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December 20, 2007
Thistlegorm open for diving again
The wreck of the SS Thistlegorm is open again for diving
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Following an intense operation, conservation work to preserve this legendary wreck has been extremely successful and finished on schedule.
In addition to the moorings, a quantity of holes have been drilled in the wreck as air-escape outlets. Further holes will be drilled at a later date but will not require further closure of the site.
HEPCA thanks everyone for their valuable cooperation and support.
The conservation work on the SS Thistlegorm will now be followed by a similar project on the Rosalie Moller and other wrecks under threat as part of the HEPCA ‘Saving the Red Sea Wrecks’ Campaign.
Your vote counts! Diver Magazine Awards 2007
It's that time of the year again. If you haven't already taken part don't forget to vote for your favourite dive centre - Emperor Divers and Liveaboard - you could win a holiday for two in Granada and Curaçao worth £5,000.
Make your vote count - unless all votes are cast the same way they don't count so please vote for:
Emperor Divers
and
Emperor Infinity
Emperor Elite
Emperor Superior
Emperor whichever boat you want to vote for basically but make sure to name her.
Thanks!
Online booking system launched
To make it easier to book your diving experience, Emperor recently launched its ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM allowing you to book your diving, course or safari in just a few clicks.
Clearly Emperor guests are very happy to book online and many have opted to use the system, but email and telephone is still available if you prefer to contact our helpful reservations department with your booking.
Going diving has never been so easy - easy to understand, easy to do and great diving once you get there! In just a few clicks of that little mouse, you could be on your way to one of our five resorts or fleet of safari boats. To prove the point, October's prize draw winner booked his diving online, so not only was it easy, but also free! Well done to Eric Peters from The Netherlands who booked 3 x 5 day dive packs in Hurghada and gets his pack refunded.
December 02, 2007
NEW! Liveaboard cruises leaving from Sharm 2008
Emperor Fleet are introducing three new itineraries next year for its Platinum liveaboard,Tranquillity, departing from Sharm El Sheikh.
The Sinai Classic will be a mixture of reefs and wrecks including dive sites in Ras Mohamed, Thistlegorm and Tiran.
Wreck Divers will be able to join the Get Wrecked trip from Sharm El Sheikh visiting some famous sites such as Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Rosalie Moeller, Ulysses, Abu Nuhas and others.
For the more experienced diver we will offer the Sinai Brothers Cruise, which will travel to Ras Mohamed, Thistlegorm and the Brother Islands before heading to Tiran.
Divers will be required to have:
*15 to 20 logged dives recommended for the Sinai Classic Cruise
*50 logged dives for the Get Wrecked Cruise
For more information, email info.safaris@emperordivers.com
December 01, 2007
Learn how to hunt for wrecks!
Emperor Divers has been leading the way in discovering new Red Sea wrecks.
Now you can learn how to use professional high-tech 'hunting' equipment from sonar to magnetometers.
Also learn how to use archive material and Naval records to get information on wreck positions.
Your course leader is Steve Carmichael-Timson, an ex-Royal Navy ship's diver and the ONLY instructor able to offer this unique course with Emperor Divers and PADI.
Steve, who is absolutely fascinating to talk to (what he doesn't know about finding wrecks isn't worth knowing) and can add a new slant to your Red Sea diving.
Courses cost £199 and take place on an Emperor Fleet luxury liveaboard. Click here for the full details.
Special Offers for 15 years of diving with Emperor Divers
To celebrate 15 years as one of the Red Sea’s leading dive centres and liveaboard operators, Emperor Divers will be offering guests 15th Anniversary Special Offers from this October and throughout 2008.
From opening in Hurghada 15 years ago, Emperor now operates dive centres in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Nuweiba and Safaga.
Emperor Fleet is now one of the largest in the Red Sea offering nine vessels from Platinum luxury to highly comfortable Bronze categories, some of which can travel twice as fast as competing liveaboards.
With an environmentally focused vision to the next 15 years, the company has recently joined in a unique partnership with the conservation group, ReefCI, to provide valuable research and conservation projects to help protect the Red Sea's marine eco-system.
Throughout the 15th Anniversary year, promotions and special give-aways are planned along with a fabulous chance to win a luxurious liveaboard holiday at the NEC Dive Show.
The 2008 Annual Red Sea Bash next July promises to deliver even more to guests in resort as the dive centres gear up to give guests the time of their lives.
Special Offers
15 FREE dive packs
to celebrate 15 years of Red Sea Excellence
Thank you to all our guests for a fabulous 15 years. And to help celebrate the next 15, we have some very tempting SPECIAL OFFERS for you.
Dive 6 days, pay for 4
03 Jan – 14 Mar 08
05 Jun – 11 Jul 08
Book an Open Water course, get a FREE 5-day dive package (selected dates)
15 dive packages to give away.
One each month from Oct 07 – Dec 08.
Random choice from pre-bookings – dive in it to win it.
Liveaboards
SAVE 150 Euro
FREE Nitrox & Nitrox courses (selected dates)
Can’t wait? Then email reservations@emperordivers.com
Do your ReefCI course now!
If you care about the environment why not take this opportunity to give something back?
Polly Wood, founder of ReefCI, is in Hurghada right now and for the next two months. And you could be out diving with her doing a ReefCI course.
This unique concept means that you can combine brilliant day diving in the Red Sea with an invaluable contribution to conservation. There are a number of packages we can offer you, or tailor your own to get the most out of your time in the Red Sea.
Check out all the information here and do your bit for the environment (and your diving)!