2020-11-20 17:06
2020 has been a tough year for everyone. Not being able to travel to our favourite dive destinations and forced to stay at home has driven many of us to spend hours working on our pictures a… Read More
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2020-09-23 13:34
The Red Sea is piping hot. After months of no one diving, the Northern Red Sea is better than ever. The reefs are bursting with life, the sightings have been phenomenal and now you have the… Read More
2020-08-14 09:58
The Red Sea is famous for its clear blue waters and colourful reefs. The Strait of Tiran is without a doubt the best example.
Just north of Sharm el-Sheikh lies the Island of Tiran, locat… Read More
2020-08-11 10:59
Through our series Destination Focus, we giving our readers a whistle-stop tour around the Mediterranean introducing our exciting new dive spots, our next little jewel in our journey is the… Read More
2020-08-05 09:06
Over the next few weeks, we would like to introduce you to some of our new and exciting destinations. With so many amazing places to visit we are hoping our blogs will help you decide… Read More
2020-07-27 15:06
Antigua,St Lucia & The Bahamas
With our more regular diving spots currently not easily accessible, we have focused our destination guide blog on areas of the world that have bee… Read More
2020-06-30 15:58
The Galapagos is in the top 5 wish list of most divers and Galapagos Sky is the perfect Liveaboard to visit these incredible Islands.
The luxury M/V Galapagos Sky is a 100 ft. (33m) state… Read More
2020-06-16 13:36
Brand new in Autumn 2019, Emperor Explorer sees two world-class fleets combine their knowledge and expertise into one stunning liveaboard.
At a whopping 42m from bow to stern, she blends… Read More
2020-06-04 14:00
The Award-winning wooden-hulled M/Y Whirlwind was built in Rasheed close to Alexandria. In May 2006 she sailed her maiden voyage journeying to Sharm el-Sheikh. Soon after that, she took her… Read More
2020-05-28 13:40
Welcome to Boat Bios. We wanted to introduce you to each of the boats we offer and why our team loves them. Whilst they are all different in build and character they were all built for one p… Read More
2020-05-21 15:17
Caroline Wells, Yoga instructor, keen underwater photographer and a Scuba Travel regular explains how Yoga helped her to become a better diver and the benefits of practicing Yoga for scuba d… Read More
2020-05-12 08:00
Are you dreaming of sunshine, crystal clear waters and pelagics? I know we are! This week Destination focus blog will visit The Maldives. The inviting blue waters and all they have to o… Read More
2020-05-08 10:00
The Thistlegorm is one of the world’s most popular wreck regularly ranking as one of the favourite dives in the Red Sea. Today, to celebrate the VE Day we want to bring your atte… Read More
2020-05-05 11:18
Ever wondered about the history of Scuba diving? While we are in lockdown we thought we would take some time to explore our sport’s origins.
The history of scuba&n&hell…Read More
2020-04-29 10:03
Staying healthy is at the forefront of our minds in our current situation. It is well known that sports can help exponentially with physical and mental health, and Scuba diving is no differe… Read More
2020-04-22 07:49
The Red Sea is considered by many to be one of the 7 Wonders of the underwater world, home to more than 1,000 species of invertebrates and over 200 species of soft and hard coral. This forms… Read More
2020-04-15 15:18
Diving offers more options than most other sports. Some have a passion for sharks, other lust for rust. Do you like small subjects or prefer to swim with mantas. Cold or tropical waters&hell&hell…Read More
2020-04-07 13:45
Keep your diving dreams alive with £0 deposit holidays from Scuba Travel
Covid-19 is forcing all of us to adapt at the moment. We have all hit pause on our immediate travel plans. F… Read More
2020-04-01 09:09
Got a bit of extra time on your hands because of social distancing? Been putting off your post-dive Kit Care or simply never done it before. Then why not take advantage of that time and get… Read More
2020-03-24 09:54
The last week has been a tough time for everyone and every industry, and in ours, it is no different. We wanted to pause and take a breath for a moment and tell you what we’ve b… Read More
2020-03-05 13:50
Set sail on Whirlwind eggcellent savings up for grabs … Gatwick Flights included!
