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New Oman liveaboard from Diverse Travel
UK based tour operator Diverse Travel have announced that they are now offering dive holidays aboard the new Oman liveaboard, Queen of Musandam, with 7-night trips departing every Saturday.
Just 80 miles from Dubai on a modern highway is Oman’s little-known Musandam Peninsula – an area of outstanding natural beauty. The best weather seasons are April to June and September to November with a range of daily flights at competitive prices. Add to that an ‘add-on-stay’ in Dubai with all its attractions and this becomes an exciting and unique two-centre holiday.
This comfortable 81-foot boat has six air-conditioned, ensuite cabins and takes just 12 guests. She has an air-conditioned lounge with TV/DVD, bar, diving deck, partially covered sundeck with loungers and outdoor seating for those relaxing times of the day.
“Oman is becoming popular with divers as they look for varied diving experiences,” explains Jim Yanny, MD of Diverse Travel. “Dramatic vertical cliffs and azure seas give Musandam the affectionate nickname, ‘fjords of the Gulf’. Below water the drama continues with dynamic underwater topography and a huge variety of marine life; whale shark, sun fish, rays, pilot whales, lobsters, hawksbill, green turtles, huge schools of snapper, barracuda and jacks. Critters galore are also in abundance including nudibranchs, seahorses, mantis shrimp, cuttlefish and frogfish, making Musandam a macro-photographer’s delight.”
Diverse Travel also runs shorter liveaboard trips in Oman starting at just two nights, available on other boats. These are ideal for groups with a mix of divers, snorkellers and non-divers who can spend more time enjoying the delights of Dubai.
Prices start from £1249 per person for an 8-night package based on twin share including direct return flights from London Heathrow to Dubai, 7 nights’ accommodation in twin/double cabin, including all meals, 6 days’ boat diving with up to 3 guided dives per day and transfers.
With over twenty years of scuba instruction, dive centre and resort management, the Diverse Travel team has the experience to deliver memorable diving holidays. Holidays booked with Diverse Travel benefit from full financial ATOL protection under the TTA.
As well as Oman, Diverse Travel offers a choice of worldwide destinations concentrating on top-class diving, customer care and excellent value for money.
For more information, visit www.diversetravel.co.uk.
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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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