News
Epic Last-Minute Deals with blue o two!

Summer might be over but blue o two are offering up to 50% off on some of their premier worldwide destinations.
With a wide selection of trips available from now until the end of 2018, there has never been a better time to tick one off your bucket list. These fantastic last-minute deals must be booked by 30th September.
If you want to share your diving with your friends, partner or dive buddies then we also have a selection of group offers available which can be combined with the deals.
Explore the coral-fringed islands of the Philippines or the WW2 history of Truk Lagoon and the Solomon Islands. Unforgettable diving with large pelagics could also be waiting for you in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia
27th Oct – 3rd Nov 2018 – Was £3484, NOW £2439 – 30% off
14th – 21st Nov 2018 – Was £3484, NOW £2439 – 30% off
8th – 15th Dec 2018 – Was £3484, NOW £2265 – 35% off
Buy 3, 1 goes free also available
Solomon Islands
30th Oct – 6th Nov 2018 – Was £2522, NOW £1261 – 50% off
17th – 27th Nov 2018 – Was £3604, NOW £1802 – 50% off
29th Dec 2018 – 8th Jan 2019 – Was £3604, NOW £1802 – 50% off
Buy 2, 1 goes free also available
Palau
22nd – 29th Oct 2018 – Was £3042, NOW £2433 – 20% off
10th – 17th Nov 2018 – Was £3042, NOW £2433 – 20% off
29th Dec 2018 – 8th Jan 2019 – Was £4166, NOW £3333 – 20% off
Buy 3, 1 goes free also available
Thailand
21st – 25th Oct 2018 – Was £755, NOW £679 – 10% off
12th – 16th Nov 2018 – Was £755, NOW £679 – 10% off
8th – 14th Dec 2018 – Was £1001, NOW £901 – 10% off
Philippines
12th – 22nd Oct 2018 – Was £3234, NOW £2911 – 10% off
Buy 3, 1 goes free also available
Truk Lagoon
7th – 14th Oct 2018 – Was £2383, NOW £1787 – 25% off
21st Nov – 1st Dec 2018 – Was £3346, NOW £3011 – 10% off
Buy 3, 1 goes free also available
blue o two’s epic last-minute deals are on a first come, first served basis so make sure you act fast and don’t miss out!
To book or for more info contact the blue o two travel team on 01752 480808, email divingholidays@blueotwo.com or visit www.blueotwo.com.
News
Explorer Ventures Launches Hot Summer / Cool Prices Sale

Save up to $1100 on select liveaboard dive trips from June through October 2025
Explorer Ventures Fleet is turning up the heat with its new Hot Summer / Cool Prices sale. For a limited time, divers can save $1000 or more on select liveaboard departures from June through October 2025.
Whether you’re ready to dive into crystal-clear summer waters or planning a cool fall escape, this promotion offers major savings on world-class dive adventures in the Galápagos, Turks & Caicos, and the Caribbean.
Hot Summer / Cool Prices – For the Summer Dive Traveler:
From June through August, take advantage of deep discounts on summer getaways. Enjoy up to $1100 off select trips aboard the Humboldt Explorer in the Galápagos or save $1000 on select summer departures aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer Il and Caribbean Explorer II, exploring magic of Saba and St. Kitts.
Cool Fall / Hot Prices – For Travel in the Fall:
Leave the cool weather and falling leaves behind — fall is the perfect time to head south and save. Take $1000 off select departures from September through October aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II and Caribbean Explorer II.
See all details and departure dates: www.explorerventures.com/discounts-and-specials
Space is limited – and once the trips are full, the savings are gone. Book now to secure your spot!
Looking for other dates or destinations? There are more savings available across the fleet, including liveaboard diving holidays in Indonesia, the Maldives, the Red Sea, and Palau. Explore all current deals here: https://www.explorerventures.com/year-of-savings-dive-liveaboard-specials/
Contact:
1.800.322.3577 (US/Canada) | +1.307.235.0683
About Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet
Since 1987, Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet has been delivering world-class liveaboard diving, blending authentic experiences with a commitment to safety and sustainability. Operating in some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater destinations, their fleet of well-appointed vessels ensures every guest enjoys the highest level of comfort and care.
Explorer Ventures is proud to be the first liveaboard company to collaborate with Green Fins, earning certifications on four vessels: Caribbean Explorer II, Turks & Caicos Explorer II, Tiburon Explorer, and Humboldt Explorer. Notably, Tiburon Explorer and Humboldt Explorer are the only PADI Eco Centers designated in the Galápagos, underscoring their dedication to sustainable and responsible diving practices. With exceptional destinations, a global array of itineraries, and diver-focused design across the fleet, every voyage is crafted for comfort, convenience, and adventure—both above and below the surface.
Marine Life & Conservation
Make Every Dive Count

The Shark Trust Great Shark Snapshot is back for its 4th year! And this time the Shark Trust are asking you to Make Every Dive Count!
The last week of July will see the return of the Shark Trust’s citizen science initiative: The Great Shark Snapshot. It encourages divers and snorkellers, all around the world, to record the sharks and rays that they see. This year it takes place between the 19th and 27th July. Get ready to dive in!
The event is back for its 4th year, and it is happening in “Shark Month”, more commonly known as July! To coincide with a series of events that celebrate all things shark and ray, including Shark Week and the 50th anniversary of Jaws.
Divers, clubs, centres, charter boats and liveaboards are all encouraged to show their support by organising dives and events throughout the week. As well as gathering vital data, the event will provide a chance to celebrate the incredible shark and ray species that live in our ocean.
Information about the species and numbers of sharks and rays the participants find over the week will be added to the Shark Trust’s Shark Log. This global shark census will, over time, allow shark scientists to build a picture of species distribution and any changes that occur
Caroline Robertson-Brown, Marketing Manager at the Shark Trust said “It is great to see this popular citizen science event back for its 4th year. We are asking divers to Make Every Dive Count this year. To identify. Count and Record every shark, ray and eggcase they see during the week-long event. To organise dives especially to take part. Whether you are diving your local dive site, or on a trip of a lifetime, we want divers to join in on the Great Shark Snapshot in July.”
It is easy to join in. Just go diving between 19th and 27th July and record every shark, ray, skate or eggcase that you and your dive group sees. If possible, take photos and some video footage too. Then make sure that you record your sightings on the Shark Trust Shark Log recordings website or by using the Shark Trust app.
This year we have created a digital guide that puts all the information you need in one handy online guide. Which can be downloaded from the website.
The Great Shark Snapshot is a way for divers to get together, go diving, and do something to help shark conservation. Why not dive in?
Find out more here: www.sharktrust.org/snapshot
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