University of Sunderland | Scuba Diving Club

Reference our Red Sea trip this year, this is the reply from the boat owners we are using

I know there are concerns because of the events in the Red Sea with the liveaboards. I wanted to share the below info that the boat sent us with you in case it could help you with the promotion of it.



We completely understand the gravity of the recent events.



We would like to clarify that the Ocean Lovers is a 42-meter vessel, designed and built to this specification from the outset. Unlike smaller vessels that may have undergone modifications affecting their balance and stability, the Ocean Lovers has maintained its original design, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.



Safety is our utmost priority, and we take every precaution to protect our guests.



As our crew follows rigorous safety protocols, and we continually assess conditions to ensure secure diving experiences. On occasion, we even cancel or modify dive sites if weather or sea conditions are unsuitable, prioritizing guest safety above all else.



We would like officially to announce about our brand-new technologies provided from our end, based on our constant priority by not only achieve safety standard but also to exceed it successfully , as well.



-In addition to following very accurate safety protocols, we recently invested in ENOS; which is the only rescue system for divers worldwide that can make multiple GPS-assisted emergency calls at the same time.



It offers exceptional reliability in critical situations, scan and indicate in around 6 nautical mile radius, immediately appears to our screen receiver on boat and with only 160 grams weight which assure immediate no risk rescue without any obstacles.



We have examined and tested it before during our recent previous trips, and we found that it meets all the above already.



-The second technique is a satellite internet constellation connection through Starlink.



We will be able to provide high speed internet access to virtually any location at any time for our guests from our boat.

Through that we will avoid the regular No/Week signal issues during our trips.



Kindly be informed that this service; (Starlink Wi-Fi) will cost only 15 € PP / per trip.

Also, we still providing the regular free Wi-Fi for whom not interested in Starlink.



Finally, we want to assure again that Safety is our first priority so we continuously take every precaution to achieve it as far as one can go and we are continuously working to improve it.

Hope to always meet your trust and expectations.



We would like to assure you that traveling with us is a secure and well-considered experience. We invite your guests to join us and enjoy the planned trip with confidence.

Long Nosed Hawkfish from Red Sea Trip 2024

Congratulations Hannah, Dale & George V on passing your Open Water course.
Congratulations Jamie & George C on passing your AOW course.
Well done Grace & Rowhyn ... hope you enjoyed your first Capernwray experience 😊

Wrecks of The Rondo and Hispania dived today in the Sound of Mull

Hi guys, i've organised the Red Sea trip for 2024 and here are the details of the trip

Date of departure 27th July 2024

Flying from Newcastle/East Midlands/London Gatwick

Destination North and Brothers

Liveaboard Sea Serpent Serena Dreams

Length of Stay is 7 nights, last night will be in a hotel probably Bella Vista

Dayroom on last day until 6pm

Included are the following

Flights

All meals on board

Coffee, Tea and filtered water

Unlimited internet access

3-4 dives per day

Round trip airport transfers

12 Ltr Tanks and weights

Nitrox 29-32%

Route Supplements,

meet and assist at the airport,

weekly boat and diving permits,

Fuel surcharges, Port Fees,

Reef Tax, Lost luggage assistance,

Marine Park Fees

Day room for last day

Egyptian Visa

Excludes

Travel Insurance

Equipment Hire

Alcoholic Beverages

Crew Gratuities ( Recommended is 100 Euro split into 75 Euro for staff and 12 Euro for guides, but at the end of the week you tip what you feel is right)
Price is £2225
Deposit is £500

Congratulations to Magda on completing her Enriched Air course, well done

Congratulations to Debs, Magda & Hans for passing your Openwater.

Well done to Magdalena Woźniak on completing her Advanced Open Course on the Pandora last night. Excellent little diver in the making.

Well done to Katy on her 1st North Sea dive.

PADI Sunderland Scuba Centre