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Head to Survival Dive Stop for inclusive dive + accommodation packages in Cyprus

A dive centre in Cyprus run by a British expat is offering luxury, inclusive dive packages from just €395 per person for seven nights accommodation and six dives.
Survival Dive Stop is located in the popular tourist resort of Penera, which is situated on the south eastern coastline of the beautiful island of Cyprus. The diving operation is managed by Will Stratford, who returned to Cyprus in 2017 after owning a dive centre in North Wales. Will had previously been a renowned instructor in Cyprus for many years.
Cyprus is the perfect place to visit for a relaxing scuba holiday. The island has an average of 330 days of sunshine a year with winter air temperatures around 17 to 20 degrees. Air temperatures in the summer range from 30 to 45 degrees in the hotter months of July and August. Water temperatures range from 16 degrees in the winter to 28 degrees in the summer.
Every year, more and more divers discover the crystal clear waters of Cyprus. Probably the best known dive site is the world famous shipwreck of the Zenobia, a roll on roll off transporter ferry, which sunk just off the coast of Larnaca on her maiden voyage in 1980. Diving on the Zenobia is a must for divers visiting Cyprus. Survival Dive Stop can tailor make wreck trips to the Zenobia for all levels of divers, from someone doing their first wreck dives to more experienced technical and wreck divers. The Zenobia offers something for all divers.
In addition to the Zenobia, there are many other exceptional dives available along the picturesque coastline of the island including some great artificial wrecks and reefs. Cyprus also offers exciting dives such as the tunnels and caves situated in the National Park of Cape Greco. Divers travel from all over the island to dive here.
Survival Dive Stop is situated just 10 minutes drive from many of the best local dive sites. The dive centre offers divers all inclusive accommodation and dive packages, with accommodation in a luxury onsite villa with a large private pool. The villa is located out of the back of the dive centre so you can quite literally get up and go diving! The accommodation is also great for families.
The villa is located in the heart of the lively resort with bars and restaurants offering excellent food and drinks at great prices. Inclusive dive packages start at just €395 per person including a week’s self catering accommodation and six guided local shore dives, including full equipment if required (price is based on a minimum of four divers).
Survival Dive Stop can tailor make your dive package to suit your individual needs and requirements. They also offer special deals to dive schools and clubs.
For more information, please email divestop@survivalbuddies.com or call Will on 00357 96039632.
You can find Survival Dive Stop on Facebook or visit www.survivalbuddies.com.
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PADI and Scuba Diving Magazine Seek Incredible Underwater Photographs in Annual Photo Competition

Scuba Diving® magazine’s 21st annual Through Your Lens photo contest is underway and accepting images that highlight the incredible underwater world.
“Entering our Through Your Lens Photo Contest isn’t just about winning,” says Candice Landau, Content Director for Scuba Diving magazine. “It’s about beginning the journey of putting your work out there, sharing your unique perspective and realising just how much impact your images can have. With categories for all levels, including an amateur category specifically for newcomers, there’s a real chance to get noticed and inspire positive ocean change.”
“This year we decided to bring back a couple of tried-and-tested categories, as well as add two new ones. In total, photographers will be able to submit to five different categories: wide angle, macro, split shot, amateur, and cold water,” Landau says.
Scuba Diving has confirmed the return of highly esteemed underwater photographers Brandon Cole, Kate Jonker, Suzan Meldonian and Alex Mustard to assist as guest judges. Entry is free, and photographers can submit up to five entries per category.
The grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 USD cash prize and a weeklong liveaboard trip aboard the Komodo Aggressor. First-place winners for each specified category will receive an Aggressor Adventures liveaboard trip; second-place winners will receive a Scubapro regulator; and third-place winners will receive a SeaLife SportDiver S smartphone housing. Two winners in the Amateur category will receive a liveaboard trip from All Star Liveaboards. Select winners will also be given the opportunity to have their photos featured on PADI certification cards.
Past winners of the annual competition include colorful images of alpine newts on water lilies in Belgium, divers finning through a submerged Slovak opal mine, and an eye-to-eye encounter with a dwarf minke whale on the Great Barrier Reef.
“This contest is a chance to celebrate the artistry and passion of underwater photographers at every level. It brings the underwater world to the surface for everyone to see, and it’s always amazing to witness the creativity, dedication, and stories that these images tell,” says Landau. “It’s not just about taking a beautiful picture, it’s about capturing a moment that inspires others to dive, explore, and protect the ocean. Every submission helps us tell the story of the underwater world and why it matters.”
All winners and honourable mentions will be published in the September/October 2025 Photo Issue of Scuba Diving magazine, with the cover featuring one of the contest entries. Entries are open now until July 7, 2025 on scubadiving.com/photocontest.
About Scuba Diving Magazine
United in our passion for diving and the world beneath the surface. Scuba Diving is an inclusive print and digital forum to learn about, connect on and fuel a shared passion for underwater exploration. Our enthusiasm for the sport of diving, the stunning places we experience, the incredible marine encounters, and our purpose-driven commitment to ocean change keeps us connected and inspires one another to seek adventure and save the ocean. The ultimate, trusted source, we deliver expert insights on gear, safety, training, local diving, travel and dive professions – because, as divers ourselves, we care deeply about the same topics. Whether we dive once a year or for a living, we’re a single community of ocean lovers constantly encouraging those new to diving to join us.
About PADI
PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is the world’s largest ocean exploration and diver organisation, operating in 186 countries and territories, with a global network of more than 6,600 dive centres and resorts and over 128,000 professional members worldwide. Issuing more than 1 million certifications each year, and with over 30 million certifications to date, PADI enables people around the world to seek adventure and save the ocean through underwater education, life-changing experiences and travel. For over 50 years, PADI is undeniably The Way the World Learns to Dive®, maintaining its high standards for dive training, safety and customer service, monitored for worldwide consistency and quality. With a longstanding commitment to environmental conservation, PADI is leading the way for millions of people to actively explore, steward and protect the ocean through its course offerings and partnerships with like-minded, mission-driven organisations. PADI embodies a global commitment to ocean health with its mission to create a billion torchbearers to explore and protect the ocean. Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.SM
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