Acting Responsibly
Regaldive have been working with responsible local suppliers for many years. We feel strongly that we have a duty to help minimise, wherever possible, any negative impacts of tourism on local communities and the environment. If managed well, tourism has great potential to be beneficial to both the countries we visit and travellers, educating people about different cultures and the environment, and contributing to local economies.
AITO Three Star Sustainable Tourism Accreditation
Regaldive were delighted to be the very first diving tour operator to be awarded Three Star ST Accreditation by the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO). Regaldive, was awarded accreditation in recognition of responsible and sustainable practices employed both in resort and in the UK office, for efforts to try to best minimise any negative impacts of tourism and for the active role taken in supporting marine charities. Find out more about AITO by visiting their website www.aito.co.uk
National Geographic
Regaldive try to work with local suppliers with the same environmental outlook. A number of the dive centres we use in Egypt and the Caribbean are able to offer the exclusive PADI National Geographic Diver courses. The insight and training gained during this programme broadens awareness and helps gain a better appreciation of our underwater cultural heritage. For a list of PADI National Geographic Dive Centres that we work with please click here >
Project AWARE
Regaldive are pleased to have supported fundraising efforts for Project AWARE. Originally set up by PADI, the Project AWARE Foundation conserves underwater environments through education, advocacy and action and works in partnership with the diving community. See www.projectaware.org to find out more. For advice from Project AWARE on how a diver can protect the underwater environment, please click here >
Marine Conservation Society
In 2010/11 Regaldive are proud to support the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). We feel that the conservation of our seas is vital and so we pledge to make an annual donation towards the good work done by MCS. MCS is a recognised authority on marine and coastal conservation, working on pollution, fisheries, and the protection of marine habitats and species, whilst promoting the sustainable and sensitive use of our marine resources for future generations. To find out more and join MCS visit www.mcsuk.org
MCS have produced an Underwater Photographer's Code of Conduct for divers. To view a PDF of the code please click here >
Climate Care
Regaldive work alongside Climate Care to help repair the damage that air travel does to the environment by offsetting carbon emissions. We encourage our guests to voluntarily opt to reduce their carbon footprint by offsetting their carbon emissions for the trips they undertake. The typical charge is £9.50 to the Red Sea and £21.50 to the Maldives. Find out more about Climate Care >
