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You can now pay for your holiday monthly prior to your departure, this will help you spread the cost and we don’t charge any additional cost for this service, as usual it must be fully paid for 10 weeks prior to departure.

Camel Hotel and Dive Club 2010 Dates

Sharm-El-Sheikh, Camel Hotel, Shore Based, February 14th 2010, £770 Full

Sharm-El-Sheikh, Camel Hotel, Shore Based, June 6th 2010, £795 14 Spaces

Sharm-El-Sheikh, Camel Hotel, Shore Based, September 5th 2010, £795 16 Spaces

Sharm-El-Sheikh, Camel Hotel, Shore Based, December 5th 2010, £770 6 Spaces

Camel Hotel is something of a diving legend in Sharm el Sheikh. For over 20 years Camel has been a hub for divers visiting Sharm. Right in the heart of Naama Bay, this welcoming hotel and dive centre have earned a reputation for their superior service served up with a friendly atmosphere along the way.

With 38 rooms on site the 4* Camel hotel is intimate and friendly. The rooms are large and have air con, private bathroom, fridge, satellite TV and safe. Free wi-fi covers all public areas of the Hotel, which also houses the superb Italian and Indian restaurants, infamous sports and roof bars and a new ice cream parlour. With a laid back approach, Camel is a regular hot spot for guests and locals alike.

Camel Dive Club is a 5* PADI IDC centre that caters for novices through to instructors with an active technical team. Pool work for PADI courses is completed on site. Daily boat diving is on offer, led by a professional and friendly team of instructors. They are ready to explore every nook and cranny of Ras Mohammed, Tiran, Thistlegorm and Dunraven which are all close by. Just 5 minutes walk from Naama jetty, boat transfers are short and simple. Free nitrox for all Camel-certified nitrox divers adds to the mix. Camel is proud to accommodate divers with disabilities. Our standard 5 day dive package (2 dives a day) and 7 nights accommodation (B&B) is the perfect way to mingle diving with a vibrant night life at the Camel Hotel & Dive Club.

The area around Sharm el Sheikh is well known for its excellent diving with stunning drop offs, coral mazes, canyons and historical wrecks. Led by the professional team at Camel Dive club you will experience the best that this area has to offer along with our own Diveline staff who will accompany you on your holiday.

Itinerary:

Departing from Gatwick we will be heading to the resort of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt and staying at one of the Hotels listed with the world famous Naama Bay just a few steps away.

You have 5 days of local boat diving included in the package with the option of a 6th day to do something different

Typhoon to Northern Wrecks / Reefs 14th February 2010 £950 9 Spaces Left

Typhoon joined the Tornado Marine Fleet in 2005 and has quickly established her place as one of the best boats to be on in the Northern Red Sea. Sweeping curves and a generous 33m length, Typhoon makes fast work of the journeys between the wrecks and reefs of the region. The sister to Whirlwind, she shares many of the same design attributes and has the same feeling of opulence.

Typhoon’s 10 twin cabins are on two levels and each cabin has air con and safe. The en-suite bathrooms make clever use of space yet have separate shower areas. Circular dining tables help create a continental cafe ambience. With an attractive spiral staircase leading up, the saloon and bar area are situated on the bridge deck. The large plasma screen in the saloon is ideal for briefings and checking out the photographic efforts for the day. The dive deck is well spaced and Typhoon makes diving easy with a large back platform and 2 zodiacs. Typhoon is fully enabled for Rebreather diving.

Wrecks and Reefs is the itinerary for any diver wanting to see the best of the Northern Red Sea. If you cannot decide which of the spectacular northern resorts to visit, why not take a trip to the best of both worlds. Reaching out from the shores of Sharm el Sheikh and venturing almost as far as Hurghada’s coastline, the Wrecks and Reefs itinerary gets to some of the most iconic dive sites Egypt has to offer, as well a few of lesser known beauties.

After the check dive, this tour starts in style. Tiran and Ras Mohammed are rightly two of the best known areas for diving in the Northern Red Sea. Be it on Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas or Gordon, diving in Tiran stands out for its lush coral gardens, sweeping drift dives and large gorgonian formations. The deep walls of Tiran mirror the startling drop offs of Ras Mohammed. This is where the Sinai stops and the adventure begins. Cruising past Shark and Yolanda, Wrecks and Reefs takes in the Alternatives, Small Crack and Bluff Point before moving onto the wrecks. The Northern Red Sea is a wreck diver’s delight. The almighty Thistlegorm is the setting for unforgettable diving, day or night. The Kingston, Dunraven, Abu Nuhas and Rosalie Moller only add to the excitement.