We have 5 spaces at £1345 !!! including flights. Join Whirlwind on the 11th April to enjoy… Read More
2020-02-13 15:39
There’s no better time to plan your 2020 dive adventures than at the Go Diving show Feb 22nd & 23rd. Swing by stand 66 and talk to the holiday experts Scuba Travel. Between us… Read More
2020-02-12 16:17
There are very few places that offer excellent diving all
year round, and the Northern Red Sea is one of them. I’ve been diving the area
for a long time and worked as a dive guide and… Read More
2020-02-12 16:17
There are very few places that offer excellent diving all year round, and the Northern Red Sea is one of them. I’ve been diving the area for a long time and worked as a dive guide ther… Read More
2019-12-20 12:23
Sam Wren went to Indonesia and tells us all about his amazing trip.
Arrival
I came into the Murex Manado Resort off the main road, down a private track, past there security office and… Read More
2019-12-20 12:23
Sam Wren went to Indonesia and tells us all about his amazing trip.
Arrival to Murex Manado
I came into the Murex Manado Resort down a private track, past there security office and int… Read More
2019-12-11 15:44
by Melissa Channe
Bored with the winter weather? Thought about travelling to the Maldives but not too sure when is the best time to go? Been many times but want to try something different… Read More
2019-11-01 10:25
We won again…Hurricane liveaboard of the year 2019
Spring is probably the best time of the year to dive the southern Red Sea. The water is cool and the marine life is plentiful… Read More
2019-10-18 13:43
The countdown to the Dive show has begun! Come and see us at the NEC 26st & 27nd October. We will have 100’s of offers available for all your favourite destination. Visit us on the… Read More
2019-10-14 11:27
This 19th of October. Maldives Seasonal Sensations onboard Carpe Novo. Only £1175 including domestic flights
Save £350 FREE DOMESTIC FLIGHT. Wend your way between M… Read More
2019-10-08 10:40
With so many liveaboard choices in the Maldives, why choose Emperor Explorer? Here is what our own Melissa found out on her recent trip.
First of all, they offer 4 dives per day, the only… Read More
2019-10-07 10:29
This 30th of November. Martyn Guess photo workshop onboard Whirlwind. Only £1375
Join our onboard photo expert Martyn Guess for a week focused on getting more out of… Read More
2019-09-04 15:32
This 30th of November. Martyn Guess photo workshop onboard Whirlwind. Only £1295
Join our onboard photo expert Martyn Guess for a week focused on getting more out of your… Read More
2019-08-29 15:52
This 8th of September, The best of the Maldives onboard Carpe Vita only £1295 per person
Carpe Vita offers 3 dives daily (except for on the day of arrival and day before d… Read More
2019-08-22 13:14
Dive Buddy Offer. This 31st of August, bring your dive buddy on Carpe Novo only £995 per person
Buddy Offer Price based on 2 people booking. Wend your way between Male an… Read More
2019-08-06 16:29
Book the Get Wrecked trip onboard Whirlwind. This 17th of August only £995 for the next 4 spaces.
Save £400and Get Wrecked in the Red Sea. Sail away on the ever-popular… Read More
2019-07-24 13:40
The stern of the Giannis D, in Abu Nuhas reef, is one of the most iconic wrecks in the Red Sea.Get Wrecked is certain to satisfy any diver interested in wreck diving in the Red Sea. With so… Read More
2019-07-24 13:34
Not many liveaboards have a reputation as well established as MY Whirlwind.
