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1. MALDIVES
The Maldives have prolific fish life and conditions that are suitable for beginners. Direct flights are available from London and there are no serious health concerns for travellers.
Price: Seven nights half board at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives cost from £7,900 for a family of four, including flights and seaplane transfers,
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2. MALTA
Malta has been a longstanding favourite with British divers since the inception of the sport. It is one of the cheapest options for a diving holiday with generally good visibility and many sites accessible from shore.
Price: Seven nights self-catering in the Sands Holiday Apartments cost from £775 per adult, £425 per child, including flights, transfers and 10 dives, with Dive Worldwide.
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3. BONAIRE, CARIBBEAN
Bonaire, Caribbean has a protected reef system and easily accessible shore diving. The resorts are experienced at handling family groups. Buddy Dive Resort is family-friendly and offers plenty of opportunities and education programmes for children taking their first look at the marine world.
Price: Seven nights in a two-bedroom apartment (sleeps four) at Buddy Dive Resort cost from £2,740, including breakfast, unlimited diving and six days’ car hire, (excluding international flights).
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4. EGYPTIAN RED SEA
Egyptian Red Sea offers the best warm-water diving easily accessible from Europe at competitive prices. Bear in mind
that winter temperatures on land and underwater will be considerably cooler than spring and summer.
Accommodation price : Seven nights half-board at The Breakers Diving and Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay, cost from £732 per person, including flights and transfers with Regaldive
Diving: Diving at Soma Bay costs from £57 for three dives on the house reef. A PADI open- water course costs £263 per person. For further information on courses for children.