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Scubaverse Christmas Gift Guide

Struggling to find the perfect gift for that special scuba diver in your life? Look no further, Team Scubaverse have searched far and wide to bring you this season’s must have Christmas gifts!
Blue Orb Ammonite System Torches
£100 – £200
Ammonite System torches are revered the world over. Every part of their design is carefully thought through from the tactile feel of the body to the ’no-switch’ functionality of turning each torch on and off.
The heads are finely machined aluminium with a multiple o-ring sealing system and the machined delrin body fits with the smoothest of actions. A simple twist on/twist off action means that, regardless of depth, the action remains consistently smooth and easy to operate.
The Ammonite System handheld torches give outputs ranging from 260 lumens to 1000 lumens and and give the perfect burn time for the function they are designed for, either as a backup torch, primary torch or a handheld travel torch, operating for up to 7 hours without the need to charge or replace the batteries. With a 200m depth rating, the torches are designed to support the most experienced of divers or allow new divers the opportunity to purchase a piece of equipment that will remain in your dive bag for years to come, regardless of where you decide to take your diving.
The old adage of ‘buy right, buy once’ has never been more appropriate than it is in the case of these high quality torches. Spoil yourself, or someone you love this Christmas and give them something that will last forever.
Email: info@blue-orb.uk
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Blue O Two Gift Voucher
£20, £50, £100 and £250
This Christmas, why not treat a very lucky someone to a blue o two gift voucher?
Inspire a scuba diving enthusiast to explore beneath the crystal blue surface and dive amongst a variety of marine life worldwide with blue o two! Available to purchase in the following denominations: £20, £50, £100 and £250.
To avoid disappointment and to receive your voucher before Christmas, place your order by emailing divingholidays@blueotwo.com before Friday 16th December 2016.
Blue o two gift vouchers can be redeemed against any direct blue o two booking and on board any of our Egyptian Red Sea vessels. In the event of the value of the voucher exceeding the value of the purchase, you will be credited with the balance to the nearest £10. Any balance less than £10 will be forfeited.
Email: divingholidays@blueotwo.com
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Exposure Marine: Exposure Capture
£119.95
The Perfect Christmas if you film on the go on terra firma or underwater.
The Capture is the World’s first LED light to integrate the amazing properties of Graphene, an ultra-light, immensely strong material, which enables the traditional aluminium housing to be replaced with the lighter moulded compound. The Capture weighs just 69 grams including the battery whilst blasting a powerful 600 lumens for 35 minutes on max output.
Designed to mount perfectly beside a GoPro, with a light weight, high strength Aluminium bracket, you can continue to use your GoPro at night with barely any increase in size or weight. By utilising the Hero 4 batteries, the Capture can continue running indefinitely alongside your filming.
The Captures versatility is enhanced user adjustable wide and spot beams suitable for all filming and extreme sports. Simply clip on and click through the lighting modes.
Email: info@expmarine.co.uk
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Divesangha
Calypso Sun & Water Rash Guard, Men’s & Women’s
£48.00
Calypso Water Shorts, Men’s & Women’s
£40.00 (M) £27.00 (W)
Divesangha decided to re-invent the classic rash guard, now featuring the most eco-friendly swimwear material made out of ECONYL®, 100% regenerated nylon yarn.
It’s soft and stretchy, tested for sea and pool water, with 50+ UV protection, quick dry and equipped with the original HungDry hanging system.
The ECONYL® nylon yarn comes from recycled fishing nets and other waste products, making the perfect choice for ocean lovers. This rash guard is easy to get in and get out of thanks to a full length zip, it features thumb holes built into the cuffs to protect your hands and a hood to protect your neck and head/hair.
Wear it in and out of the water, on its own or under your wetsuit, whenever you need protection. Wear it with Divesangha’s Calypso Water shorts to create an ideal combination for all water sports.
https://divesangha.com/collections/men-divewear/products/calypso-rash-guard-m
https://divesangha.com/collections/women-divewear/products/calypso-rash-guard-w
Email: contact@divesangha.com
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Enjay Marine Logbook
£6.95 and £13.95
Enjay Marine Blue Logbooks are back again – and Better than Before…
Thanks to our thousands of diving supporters over the years – with an apology for recent shortages of our 200-page Logbooks.