Be it on wreck or reef, the Northern Red Sea is teaming with the unique ecology that makes the region truly world class. The gentle sloping coral gardens play host to hundreds and thousands of candy coloured fish. 19th and 20th century wrecks have, over the course of time, formed artificial reefs. Surgeon fish dart through port holes while glass fish swarm idly by. Macro life is abundant and cleaning stations pulse with the day’s traffic. Blue spotted sting rays, eagle rays and manta abound and the summer months see large pelagic sharks gather on the drop off. Hammerheads, Black Tips, leopard and even tiger sharks all visit the region.

Wrecks and Reefs is the ideal itinerary whatever your experience level. A popular route for those new to the Red Sea, the varied depths across dive sites suit all abilities – from novice to tekkie. Visibility is crystal clear and the warm blue waters are perfect for even the longest dive times. Water temperatures typically range between 20 and 28 degrees throughout the year. Diving can be accessed whatever the season, either by boat or RIB. Currents push nutrients rich water from north to south, giving you plenty of opportunity for exhilarating drift dives. Travel times between dive sites are short leaving more time for relaxing.

Endlessly flexible, Wreck and Reefs has become a classic route. And yet no two trips are ever the same. The route can be adapted easily to ensure you visit the right dive sites… at any time of the year. The underwater scenery is ever changing and guaranteed to leave you breathless. Few other dive destinations can offer the same quality and quantity of top dive sites. Above the water line, islands dot a glassy blue horizon. This itinerary will fill your log book with both wrecks and reefs that are envied the world over.

Typhoon also offers Nitrox for Diveline Nitrox qualified divers at £80 for a week of diving so book your course with one of our staff now or on-line at www.diveline.co.uk and benefit from the added safety of it!

Itinerary:

Departing from Gatwick we will be heading to Egypt and boarding Typhoon.

You have 6 days of diving (average 18 dives) included in the package, all meals & soft drinks are included along with the option of unlimited Nitrox for £80

Kasai Village Beach Resort March 3rd 2010 £2495 5 Spaces Left

Kasai Village Beach Resort sits on a peninsular on the Southwest coast of Cebu Island in the Philippines. The resorts position hosts a huge horizon that fills with pink as the sun sets over Negros, a neighbouring island across the Tanon Strait. The stunning house reefs wall hugs the peninsular providing a fantastic dive site right on the resorts doorstep!

The resort comprises of thirteen large luxurious rooms all air conditioned with European standard en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold showers. Each room has its own terrace, four with pool views and nine with sea views, an ideal spot for a pre dinner drink as the sun goes down.

The restaurant hosts an impressive view over the resort and sea with local fishermen wondering the reef plateau at low tide in search of crabs. The menu offers a varied range of foods from international cuisine to local dishes, catering for all individual needs. The superb staff will offer a great service with a smile. The restaurant host occasional beach BBQs too where guests are served dinner on the sun terrace while a local band provides the entertainment. The resort also offers spa treatments such as facials, manicure or pedicures. The full body massage comes highly recommended for those dive related aches!

This is a 2 week holiday of a lifetime with something for everyone!!!!!!

Itinerary:

The Cebu 2 week Go diving package is 14 nights in a pool view room with a 10 day diving package (2 boat dives per day) on a Full Board basis, including international flights from the UK to Cebu on Malaysian Airlines (via K.L. in each direction) The price is based on 2 sharing and subject to flight availability at the time of booking.

Whirlwind to Brothers / Northern Wreck Special 7th March 2010 £995 Full

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Whirlwind takes pride of place at the front of the award winning Tornado Marine Fleet. She is the result of many years working with divers and it shows. The approach is professional and the quality is unsurpassed. Launched in May 2006, Whirlwind certainly knows how to make a great first impression.

