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Félicité Ranks Number Two Sustainable Destination in Africa

By Six Senses on April 9, 2019 Dive Resort News, Travel News, Trip Planner

Green Destinations, unveils the winners of the top 100 Sustainable Top Destinations of the World Awards during ITB Berlin Leading Travel Trade Show During ITB Berlin 2019, the island of Félicité was recognized as the second most sustainable destination in Africa in the Best of The Planet category by Green Destinations of the Sustainable Top 100 Destinations Award.Green Destinations, a nonprofit foundation for sustainable tourism, organizes the award event to recognize innovation and sustainable operations in the industry, globally. For the second consecutive year, the winners were announced during ITB Berlin, the annual worldwide leading trade show.Félicité Island is the…

New Indonesian luxury resort offers more choice for Diverse Travel guests

By Diverse Travel on April 1, 2019 Travel News, Trip Planner

The choice of handpicked luxury dive experiences just became more impressive with the addition of Bunaken Oasis Resort; a wonderfully ecological and ethical resort in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This luxury dive resort on Bunaken Island sits in an enviable location at the end of Liang Beach offering a deluxe diving experience within the Bunaken National Marine Park. Every element within the resort has been carefully designed to cater for guests looking for a special resort and promises a high level of service in all areas. The Bunaken Oasis Diving Centre is on site with a completely tailored diving service with…

Last Few places left on ‘BEST OF SINAI’ Safaris

By The Scuba News Press Team on March 24, 2019 Dive Center News, Travel News, Trip Planner

Treat yourself to a liveaboard trip on South Moon – the lovely boat with the warmhearted crew, good food and last but not least – DIVING AT ITS FINEST. Diving Ras Mohamed is a special event in itself, as are the spectacular other sites, like the famous wreck of the Thistlegorm, the remote dive sites in the Gulf of Suez with their incredible abundance of corals, and the famous dives in the Straights of Tiran. During April few places are still available in the weeks 13. – 20.4.19, 20. – 27.4.19, and 27.4. – 4.5.19. The price per person starts…

Emperor Elite ‘redefined’

By Emperor Divers on March 22, 2019 Dive Center News, Travel News, Trip Planner

Emperor Elite has set sail for 2019 after an extensive dry dock. The 38m liveaboard has been fully refurbished, which makes this Red Sea flagship stand up to the most well-appointed diving liveaboards in the region. All standard cabins on the lower deck are brand new from the hull up with the ever-popular Junior Suite having a brand new location on the upper deck with a panoramic view of the Red Sea. Plus the saloon and restaurant have been extended and completely refurbished to create space in stylish surroundings. * Emperor Elite is Emperor Divers’ grandest Red Sea liveaboard * Ample…

New ‘near-by’ dive destination for Diverse Travel guests

By Diverse Travel on March 22, 2019 Travel News, Trip Planner

Divers and non-divers alike can now enjoy tailor-made holidays to Malta and Gozo with Diverse Travel, one of the closer dive destinations on offer. Malta promises some of the best diving in the Mediterranean with warm, clear waters and fantastic dive sites with Gozo and the uninhabited island of Comino also giving a variety of activities for divers and non-divers making it a perfect choice of destination to put a smile on everyone’s face. Prepare for caves, overhangs and swim-throughs, no tides and few currents and its’s easy to see that Malta offers diving for all abilities from beginners to…

Baffin Island Dive Safari

By Kathy Dowsett on March 14, 2019 Travel News, Trip Planner

Explore the Arctic from above and below the ice with the best and only Canadian Arctic dive operator. Immerse yourself in a world of icebergs, drifting pack ice, the Arctic sea floor, and fascinating wildlife including narwhal, bowhead whales and polar bears on our Baffin Island Expedition. Enjoy the glow of 24-hour sunshine at the floe edge, as you experience some of the most unique, exclusive and spectacular diving opportunities on the planet. At the end of full days spent diving, take in dramatic landscapes of towering granite cliffs, mountains, glaciers, and icebergs. Join us on the ultimate Arctic diving…

New Red Sea Dive and Yoga trip with Diverse Travel on Emperor Elite

By Diverse Travel on March 11, 2019 Travel News, Trip Planner

Join Jodie Roberts on board Emperor Elite this September as they dive the Southern Red Sea with the added appeal of yoga. This trip is for everyone! Divers and non-divers alike. You don’t have to be fit to join in the yoga, we cater to men and women, old and young. All teaching is done in a safe and encouraging way tailored to suit you. The ancient art of yoga has long been known for its health benefits from controlled breathing to relaxation; skills that will enrich the diving experience. Whether you already practice yoga or are keen to try,…

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The Best Small Liveaboards for Escaping the Crowds

By LiveAboard.com on March 4, 2019 Scuba Features, Travel News, Trip Planner

Whilst large liveaboards have plenty of amenities on offer, there is something special about joining a small liveaboard for a more intimate dive safari. You can enjoy a more personalised service, smaller dive groups, and the chance to book the whole boat easily or get to know your fellow travellers better. There is often more flexibility in dive schedules and a slower-pace of life to enjoy as you sail from island to island. Here are our top choices of small liveaboards around the world. Shore Thing The Shore Thing Western Australia – credit Shore Thing liveaboard Where is it: Western Australia…

4 Top Tech Diving Destinations to Explore in 2019

By LiveAboard.com on March 2, 2019 Scuba Features, Travel News, Trip Planner

Tech diving allows you to explore areas other divers simply can’t reach; enjoying untouched dive sites and the peaceful depths of the ocean. It is hugely rewarding and becoming popular at liveaboard destinations around the world. Where can you go liveaboard tech diving? Whilst the Red Sea, and especially Dahab, is an iconic tech diving destination, there are other great tech diving places to experience. A liveaboard safari is often the best way to reach the remote destinations, and plenty of vessels now offer tech diving support. Micronesia Scuba diving at Truk Lagoon is a colourful experience, with numerous opportunities…

Dive the Red Sea in March from just £799

By Blue O Two on February 28, 2019 Travel News, Trip Planner

You can also explore the Maldives on board M/Y Blue Voyager for 7 nights from £1795. Red Sea: M/Y Blue Melody 29/03/2019 – North and Brothers: Was £1299 now £1199 M/Y Blue Fin 31/05/2019 – North and Brothers: Was £1349 now £1199 M/Y Blue Adventurer 01/03/2019- Northern Wrecks & Reefs: Was £1249 now £899 08/03/2019- Best of Wrecks: Was £1199 now £799 M/Y Blue Horizon 28/02/2019 – Daedalus and St Johns: Was £1199, Now £899 07/03/2019 – Deep South: Was £1299, Now £899 14/03/2019 – Simply the Best: Was £1199, Now £999 29/04/2019 – Deep South: Was £1299, Now £1199 06/05/2019 – Simply the Best: Was £1449, Now £1199 Maldives M/V Blue Spirit 27/04/2019…

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