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Dive Worldwide Launches January Sale
Book a holiday with Dive Worldwide during January and take advantage of a 10% saving on accommodation and diving and snorkelling packages to some of the finest dive destinations on earth. Featured destinations include the Philippines, Maldives, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Tobago and the Bahamas. The 10% saving can be combined with the special deals as featured on the Dive Worldwide website.
Among the tempting offers available are:
The Philippines
Enjoy a liveaboard adventure to the Tubbataha Reef National Park to explore the finest biodiversity of marine life in the Philippines. Guests can expect to see species including immature manta rays, sharks and turtles – while the famous dive sites of Seafan Alley, Delsan Wreck and the Washing Machine provide thrilling drift explorations. Stay aboard either the S/Y Philippine Siren or the Atlantis Azores, both luxurious vessels that are ideal for group expeditions.
Price: From £3,220pp (saving up to £275pp) based on 2 sharing, including 6 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 1 night B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, transfers, complimentary nitrox, equipment rental, tanks and weights.
Maldives
Southern Atolls Rays and Sharks
Explore the relatively untouched diving sites of Meemu, Thaa and Laamu Atoll aboard the M/Y Sheena liveaboard. Exceptional drift diving and superb visibility across the area means divers and photographers alike can experience a number of fascinating diving adventures. Underwater highlights will include thrilling channel dives, unspoilt corals and encounters with manta rays, abundant reef fish and whale sharks – while back on shore there is also an opportunity to relax at the luxurious Medhufushi Island Resort.
Price: From £3,055pp (saving up to £195pp) based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 3 nights’ half board at the Medhufushi Island Resort, return flights from the UK, tanks, weights and nitrox, and transfers by seaplane.
Indonesia
Wakatobi Dive Resort and Pelagian Liveaboard
The reefs off the tropical island of Onemobaa in the remote Wakatobi archipelago are considered to be some of the most pristine in the world, and are an underwater topography of spectacular marine life. Encompassing white sand beaches with stunning corals, snorkelers and divers alike will have plenty to discover – including encounters with a wealth of whales, dolphins and green turtles. Finish the adventure with a luxurious stay at the award winning Wakatobi Dive Resort.
Price: From £5,535pp (saving up to £460pp) based on 2 sharing, including 7 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, 4 nights’ full board accommodation at the Wakatobi Dive Resort, 1 night accommodation in Bali, return flights from the UK, transfers and Wakatobi charter flights, up to 4 dives per day and tanks and weights.
Mexico
Isla Guadalupe – Great White Shark Heaven
The crystal clear waters that surround the volcanic island of Isla Guadalupe are famous for shark diving, and provide the ultimate destination for observing these magnificent predators. Spend a week exploring the waters teeming with sharks, including the renowned great white. Offering multiple dives per day, guests can observe the sharks from surface cages, or those that are brave enough can experience sharks up close in a submersible cage, allowing for fantastic photographic opportunities.
Price: From £3,885pp (saving up to £280pp) based on 2 sharing, including 2 nights’ B&B accommodation in San Diego, 5 nights’ full board liveaboard accommodation, return flights from the UK, 3 full days cage diving and transfers.
South Africa
Kruger Safari and Mozambique Diving Two-Centre Holiday
Explore the iconic Kruger National Park on an African safari and discover the magnificent underwater marine life of south-east Mozambique during this itinerary of discovery. Beginning with a stay at the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, guests enjoy two game drives each day, encountering elephants, cheetahs and lions. The rest of the holiday focuses on the vast array of marine life that can be found below the surface of Mozambique. Highlights include encounters with large pelagic species, including whales, manta rays and leopard sharks, while the pristine white beaches provide an ideal spot for secluded relaxation.
Price: From £3,565pp (saving up to £200pp) based on 2 sharing, including 3 nights’ full board safari accommodation, 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, 2 days of game drives, 10 dive pack, tanks, weights and nitrox and transfers.
Tobago
North and South – Discover Tobago
Suitable for divers of all abilities, Tobago provides both the perfect destination for learning how to dive and is full of exciting diving sites for the more experienced diver. Staying at two separate dedicated diving resorts, guests can experience thrilling drifts, marvel at colourful reefs and snorkel at the nearby site of Goats Island. Aside from diving, there are opportunities to visit the local cocoa plantation and explore the island’s lush tropical rainforests.