The signature design with split level dining room and saloon optimises the already generous space on board this 36m vessel. Light and airy, all 10 cabins are twin beds, en-suite with air con and have a safe box. The saloon area is ample with welcoming sofas, tables, plasma screen, DVD, a multi channel sound system, juice and hot drink station and of course the popular bar. The expansive upper sundeck runs almost the entire length of the boat whilst the lower sundeck is a perfect spot to sit back in and relax. Whirlwind is fully enabled for Rebreather diving.

The Wrecks and Reefs itinerary is ideal for anyone new to the Red Sea. This itinerary hits all the key spots in the North, and then some. The Get Wrecked itinerary is the best way to visit the full volume of 19th and 20th C wrecks including Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas. For a trip with broader scope, try a Brothers Wrecks Special that fits in Abu Nuhas, the Brothers, Safaga, Gubal and Thistlegorm. Whirlwind stands out from the crowd on any reef and the dedicated team know how to ensure that no aspect of your trip, no matter how small, goes unattended.

The Brothers Wreck Special takes wreck diving in the Northern Red Sea further. Wide ranging, this itinerary mixes up northern and southern destinations. Each iconic wreck follows another… the Thistlegorm one day… Numidia the next. What more could any diver want? The Brothers Wreck Special really does combine unmissable wrecks and astounding diving.

Check dive over, the week typically kicks off at Abu Nuhas. And yet, as enticing as the Carnatic or Giannis D may be, more awaits further south. Set sail on a bearing for the Big Brother, where the Aida and Numidia met their watery ends. Renowned for pelagic encounters, the Brothers set the stage for awesome diving. Enjoy the calming isolation of these two tiny pin pricks of land amid a horizon of blue. The Salem Express and El Mina then follow. Returning to the North lie the Barge, Rosalie Moller and of course, the Thistlegorm. The Dunraven is the final stop in a week long wreck divers dream. The Brothers Wreck Special serves up an itinerary of wreck diving that cannot fail to lure you beneath the waves.

The differences in each wreck could not be more marked. The simple delights of the 19th century Carnatic and Dunraven are all too evident. Now very much a part of the reefs, the beauty of these dives speak for themselves. Hanging on the precipice of Big Brother, the Numidia is jaw dropping and a good place to look into the blue for big fish. The Second World War sisters, Thistlegorm and Rosalie Moller, both lie at anchor and are adorned with lion fish and snapper. And bringing the week into the modern age are El Mina and the tragic Salem Express. The first reef inhabitants have settled in to these new homes. Whilst the focus of this trip might be the wrecks in this area, the sheer splendour of the marine ecology makes it worth a second glance.

This itinerary is best suited to advanced divers. A minimum of 50 dives is required to the Brothers, which is remote. Sailing at night leaves more time for diving and enjoying the peaceful scenery during the day. The area can be subject to strong currents. Several of the wrecks make for excellent technical dives and the warm waters take the discomfort out of long bottom times. The fabulous visibility also makes this a great choice for photographers. The size and scale of the wrecks visited are impressive and worth more than a shot or two. Wide angle lenses are a must.

The Brothers Wreck Special is a remarkable route that visits a catalogue of veritable treasures and will interest anyone looking for a bit more drama in their diving. Over a week’s diving, the Red Sea’s shipping history is set before you for exploration. The Brothers Wreck Special is very much a journey through the ages, pausing at each moment in time. Touching the Southern Red Sea, this itinerary also gives the chance for to enjoy the sparkling reef life and opulent corals.

Itinerary:

Departing from Gatwick we will be heading to Egypt and boarding Whirlwind.

You have 6 days of diving (average 18 dives) included in the package, all meals & soft drinks are included along with the option of unlimited Nitrox for £80

Monsoon to Maldives Northern Atolls 25th April 2010 £1895 4 Spaces Left

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The Northern Atolls were surely shaped by the hand of a diver. These virgin reef systems North of Male are infrequently visited, which means diving here is an exploration of the finest quality reefs cushioned in peaceful isolation. Stretching north from Lhaviyani atoll, the Northern Atolls itinerary searches out to cover the best diving in this undiscovered paradise. Baa, Raa and Noonu atolls are home to pristine reefs and diving that just keeps on surprising.

