Winter 2026-27 • Maldives season & Red Sea spring
The Maldives Season Is Here
Mantas, sharks and whale sharks in warm, clear water, with weekly departures on the Emperor and Carpe fleets from November to May. Or plan ahead for the Red Sea this spring: weekly March departures are confirmed, with flights from Gatwick included.
- Maldives: Emperor & Carpe fleets
- Weekly Maldives departures, Nov to May
- Red Sea spring: flights from Gatwick included
- Free nitrox for certified divers
- Solo share spaces available
- Compare Maldives boats side by side
Choosing a Maldives boat? Compare the Emperor fleet or the Carpe fleet →
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Where will you dive next?
Explore the destinations we know inside out — holidays for our UK guests are ATOL or ABTOT protected
Red SeaWrecks, reefs & UK flights includedExplore Red Sea →
MaldivesWhale sharks, mantas & channelsExplore Maldives →
IndonesiaRaja Ampat, Komodo & BandaExplore Indonesia →
PhilippinesThresher sharks & coral gardensExplore Philippines →
GalápagosHammerheads & big-animal divingExplore Galápagos →
PacificTruk, Cocos, Fiji, PNG & SocorroExplore Pacific →
CaribbeanEasy, warm-water divingExplore Caribbean →
All destinationsEverywhere we dive →
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Why Scuba Travel?
Real divers, independent advice and support from start to finish
Since 1995, our UK team has helped divers plan everything from simple liveaboard weeks to complex worldwide adventures. We work with a trusted network of fleets, dive centres and resorts, so our advice is independent and focused on finding the holiday that suits you.
We make complicated dive travel simple
Book a flight-inclusive, ATOL protected holiday with the support of our specialist UK dive travel team. Where required, we arrange flights, transfers, extra nights, extensions, cabin requests and equipment hire, and we monitor official travel advice so you can book with confidence.
- Expert advice from experienced divers
- ATOL and ABTOT financial protection
- Independent, verified Feefo reviews
- UK support before, during and after travel
- 24hr emergency contact while you are away
Not sure which date, resort or boat suits you?
Our team includes instructors, Divemasters, underwater photographers and experienced travellers. Tell us your diving experience, share requirements and any flight or cabin preferences and we will match you to the holiday that suits you best.
Please wait for booking confirmation before making any connecting travel arrangements.
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Ghazala Explorer · 2 Nov 2026 - 9 Nov 2026 · from £1,375 · 1 space left
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Emperor Leo · 5 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 · from £1,595 · 11 spaces available
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Meet Our Team
Real divers, real expertise — our friendly UK team has been crafting unforgettable diving holidays since 1995, and we're with you before, during and after your trip.
Angela
Director
Since 1999
Caroline
Director
Since 2017
Martin
Operations
Since 2011
Melissa
Travel Consultant
Specialist in Red Sea and Maldives holidays
Mario
Travel Consultant
Alison
Travel Consultant
Specialist in Red Sea and Indonesian holidays
Sue
Accounts
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