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Hot offers from Scuba Travel – Book this week!
If your feeling hot, hot, hot then there is really no place better than chilling out underwater. The Scuba Travel team has some incredible offers to get you out from behind your desk and into the water this summer. Check out the following special deals but remember to book soon, as these hot offers expire very soon!
Hurricane Flash Sale – book before 12th July and enjoy extra savings this August from £1050
Hurricane stands out in the Egyptian Red Sea – and not just because she is one of the few steel-hulled vessels. Many Red Sea liveaboards are compared to Hurricane, but few are as enduringly popular. She has won the prestigious “Liveaboard of the Year” award no less than 5 times (including 2017 & 2016).
Enjoy long dives at the stunning Marine parks of the Southern Red Sea on one of the Red Sea’s best-loved liveaboards.
- 8th August – Save £300 – book by 12th July – Simply the Best Itinerary
- 22nd August – Save £255 – book by 12th July – Simply the Best Itinerary
- 29th August – Save £100 – book by 12th July – Daedalus, Rocky, St John Itinerary
Focus on the reef systems of the Brothers and Daedalus, which together make up the Northern Marine Park, as well as the steep wall dives of Elphinstone; then look into the blue for sharks, manta and dolphins as you drift along pristine drop offs. Spend more time diving and less time travelling with these Marsa Alam departures!
Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick direct to Marsa Alam, all fees, 12L tank & weights and FREE NITROX.
Carpe Vita – Book by 15th July and save up to £480, plus 2 nights at Carpe Diem Resort from £1995
Check out these fantastic offers for this stunning Maldives liveaboard. Book in the next few days and not only will you enjoy a discounted holiday & free Nitrox, but also a 2 night stay at the brand new Carpe Diem Resort! (Transfers apply – please ask for details). The MV Carpe Vita is a luxury 38 m long motor safari yacht with a wooden hull. She has a total of 10 cabins divided over 3 decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 divers.
Carpe Vita is one of the Maldives’ premier dive liveaboards and offers one of the most complete liveaboard packages.
- 14th July – Best of the Maldives (Save £480)
- 11th August – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 25th August – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 1st September – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
- 8th September – Maldives Sensations (Save £400)
This package includes return flights, 7 nights full board, up to 4 dives per day on the liveaboard, free nitrox, plus 2 nights at the Carpe Diem resort.
Aggressor Specials
With savings of up to £1200, click here to see the latest time sensitive Aggressor Specials!
- Oman Aggressor – Save up to £600!
- Komodo Indo Aggressor – Save up to £900!
- Turks and Caicos Aggressor – Save up to £550
- Belize Aggressor – Save up to £600!
- Bahamas Aggressor – Save up to £400!
- Palau Rock Islands Aggressor – Save up to £1200!
- Red Sea Aggressor II – Save up to £800
- Cayman Aggressor – Save up to £450!
- Coming soon… Aggressor Nile Cruises!
Mistral Goes South
Mistral has all the ingredients you need for a magical holiday diving the Red Sea. A speedy, stable steel hull makes Mistral one of the team’s favourite liveaboards. Tornado Marine Fleet’s crew are famous for their incredible on-board service. Get used to doing nothing but dive, eat and sleep! September is undeniably one of the most exciting times to dive in the Red Sea, thanks to the warm waters and active fish life. There’s never a dull moment! Only a few places left…
- Simply the Best – 12th September Save £100
- Simply the Best – 19th September £1425
- Simply the Best – 26th September – Sold Out
- St Johns – 3rd October £1395 – 4 spaces
- Simply the Best – 10th October £1395
- Simply the Best – 17th October – Sold out
Your holiday includes flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam, transfers, 7 nights full board, all fees, 12L tank & weights.
Siladen Resort and Spa – Manado from £2295
Luxury dive resorts don’t need to cost the earth. The boutique Siladen resort sits on 300m of white sandy beach in the heart of Bunaken and prides itself on a 5 star experience at a price that you can afford. This is a hidden oasis of perfection that effortlessly combines dive escapism with serious eco-friendly credentials. While away the hours underwater with over 50 dives sites in the world famous Bunaken national park, just a short boat ride away. And when the diving is done, soak up the breathtaking sunsets from your lounger on the picture-perfect beach, facing the Manado Tua volcano.
There are only 20 villas in total at Siladen resort, with the choice of 4 room grades. The 3 new luxury villas have proven popular and it is easy to see why! At 74sqm, the luxury villas feature a king size 4 poster bed and living room, opening up onto your own terrace with outdoor seating and private saltwater spa bath.
Your holiday includes direct flights, transfers, 7 nights full board, and 17 air boat dives.
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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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
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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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