Saturday 12 July 2008

Aquarius Red Sea Joins Scubaworld!

Aquarius Red Sea are one of the Red Seas largest dive club operators, and manage a network of dive centres located throughout the major dive resorts of the Red Sea. Their dive centres are all PADI Gold Palm Resorts, and they offer a wide range of diving courses from Discover Scuba up to Master Scuba Diver.


So if you are thinking about who to dive with on your next Red Sea diving holiday, why not get in touch with your local Aquarius Dive Centre, there's sure to be one nearby! All you have to do is visit the dive centre page for where you're staying, and complete the simple enquiry form. A member of the Aquarius Dive Club team will contact you to explain more on the dive sites they visit and scuba diving courses on offer there.

You can find the Aquarius Dive Clubs at the following destinations:

Tuesday 8 July 2008

Scuba diving in Sharm El Sheikh with Dive Africa.

The latest dive centre to join our Dive Centre Database is Dive Africa, who are a PADI 5 Star IDC Gold Palm Resort, based in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. The dive centre itself is situated at the Sharm Holiday Hotel in the popular Naama Bay area, and have been offering scuba diving services since 1990.

As well as diving on the popular Sharm dive sites of the Straits of Tiran and Ras Mohammed, Dive Africa also organise other cultural and regional excursions in and around the Sinai region. These trips include visits to the famous St Catherines Monastery (home of the 'Burning Bush') as well as to the Coloured Canyon, Dahab and Bedouin desert dinners.

Located within easy walking distance of the major hotels in Naama Bay, the Dive Africa centre is one of Sharm El Sheikhs most popular dive centres.

For more information on scuba diving in Sharm El Sheikh, or for more information on Dive Africa, why not visit our main site, where we provide comprehensive information on the dive sites in Sharm Ell Sheikh, as well as other major Red Sea diving resorts.

Scuba Diving in North Sulawesi - the Natural Wonders of Bunaken and Lembeh Strait.

Full of natural wonders, and offering an almost unparalleled levels of marine biodiversity, North Sulawesi has become one of the worlds premier destinations for ecotourism and adventure travel in recent years. Today, large numbers of scuba divers travel to this distant part of Indonesia, to sample some of the finest dive sites to be found anywhere throughout South East Asia.


The diving in North Sulwesi is focused in two main areas, the Bunaken National Marine Park and the famous muck diving capital of Lembeh Strait. There are other destinations where good diving is on offer in North Sulwesi, including the dive sites in Sangihe Island and Pulau Bangka, however it is the dive sites in Bunaken and Lembeh which draw large numbers of scuba divers here year after year.

The Bunaken National Marine Park was established in 1991, and the deep waters of the park offer one of the greatest levels of marine biodiversity to be found anywhere in the world. A home to over 70% of all fish species found throughout the Indo-western pacific region, the waters of Bunaken are home to an incredible array of coral and marine life.

The scuba diving in Bunaken is predominantly characterised by the awesome vertical walls which almost surround the island. Along these walls, an array of cracks, caves and crevices are home to a wide range of fish life during the day as well as the night. Dive sites including Fukui Point and Black Rock provide divers with access to stunning corals as well as stunning array of smaller marine life.

Lembeh Strait is widely acknowledged as being the ‘muck diving’ capital of the world, and offers what can only be described as a truly unique experience in diving. The diving itself is shaped by the black sandy bottom of the ocean in the region, which is home to a wide selection of critters and smaller marine life. It is for this reason that underwater photographers often choose to make the longer journey out to Lembeh Strait, to sample some of the finest opportunities for underwater macro photography to be found anywhere in South East Asia. Octopus, flying gunnards, frogfish and dwarf lionfish can all be found throughout the numerous dive sites in the Lembeh Strait.

Diving is possible in North Sulwesi throughout the year, although the best conditions are to be found from late March through to November. From January through to March, heavy rains and strong winds can be found throughout the region, leaving the conditions unfavourable for scuba diving.

Without doubt, the diving in North Sulawesi is of the highest standard, and the region fully justifies its claim to be one of South East Asia’s leading scuba diving destinations. The superb dive sites of Bunaken and Lembeh undoubtedly ensure the longer journey time to reach here is worthwhile, and leave you only thinking of when you can return!

Thursday 26 June 2008

Scuba diving in the Red Sea with Camel Dive

The latest dive centre to join our Dive Centre Database is Camel Dive, a 5* PADI Gold Palm Instructor Development Centre who are based in the centre of Naama Bay in Sharm El Sheikh. Camel Dive offer PADI training from beginner (PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver) right up to instructor level at their superb facilities in Naama Bay. Camel Dive also have branches at 5 hotels in Sharm El Sheikh including the Iberotel Grand Sharm Resort, Calimera Royal Diamond Beach Resort in Ras Umm Sid, the Grand Rotana Resort in Sharks Bay, the Radisson SAS in Nabq and the Laguna Vista in Nabq.