Price: From £2,205pp (saving up to £160pp) based on 2 sharing, including 14 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, 20 dive pack, tanks, weights and transfers.
Bahamas
The crystal clear waters surrounding Nassau and Cat Island provide an ideal opportunity to experience shark encounters and enjoy countless underwater photographic opportunities. Divers can enjoy exotic wall dives, delve into famous shipwrecks and encounter large pelagics – including the inquisitive oceanic white-tip shark. Relax in between dives with a stay at the delightful family run Greenwood Beach Resort.
Price: From £4,035pp (saving up to £340pp) based on 2 sharing, including 9 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from the UK, all transfers, 6 days diving and tanks and weights.
Full terms and conditions can be found at www.diveworldwide.com/offers/exclusive-january-sale.
For further information visit diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302087).
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Join Pharaoh Dive Club for Red Sea Splash Family Summer Camp in August 2024
3rd AUGUST 2024 – 1 or 2 WEEK PROGRAMMES
Daily water programme with Snorkelling & Scuba Diving.
Beginners or qualified, something for all.
Leave the kids with the Splash Team for days of Excitement, Fun & Adventure!
BOOK NOW: INFO@PHARAOHDIVECLUB.COM / TEL: +44 7598 329059 or +20 100 6822000
There are various options for accommodation with options for 2, 3, 4 or 5 guests.
Eco Huts provide accommodation for families of up to 4. The best option to enhance the adventure and closest to camping with basic facilities. For August we will provide central air cooling for all the Eco Huts.
Deluxe Chalets are only suitable for 2 guests. Fully air conditioned rooms with private bathroom and other facilities.
Boutique Rooms are available for families of up to 5.
Individual bespoke rooms fully air conditioned with private bathroom and other facilities.
Eco Huts: £675 per adult / £425 per child / Under 8 FREE of charge
Deluxe Chalet: £830 per adult / £505 per child / Under 8 FREE of charge
Boutique Room: £925 per adult / £550 per child / Under 8 FREE of charge
BOOK NOW: INFO@PHARAOHDIVECLUB.COM / TEL: +44 7598 329059 or +20 100 6822000
This is a truly unique opportunity to have a Family Desert Adventure totally away from it all! You will be based at the remote Roots Red Sea on the coast of the Egyptian Eastern Desert, 140km south of Hurghada city.
Red Sea Splash main focus is Snorkelling & Scuba Diving but that’s not all, we provide a rounded week of activities in support.
Pool& Field Games – Arts & Crafts
Marine Biology Workshops
Cultural Activities – Orienteering Adventures
Roots Red Sea have established strong links with the local communities of Hamerwain & El Quseir affording our guests to have a true taste of the local culture, SPLASH CAMP embraces this opportunity and bring in the local children to join in the fun with our adventure seekers.
During the day, families are welcome to take part in all activities together or the kids can be left with the SPLASH CAMP team while the parents enjoy the facilities or go diving themselves!
At the end of the day, its family time while the SPLASH CAMP team take a break. For those with the energy, there are family evening activities planned a few evenings.
Open Air Movie Night – Desert Star Gazing Walk & Talk
El Quseir Evening City Tour
The second week is very special, we head off on the Big Blue for a liveaboard safari around Fury Shoals.
BOOK NOW: INFO@PHARAOHDIVECLUB.COM / TEL: +44 7598 329059 or +20 100 6822000
U-8 Splash Club
Sadly we can’t offer Scuba Diving to the Splash Club but we can have lots of fun Snorkelling & Free Diving!
Splash Club includes:
Certified Snorkel Course – Marine ID Games – Intro to Free Diving
Arts & Craft Sessions – Adventure trails – Cultural Playtime – Pool Games
U-12 Explorer Club
In addition to an exciting snorkelling and Free Diving Programme in the Splash Club we can take you under the water on SCUBA to a whole new world of fun and wonder. If you are under 10 your first breath under water will be as a Bubblemaker and continue with daily Seal Team Missions. From 10 we will complete a Discover Scuba Diving experience in the amazing Red Sea. Alternatively we offer a full junior certification programme to become an international qualified Scuba Diver.
U-16 Adventurer Club
For qualified Scuba Divers regardless of age it’s the Adventurer Club and exploration of the local reefs and marine life. There will be 2 dives every day with the Open Ocean marine field station team who will introduce you to Red Sea marine life and workshops on marine research. Alternatively there are opportunities to continue your scuba diving certifications with our instructional team.