We now have a new printing company, we’ve revised (slightly), your favourite logbook layout and – most importantly – we now sell direct to divers, online.
We were proud to receive an overwhelmingly positive response at our return to the NEC and look forward to seeing old and new customers at LIDS 2017.
For those of you who prefer the standard 3-ring Binder format, we still have our 100-page, 3-hole punched, A5 Page-Packs, at only £6.95 Inc. p&p.
Our popular 200-page Softback Diving Logbooks make Perfect Presents for the diver in Your life – at only £13.95 including p&p…
…And for divers hoping to see our Hardback Logbooks on sale again, we plan to print these in 2017 – if we can keep the price under £20…
For more news and Online Purchases, go to www.enjaymarine.com
Email: sales@enjaymarine.com
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O’Three Hoodie
£44.95
Great for keeping warm on the boat or down the pub our stylish heavyweight hoodie is the perfect addition to your kit. Would make a great present for that Diver in your life, even if that Diver is you.
Grey or Navy Blue.
Drysuit design rear screen print with quality embroidered O’Three logo on chest.
80% ringspun combed cotton/20% polyester.
– Drop shoulder style.
– Soft cotton faced fabric.
– Double fabric hood with heather grey waffle fabric inner.
– Chunky white flat lace drawcord.
– Side pocket with small hidden opening for ear phone cord feed.
– Hidden ear phone loops.
– Deep ribbed cuffs and hem.
– Overlock stitching detail.
Email: info@othree.co.uk
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O’Three Beanie
£12.95
Keep in the heat with style. Ideal to wear on the boat before and after your dive, stylish enough to keep your head warm anytime.
– Quality embroidered O’Three Logo in Orange and White
– Mottled Grey colour
– One size fits all
– 100% Acrylic
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER
Buy an O’Three Hoodie and get this this Beanie for FREE
Thinking about a fun Christmas present for that Diver in your life or just fancy some warm gear that tells everyone you’ve ‘Come in from the Cold’.
We have you covered with our great new O’Three Hoodies, and as a special Christmas treat we are giving you one of our cosy Beanies for FREE with every Hoodie order before the end of December this year.
Just add a Hoodie to your basket in our online shop and use the coupon code FREEHAT when you checkout – we will automatically add your FREE O’Three Beanie.
Email: info@othree.co.uk
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Truli Wetsuits
299 CAD (Approx £177.00)
Treat yourself or your favourite female dive buddy on Christmas to this Truli special 3.5mm sleeveless wetsuit shorty that is lined with fleece to keep your core warm.
The Truli-Mi wetsuit, designed for scuba diving, is built to endure salt water, wind, and even chlorine with high quality craftmanship featuring blindstitched waterproof seams, slight v-neck and front zipper. The super stretchy Ultraspan neoprene forms to your figure the more you wear it and the Glideskin over the chest and back protect you from the elements on your surface interval. At about a kilogram this is an easy addition to your dive kit.
Never before has a wetsuit been more true to the divers who wear them. Truli. Sexy. You. Truli Wetsuits for women.
Available in Pot of Gold Yellow, Fireball Orange, and Into the Blue Blue XS, S, M, L, XL
Keep your eyes out for the Truli-Mi in Pashy Passion Pink and the Truli-Capri in Harmony as well as size XXL in Spring 2017.
299 CAD (currency converter available at www.TruliWetsuits.com)
Email: info@truliwetsuits.com
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Exposure Marine: Exposure XS100
£64.95
The XS100 is a great little stocking filler, blasting out 150 lumens from a compact aluminium body.
Designed with tough features for easy grip when wet and engineered to survive in the toughest environments on land, water or below the water.
The XS100 is easy to transport so you can ensure it goes with you everywhere from your key ring to your next cave dive. Compatible with mounts for easy attachment onto wrist, existing lights, BCD or mask. You can also add it to head band to make a powerful light weight head torch, suitable for off road running.
Supplied with a USB charger and 2 x rechargeable batteries means no more running costs or being left with no battery after 1 dive.
