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Winter Liveaboard Offers from Scuba Travel
Get a warm water diving fix this Winter with these outstanding liveaboard special offers from our friends at UK-based Tour Operator Scuba Travel.
Philippines I 23 November I Atlantis Azores I 10 night trip I Save £1000, only £3375
The Azores liveaboard has been lovingly crafted by the one of the Philippines’ most successful dive operations, Atlantis. Built in the USA to the highest international standard, Azores feels like your home away from home in the Philippines, making it THE liveaboard to be on. Pouring their unparalleled experience and diving passion into every detail of your liveaboard holiday, Azores has come to define luxury liveaboard diving in the Philippines so sit back and let the sublime diving and superior service unfold before your eyes on a holiday with distinction.
The Southern Visayas tour is the best introduction to diving in the Philippines and includes some of its most famous reefs. Pristine corals and varied marine life, big and small, make this a must do Far Eastern itinerary. Follow your liveaboard with two extra nights at Atlantis Dumaguete.
Package includes: return flights to Manila, 1 night in Manila, 7 nights full board and 2 further nights in exotic Atlantis Dumagete Resort with up to 5 dives per day both on the liveaboard and at Dumagete.
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Maldives I 3 December I Virgo I 7 nights I Only £1245 (excluding flights)
Virgo sleeps only 18 divers over 30m, which has made her popular with those that prefer smaller groups on board. All diving is from the support dhoni. The light wood decor continues throughout the vessel. On the main deck there is a large air conditioned saloon with welcoming sofas. Meals are served buffet style and seated at a large table. This is a fun, social boat to be on! The bar on board is fully licensed so you can enjoy your favourite tipple as the sun sinks over the horizon. The upper deck is a hub for most people in between dives, with loungers to relax on and enjoy the Maldives drifting by.
This popular itinerary with year round departures that delivers what it says on the tin – the Best of the Maldives! Dive the classic sites that made the Maldives so famous. Focusing on the hottest sites around Male & Ari atolls, there are pelagics a plenty, with manta, sharks and even whalesharks.
Package Includes: 7 nights on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin), enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner, average of 17 fully guided dives (including 1 night dive, all marine park fees, 12lt tank and weights and FOC nitrox.
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Cocos Island I 8 December I Sea Hunter I 12 night trip I Save £1000, only £4595
The luxurious Sea Hunter is part of the outstanding Undersea Hunter fleet and the sturdy steel hulled vessel makes light work of the long sail out to Cocos. The diving is well worth the journey when you get there, nothing quite compares to Cocos or the attentive and welcoming service you will receive on board Sea Hunter.
Dive the remote pelagic playground Cocos with the super experienced Sea Hunter crew! This is perhaps the ultimate hammerhead shark destination but there are more pelagics than just this to discover. Silkies, Galapagos sharks, silver tips and even tiger sharks….! Visit Cocos for serious shark encounters.
Package includes: return Flights to San Jose, 2 nights in San Jose (one each end of the trip) on a B&B basis, 10 nights on board Sea Hunter with up to 3 dives per day including 3 night dives over the trip and FOC nitrox.
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Red Sea I 7 January I Whirlwind I Wrecks and Reefs itinerary I 7 nights I Save £155, only £955
Leave the Winter behind and climb aboard the well reputed liveaboard Whirlwind for an affordable 5 star Red Sea experience. Whirlwind has everything the modern diver could want on board. The spacious dive deck is one of the most impressive aspects. And for your relaxation between dives, there are two sundecks and the jacuzzi. Catch some rays, relax with a book or enjoy the hot tub.
Wrecks and Reefs is the ideal itinerary whatever your experience level, diving some of the most iconic dive sites Egypt has to offer, as well a few lesser known beauties. A popular route for those new to the Red Sea, the varied depths across dive sites suit all abilities – from novice to tekkie. Visibility is crystal clear and the warm blue waters are perfect for even the longest dive times. Water temperatures typically range between 20 and 28 degrees throughout the year. Diving can be accessed whatever the season, either by boat or RIB. Travel times between dive sites are short, leaving more time for relaxing.
Package includes: return flights from Gatwick to Hurghada, 7 nights full board and up to 22 dives over the week.
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Red Sea I 21 January I Cyclone I Winter Warmer itinerary I 7 nights I Only £995
Cyclone has long been a favourite with UK divers for exploring the magnificent wrecks and lavish reefs of the Egyptian Red Sea. She features an extensive sun deck complete with sun beds, jacuzzi and a spacious dive deck.
Beat the winter blues with this relaxing photo itinerary escorted by Mario. This is a great trip to pin down those skills necessary to allow your underwater photography to progress. A trip like this gives enormous freedom to try out things repeatedly and this is the best way to ensure that the learning sticks. With every little milestone your confidence will grow exponentially. We have handpicked a select number of key sites for this dedicated photo itinerary to enable you to gain maximum time at locations that are the most photo friendly.
Package includes: return flights from Gatwick, 7 days full board and up to 22 fully guided dives.
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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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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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