By sheer coincidence, this story starts twenty years ago in 1997, when I had just become an expatriate in Dubai and decided to learn to dive. It was new, interesting, the water was warm, and I obtained my PADI Open Water certification.
Divers, Non-divers, families and friends invited to take in 16th Dive Pirates annual trip that celebrates the human spirit The Dive Pirates Foundation is excited to release this year’s annual trip taking people with disabilities scuba diving off the shores of Cayman Brac. “You don’t have to be a pirate, you don’t have to be an adaptive buddy, you don’t even have to be a diver to join us on our trips and experience the fun, the camaraderie, the “no holds barred” attitude that surrounds everyone on these trips who just enjoy the joy diving brings to new divers, and the…
Are you missing some warm water diving? Join Tekdeep Safaris for this fantastic late addition to the MV Legends Red Sea Liveaboard Trip Schedule. This amazing “Something for Everyone” itinerary from 1st to 8th February 2020 is suitable for divers of all disciplines. From shallow open circuit diving to rebreather dives beyond 100m, there really is something for everyone! There are dive guides onboard for divers of all qualification levels, booster pumps, mixed gases, ample supplies of Sofnolime, fantastic food, an amazing captain who can take you to the best dive sites in the Northern Red Sea AND a Diver Lift. What more…
What are you doing in August 2020? Why not join us for the “Best Wreck Diving in Europe” during the annual Tekdeep UK Trip to Malin Head, Ireland? About Malin Head Diving Malin Head is a “bucket list” for many divers from around the world. It is literally a wreck diving playground with Ocean Liners, Warships and Submarines. You will not find another place in Europe that allows you dive this level of variety, all in one week! Wreck Highlights HMS Audacious (64 metres)Built in 1913 the HMS Audacious is a King George V class Super-Dreadnought Battleship which grossed 23,00 tonnes and dimensions of 182…
Are you looking to build up hours before the summer season 2020?Would you like lots of water time with experienced CCR and Open Circuit instructors onboard and on-hand to help and advise when needed? Would you like to dive without limitations of time and depth (subject to your qualification level)?Would you like to experience the only Red Sea liveaboard vessel of its kind with a Diver Lift? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, we have 2 great trips for you to choose from in February 2020. What’s more, they are back to back so you could even come for…
Spend more time exploring two of the most popular itineraries with Emperor Explorer in the Maldives. 10 nights on board this fabulous liveaboard means more dives and flexibility. Emperor Explorer at a glance: High quality, newly constructed contemporary liveaboardSpa on main deckChoice of spacious dining and relaxation areasDive with manta, man-sized nurse sharks & whale sharksVisit a local island for a BBQ under the starsFree glass of wine with dinnerFree Nitrox4 dive guidesNo hidden extras with Emperor’s transparent pricing policy 12th – 22nd February 2020, South Central Depart & Return to Male Was €3,399 / £2,925 / $3,740 Now €2,949…
The LiveAboard.com Black Friday sale is underway, offering up to 40% OFF select liveaboard diving destinations around the world. Take your pick from these top dive destinations and experiences: Australia’s remote Coral Sea dive expeditions, where you’ll find abundant sharks, schooling pelagics and vivid soft corals The Bahamas, for world-famous shark dives with tigers, hammerheads, oceanic whitetips and lemon sharks Dive Belize’s iconic 124m deep Blue Hole and drift along sheer walls covered in life Enjoy Thailand’s idyllic Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock’s whale shark season Discover Costa Rica’s abundant marine megafauna, including bull sharks, schooling hammerheads, whales, dolphins and mobula rays Indonesia’s unbeatable marine biodiversity and the world’s…
The Red Sea has been a much-loved destination by many of their customers. After all, it’s where it all began for Blue O Two back in 2003. The introduction of a new local sales tax of 14% on every transaction and the removal of all fuel subsidies, means operating costs have increased significantly in the Red Sea.There is also now an undersupply of flights in the market to the Red Sea following the collapse of Thomas Cook. These factors combined mean that Blue O Two need to make three changes to their Red Sea operations. Due to recent events, Blue O Two are aligning their Red Sea with their other destinations. It will now be advertised…
On 23rd September 2019, Thomas Cook Group were placed into administration. Unfortunately, Blue O Two has a substantial number of customers affected by the collapse of the group, which includes Thomas Cook Airlines. Thomas Cook Airlines were due to be the supplier of the flight segment of travel on a large proportion of upcoming liveaboard holidays to the Red Sea. The team at Blue O Two are now working as quickly as possible to identify solutions where alternative travel arrangements may be required. They will be contacting customers in chronological order, by departure date. Blue O Two are also liaising closely with Thomas Cook Group and…
Burma Boating is set to launch monthly cruises around the Mergui Archipelago, combining two of the most sought-after activities in these pristine waters – yachting and scuba diving. The SY Dallinghoo, a 30-meter classic gaff-rigged schooner crafted by renowned US yacht designer Dudley Dix, will cast off from the port of Kawthaung in southern Myanmar once a month from November 2019 through April 2020 and traverse the Mergui Archipelago on an 8-day, 7-night sailing trip which can accommodate up to eight qualified divers. “With this new Sail & Dive adventure, we wanted to offer something extraordinary,” said Michael Cole, the head of…