The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of Baleen whale, which are characterized by having baleen plates for filtering food from water, rather than teeth. Baleen or whalebone is a filter-feeder system inside their mouths. Adults range in length from 12–16 metres (39–52 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). The humpback has [...]
There is an Article in Divernet about diving with Oceanaddicts in Kinsale
Last May John Liddiard from Diver Magazine cane to Kinsale to dive some of our sites. He wrote an article which appeared in the October issue of Diver. It is also now online. You can read it for yourselves by following this link http://diver.net-genie.co.uk/Travel_Features/atlantic/1082041/in_cork_kinsale_with_the_addicts.html
Oceanaddicts are Exhibiting at Dive 2011 at the NEC Birmingham
Graham and Anne of Oceanaddicts travel to Birmingham next Friday to set up their stand at the NEC in Birmingham for Dive 2011 which takes place the 22nd & 23rd of October. There are over 300 exhibiters at the show this year, ranging from dive travel & holidays, to the latest equipment companies, so it [...]
DAN ONE course will be held on Oceanaddicts Liveaboard
Oceanaddicts are delighted to announce that we are now a DAN Partner and in association with James Stockdale DAN Instructor, we are hosting a DAN ONE course, on board Embarr, on Thursday 28th July. The ONE course is a combination of OFA (Oxygen) & NEU (Neuro). The cost of the course is €260 and includes [...]
Day One of Diving
Our day started at 7.00am with a breakfast before hauling anchor and heading for Sheep’s Head to dive the Bullig. There was a bit of a swell at the dive site so we headed in the bay and anchored at Dooneen Pier and headed to the Bullig by Rib. None of the divers had dived [...]
Anchored in Lawrence Cove Bere Island
We arrived in Lawrence Cove Bere Island in the early afternoon after we had a lovely relaxed trip from Baltimore. It was a beautiful day with perfect sea conditions as we passed the distinctive shape of the Fastnet Rock. Rounding the Mizen the coastal scenery was breathtaking bathed in warm summer sunshine. We passed by [...]
Embarr’s Westward Bound
Our Liveaboard, Embarr, with our 6m rib, Up To Something left Kinsale this morning heading West for some multi location diving. Conditions were ideal with lovely summer sunshine and a kind sea. We plan to overnight in Baltimore and continue west tomorrow picking up our first diver tomorrow night. Our dive plan at the moment [...]
Underwater Photography Workshop
After the success of our last Underwater Photography workshop with we are delighted to announce that this year we are running two workshops with renowned underwater photographer and videographer John Collins. The first workshop will take place on board our liveaboard, Embarr on the 11th and 12 of June and is aimed at Divers who [...]
Fantastic site.
Hi Graham & Anne, I spent the last few hours reading your website and am truly amazed at the innovative business in which you have created. I really look forward to spending some time with you both in the very near future. Paul.
All inclusive 3 Day Special €400
If you fancy a short trip on Ireland’s first and only Scuba Dive Liveaboard now is your chance. We are offering an all inclusive 3 day trip for just €400. This includes 3 nights B&B, lunch and Dinner. It also includes all your dives and air. Nitrox up to 30% is free to all qualified [...]