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
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✓ ATOL protected (5667)
✓ ABTOT protected
✓ Excellent reviews
✓ Arranging diving holidays since 1995
☎ 24hr support

Where will you dive next?

Explore the destinations we know inside out — holidays for our UK guests are ATOL or ABTOT protected

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✓ ATOL protected (5667)
✓ ABTOT protected
✓ Excellent reviews
✓ Arranging diving holidays since 1995
☎ 24hr support

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Independent, verified reviews from real Scuba Travel guests — 4.9/5 and a Platinum Trusted Service Award.

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
Why book with us?

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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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

Angela

Director
Since 1999

Caroline – Director

Caroline

Director
Since 2017

Martin – Operations

Martin

Operations
Since 2011

Melissa – Travel Consultant

Melissa

Travel Consultant
Specialist in Red Sea and Maldives holidays

Mario – Travel Consultant

Mario

Travel Consultant

Alison – Travel Consultant

Alison

Travel Consultant
Specialist in Red Sea and Indonesian holidays

Sue – Accounts

Sue

Accounts
Specialist in Galapagos holidays