Since her maiden voyage from Rasheed to Sharm el-Sheikh in 2006 Whirlwind established as one of the best liveab… Read More
2019-07-17 09:31
Dive the Northern Red Sea wrecks onboard Whirlwind. 17th of August only £1045
Save £350 and Get Wrecked in the Red Sea. Sail away on the ever-popular, award-winning Whir… Read More
2019-07-10 10:31
Only one space left for this Get Wrecked trip. Only £1195
Sail away on the ever popular, award-winning Whirlwind. Departing from Hurghada, you will spend 7 nights on board on a full… Read More
2019-06-19 13:26
Explore the Red Sea wrecks onboard Whirlwind
Save £350 and Get Wrecked in the Red Sea Sail away on the ever popular, award-winning Whirlwind. Departing from Hurghada, you will… Read More
2019-06-13 13:40
Belize is well known to most divers, famous for Jacques Cousteau and the Blue Hole. But in reality, it is not a destination many UK divers visit. It tends to get passed over for some of the… Read More
2019-06-12 09:12
Hurricane Flash Sale. Save £355 on Simply the Best this 4th of July
Dive the fabled Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone with the most experienced team on board the stable steel h… Read More
2019-06-05 14:41
Wrecks and Reefs with an incredible £450 discount
The months of June and July are particularly exciting in the northern Red Sea. Snappers, Batfish and other species of fish start gathe… Read More
2019-05-29 13:50
Few places in the world are as famous and legendary as Micronesia’s Chuuk Lagoon (to divers known as Truk Lagoon). Since I first started diving, the pictures of Truks stunning wrecks… Read More
2019-05-15 14:35
Simply the Best onboard Hurricane for only £995
Flash Sale only 2 spaces at this price! Save £400and dive the fabled Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone with the most experienced… Read More
2019-04-17 09:11
SharkQuest on the 9th of May for only £1195
Come face to face with pelagics in the Southern Red Sea and save £200 with this amazing offer. Dive with the most expe… Read More
2019-04-04 09:18
This 8th of June, Book 6 spaces for only £1192.5 per person
With only 12 places onboard Tempest is a spacious and comfortable choice for discerning divers. Departing from Hurghad… Read More
2019-03-21 15:33
SharkQuest on the 9th of May for only £1195
Come face to face with pelagics in the Southern Red Sea and save £200 with this amazing early bird offer. Dive with the most ex… Read More
2019-02-19 20:33
Plan ahead and save on 2020 Red Sea liveaboards
There is no question about it. The Red Sea is one of our most popular destinations and a liveaboard is the best way to explore the fantastic… Read More
2019-02-14 12:31
Save £155 with this Early bird discount onboard Hurricane on the 27 of June.
Click here to book your place now for £1195
Dive the fabled Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone… Read More
2019-02-12 11:55
by Penny Granycome
Having dived several liveaboards in the Red Sea during the last few years and never taken a camera underwater, the time felt right for a trip to extend my comfort zone and… Read More
2019-02-05 17:02
Save £155 onboard Whirlwind this 4th of May
The trip offers up to 22 dives over the week. Departing from Hurghada, you will spend 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin share… Read More
2019-01-31 09:10
SharkQuest in May for only £1195
Come face to face with pelagics in the Southern Red Sea and save £200 with this amazing early bird offer. Dive with the most experienced team, o… Read More
2019-01-18 15:29
Red Sea
Hurricane Shark Quest 9th of May
Join Hurrican this 9th of May on her first SharkQuest trip of 2019 for the opportunity to come face to face with Hammerheads, Oceanic whitetips… Read More
2019-01-17 16:01
Check this fantastic offers to kick start 2019 with some super diving holidays
Daedalus Rocky and St. Johns
Just a few spaces left on this amazing trip
Avoid long transfers w… Read More
2018-11-08 11:02
Another Dive Show has passed and we were so pleased to see so many of our friends on our stand.
A massive thank you to all our superb customers/guests & friends who voted in the Diver… Read More
2018-10-09 13:33
Some images stand out more than others. I often asked myself why, and to be sure, there are lots of distinctive reasons. But the usual answer is not because the subject is a rare or unique c… Read More
2018-09-26 12:52
There’s no better time to snap up a deal for your next diving adventure with Scuba Travel. We have a fantastic selection of offers to get you back under the water.