A check dive to remember kicks off the week at Kuredu’s house reef. The next day, the anchor raises and a heading is set for Baa Atoll. Dhigali Haa and Nelivaru are ideal places to spot dolphin and manta throughout the seasons. A trip ashore the sandy white beaches of Dhonfanu gives you a chance to soak up some of the flavours that makes this area so delicious. Moving north to Raa Atoll, the deep pinnacle of Fenfushi Giri is waiting. Exploration is the order of the day here. The neighbouring Atoll of Noonu is entirely left over to nature. Pausing to stop at Orimas Thila, Dhekanan Faru Thila is a mushroom shaped reef hidden away under the waves. Christmas Tree Rock and the Kuredu Express finish the Northern Atolls itinerary before the lines are retied back in Kuredu.

With morning dives on the likes of Dhigali Haa, this itinerary kick starts each and every day with giant swollen schools of snapper, fusiliers and jacks. Hunting their breakfast, always keep an eye out for dolphin. The Maldives is famous for the giant rays that swoop through the region. Massive mantas, sweep in feed on the plankton, are often seen at Hanifaru, even snorkeling. Eagle rays congregate on the Kuredu House reef. Whole families of grey reefs sharks can be found at Orimas. Leopard sharks feed on the sandy bottom at Christmas Tree Rock. Green turtles fly in and out of the shallow overhangs at Kuredu Caves in huge numbers, earning this dive site locally the nickname “the airport”. The Maldives is plainly a fish lovers paradise.

The Northern Atolls is recommended for advanced divers as currents can be swift, particularly in the channels, although there is no minimum dive requirement. The sheer volume of marine life in region makes this itinerary a great choice for photographers. The warm water and gin clear visibility means technical divers can enjoy total comfort with long bottom times. Local regulations limit diving to 30m. Night diving is not always possible on this route as not all overnight moorings are sheltered from current. Kandus, Thilas and Giris are the channels, hidden pinnacles and submerged reefs build to create an unforgettable itinerary.

The Northern Atolls are secluded, escaping from the stresses of every day life. Picking out the very best dive sites over a network of 25 protected areas across the region, this itinerary delivers only the most exquisite diving. And to add to the excitement, guides and crew are constantly on the hunt for new dives sites. The Northern Atolls itinerary has all the ingredients needed to satisfy even the most adventurous spirits

Monsoon has all the hallmarks of Tornado Marine fleet quality. And this spectacular 36m steel hull motor yacht brings luxury liveaboards to Kuredu. Monsoon takes pride of place as the first liveaboard to operate in the northern atolls and the crew have worked tirelessly to hunt out all the best dive sites in this unexplored region of the Maldives.

Monsoon is stable and spacious. The dive deck is vast with more than ample space for all types of divers. Photographers and technical divers can kit up at ease side by side. A Haskel pump delivers custom blend nitrox and Trimix blends. Monsoon sleeps 22 guests in twin cabins with en suite, small fridge, safety box and of course air con. After a quick Jacuzzi on board and a tasty dinner, the cocktail deck is the place to watch the sun set over the wonderful sea scape of islands and reefs.

Monsoon does not stick to a fixed itinerary, enjoying the best of the Lhaviyani, Raa, Baa and Noonu atolls. 5 and ½ days diving includes hallowed names such as Fushifaru Kandu or the Kuredu Express. Grey reefs dart through the currents and columns of fish. Whale sharks and manta frequent this area. Ribs are used to allow total dive flexibility and safety at all times. Monsoon enables you to live the ultimate Maldivian dive adventure knowing you are in expert hands. Shore based extensions can be arranged at the end of the trip in case one week just is not enough.

Itinerary:

Departing from Heathrow we will be heading to the Maldives and boarding Monsoon.

You have 6 days of diving (average 18 dives) included in the package, all meals & soft drinks are included along with free Nitrox

Grand Sea Serpent to Brothers / Daedalus / Elphinstone 7th July 2010 £1175 8 Spaces Left

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Grand Sea Serpent is a liveaboard that lives up to expectations. Launched in April 2005, she is a culmination of many years of experience building and operating superb Red Sea liveaboards. At 41 metres from stern to bow this boat is huge by any standards - and luxurious! Enjoy the envious looks from others as you pull up to the reef on board this beautiful boat with her sleek, classic lines and spacious dive deck.

On such a large vessel there is always somewhere to sunbathe, read a book, take a cool drink at the sun deck bar or to just pick a spot and admire the uninterrupted horizon. Double or twin cabins accommodate 24 divers and all have a fridge and en suite bathroom as standard. The large bathrooms feature multiple jet showers, which are just perfect at the end of the day’s diving. Grand Sea Serpent is fully equipped to cater to ever diver’s 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.