Camel’s daily boats visit sheltered local sites, the Straits of Tiran and Ras Mohammed National Park. Trips are scheduled regularly to world-famous wrecks like the Thistlegorm Wreck and SS Dunraven, and to Dahab. TDI technical diving courses and guided technical dives are also available.

For more information on diving in Sharm El Sheikh, and the various dive sites in the Red Sea, why not visit our main site at Scubaworld.tv.

Monday 23 June 2008

Scuba diving in South Africa - Specialist Tours With Immerse Yourself Safaris

Immerse Yourself Safaris, a specialist scuba diving safari tour operator from South Africa are the latest company to join our rapidly expanding diving holiday program. True experts in their field, Immerse Yourself Safaris provide a number of safaris in some of the worlds most exciting and challenging scuba diving destinations.


We have listed below the itinary for both their luxury 10 day and 14 day safaris, which take in the dive sites in Aliwal Shoal and Sodwana Bay, as well the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and Southern Mozambique. A true once in a lifetime experience, we at Scubaworld.tv are genuinely pleased to start working with Immerse Yourself Safaris as we seek to provide our users with the ultimate in scuba diving holidays and destinations.


South African East Coast Safari – Luxury 10 day safari
The magical Sodwana Bay, the untamed Hluhluwe Game Reserve, and the adventures of the dolphin coast i.e. The Aliwal Shoal, wait to be explored on this 10 day safari.

Accommodation in Sodwana Bay is in a luxury Bush Lodge; at the Ubizane Game Reserve, adjacent to Hluhluwe, the luxurious Tree Lodge; and on the South Coast you will stay in the luxurious Selborne Hotel & Spa with private beach and a world class golf course.

We will tailor your quote to your personal preferences!

Day 1
On the morning of your arrival you’ll be picked up at the Durban International Airport by the Immerse Yourself crew and from there make our way to the Zululand Tree Lodge, which is situated in the Ubizane game reserve bordering the Hluhluwe game reserve. Upon arrival you will be showed to your stilted cabin after which you’ll have lunch and a look at the itinerary with introduction to our staff, with the early afternoon to spend at own leisure. You’ll enjoy two game drives on your visit, one that afternoon and the other early next morning. Dinner is served and we invite you to join us for an idyllic ‘meal in the bush’ experience.

Day 2
After your morning game drive followed by breakfast, we will head off to Sodwana Bay for a three day visit. We will do five dives over this period which will take place in the mornings, leaving afternoons open for some leisure time as well as a late afternoon activity. Upon our arrival you’ll be showed to your cabin, after which lunch will be served with the rest of the afternoon to spend at own leisure.

Day 3
Early morning, after a small breakfast, we will make our way to the beach for the first dives of your dive safari. We’ll do two dives today with brunch in between, and afterwards make our way back to the lodge with the early afternoon open to spend at own leisure. You’ll be picked up again late afternoon for a trip to Lake Sibaya where we will enjoy sundowners. Dinner will be served at the lodge once back from Sibaya.

Day 4
Early morning, after a small breakfast, we will make our way to the beach for the second day’s diving at Sodwana Bay. We’ll again do two dives today with brunch in between, and afterwards make our way back to the lodge with the early afternoon open to spend at own leisure. You’ll be picked up again later for a horse-back outing through the nature reserve which will end up on the beach, where you will be met by the rest of the Immerse crew with sundowners ready.

Day 5
After a small breakfast we will head down to the beach for our last dive at Sodwana, after which we will make our way to Zululand Tree lodge OR Hilltop camp in the Hluhluwe game reserve. You will have lunch and the early afternoon open to spend at your own leisure. You will have two game drives once again, late afternoon and early the next morning. Dinner will be served after you had time freshen-up after your game drive.

Day 6
There will be an early wake-up call to get ready for our second game drive, after which we will enjoy a full breakfast and make our way down to the Kwa-Zulu Natal’s south coast. Once at the Selborne hotel you will be booked in and have the rest of the afternoon to spend at own leisure, followed by dinner.

Day 7
Early morning, after a small breakfast, you’ll be picked up from the hotel and we’ll head down to the dive center and get ready for our first dives on the Aliwal Shoal. We will then enjoy a brunch before we do our next dive. After our second dive we’ll head back to the hotel where you’ll have the afternoon at own leisure, followed by dinner.

