Diving

Twelve Days of Christmas – Black Rock Style!


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On the first day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

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A Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the second day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

2

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the third day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

3

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the fourth day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

4

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the fifth day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

5

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the sixth day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

6

Six Parrotfish Pooping,

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the seventh day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

7

Seven Damsels Dancing,

Six Parrotfish Pooping,

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the eighth day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

8

Eight Beers a-Brewing,

Seven Damsels Dancing,

Six Parrotfish Pooping,

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the ninth day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

9

Nine Squids a-Squabbling,

Eight Beers a-Brewing,

Seven Damsels Dancing,

Six Parrotfish Pooping,

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the tenth day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

10

Ten Clownfish Courting,

Nine Squids a-Squabbling,

Eight Beers a-Brewing,

Seven Damsels Dancing,

Six Parrotfish Pooping,

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the eleventh day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

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Eleven Goatfish Grooming,

Ten Clownfish Courting,

Nine Squids a-Squabbling,

Eight Beers a-Brewing,

Seven Damsels Dancing,

Six Parrotfish Pooping,

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

On the twelfth day of Christmas,

my Buddy sent to me

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Twelve Snorkellers Swimming,

Eleven Goatfish Grooming,

Ten Clownfish Courting,

Nine Squids a-Squabbling,

Eight Beers a-Brewing,

Seven Damsels Dancing,

Six Parrotfish Pooping,

Five New O-Rings!

Four Cleaner Shrimps,

Free Try Dives,

Two Scuba Thugs,

And a Diving Holiday in the Red Sea!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

From all at Black Rock Dive Centre

 

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Sunrise or Sunset? Your choice…

Enjoy the morning sun on your private terrace during breakfast or bathe in the rays of the magnificent sunsets whilst sipping on a cocktail, the choice is yours.

Sunrise & Sunset are two new apartments set in a private home in Assalah and are owned by a German and Egyptian couple. You’re only minutes away from town and undeveloped beaches, a perfect place to relax and absorb the local culture.

Each apartment is spacious and has many amenities including;

  •        Quiet air-conditioning
  •        TV-Satellite
  •        Internet (WLAN)
  •        All kitchen facilities necessary to prepare your breakfast and dinner (cooking station, fridge, water heater, sandwich machine, pots and plates, glasses etc.)
  •        Big private Terrace
  •        Towels and beach towels
  •        King size beds
  •        Fresh linen and towels every week
  •        Private bathroom with walk inn shower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will also be welcomed with all essential groceries and beverages to ensure a relaxed start to your holiday.

The owners live downstairs so are always available for any questions and support. They speak English, German and Italian and can assist with diving, bike riding, quad trips, snorkel trips or any other excursion in the area.

The ‘Mountain & Sea View’ apartment is also run by the same couple and is only minutes away so groups of up to six can stay close together.

Witness the German quality with Egyptian flair!

For more information and bookings please Contact Us

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Dahab – #AliveAndKicking

Just a note to say thank you to those who continue to support us in Dahab, Egypt.

It means a lot to us that you’re still visiting and we fully understand those that may want to wait before returning.

Dahab is still it’s laid back bohemian self and we are still open, and unless the situation gets any worse we will remain to do so. Keep calm and DIVE ON!

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#Greece – #UnderwaterTreasure

People may not think of the Aegean Sea as a top diving destination, but we believe it’s a treasure waiting to be discovered…

On just about any dive, there’s a chance you’ll come across some artifacts. This is what makes diving in Greece unique, it’s like an impromptu archeological adventure every time you slip into the water. There’s also considerable life in the seas. There’s the chance you’ll find groupers, turtles and even dolphins, but your best bet for marine life is to slow down and think small. The Aegean has a wonderful collection of nudibranchs, invertebrates, crabs, shrimp, eels, seahorses and other easily overlookable stealth critters. Don’t forgo the diving once the sun goes down, however. Night diving is particularly interesting because that’s when cuttlefish, conger eels and octopi venture out of their daytime lairs.

More photos by Richard Keaney will be frequently added to our album Keaneys Critters

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Black Rock Staff Addition!

Ernie Wetdog comCONGRATULATIONS to our new Divemaster Mr Ernie Wetdog!
Not only is he Black Rock bred (so the best) but you’ll also catch him working with us in Greece this year, come and see him in action!
Snorkel test tonight at the Club Dahab party then off flying tomorrow morning, we’re so cruel 😉

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Dahab Apartments

DSCF1411Having worked in Dahab for years, two young windsurfers clubbed together their savings and bought themselves a little token of paradise. A place to laydown after a long day of waterplay. This one token soon turned into two when they realised how often friends, family and strangers (soon to be friends) were requesting rooms. And that’s as far as the story goes; so far.

Check these guys out if you want the luxury of your own apartment when visiting, Tiberius gets a special mention……!

Dahab Apartments

 

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Clare Edmead Photography – Greece

Greece - Photo comp

Check out the family portrait competition that Clare Edmead Photography has on offer to Neilson guests this summer.

If you, or any of your friends/family are going to a Neilson holiday in Greece, then make sure you let them know about it!!

Click HERE for details

 

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Greece here we come!!!

Greece Map 1We are pleased to announce we are expanding by joining our old windy pals on the beautiful Greek Aegean islands of Lesvos and Lemnos!! From the start of May 2013 you will be spoilt with not only Neilson Activity Holidays superb services and packages but also diving with the best in the business!

 

We will be situated in The Aeolian Village in Lesvos and The Portomyrina Palace in Lemnos which are both Neilson Resorts.

Neilson is proud to be one of the leading specialists in activity holidays around the globe. Their superb range of all-inclusive activities includes first rate tuition from experienced professionals and also runs in-resort windsurf clinics. At both destinations they have a great selection of activities that singles, couples, families and groups can all enjoy including;

  • Dinghy sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Waterskiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis and coaching
  • Mountain biking and guiding
  • Fitness and aerobics
  • Kids clubs
  • Evening childcare

 

You’ll find a wide variety of diving in the Aegean Sea including walls, caverns and reefs habiting the beautiful red Mediterranean corals. There’s the chance you’ll find groupers, turtles and even dolphins, but your best bet for marine life is to slow down and think small. The Aegean has a wonderful collection of nudibranchs, invertebrates, crabs, shrimp, eels, seahorses and other easily overlookable stealth critters.

There is easy access at both islands for diving, with boat and shore diving available and a range of sites that are suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.

Click HERE for the Neilson website where you’ll find details and offers for both destinations plus stay tuned for the launch of our website revamp!

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Fab Snaps

We have been honoured to receive some pictures that one of our guests took while completing her INON Underwater Photography Course with our photo pro Richard Keaney. If you are interested in improving your photography skills and getting fab snaps like these let us know! Plus if you have any photos from your INON/Photography Courses with us that you would like to show off please send, cheers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Liveaboard anyone?!

The Liveaboard in November was such a huge success that we’ve put some new dates together for next year;
25-27 March
09-11 April
01-07 December
See HERE for details on what we offer and give us a bell if you’re interested!!!

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