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Check out the latest dive travel offers from our friends at UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel…

EGYPT

Freediving & Yoga with Emma Farrell onboard Whirlwind

This is a new, more relaxed itinerary in the Northern Red Sea for freedivers with Emma Farrell. Emma will be offering yoga morning and evening suitable for all levels even complete beginners.

RAID courses will be available during the week for an additional charge. Level 1 is mandatory for novices. All marine park fees are included and freediving sessions will be run for certified divers – please prebook courses and kit hire before travel. Flights are with Thomas Cook from Gatwick and transfers are also included.

At the end of the week, you will have day use of a hotel and buffet lunch while you wait for your flight home. All trips are fully guided with two expert guides plus Emma Farrell onboard to help you get the most out of this holiday. Excluded are the Egyptian entry visa, alcohol, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Please let the team know if you have any dietary requirements.

Join Emma on this fantastic trip for only £1495. Only 4 places left 


SharkQuest in May for only £1195

Come face to face with pelagics in the Southern Red Sea and save £200 with this amazing early bird offer. Dive with the most experienced team, on board the stable steel hulled Hurricane. Avoid long transfers with a direct flight to Marsa Alam.

Dive the famous Daedalus Reef, Brothers Islands, Rocky or Elphinstone dependant on the best shark activity – night diving is prohibited in some of these areas so expect around 18 dives in total. All fees, 12 L tank & weights and FREE NITROX are included in your package.

All trips are fully guided with two expert guides. Flights are with Thomson/Thomas Cook from Gatwick and transfers are included. At the end of the week, you will have a day use room and lunch at a hotel while you wait for your flight home. The only costs not included are the Egyptian entry visa, alcohol, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs.

This holiday is suitable for advanced divers with a minimum of 50 dives and comfortable in the blue.


PHILIPPINES

Atmosphere resort in Dumaguete

SAVE £200 PLUS FREE ROOM UPGRADE (depending on availability) on selected dates. Discover macro, muck magic and the turtletastic Apo island with the brilliant team at Atmosphere resort.

Enjoy 7 laid back nights diving in the heart of Dumaguete plus 1 night in Manila. The unlimited diving package packs in up to 5 dives a day including night dives for 5 days, plus free nitrox and prepaid park fees. Your accommodation package includes 7 nights on a B&B basis in a deluxe suite (2 people sharing) – half board and full board upgrade plans available. You also have free internet access. Special dives (Apo island, mandarin, night dive and dives with the resident marine biologist), kit rental, spa services, land excursions are all paid in resort.

Flights are available with a number of airlines from a variety of regional departure points. Airport transfers are included. Excluded are any excess baggage charges and the Philippines departure tax (750PHP). Please note the final trip cost will depend on flight availability at the time of booking and seasonal resort rates.

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


INDONESIA

Murex Manado from £1745

Save £250 on selected dates. Great value diving in Manado and, Bunaken Indonesia.

Over 15 boat dives, discover rich coral reefs and magical macro with the welcoming team from Murex Manado. Your holiday includes flights from Heathrow to Manado with Singapore Airlines, airport transfers and 7 nights garden view bungalow on a full board basis (2 people sharing). Local taxes are prepaid. Water, tea, and coffee are available free of charge. To pay locally are any drinks not included in your board basis, laundry, land excursions, Diving extras such as special trips to Bangka, private guiding, kit hire, courses and nitrox will all be billed in resort. UK passport holder can obtain a FOC visa on arrival.

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


CAYMAN ISLANDS

Visit the Cayman Islands and save £600!

Why dive only one of the Cayman Islands when you can do all three in one single stunning liveaboard cruise with the Cayman Aggressor with up to 5 dives a day!

Your Aggressor package includes 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) – cabin upgrades available. A 12lt tank and weights, soft drinks and a selection of local alcoholic drinks are included in your package. There are 5 dives a day on offer and 2 on the first and last days. All trips are fully briefed by expert guides. There is a $45 port fee per person to pay onboard ($108 for 10 night trip and $75 in 2018). Excluded are departure tax, nitrox, additional kit hire and any onboard souvenirs. Dinner on Friday night is not included. This holiday excludes international flights to Grand Cayman GCM. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures.

Book your spot now for only £1725 (exc. flights).


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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Gear Review: Hollis ST Elite System (Watch Video)

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st elite system

In a video produced exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the Hollis ST Elite System.

For more information about Hollis products, visit hollis.com.

Sea & Sea is the home of Hollis and other leading diving brands in the UK.

 

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Relive the Red Sea’s Golden Age: New Paperback Edition of Treasures, Shipwrecks, and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving

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by Howard Rosenstein

With Forewords by Sylvia Earle and David Doubilet

red seaExperience the Red Sea’s golden age of diving through the eyes of its pioneering figure, Howard Rosenstein. The new paperback edition of his acclaimed memoir, Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, is a visual feast, showcasing over 200 stunning images above and below water by legendary photographer David Doubilet, the author and others.

Journey from a makeshift diving school in a train carriage to the forefront of global dive tourism. Rosenstein’s narrative weaves together thrilling underwater adventures, historical discoveries (from Roman coins to unmapped reefs), and encounters with a fascinating cast of characters, including underwater legends and world leaders.

This enhanced paperback release offers a deeper dive into Rosenstein’s story, featuring additional images, refined text, and minor corrections. Witness how his passion for the underwater world not only shaped a generation of divers but also subtly influenced the delicate peace process of the region. This is a story of adventure, discovery, and the enduring allure of the Red Sea.

You don’t need to be a diver to get lost in these pages—there’s something here for anyone who loves a good adventure, a slice of history, or a peek into someone else’s amazing life.

‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true.’
Sylvia Earle

‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’
SCUBA magazine

About the author

Howard Rosenstein is a one-off who was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2009. In this memoir, he shares the more surprising as well as his favorite stories from the early part of his long diving career.

The book

Review copies on request – please contact Alex Gibson: alex@divedup.com

Release date 11 March 2025
RRP GBP £25 | Paperback | ISBN 978-1-909455-54-2
216 pages | Revised 1st Edition | 234 x 156 mm
Available from Divedup.com, online and from retailers.
Dive Trade: Nautilus UK
Book Trade: Gardners Books.

Praise for Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving

‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true’ – Sylvia Earle

‘A page-turning memoir filled with stories of finding treasures, shipwrecks, and discovering exotic coral reefs teeming with marine life.’ – Explorers Journal, Explorers Club of America

‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’ – SCUBA magazine

‘A very satisfying read.’ – DIVE magazine

‘A rollicking fun tale.’ – Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer

‘This is a fascinating story and one well told.’ – Divernet

‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’ – David Doubilet

‘A fascinating story that, if it was not the real-life of Howard Rosenstein, it would make a first-class adventure novel.’ – Dan Orr, Diving Industry Consultant

‘A gripping tale.’ – Undercurrent

‘An upbeat tale of success with surprising twists along the way… will enlighten and entertain.’ – Jewish Book Council

‘A captivating voyage… I urge you to pick up a copy and embark on this thrilling journey’ – Amos Nachoum, award-winning nature photographer and diving travel pioneer

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