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Dive Manado, Bunaken and Lembeh, Dive Best of the Worlds!

Bunaken and Lembeh combine to offer world-class diving, with a fantastic variety of dive sites and an incredible marine biodiversity.

Most of the reefs of the Bunaken National Marine Park are rich and unspoilt, with pristine and abundant soft coral and fish life in huge concentration.

Diving in and around Bunaken is mostly wall diving and drift diving, but also includes several beautiful coral slopes. Dive Bunaken National Park and Manado with Eco Divers, a PADI 5 Star Dive Center: offering more than 50 different dive sites, most of them within the park. The variety of both fish and soft coral is outstanding, making this area one of the top places in the world with regards to biodiversity.

World famous for its macro life, Lembeh is most probably simply the best place in the world for macro photography! Lembeh Strait plays host to a cornucopia of weird and wonderful creatures to be found here and here alone and dive in Lembeh Strait is a unique experience with no equals in the world.

Dive with Eco Divers, a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort: they moor over shallow black sandy slopes where seahorses and nudibranchs are in abundance. Then there are the inimicus devilfish, pegasus sea moths, frogfish, flying gurnards, wonderpus, mimic, blue ring and coconut octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, hairy frogfish, Ambon scorpion fish, ornate ghost pipefish, ribbon eels and many other species.

Eco Divers, a PADI 5 Star Dive resort, is the only operator to offer you to dive Lembeh with all the comfort of a resort combined with the convenience of a dive liveaboard.

WHEN TO GO:
Jan to Dec: Departures 6 times per week throughout the year. April to October high season.

30 May 2019 10 Nights Manado and Lembeh from £1899.00 per person including flights from Heathrow. Other dates are available.

Price includes in Manado
Transfers in Manado

Eco Divers Manado @ Mercure
5 nights’ accommodation in an air-conditioned Superior Room (double/twin sharing)
5 days of boat diving on Air (3 guided day-dives per day), with cylinders & weights Full Board Meal Plan, including mineral water

Eco Divers Resort Lembeh
5 nights’ accommodation in an air-conditioned room (double/twin sharing)
4 days of boat diving on Air (up to 3 guided day-dives per day), with cylinders & weights Full Board Meal Plan, including mineral water Airport transfers

Call Crusader Travel today on 020 87440474 to book this magical Dive Manado, Bunaken and Lembeh and for further information.

Atlantis Liveaboard Azores Philippines

Don’t miss the last 2 space on this amazing Liveaboad trip to Tubbataha Reef on 16 – 23 March 2019!

7 Nights on-board at Atlantis Liveaboard Azores – Tubbataha Reef – Deluxe Cabin – from £2988.00

Inclusions:
All meals and snacks on board
Complimentary local soft drinks, beer and social servings of wine
All diving (tanks, weights, boat and guide)
Use of Lounge, Deck and TV areas

Tubbataha is located in the Sulu Sea, at the centre of the Coral Triangle between Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Rarely visited due to its location and status as a marine preserve, Tubbataha is made up of two reefs, simply referred to as the North and South Reefs. The North and South Reef both enclose a sandy lagoon. On the southern tip is an islet with a lighthouse. This is used as a rookery for birds and is frequented by turtles. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Parks is home to no less than 573 species of ¬fish, 373 species of corals, 11 species of sharks, 12 species of dolphins and whales, nestling hawksbill and green sea turtle.

The Azores has set new standards in liveaboard diving in the Philippines. Atlantis Azores is a spacious 16 person liveaboard perfectly designed for the needs of divers. All the cabins are fully air-conditioned. The crew pride themselves on the highest standards of service and cuisine.

An indoor saloon and dining area offers plenty of space to eat and relax. Meals are served family style and include fresh seafood, Filipino favourites as well as a selection of pastas, salads and homemade soups. The boat’s snack and drinks bar is also open throughout the day. All the drinks on board are complementary and in addition you may bring your own beverages.

Atlantis Azores features a partially covered sun deck with sun loungers, complete wet bar, hot tub, an assortment of sitting areas with tables and large swim platform with warm freshwater showers. A small on board boutique offers dive accessories and souvenirs.

The spacious dive deck has plenty of room to kit up in comfort and a large camera table with charging station. Most dives are conducted from two zodiac tender boats and itineraries can feature up to five dives a day. Nitrox and dive courses are available on all trips. Technical diving and Rebreather diving is possible if pre-arranged.

Why not enjoy a week at Atlantis Dumaguete or Puerto Galera before or and after the trip – the perfect combo of resort and liveaboard.

Call Crusader Travel today on 020 87440474 to book Atlantis Liveaboard Azores and for further information

16 Days Wonders of China
Beijing – Xian – Yangtze River – Guilin – Yangshuo – Shanghai

16 days from £3190.00 per person. Why not UPGRADE to Business Class from just £299.00 per person. Book by 31 October and fly home in style.

What’s Included?

• All international airfares
• All domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
• 3* Plus/4* accommodation
• All meals
• Entrance fees, guides and daily tours
• Visa fees for UK passport holders

China is a land of many wonders – ancient and modern, natural and man-made. This hugely popular tour encompasses the best of China’s natural and man-made wonders, from the magnificent Great Wall to the mighty Yangtze River. You will take a comprehensive journey through China’s most iconic sights, both ancient and modern, experiencing everything that the fast-paced bustling cities and the relaxing rural countryside have to offer.

Highlights:

▪ Discover the imperial treasures of Beijing
▪ Explore the Great Wall of China
▪ See the spectacular Terracotta Warriors
▪ Take a 4-night Yangtze River Cruise
▪ Relax with a scenic cruise on Li River
▪ Explore the Yangshuo countryside
▪ Enjoy vibrant Shanghai

Call Crusader Travel today on 020 87440474 to book this 16 Days Wonders of China and for further information