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Get into the Show Spirit with Regaldive
UK based diving holiday specialist Regaldive is getting into the show spirit early this year with the launch of some fantastic deals and discounts, valid from today. With limited availability across most resorts, low deposits and early bird flight savings on offer, it really does pay for divers to book early this year.
Save up to 30% on Red Sea Liveaboards
Divers can benefit from a huge 30% discount on Red Sea liveaboards journeying on the M/Y Elite, M/Y Superior and M/Y Asmaa on selected dates in 2014 and 2015*.
Regaldive’s Classic Cruise, departing on 20th March 2015 and journeying on the M/Y Superior, now costs from just £799 per person, including flights. Starting in Hurghada and sailing north, the liveaboard offers a perfect combination of reef and wreck diving. Divers can explore the famous horseshoe shaped reef of Shaab El Erg; discover the Giannis D, Thistlegorm, Carnatic, lentil wreck and tile wreck; visit ‘Shark Reef’ and undertake some night dives along the way. The price includes flights, transfers, full board accommodation, six days diving, guide, tanks, weights, Nitrox and Marine Park fees. For those who want to arrange their own flights, the package now costs from £429 per person, boat only.
To see the full range of Red Sea Liveaboard show offers, click here.
Save on Red Sea dive packs and courses
Regaldive customers, whether they are experienced divers or complete beginners, can benefit from savings on dive packs and dive courses with Emperor Divers and Orca Dive Clubs**:
- Regaldive is offering boat diving from just £19 per day with Emperor Divers in El Gouna, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam
- Get unlimited House Reef Diving from just £19 per day with Emperor Divers in Marsa Alam and Hamata
- Benefit from Buy One Get One Free on three, four, five and six day dive packs with Orca Dive Clubs El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, Marsa Alam and Hamata
- Benefit from Buy One Get One Free on Open Water or Advanced dive courses with Orca Dive Clubs in El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, Marsa Alam and Hamata
- Save 30% on Scuba Diver, Open Water or Advanced Adventurer dive courses with Emperor Divers in Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Hamata
Red Sea Dive Inclusive Packages from £145 per person
Regaldive is offering a range of great value Red Sea dive inclusive packages, costing from just £145 per person for selected dates in 2014***.
Seven nights’ at the Falcon Naama Star in Sharm El Sheikh cost from just £489 per person to include flights, transfers, seven nights’ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and three days boat diving. The package costs from £145 per person without flights.
Seven nights’ at the Resta Club Marina View in Marsa Alam cost from £499 per person to include flights, transfers, seven nights’ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and three days boat diving. The package costs from £155 per person without flights.
Seven nights’ at the Concorde Moreen Beach Resort in Marsa Alam cost from £679 per person to include flights, transfers, seven nights’ hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis and three days house reef diving. The package costs from £325 per person without flights.
Seven nights’ at the Zabargad Berenice Resort in Hamata cost from £699 per person to include flights, transfers, seven nights’ hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis and three days house reef diving. The package costs from £249 without flights.
Seven nights’ at the Wadi Lahami Azur Resort in Hamata cost from £789 per person to include flights, transfers, seven nights’ hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis and three days house reef diving. The package costs from £338 without flights.
Andreas Elia, Managing Director of Regaldive, commented “With such huge savings on offer, we’ve decided to launch our dive show discounts early this year so that divers have as much time as possible to take advantage of them.”
He continued, “Regaldive will be exhibiting at the Destinations Show in Earls Court this weekend, at the Outdoors Show in ExCel on 14th – 16th February, and at the London International Dive Show in ExCel on 15th – 16th February. These great offers aren’t just for people visiting the shows however. If you can’t make it, visit our website or give us a call on +44 (0)1353 659 999 for further information”.
For further information, or to book, visit www.regaldive.co.uk or call +(0)1353 659 999.
*Offers valid for new bookings between 1st February and 4th March, 2014.
**Emperor Divers offer valid for departures between 15th February and 26th December 2014. Book by 24th February 2014. Orca Dive Clubs offer valid for departures between 15th February and 26th October 2014. Book by 28th February 2014.
***Offers valid for new bookings between 1st and 24th February, 2014.
Regaldive will be on stand AA80 at Destinations (Earl’s Court) from 7th – 9th February, 2014.
Regaldive will be on stand AT242 at the Outdoors Show (ExCel) from 14th – 16th February, 2014.
Regaldive will be on stand 410 at the London International Dive Show (ExCel) from 15th – 16th February, 2014.
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Relive the Red Sea’s Golden Age: New Paperback Edition of Treasures, Shipwrecks, and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving

by Howard Rosenstein
With Forewords by Sylvia Earle and David Doubilet
Experience 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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