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October 10, 2006
Emperor Fleet does a Madonna
Platinum seems to be the order of the day. And so it's with great pleasure that Emperor Fleet announces the official launch of Emperor Serenity - a Platinum Class 44m luxury boat.
With a steel hull making smooth work of the travelling, she is also fully equipped for technical diving and features the latest diving and safety equipment. Custom-designed for not only the diver, but also for the non-diving guest who wants those creature comforts, the number of guests is limited to 20 to ensure maximum comfort in 3 Master suites and 7 twin-berth cabins, all with ensuite and individually controlled air-con.
For added comfort - and lighter luggage! - each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe! The dining and salon areas are also air-conditioned with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment or relax on one of the three sundecks, one complete with BBQ area.
As with all Gold and Platinum Class boats, free NITROX is available. At the time of going to press, there are just 4 places left on her Simply the Best safari on 6 - 13 October or book on to her identical sister, Emperor Tranquillity, for the South & St John's safari from 09 - 16 November.
Book now for a touch of luxury that even Madonna would welcome!
Click here for the full spec and photos!
New creche opens its doors in Sharm
Emperor Divers and, UK company, Family Diving Ltd have now officially opened the doors at their new crèche facilities in Sharm El Sheikh. Mums and Dads can now enjoy guilt-free diving, knowing their children are cared for in a safe, professional environment.
Guests can take a gamble and try to book crèche facilities in resort, but be warned that preference for times and reduced rates are given to those who pre-book their holiday through Family Diving. So guarantee some peace of mind and book your family diving holiday now to make sure you get the best service - and price - before you leave home!
The crèche is open to children from as young as six months old, who
get to take part in a range of activities under the close supervision of Family Diving's qualified British Nursery Manager. Based in Emperor Divers' Sharm El Sheikh centre, full or half day dive schedules are arranged to match crèche timetables and diving activities can be arranged for suitably aged children with a full range of kiddie-sized diving equipment available. Sessions can be booked individually, so there's no ‘tie in' for the length of the holiday!
Family diving facilities are available from October to April, but book your childcare place for any time in November, and save 15%.
SPECIAL OFFER!
Incredible low rate of £30 per adult per night for all Family Diving clients staying at the fantastic 5 star Savoy Hotel.
This offer is for clients arriving from 12 November and departing by 24 December 2006.
Email reservations@emperordivers.com
BSAC Resort Centres
Sharm, Hurghada and Marsa Alam are now BSAC Resort Centres and so are Emperor Fleet liveaboards Tranquillity, Infinity, Majesty, and Elite.
All welcome BSAC-trained divers.
First ever Singles-Only trip on Emperor Majesty
Report by dive guides, Fefe & Chris
As the first ever Singles-Only trip, we weren’t sure what to expect, but, we have to tell you, it was a real success. We got people from all horizons and countries, with just a few who knew each other from previous trips. But overall, these were guests who simply wanted to come on a singles safari and enjoy the diving in a relaxed but fun atmosphere. And it worked!
The diving in St John's and in the southern Egyptian Red Sea was obviously up to its reputation with white tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks and even a silky shark spotted. Turtles and Napoleon wrasses also joined the party. By the end of the week (and after a few late nights, the ambience on the boat was one of the best we’ve ever had. The crew rarely stopped singing, clapping and dancing and thanks to everybody on board, I can truly say that this trip was WONDERFUL! Made all the better as Fefe got a big party and a cake for her birthday!
NEW Photo Competition
Your photos could win you a FREE Red Sea Underwater Photo Workshop course AND your favourite photo printed as a 30 x 20 canvas print!
It's back by popular demand - the Emperor Divers/Ocean Visions Photo Competition! It's ever so easy, just visit our Photo Gallery and enter your photos into one of the three competition categories; Macro, Wide Angle and Standard. The overall winner wins the liveaboard photo workshop, worth £120, to be taken 09 - 16 May or 20 - 27 June AND a canvas print of your own work, worth £80 (courtesy of Maria Munn, course instructor).
Note: the prize does not include flights or liveaboard accommodation.
The two runners-up will win a one-day Underwater Photo Course with Ocean Visions in Eynsham Hall, Oxford (Saturday, 13.01.07), worth £109 or at Sundridge Park, Bromley (Saturday, 20.01.07), worth £99.
The winners will be selected on 30 November and announced in Emperor Divers' December newsletter. Anyone can enter - you don't have to have already dived with Emperor Divers.
2005 winning photo
by Cees Langmuur
The judge is underwater photographer Maria Munn (www.oceanvisions.co.uk) who judged the last competition, which saw Cees Langmuur win first prize.
Don't want to enter? Then simply post your underwater diving shots in the General category and tell your pals to take a look!
Note: Your login for the Photo Gallery is the same as your login for the Forum.
Amy Bradshaw- youngest volunteer in Dahab Reef Check
Amy Bradshaw, a 15 year old PADI Rescue Diver, has become the youngest volunteer to participate in the Dahab Reef Check 2006. We would like to congratulate her and encourage her early passion for coral reefs and marine life protection. Amy, who lives in Preston, has been to Dahab before with her family - Dad Mike (DM), Mum Hazel (DM) and Jack (Jr. Advanced OW) - now there's an enthusiastic family dedicated to diving and the environment!