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What’s Bubbling – All New
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Aqua Galápagos, Ecuador
Discover the enchanting islands of the Galápagos on board the Aqua Galápagos! This cosy, mid-range liveaboard operates week-long itineraries throughout the year with up to 19 dives to all the top dive sites including three days at Wolf & Darwin, Vicente Roca Point for mola mola, and Cape Douglas for marine iguana encounters. She accommodates up to 16 guests in nine cabins, is family friendly and makes provisions for up to four single travellers to join each trip at a competitively priced supplement, making this an affordable option for experienced divers keen to tick the Galápagos off their bucket list. Divers will be mesmerised by the marine life from encounters with endemic fish species to mantas, whale sharks and scalloped hammerhead sharks. Plus, there’s a unique opportunity to extend your stay on board with a topside extension to enjoy hiking, snorkelling and wildlife encounters.
10 days from £5,275 Horizon lll, Maldives
We are excited to add the fabulous Horizon III to our growing portfolio of liveaboard options in the Maldives. With a great choice of seasonal itineraries to some of the Maldives’ most famous dive sites, the central and southern regions, and a crew with a brilliant reputation for fabulous service it will be a popular option for divers! Choose from en-suite superior or deluxe cabins and enjoy relaxing on the fantastic sundeck with a Jacuzzi or an Ayurvedic massage - the perfect tonic after a day of incredible diving. Meals are either taken in the indoor dining area or on the outdoor deck with panoramic views while the interior has been designed to feel like a home from home. Up to three dives per day are offered from the spacious dive dhoni and the diving opportunities are exceptional – you can expect to encounter multiple species of shark and manta rays, plus a host of marine life on the reefs.
9 days from £2,875
Camel Dive Club & Hotel, Egypt
Purpose-built for divers and situated in the centre of Naama Bay, this award winning 4-star hotel is a popular choice for divers of all abilities. The majority of the 38 rooms overlook the pool, all feature modest, modern furnishings and are airconditioned. There is a swimming pool with a diver training area, an Italian restaurant, ice cream café and a popular bar on site. A rooftop area overlooks the bay and the beach is just a five minute walk away. The on-site PADI 5-star dive centre operates daily guided boat dives, snorkelling and a full range of courses. The resort welcomes wheelchair users, snorkellers, rebreather and technical divers. Nearby dive sites include the Straits of Tiran, Ras Mohammed National Park and the Thistlegorm and Dunraven wrecks. Underwater highlights include vibrant coral reefs, sharks, green turtles, scorpionfish and rays.
8 days from £1,275 Dive Madeira
The ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’, Madeira is a tiny volcanic island awash with experiences, a charming culture and warm water diving throughout the year. Suited to snorkellers and divers of all abilities, enjoy ten local boat dives over five days and expect to see colourful reef fish, seahorse, moray eels, rays, and schools of barracuda and sea bream. Plus, Garajau Marine Park is home to friendly dusky grouper and large shoals of fish. Look out for rays and garden eels on the sandy seabed. There are also plenty of wrecks including a steam ship, dredger and ex-military frigates, and volcanic seascapes are just waiting to be explored. On shore there are a range of topside activities available. Choose from whale and dolphin watching boat trips, explore the capital Funchal, connect with nature hiking on one of their many walking trails, go mountain biking or try stand-up paddleboarding.
8 days from £1,475
Innahura Resort, Maldives
Located on the eastern fringes of the remote Lhaviyani Atoll, this laid-back resort features 78 bungalows dotted along the white sand beach. Innahura offers a relaxed ambience and is a perfect place for unwinding and relaxing. Prodivers Innahura is considered one of the Maldives’ finest dive centres, and from here you can explore this quiet Maldivian atoll new to the Dive Worldwide portfolio. The underwater seascape is one of the most varied, the fish life abundant and there are over 50 dive sites to discover. You are likely to see more turtles than divers and plenty of life on the colourful reefs. Experience exciting drift dives, explore wrecks and observe several pelagic species. The PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre (IDC) caters for divers of all abilities and snorkellers are most welcome. You won’t want to leave the easy pace of life that you will become accustomed to.
9 days from £2,695 Mobulas & Orcas, Mexico
We are excited to introduce this liveaboard expedition in search of unique marine wildlife encounters to the Sea of Cortez – one of the world’s diving hotspots. Delivering you to the centre of the action, the trip promises close encounters with Munk’s pygmy devil rays during their annual aggregation (Apr to Jul) where they are seen in their thousands. Immerse yourself in one of nature’s great events by snorkelling and freediving amongst the rays, often seen breaching acrobatically through the air. These huge squadrons of rays are often followed by inquisitive pods of orca, dolphin and other whale species. In addition, the dive trip includes diving at Cabo Pulmo, a marine park with an incredible history and plenty of marine life. The trip concludes with a night snorkel amongst the rays in a protected bay – qualified divers can do a night dive.
11 days from £3,295
Moonima, Maldives
This traditional, Maldivian vessel features many of life’s comforts on board. There are ten contemporary cabins which sleep a maximum of 18 guests and are air-conditioned with en-suite bathroom. The PADI affiliated boat is accompanied by a dive dhoni and skiff, and there is plenty of camera storage and a charging station on the boat for any photographers on board. She spends most of the year delivering exceptional diving itineraries in the Central Atolls, with occasional trips to the deep south for shark encounters. Trips on board offer the perfect combination of diving some of the most sought-after dive sites and discovering some hidden gems. Marine life highlights include green turtle, barracuda, stingrays, tuna, fusiliers, jacks, grey reef shark, manta ray and whale shark sightings. For the more experienced diver there are some thrilling channel dives not to be missed!
9 days from £2,975 The Phinisi, Thailand
The Phinisi is a traditional sailing yacht, customised for divers, providing a comfortable base for seasonal underwater adventures off the west coast of Thailand and the Mergui Archipelago. The ship’s seven cabins are located on the lower deck and feature porthole windows, air-conditioning, plenty of storage space and en-suite shower facilities. The main deck offers a sun deck and shaded area, and a fan cooled lounge and bar area. There are plenty of diving highlights to enjoy including an impressive array of critters, hawksbill turtle, eagle rays and leopard shark. Keep an eye out for mantas and whale sharks in this part of the Andaman Sea, with fantastic visibility and a warm water temperature at around 28˚C. There is a variety of itineraries including an introductory two nighter, the Best of Thailand (10 nights) and visits to Phi Phi and the Similan and Surin Islands (6 nights).