Day 8
Early morning, after a small breakfast, you’ll once again be picked up from the hotel and we’ll make our way to the dive center for our second day’s diving on the south coast; the only difference is that we will be diving with the Tiger Sharks today! Depending on the conditions, after the Tigers we will either do another dive on the Aliwal Shoal or take a trip to Croc-World where we will have lunch and a guided tour through the park. You’ll then be taken back to the hotel to spend some time at own leisure and enjoy dinner. Day 9Early morning, after a small breakfast, you’ll be picked up from the hotel and head off to do our second Tiger Shark dive. Depending on the conditions, we will do a second dive for the day which will be on one of the interesting dive spots not yet dived. Afterwards you will be taken back to the hotel to enjoy an afternoon at own leisure, followed by dinner and last evening drinks.

Day 10
Along with the arrival of day ten, comes the end of our East Coast Safari. You’ll enjoy a late morning with breakfast at own leisure, and the rest of the day to just relax and get yourself packed for your afternoon flight back to JHB and from there your connection flight back home.

Safari includes:
Highly experienced and qualified staff i.e. Guide, Divemasters, Skippers etc.
All transport while on safari
All accommodation (Sodwana Bay, Zululand Tree lodge and Selborne hotel)
Breakfast, Dinner and soft drinks (lunch and alcoholic drinks are for your own account)
8 dives at Sodwana Bay and the Aliwal Shoal/Rocky Bay
2 Tiger Shark dives
Horseback tour at Sodwana
Afternoon trips i.e. Lake Sibaya, Croc World etc.
Selected gear rental i.e. cylinders (12l or 15l steel) and weights
Excludes:
Flights (Can be arranged)
Lunches
Alcoholic drinks
Personal Insurance
Tips

Retail - R22 900.00 p/p/s
R26 500.00 single sup.


Southern Africa Safari – Luxury 14 day safari

The magical Sodwana Bay, the untamed Hluhluwe game reserve, mystic Southern Mozambique and the excitement of the Dolphin Coast wait to be explored on this 14 day safari.

Accommodation in Sodwana Bay is in a luxury Bush Lodge; at the Ubizane Game Reserve, adjacent to Hluhluwe, the luxurious Tree Lodge; the beautiful beach resort in Ponta Mamoli; and on the South Coast you will stay in the luxurious Selborne Hotel & Spa with private beach and a world class golf course.

We will tailor your quote to your personal preferences!

Day 1
Arrive at the Durban International Airport and be met by the Immerse Crew, from where you’ll be transferred to the Zululand Tree Lodge. Upon our arrival you will be showed to your stilted cabin, and we invite you to enjoy lunch with us and afterwards run through the itinerary on the rest of you safari. You will have the rest of the afternoon to relax before we get ready to head out for a late afternoon game drive and sundowners at a watering hole. Upon our return dinner is served and we invite you to join us for an idyllic 'meal in the bush' experience!

Day 2
You'll have an early wake-up call to get ready for our second game drive, after which we will enjoy breakfast. You'll have some time to relax and get ready for your transfer to Sodwana Bay. On arrival at Sodwana Bay we'll have welcoming drinks, and showed to your cabin where you will have the opportunity to freshen up and have lunch at your own time, with the rest of the afternoon to relax and lounge around the pool. Dinner is served and we invite you to come and sit down, relax and enjoy a 5 star meal with some of the best wines SA has to offer.

Day 3 & 4
The next morning we'll be off to the beach for an introduction to Surf launching, and our first dives on some of the most tropical reefs in the world. We’ll make our way back to the lodge where you can enjoy lunch at your own time and have the early afternoon to spend at own leisure.

Later you will be picked up and we'll venture on a horseback tour through the beautiful Sodwana Bay Nature Reserve, this also leaves us with the perfect opportunity to enjoy sun-downers on the beach. We'll head back to the lodge and everybody then has the opportunity to prepare for Dinner. After dinner we will have a quick look at what is planned for the next day.

We'll once again do two dives, with the early afternoon open to spend at own leisure before we head off for a trip through the African bush to Lake Sibaya, where we'll enjoy a sun-downer next to this spectacular wetland.

Day 5
On the morning of the fifth day we will leave Sodwana Bay and head back to the Tree Lodge for another night in the African bush, where you will enjoy another two game drives.

Day 6 - 8
After our early morning game drive followed by breakfast, we'll jet off to the Kosi Bay border post about 2h30 hours away. Once through the border we will make our way to the resort in safari style, as the terrain doesn't allow us to get to the camp with the tour bus.

On arrival at the camp you'll be shown to your cabin so that you can start to settle in for our three day stay in Southern Mozambique. After everybody got settled in nicely and had some time to relax we will have lunch at one of the local restaurants.