Email: info@expmarine.co.uk
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Have a very Merry Christmas everybody!
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PADI Launches World’s First Scuba Technician Distinctive Specialty Course with Octo Diver

Octo Diver, in collaboration with PADI, have introduced the first-ever PADI Scuba Technician Distinctive Specialty Course, designed to raise the standard of dive equipment knowledge and safety in the scuba diving industry.
This 7-day hands-on course is open to all certified divers, dive professionals, and dive centre/resort staff, and focuses on vital life-support equipment servicing.
The course modules include:
Scuba Regulator Servicing (Diaphragm & Piston types)
2nd Stage Servicing (Balanced & Unbalanced)
K-Valve Cylinder Valve Maintenance
Scuba Cylinder Visual Inspection
Power Inflator Servicing
Oxygen Cleaning for Scuba Equipment
Scuba Compressor Service & Maintenance
Standard Service & Repair Reporting
It is developed by Octo Diver’s professional team, led by a certified PADI Scuba Technician Instructor with a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering and over 15 years of experience in the diving industry.
This professional-level course can be conducted at Octo Diver’s classroom in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, or hosted at dive centers worldwide. Hosting dive centers receive exclusive benefits, including high commission, special course rates, and free seats.
Upon completion, students will receive certification from PADI along with official technician credentials.
Octo Diver is currently looking for dive centers and resorts globally to host this course. Let’s work together to make diving safer and more professional — Be a Certified PADI Scuba Technician.
For more information, visit www.Scuba-Technician.com
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Nabucco’s Spice Island Resort – A Hidden Gem in the Northern Moluccas

Far from the usual tourist trails, on a small island in the Northern Moluccas, lies a place of extraordinary beauty: Nabucco’s Spice Island Resort. Nestled between dense tropical jungle and a powdery white sand beach, the resort offers a peaceful escape immersed in nature at its purest. With panoramic views of the turquoise sea and direct access to some of Indonesia’s most untouched reefs, it’s a dream come true for those seeking tranquility above and adventure below the surface.
The resort features just 16 spacious beachfront bungalows, each only steps from the ocean. At its heart is a beautifully designed open-air restaurant, built entirely from natural materials, where guests can enjoy a diverse selection of Indonesian and international cuisine.
But what truly sets Nabucco’s Spice Island Resort apart is the underwater world that surrounds it. The reefs of the Northern Moluccas are among the most pristine and biodiverse in all of Indonesia – and remarkably, they remain largely untouched. Thanks to the remote location, dive boats are often the only ones around, giving divers the rare privilege of exploring vibrant coral gardens, dramatic walls, and colorful drop-offs in complete solitude.
Marine life here is nothing short of spectacular. Blacktip reef sharks are spotted on nearly every dive, while nutrient-rich walls attract sea turtles, schools of jacks, and bumphead parrotfish. For macro enthusiasts, the area is a treasure trove of rare and photogenic species, including pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, frogfish, leaf scorpionfish, and several types of octopus and shrimp.
One of the region’s most extraordinary highlights is the Halmahera Walking Shark, a rare species endemic to this part of Indonesia. First described by scientists only in recent years, this small shark is unlike anything else in the ocean. Rather than swimming, it uses its muscular pectoral and pelvic fins to “walk” along the seabed. These elusive yet fascinating creatures are most often encountered on night dives – and witnessing one in the wild is a truly unforgettable experience.
The reefscapes surrounding Spice Island Resort are equally impressive. Flourishing hard coral formations spread across the seabed, interspersed with vivid sponges, large sea fans, and colorful soft corals. The biodiversity is astonishing, and the visual spectacle underwater is a dream for photographers. Most importantly, the reefs here are healthy—a rare treasure in today’s marine environment. With minimal tourism and careful management, the ecosystem remains intact, vibrant, and teeming with life.
Nabucco’s Spice Island Resort is more than just a dive destination – it’s a retreat for those seeking peace and a haven for underwater explorers looking to experience the authentic magic of Indonesia’s last true frontier.
Book your next diving adventure at Nabucco’s Spice Island Resort with Extra Divers!
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