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Last minute holiday offers from the Scuba Travel team

Time off work? Get your scuba gear ready and dip into these last minute diving holiday offers from our friends at UK Tour Operator Scuba Travel:
Hurricane Red Sea, St Johns Itinerary – 5th July – Last Space! Male share, save £150, only £1095
Will you be the lucky man who takes the last space to dive the Southern Red Sea from this outstanding steel hulled liveaboard next week and see for yourself why she has been voted Liveaboard of the Year four times. Package includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation, free nitrox and up to 3 guided dives per day.
Dive the remote St Johns region as well as Wadi Gamal, Fury Shoal and Elphinstone with the most experienced team, on board the stable, steel hulled Hurricane. St Johns is a unique underwater environment home to stunning coral and brilliant swim throughs on reef and wall dives for all experience levels. One of the few Southern Red Sea itineraries to include regular night dives.
Virgo, Maldives, Pelagic Magic Itinerary – 15th July – save £300, only £1950
Step aboard the delightful Virgo in search of whalesharks for your next diving adventure. With only 18 divers on board this is a sociable boat with plenty of space for everyone. Package includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation, free nitrox and up to 3 guided dives per day.
South Ari from August to October is all about the whalesharks and this itinerary has a special focus on the whalesharks of Ari atoll. Come face to face with these gorgeous beasts as you snorkel through the warm waters. Dive with Maldives’ other pelagic inhabitants – manta and sharks – at the season’s very best sites.
Orion, Maldives, Best of the Maldives Itinerary – 9th September – save £375 only £1795
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on board the generously proportioned Orion, diving the seasonal hot spots that make the Maldvies such a haven for scuba divers. Package includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation, free Nitrox and up to 3 guided dives per day
Look out for manta, sharks, eagle rays and so much more on this classic Maldives itinerary on board the popular Emperor Orion. As all diving takes place from the 19.8m tender dhoni that follows Orion, your liveaboard is pure living space with the option to chill out in the sunshine on the wide fly deck sun loungers and mattress beds.
Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort – 8th July – save £400, only £2075 & FREE nitrox
Stylish relaxation in the heart of Anilao at the boutique Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort with world class critter diving on your doorstep. Package includes return flights and transfers, 7 nights full board in a deluxe room and 12 boat dives.
Perched on the mountainside, the location of this intimate resort is the perfect combination of world class diving and picture perfect top side views. Aiyanar is fast becoming a must dive destination in the Philippines, especially for underwater photographers. The sheer range of exceptional and rare macro life below the waves is outstanding. But there is more to see than just critters in Anilao, glorious coral reefs, sandy slopes and even caves await.
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Introducing the RF-40 Fins from DYNAMICNORD

With the sporty RF-40 open-heel fin by DYNAMICNORD, you enjoy maximum effectiveness and fun. The innovative design guarantees ease and power – exactly what every diver wants.
Designed and engineered in Germany. Made in Europe.
The RF-40 open-heel fin delivers. Its harder blade will especially delight sporty divers.
The powerful blade of the RF-40 fin and its dynamic design with innovative water channels allow to perform both technical and recreational kicks with maximum propulsion. The power is efficiently transmitted from the foot pocket and sole to the blade for outstanding kick stability and manoeuvrability. With the RF-40 fin, sporty divers are guaranteed to have a blast underwater.
The foot pocket of the open-heel fin is comfortable, and the smart bungee strap enables to make small length adjustments without using any tools. This way, the fin can be used with neoprene boots or with a drysuit. The heel pad has a large finger loop that is easy to grasp even when wearing gloves, making donning and doffing the fin a breeze.
The RF-40 fins are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers in six great colours.
Recommended sales price: £127.00
Sizes: M-XL
Colours: Blue, grey, orange, purple, red, yellow
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
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Master Your GoPro: Join an Underwater Video Workshop in the Cayman Islands with Carlos Villoch

Capture Your Best Dive Moments in April 2025 at Ocean Frontiers
For the first time, Ocean Frontiers presents an exclusive underwater video workshop series, hosted by renowned videographer Carlos Villoch at the award-winning Compass Point Dive Resort, Grand Cayman. Designed for GoPro enthusiasts, this workshop is your chance to master your camera and capture documentary-quality footage beneath the waves.
Why Join?
Expert Training: Carlos Villoch, a BBC-Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year and underwater videography expert, will teach everything from GoPro basics to advanced techniques.
Unparalleled Access: Dive with a dedicated boat, curated dive sites, and expert guidance to help you shoot action-packed, frame-worthy footage.
Custom Gear: Try out Carlos’ unique ‘Glowdive’ accessories, specifically designed for GoPro filming, and take advantage of GoPro features developed with Carlos’ input.
World-Class Diving: Enjoy 15 dives, including reef, wall, wreck, and macro dives, as well as snorkel trips to Stingray City Sandbar.
2025 Workshop Dates
Dive and Learn Itinerary Highlights

Stay at Compass Point Dive Resort

Rates
Dive & Stay Packages (7 nights):
1-bed condo, double diver: US$2,995 per person
2-bed condo, double diver: US$3,395 per person
2-bed condo, quad diver: US$2,570 per person
Add-ons:
Unlimited Nitrox: US$99
Little Cayman Bloody Bay Wall Expedition (3-tank): US$325 (weather permitting)
Diving Only Package:
Workshop & dives: US$1,695 per person
Book Now!
Email: reservations@oceanfrontiers.com
USA Toll-Free: 1-800-348-6096
Cayman Direct: 1-345-640-0000
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