Mistral 10th October… Read More
2018-09-20 11:10
It’s time to Go Diving and enjoy the underwater world, whatever you want to see and wherever you want to go we can find the perfect trip for you. We have some great deals over the next… Read More
2018-09-12 11:11
Wev’e been so spoilt with all the sunshine but our wonderful summer is nearly over, so it’s time to escape the gloom and plan your next trip to go diving. Whether you want to go… Read More
2018-09-10 09:54
Today I will deviate a bit from my usual photo blogs and will talk about a destination. Nabucco Islan Resort, a fantastic place with excellent diving for the adventurous diver.
As an avid u… Read More
2018-08-10 15:24
Magical diving For Less with Scuba Travel
Spoil yourself for less with Scuba Travel! Chose from a full holiday package, including flights or simply book your boat space with… Read More
2018-07-19 10:48
Seems like everyone who was diving with Scuba Travel last week dived/snorkelled or saw dolphins! We are not jealous at all! Mario’s red sea photography week were lucky enoug… Read More
2018-07-16 14:43
Photography is all about light and how we “paint” with it.
Today I will discuss one of the most striking forms of ambient light you can find in underwater photography, Dappled l… Read More
2018-07-05 09:58
We have some incredible offers to get you out from behind your desk and into the water this summer. If your feeling hot hot hot then there is really no place better than chilling out un… Read More
2018-07-03 15:08
Read our photo pro Martyn Guess’ latest article on Lighting Techniques for Macro here
The post Lighting Techniques for Macro appeared first on Scuba Travel Blog Read More
2018-06-29 10:10
With Scuba Travel you have plenty to smile about! Not only will you save hundreds but you will also dive some of the world’s top sites, drift along the walls of the Red Sea, dive with… Read More
2018-06-27 10:06
If you like small and wired creatures, very few places in the world can beat this little section of North Sulawesi, the Lembeh Strait. I’ve been lucky enough to visit the area on three… Read More
2018-06-19 13:49
We have been out diving, now it’s your turn. May and June have been a a really busy time here in the Scuba Travel office, Martin went to the Red Sea, Caroline to Malapascua, Sue t… Read More
2018-06-11 18:13
Sitting back at my desk I had have a quiet moment to think about last week’s trip. It was the first shark Quest photography workshop of this year, and what a great trip it was. And if… Read More
2018-06-07 12:38
We’re all going on a summer holiday – where are you going? If you haven’t booked yet we have some fantastic offers to inspire you. From the Sharks, Reefs and Wrecks of the… Read More
2018-05-30 11:17
Throughout all our worldwide destinations we are getting reports of incredible diving, from dolphins, hammerhead and whale shark sightings in the red sea, manta encounters in the Maldives, i… Read More
2018-05-21 14:52
When photographing pelagics such as sharks the use of strobes is sometimes not possible. This may be because the animals stay at a safe distance or like it happens in some places, we are not… Read More
2018-05-17 12:06
When we breathe throughout a dive, we tend to breathe slowly and deeply, similar to the breathing we do whilst meditating. Slowed breathing induces a state of calm, whilst the diver enjoys t… Read More
2018-05-03 11:13
If you are looking for inspiration for your next underwater adventure then we have some great offers available for you – call the office today on 0800 072 8221 to book your next escape… Read More
2018-05-01 22:27
Hurricane alone at Brothers Island.If you at any time whilst reading this text feel that you want to go and experience the Southern Red sea inboard Hurricane, please call our Travel team on… Read More
2018-04-30 21:01
Today I’m going back to one of the basics topics in underwater photography, wide angle lenses.
One of the most repeated sentences when coaching underwater photographers is “… Read More
2018-04-26 13:56
Hurricane May Super Specials from £895
Hurricane has set sail on her first trip of the season. Scuba Travel’s Operations Manager Martin Nordin is onboard and has reported back t… Read More
2018-04-16 07:31
If you want to get a really impressive wide angle shot, there are a few compositional elements you can always rely on. The snell’s window is one one of them.
