would have spent longer and waited for it to come and investigate me, but as dive time is limited we wanted to move on and find a turtle.
The waters around Somabay are well protected and hold a rich variety of marine life. The reef edges are thriving colonies of coral and shoaling fish, while nearer the sea bed plenty of wildlife is still to be found.
Then we located the turtles. They are very used to divers and so show little concern when slowly approached. In fact occasionally one will come over to see what you are doing. There is always huge excitement when diving with a turtle. The shear thrill of sharing a moment with another species.
What a fantastic way to finish a wonderful few days diving and I would like to thank SOMABAY, ORCA DIVING and THE BREAKERS for making my stay such a good one.
I had a great time, with diving everyday either on the house reef or on one of the offshore reefs by inflatable or larger day boat. Orca diving provided high quality equipment and facilities while the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The Breakers was right on the coast with nice rooms, good food and once again friendly staff making the whole trip a real pleasure.
Soma Bay covers an entire peninsula and is home to several resorts as well as residential compounds.
As well as scuba diving, Somabay caters for many other sports and activities, and so is perfect for families as well as individuals and/or groups. And of course there is always time to lay peacefully on the beach under the Egyptian sun.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
Day three of my trip to Somabay and we were spending the day on the Lady Christina and diving on the wreck of the Salem Express.
Diving wrecks for me is always one of mixed emotions. The excitement of diving a wreck is more than often tempered by the thought of loss of life when she sank. The Salem Express was a passenger ship and a roll-on/roll-off ferry travelling from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Safaga, Egypt. Most passengers were of poor class travelling home from their holidays while around 150 people were returning home from their pilgrimage to Mecca.
The ship struck a reef and sank within 20 minutes. Passengers were trapped below deck and the ship was filled with fear and panic.
The wreck area is strewn with personal belongings from the crew and passengers such as a transistor radio and a flat iron for clothes. A diver at sometime has put them in a prominent place to be seen.
Tragically only one life boat was launched while the others went down with the ship. More than 600 men, women and children lost their lives here.
It’s a stark reminder that the sea can be unforgiving and so when we dive on such wrecks we should do so with humble regard.
Returning to the surface, shoals of fish are gathered under our boat and seem to be welcoming us back into the light.
Back at the Breakers I sat in the dining area with a beer and a very good meal while my thoughts still remained with the day’s dive on the Salem Express.
Check in for part 3 tomorrow for Jeff’s last day of diving with Somabay on the off-shore reefs looking for turtles.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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