The rest of the afternoon can either be spend relaxing at the lodge/camp or we can arrange to take some refreshments down to the beach if you maybe just want to catch a little African sun. Dinner is served and afterwards we will have a dive briefing and have a look at the itinerary for the rest of the two days.

Like at Sodwana Bay you'll have the opportunity to do two dives a day, with afternoons open for either just relaxing or taking a trip with us to one of the many interesting places in the area.

Day 9
On the morning of the ninth day we will leave Southern Mozambique and make our way back to the Tree Lodge for a last evening in the African bush, where you will enjoy another two game drives.

Day 10
There will be an early wake-up call to get ready for our last game drive, after which we will enjoy a full breakfast and make our way down to the Kwa-Zulu Natal's south coast. Once at the Hotel you will be booked in and have the rest of the afternoon to spend at own leisure, followed by dinner.

Day 11
Early morning, after a small breakfast, you'll be picked up from the hotel and we'll head down to the dive center and get ready for our first dives on the Aliwal Shoal. We will then enjoy a brunch before we do our next dive. After our second dive we'll head back to the hotel where you’ll have the afternoon at own leisure or we could take a trip to one of the many places of interest.

Day 12
Early morning, after a small breakfast, you'll once again be picked up from the hotel and we'll make our way to the dive centre for our second day's diving on the south coast; the only difference is that we will be diving with the Tiger Sharks today! Depending on the conditions, after the Tigers we will either do another dive on the Aliwal Shoal or have the rest of the afternoon at own leisure, followed by dinner.

Day 13
Early morning, after a small breakfast, you'll be picked up from the hotel and head off to do our second Tiger Shark dive. Depending on the conditions, we will do a second dive for the day which will be on one of the many other interesting dive spots. Afterwards you will be taken back to the hotel to enjoy an afternoon at own leisure, followed by dinner and last evening drinks.

Day 14
Along with the arrival of day fourteen, comes the end of our Southern Africa Safari... time to leave paradise and get back to reality. You'll enjoy a late morning with breakfast at own leisure, and the rest of the morning to just relax and get yourself packed for your afternoon flight back to JHB and from there your connection flight back home. We'll say our goodbyes and count the days to your next visit!


Highly experienced and qualified staff i.e. Guide, Divemasters, Skippers etc.
All transport while on safari
All accommodation (Sodwana Bay, Ponta Mamoli, Zululand Tree lodge and Selborne hotel)
Breakfast, Dinner and soft drinks (lunch and alcoholic drinks are for your own account)
12 dives at Sodwana Bay, Southern Mozambique and the Aliwal Shoal
2 Tiger Shark dives
Horseback tour at Sodwana
Afternoon trips i.e. Lake Sibaya, Croc World etc.
Selected gear rental i.e. cylinders (12l or 15l steel) and weights
Excludes:
Flights (Can be arranged)
Lunches
Alcoholic drinks
Personal Insurance
Tips

Retail - R28 100.00 p/p/s
R33 400.00 single sup.
For more information on the opportunities for scuba diving in South Africa, why not visit the main Scubaworld.tv website, where we cover diving in Cape Town, Sodwana Bay and Aliwal Shoals.

Thursday 19 June 2008

Scuba diving in Cozumel with Pro Dive Mexico.

We would like to officially welcome Pro Dive Mexico, the first dive centre in Mexico to join our new dive centre database! Pro Dive are a multi-base dive operation, located in numerous hotels located on the diving paradise of Cozumel in Mexico. They are a PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC Center, and have recently been awarded the prestigious NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DIVE CENTER award.

Offering a full range of scuba diving courses, from Discover Scuba up to professional IDC Training, Pro Dive can cater for the requirements of all visitors to Cozumel. They offer trips to some of the most popular dive sites in Cozumel including the famous Palancar Reefs, the Santa Rosa Wall, Paso del Cedral, Columbia Reef and the Tortuga Reef.


Click here for more information on scuba diving in Cozumel.

Wednesday 18 June 2008

Go scuba diving in Mauritius with Liquid Dreams!!

This morning has seen our first ever Mauritius dive centre sign on to our rapidly expanding dive centre database. Liquid Dreams, managed by Omi and his team are based in the La Plantation Resort in the Balaclava region of Mauritius, and they offer a wide range of diving services including leisure dives and diving courses.


Liquid Dreams visit all of the main dive sites in Mauritius focusing on the region around the north east coast of Mauritius off the shores of Balaclava including the sites at Whale Rock, Flat Island and the Silver Star Wreck.

For more information on scuba diving in Mauritius, or to find out more about the Liquid Dreams dive centre, why not visit our main site at Scubaworld.tv.