What is Snell’s… Read More
2018-04-04 20:24
On a rainy day, there are not many things to do outside. So why not sit in front of your computer and have a look at the images from your last trip?
This blog is all about creative edi… Read More
2018-03-29 09:57
I love Manta rays!
Manta rays are some of the most amazing creatures to encounter underwater and I look forward to every chance I get to dive with them, so when I was told I was going to a h… Read More
2018-03-23 13:55
The Cephalopods family includes octopus, cuttlefish and squids, without a doubt some of the most strange and interesting creatures in the sea. Incredibly intelligent these beasties are… Read More
2018-03-07 12:25
New Product Oman Aggressor, Hallaniyat Islands 10th / 17th or 24th March save £750 only £1845 (exc flights)
We are super excited to introduce our latest luxurious liveaboard, T… Read More
2018-03-05 15:50
We’ve just finished a dive on the Carnatic, one of the popular wrecks of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas in the Northen Red Sea, when suddenly a big dolphin breached next to our RIB. Our driver… Read More
2018-02-28 14:29
Had enough of the freezing conditions of the Beast from the East? Need something to look forward to? It’s time to book your next diving trip to warmer seas – Whatever time of yea… Read More
2018-02-26 14:45
For the next stop on our macro voyage, I sure hope there are no arachnophobes reading this as we look at another bizarre critter, the Giant Sea Spider!
Giant Sea Spiders, also known as pycno… Read More
2018-02-21 15:43
Escape the cold this Spring with one of our fabulous last minute offers to warmer seas, wherever in the world you want to go we have a deal for you.
Scuba Seraya, Bali save £300 only … Read More
2018-02-20 10:13
Last year, during a dive on Daedalus Reef I had one of my greatest encounters with mantas. The Red Sea is not known for reliable manta encounters however during the month of May these magnif… Read More
2018-02-15 14:26
We have some fantastic offers to far flung places for divers looking for a new destination. You can discover the wonders of Raja Ampat aboard Mermaid II or experience the rich diveristy of m… Read More
2018-02-07 12:06
Book between the 1st Feb and the 14th Feb with your partner, buddy or friend and save extra £££’s on one of our I LOVE DIVING specials!
Available on new bookings only… Read More
2018-02-06 09:53
I love sharks.shark quest
Ever since I was little I have been fascinated by these amazing creatures and after a visit to an aquarium, I knew that I wanted to spend my life diving with as man… Read More
2018-02-06 00:08
The end of January was dark and cold so on the 21st, together with a group of keen divers and photographers we boarded a plane headed to sunny Hurghada. The Winter Warmer 2018 was officially… Read More
2018-02-01 12:49
We have some wonderful offers for all you sea lovers in February. Book between the 1st Feb and the 14th Feb with your partner, buddy or friend and save extra £££&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-01-31 18:31
Scuba Travel already offers fantastic underwater photography tuition in the form of their escorted trips and photography teachers. Now you can also get equipment advice straight from a speci… Read More
2018-01-24 11:25
It’s cold, windy and rainy in the UK. Head off for some winter sun and dive dive dive! We have some fantastic offers in our Maldives sale which must be booked by 9th February plus g… Read More
2018-01-22 09:42
There’s real beauty in a seemingly simple tones. For this blog, I’m going to talk about a technique that has been close to my heart since I first got a camera in my hands &n&hell…Read More
2018-01-17 14:06
Looking for inspiration where to go this year? We have so many fantastic offers for you to choose from – Will you dive into the Maldives with some superb offers, see the big fish… Read More
2018-01-15 13:20
HOW TO GET BETTER MACRO IMAGES BY GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT
MARTYN GUESSMARTYN GUESS provides some ideas on how we can all get better underwater macro images based on his approach to this clo… Read More
2018-01-10 14:03
We have some superb specials to kick off 2018 with, save £100’s off trips to the Maldives, Red Sea and Sudan. Save up to a £1000 off a bucket list trip to the Galapagos. Al… Read More
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