"Hi Lee just a quick email to say that I had a amazing trip. The boat was even better in the flesh than in the pictures. I think I have got the bug for liveaboards from now on so you will be hearing from me soon. Thanks again," Chris.

"We’ve had an amazing week – hammerheads on only the 2nd dive, manta, dolphins – you name it we have had it. Grand Sea Serpent still has to be the best boat with the best crew and Kati & Will were brilliant. Huge thanks to everyone." Martin

Rocky and Zabagad are mystical islands where ancient ancient Egyptians mined green gem stones from the dusty earth. Slender coral towers and plunging drop offs are the order of the day. Turtles mate on the southern shores of Zabagad.

St Johns is only a short hop away where diving is a thrilling mixture of sunken reef tops, steep walls and shallow caves systems. Rare bumphead parrot fish are commonly seen chomping hard corals at Habili Kebr (or big habilil) and Dangerous. Abu Bassala boasts fine anemone gardens, stonefish and baby white tips. The shallow cave systems to the north of St Johns are a fun and unusual dive. Returning north does not mean the end of this itinerary. The succulent coral gardens of Fury Shoal and Wadi Gamal are just as spectacular and finish the week with an exclamation mark.

The Minahasa Lagoon is a well established and respected resort in Sulawesi but has retained its intimate size and relaxed atmosphere. There are 15 sea view Cottages and 8 garden view rooms. All have en suite, air con, mini bar, hairdryer and a terrace. The resort have also converted 2 of the sea view cottages to be fully wheelchair accessible. Wherever you chose to stay, you are never far from the unspoilt, private beach front and surrounded by the lush rain forest. 

Join the 10th birthday fun and learn all about the incredible eco system around Manado on Fish Geek Week! Minahasa Lagoon are celebrating their 10th birthday in style in 2012 and for their Fish Geek week you will be able to join a host of events during your stay. Room upgrades and additional diving can be added prior to travel – please just ask your travel consultant.

The Northern Red Sea is quite unlike any other wreck destination and with Mike’s expertise, the beauty of the region is undeniable. The Escorted Get Wrecked itinerary is perfect for any diver – novice to technical. From 5m to 50m, there is undeniably something for everyone. A stimulating experience for the mind and the eyes, understanding more about the wrecks visited on the route, really helps to see the wrecks in their full glory.

Whirlwind has to be one of Scuba Travel’s favourite Red Sea liveaboards and as the award winning Liveaboard of the Year 2011 clearly fellow divers share our affection for her. This is 5 star Red Sea diving at affordable prices… just one of the reasons UK divers keep coming back to this superior liveaboard. She has a well deserved reputation for the quality of finish on board, her long standing crew are the definition of attentive and she has all the award winning hallmarks of Tornado Marine fleet (from the decor to the tasty food)!

Discover today how effortless diving can be when your liveaboard has been designed by divers for divers. 

Scuba Travel have been sending customers to Camel Dive Club & Hotel for over 15years! This long standing relationship is built on trust in the knowledge that Camel always go that extra mile for our customers. A great award for a well deserving dive centre.

Camel Dive Club and hotel at have been at the very heart of Naama Bay in Sharm el Sheikh for over 25 years and their hard work has been recgonised in the Diver awards as Dive Centre of the year 2011. The facilities for divers and non divers have evolved greatly over the years but they remain one of the friendliest hotels with a reputation for the quality of their recreational and technical training. Ever popular with families and solo divers alike, experience the superior service for your next diving holiday in Egypt.

Scuba Travel have teamed up with Sport Diver to offer a unique competition – design your own Red Sea liveaboard itinerary.

The Red Sea is world-renowned for its superlative diving, and the best way to hit the top dive spots is by liveaboard. Scuba Travel offer award winning spacious and luxury vessels with air conditioning, ensuite rooms, large saloons, huge dive decks and plentiful food and drink.

