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Wingy
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Flying into Singapore you would likely get a flight on scoot for $100 - from Perth the fare is $129.
Here's a bit of info on doing the Maldives "another way"
Dive Center | Blue Horizon Maldives
The Shocking Truth about the Maldives: On a Budget? Listen up! | Digital Nomad Travel Magazine
Depends on if you're after the overwater bungalow gig or your focus is on diving. Locally operated tourism is a new thing to Maldives so there are some real bargains around. A friend just came back from diving with Blue Horizon and stayed at an air BnB that he found no fault with.
Prices dropping overall in the Maldives is also probably due to the political unrest and other socio economic factors but it's probably the cheapest time to dive there if you look outside the box.
Here's a bit of info on doing the Maldives "another way"
Dive Center | Blue Horizon Maldives
The Shocking Truth about the Maldives: On a Budget? Listen up! | Digital Nomad Travel Magazine
Depends on if you're after the overwater bungalow gig or your focus is on diving. Locally operated tourism is a new thing to Maldives so there are some real bargains around. A friend just came back from diving with Blue Horizon and stayed at an air BnB that he found no fault with.
Prices dropping overall in the Maldives is also probably due to the political unrest and other socio economic factors but it's probably the cheapest time to dive there if you look outside the box.
Hey Wingy, I've been reading about ways to dive there land based as well, from the aspect of cheap as chips. I like beer or a glass of wine once in awhile. I've not been able to ascertain whether or not these B&B type places are allowed such. Do you know?
Wingy
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Best Price on Kaani Village and Spa at Maafushi in Maldives Islands + Reviews
Mate stayed here - yes, they have a bar - the AirBnB types and cheaper guesthouses im not sure. Mind you - this isnt a bad price per night either...hmmm...LOL
Mate stayed here - yes, they have a bar - the AirBnB types and cheaper guesthouses im not sure. Mind you - this isnt a bad price per night either...hmmm...LOL
Captain Swoop
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Bahamas Nassau Stuart Cove's Dive Bahama Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine - SC Today or further north to my favourite the Sea of Abaco around Marsh Harbour
Photos by DIVE ABACO! Bahamas
Abaco Diving and Snorkeling - Dive Guana
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Abaco Diving and Snorkeling - Dive Guana
Welcome to Brendal's Dive Center | Green Turtle Cay | Abaco Bahamas
I stick to the original destination: south Egypt on liveaboard is quite safe provided you use a good operator and the trip is well organized.
As example of that I went there with Emperor's Divers - a UK company (I'm Italian) and they have 4 or 5 boats operating there doing different trips.
Usually they host EU people, mostly from UK/Ireland, but with me there were also a finnish couple.
As example of that I went there with Emperor's Divers - a UK company (I'm Italian) and they have 4 or 5 boats operating there doing different trips.
Usually they host EU people, mostly from UK/Ireland, but with me there were also a finnish couple.
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Hi @heidihart88
I did 2 weeks of LOB on the Red Sea last April-May. I went with the Red Sea Aggressor, at a significant discount. I did both their southern route and the northern route, so did not do the northern wrecks, including the Thistlegorm. I stayed in Marsa Alam/Port Ghalib before my trip and did a day of diving with Emperor Divers. I saw several of their LOBs while out on the RSA, and would not hesitate to use one of them. Emperor Divers appears to have a discount rate running for the next couple weeks. The RSA is also available at a significant discount during the time you want to dive. I used Aggressor Travel to make my land transport and hotel reservations, this worked perfectly. They also offer side trips to Luxor and Cairo. My reviews of the RSA and Emperor Divers were posted in the Red Sea section of SB last October. The diving in the Red Sea was fantastic. I would gladly return to dive some of the same sites and/or to dive the many sites I've not seen yet. PM me with any questions.
My wife and I did two weeks in Cairo and on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, with a side trip to Abu Simbel, last February. This was probably the most interesting and educational trip we've taken. We were generally with a small group and felt safe. My wife and I walked around Cairo a bit by ourselves and did fine. I'm not sure I would walk around by myself if I were a single woman. Visiting the Red Sea felt perfectly safe, of course did not spend much time on land. I flew into Hurghada and had a 3 hour ride to and from Port Ghalib. If I were to leave from Port Ghalib again, I would think about flying to Cairo and taking Egyptair directly to Marsa Alam. There are several 2 stop flights from Seattle to Hurghada or Cairo at reasonable costs. I believe Egyptair flies to Marsa Alam 4 days/week
Best of luck, good diving,
Craig
I did 2 weeks of LOB on the Red Sea last April-May. I went with the Red Sea Aggressor, at a significant discount. I did both their southern route and the northern route, so did not do the northern wrecks, including the Thistlegorm. I stayed in Marsa Alam/Port Ghalib before my trip and did a day of diving with Emperor Divers. I saw several of their LOBs while out on the RSA, and would not hesitate to use one of them. Emperor Divers appears to have a discount rate running for the next couple weeks. The RSA is also available at a significant discount during the time you want to dive. I used Aggressor Travel to make my land transport and hotel reservations, this worked perfectly. They also offer side trips to Luxor and Cairo. My reviews of the RSA and Emperor Divers were posted in the Red Sea section of SB last October. The diving in the Red Sea was fantastic. I would gladly return to dive some of the same sites and/or to dive the many sites I've not seen yet. PM me with any questions.
My wife and I did two weeks in Cairo and on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, with a side trip to Abu Simbel, last February. This was probably the most interesting and educational trip we've taken. We were generally with a small group and felt safe. My wife and I walked around Cairo a bit by ourselves and did fine. I'm not sure I would walk around by myself if I were a single woman. Visiting the Red Sea felt perfectly safe, of course did not spend much time on land. I flew into Hurghada and had a 3 hour ride to and from Port Ghalib. If I were to leave from Port Ghalib again, I would think about flying to Cairo and taking Egyptair directly to Marsa Alam. There are several 2 stop flights from Seattle to Hurghada or Cairo at reasonable costs. I believe Egyptair flies to Marsa Alam 4 days/week
Best of luck, good diving,
Craig
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Bahamas every time.
You live near some of the best diving in the World. Try Vancouver Island.
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