Parents are welcome to join the club activities and join the courses.
BOOK NOW: INFO@PHARAOHDIVECLUB.COM / TEL: +44 7598 329059 or +20 100 6822000
Big Blue might seem like the new kid on the block, but the team behind the highly acclaimed liveaboard is far from that. They have been running Red Sea safaris since the late 1980’s and were in fact part of the early pioneers who ventured out to the unknown on vessels that in today’s world, really shouldn’t have left the harbour! It’s that experience and the years of operating the award-winning Roots Red Sea resort which truly set Big Blue apart from the crowd!
Large lounge area, spacious sun deck and terrace deck.
Airy restaurant with five tables with up to six chairs per table, serving a varied and delicious menu with special dietary requirements catered for.
The spacious cabins have side by side beds and a large walk in wet bathroom.
Ample dive deck for divers & snorkelers.
Safety is everyone’s priority, whether you are relaxing on board, swimming, snorkelling or diving.
On board Big Blue is fitted with smoke alarms, emergency lighting and a fire alarm system. The lower corridor has a full-size door fire exit at the bow and open stairs to the stern. There are evacuation plans in each room along with life jackets, glass breaker tool and a fire extinguisher.
BOOK NOW: INFO@PHARAOHDIVECLUB.COM / TEL: +44 7598 329059 or +20 100 6822000
Red Sea Splash at Fury Shoals is a very rare opportunity to get involved with marine biology expedition for children and adults. Open Ocean biologists are on board to provide fascinating and entertaining facts about the marine life you will see. The team will provide workshops on marine life identification and survey methods both of which, should you wish, you will have the chance to put into practice during your safari.
The week is open to snorkelers, scuba divers and non divers too!
Fury shoals is perfect for first time mariners as it offers plenty of protection from the weather.
We board at Port Ghaleb on Saturday evening and prepare to set sail early on Sunday morning.
Heading south, our first day will be diving the reefs of Abu Dabbab before sailing overnight to reach our ultimate destination the Fury Shoals.
Here we will spend four days swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving amazing reefs. This includes guaranteed DOLPHIN encounters at Sataya Reef! After the last dive we haul anchor and head back to Abu Dabbab for our final two dives before disembarking our boat BIG BLUE.
Camp Extension Cost*
Adult £650 per adult
Under 16 £350 per child
BOOK NOW: INFO@PHARAOHDIVECLUB.COM / TEL: +44 7598 329059 or +20 100 6822000
FURTHER INFORMATION – INFO@PHARAOHDIVECLUB.COM
TEL: +44 7598 329059 or +20 100 6822000
Blogs
Meet Pure Dive Resort: Your Gateway to Unforgettable Diving in Bali, Indonesia
If you’re passionate about the underwater world, listen up! We’ve got an incredible opportunity for you to experience the vibrant reefs and majestic marine life of Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia.
info@purediveresort.com / +62 811 3999852 / www.purediveresort.com
Pure Dive Resort isn’t just another dive centre; it’s a team of experts dedicated to providing world-class scuba diving and freediving adventures around Nusa Penida, Lembongan, Ceningan, and even Bali.
info@purediveresort.com / +62 811 3999852 / www.purediveresort.com
Whether you’re a seasoned diver or completely new to the sport, Pure Dive Resort has something for you:
For certified Divers: Discover stunning dive sites, encounter manta rays, seasonal mola-mola (sunfish), and a dazzling array of marine life.
For beginners: Embark on your scuba journey with beginner programs like Try Scuba and Basic Diver, Open Water and Advanced certifications.
Freedivers: Explore the depths on a single breath with guided freediving experiences and courses.
Exclusive Scubaverse Offer: Save on Your Next Adventure
As a valued Scubaverse follower, you get an exclusive 10% discount on any Dive & Stay or Learn & Stay package booked at Pure Dive Resort for 2024. Dive into the crystal-clear waters, explore breath-taking reefs, and create unforgettable memories in this diver’s paradise.
Visit https://www.purediveresort.com/package-offers/ to explore amazing packages and claim your discount with the code: SCUBAVERSE10
info@purediveresort.com / +62 811 3999852 / www.purediveresort.com
Ready to make a splash?
See you in Nusa Penida!
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