There is a wide range of itineraries available from Get wrecked in the North taking in the likes of Rosalie Moller and Abu Nuhas wrecks to offshore marine parks like the brothers Islands and Daedalus. But how about setting off on a one week itinerary that you have planned and developed yourself.

This is exactly what is on offer in this exciting compeition. We want you to come up with the perfect week long liveaboard itinerary and send it in to us. Our panel of judges will then choose the one that is the most different and most intriguing. Scuba TRavel will organise the itinerary si it becomes a reality on one of our prestigious dive boats.

The winning entrant – along with a buddy – will then get to embark on the inaugural voyage of their itinerary. Who knows, dream up the reight blend of sites and your itinerary could become a staple along side Simply The Best!

For the reasons stated above this is an amazing place, and for those folk wanting a slightly different take on things why not stay an extra week? but this time onboard a luxury liveaboard, the MV Mistral. Giving you the chance to venture a little further afield and see some of the more famous Red Sea Wrecks, the Thistlegorm, the Ghiannis D and the other wrecks at Abu Nuhas.
We will of course be also repeating Ras Mohammed and Tiran. But this time at different times of the day from the daily boats, thus seeing the best that the area has to offer from dawn til dusk.

This trip can be taken on its own or in conjunction with the previous weeks shore based excursion, for the best of all worlds.

Between our dives I will be on hand and completely at your disposal to help and advise on your photographic requirements. With daily lectures on everything from available light techniques to advanced image editing using Adobe Lightroom.

If you’d like to join Duxy on his Northern Red Sea Digital workshops, call Scuba Travel on 0800 0728221

Cyclone is 32m from bow to stern and her sturdy wood hull is a stable home away from home. 20 divers can be easily accommodated over 10 twin cabins. For your complete comfort, all of the cabins are en suite, have individual air con and plenty of space to stow your belongings for the week. There are 2 twin cabins on the main deck, 6 twin cabins below decks and 2 bow cabins which have bunks. All cabins are pre-allocated at the time of booking.

Cyclone features the tried and tested lay out of all Tornado Marine Fleet vessels. The all important dive deck is spaciously laid out so everyone can kit up without fighting for space. Head to the main deck dining room at meal times and an outstanding feast awaits. The upstairs saloon is complete with bar and plasma screen is a focal point at the end of the day or during surface intervals. Or escape from it all on extensive sun deck, complete with sun beds and jacuzzi. Cyclone is a true Red Sea classic liveaboard that easily meets the high standards of Scuba Travel’s modern Red Sea liveaboards.

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Having recently come out of her annual dry dock Grand Sea Serpent is looking especially shinny for 2012 with a few new additions including a camera station, new bar on the upper deck, new coffee machine and an open charging cupboard. 

There are 12 cabins in total sleeping 24 divers in complete comfort. There are 4 twin cabins on the bridge level. There is no extra charge for this so just remember to check if they are available at the time of booking. There are then a further 6 twin cabins located downstairs. And if you like a double bed, please remember to request cabin 7 or 8 with your travel consultant. No matter which cabin you have, all are top class accommodation with en suite (enjoy the multi jet shower after a dive!), plenty of storage and a small fridge. The decor throughout is tasteful and light to add to the airy atmosphere. 

Grand Sea Serpent is fully equipped to cater to every divers needs – be that as a recreational diver, photographer or technical diver. A Haskel pump on board enables gas mixes to be custom blended. Free nitrox is on offer to all nitrox divers. There is space aplenty on the back dive deck which sits at a comfortable height for diving from the boat or one of the two zodiac tenders. She has powerful engines to make light work of the journey between dive sites. And while you speed off to your next dive, relax in the comfort of the saloon or catch some rays on the sun deck. Try Grand Sea Serpent for your next holiday and see just how exhilarating diving the southern Red Sea can be. 

Ask about our new add on Tek packages, for those of you who need a buddy to dive with. We can offer guided Rebreather or Twinset dives to a max 50m