Simply the Best is a rewarding itinerary with big fish a plenty. Daedalus Rocky and Zabagad are the pristine reefs of the Southern Marine Park whereas the St Johns itinerary gets right to the furthest corner of the Egyptian Red Sea. Grand Sea Serpent’s clever build makes light work of the travelling between dive sites, ensuring that you are in the best spots at the exact right time each day.

Simply the Best is exactly that – simply the best of the Southern Red Sea. The itinerary focuses on the reef systems of the Brothers and Daedalus, which together make up the Northern Marine Park. The Egyptian Marine Parks are protected areas and places of magnificent beauty underwater. Straddling Marsa Alam north and south, these two reef systems are beacons of light in the middle of the Red Sea and their lighthouses have warned passing ships throughout the years of the dangers that hide beneath the waves. Not far from the shores of Marsa Alam, Simply the Best closes with a dive at Elphinstone, a fine addition to your log book.

Check dive over, the Brothers is the first port of call. Sailing overnight means you can wake up to be where the action is. Little Brother is the stage for adrenaline fuelled shark diving, whilst Big Brother sports the highlights of the Numidia and Aida wrecks. Another overnight journey and you are whisked to Daedalus Reef. Daedalus is a huge triangular chunk of a reef, whose vertical drop offs rival the Brothers. Giant hard coral structures sprawl the walls. Currents pulse over a garden of splendid anemones, whose damsel residents dart between tentacles. Rounding off the week is Elphinstone reef, completing a trio of unparalleled wall dive destinations.

Simply the Best aims to hunt out the big fish. The Brothers is renowned for its shark encounters. Giant gorgonians grow at precarious angles from the wall and cornet fish follow divers, hunting in their shadows. At Daedalus, hammerheads school in the blue and individuals can also be seen visiting cleaning stations. They are often found around the northern tip, especially in the spring months. Thresher and grey reefs sharks skirt the edges of the southern plateau. Elphinstone has earned a reputation in recent years as the place to see oceanic white tips. Manta pass over the northern plateau, together with grey reef sharks. Barracuda, snapper and tuna are staple spots on all sites.

Simply the Best is an advanced itinerary and divers are required to have a minimum of 50 dives. The reefs descend to great depths and the warm waters suit technical divers. Night diving is prohibited in the Northern Marine Park. Drifting on currents, diving can be fast paced and an SMB is essential. Photographers are advised to to bring a wide angle lens, but macro life is also rich and plentiful. The Marine Park islands are remote and the lighthouse crews are always pleased to offer visitors a glass of hot tea.

Simply the Best lives up to its formidable reputation. Diving here can be unpredictable and you never know what is passing in the blue. Whale sharks are even seen in the warm spring months and dolphin often play. Underwater is a diver’s playground with simply the best walls the Southern Red Sea has to offer. An adventurous itinerary, why not undertake the journey to these remote locations and see for yourself just how great the reward is when you get there.

Itinerary:

Departing from Gatwick we will be heading to Egypt and boarding Grand Sea Serpent.

You have 6 days of diving (average 18 dives) included in the package, all meals & soft drinks are included along with free Nitrox

Whirlwind to Northern Wrecks / Reefs 21st November 2010 £955 8 Spaces Left

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Itinerary:

Departing from Gatwick we will be heading to Egypt and boarding Whirlwind.

You have 6 days of diving (average 18 dives) included in the package, all meals & soft drinks are included along with the option of unlimited Nitrox for £80

Extras if required:

£200.00 per person deposit required (at time of booking)

Transport to and from airport £30.00 (departing from Diveline)

Diver training will be available for any PADI or SSI courses if required

Equipment Hire (Included for the duration of any training dives)

A 2% surcharge is payable for holiday payments made using a credit card.

You can download the Acrobat file for any of our Holidays below.

Bay View December 6th 2009 PDF Sheet

Holiday Flight Times & Info

Camel February 14th 2010 PDF Sheet

Holiday Flight Times & Info

Typhoon February 14th 2010 PDF Sheet

Holiday Flight Times & Info

Kasai Village March 3rd 2010 PDF Sheet