Only 2 places left, at this price, once they have gone the price always goes up! So why not join us and sign up now! Hurgharda, Egypt – 6th to 13th March 2015 ================================= Duration: 1 week Diving in Hurghada: Hurghada was the first commercial dive base in the Red Sea and is now a thriving resort that caters almost exclusively to divers. It offers a fantastic choice of dive sites, many of which are sheltered and within a thirty minute to one hour boat ride from resort. Outstanding reefs and drop-offs are available, whilst Hurghada’s location also gives access to the legendary wreck graveyard of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas. Learning to Dive: Hurghada is the ideal place to dip your fins into the water for the first time. There are a large number of safe and sheltered sites that offer superb visibility to appreciate the fabulous marine life. Plentiful reefs sit in shallow water that is perfect for beginners. A full range of courses are offered by Dive Wimbledon and qualifying dives are undertaken at sites situated just a short boat ride away. For the qualified diver, Hurghada’s many dive sites offer an abundance of reef marine life and an incredible diversity of corals, including impressive towers and pinnacles to explore. Shaab El Erg is a particular favourite, a huge horseshoe-shaped reef that is dotted with ergs and is renowned for its resident dolphin pod. The spectacular marine park surrounding the Giftun Islands is a highlight, with nearly ten sites and a variety of dive plans to suit all experience levels. There is enough here to keep most intermediate and experienced divers completely absorbed, including an incredible wall tumbling to more than 50m, drift dives and spectacular gorgonian fans, plus the opportunity to see larger reef species and the occasional passing pelagic. For wreck enthusiasts there is no better experience than a day boat trip to the incredible Shaab Abu Nuhas which is usually available at least once a week. Situated about halfway between Hurghada and Ras Mohammed National Park, this reef patch lies next to a major shipping lane and it is home to four complete wrecks. It is magical to swim into a cloud of glassfish on the Chrisoula K and the Giannis D and see lionfish stalking prey in dark corners of the hold. Cost: £725 including flights, taxes and transfers on a half board basis in a twin shared room. If anybody would prefer not to share then the single supplement is £112. If you would like to upgrade to All Inclusive then the supplement is £140. Elite Rooms are also available from £84 per person. We have arranged this holiday through Regaldive Worldwide who are always voted in the top three dive travel agents in the UK by readers of Diver magazine. They are ATOL and CAA protected. Hotel: The hotel is the luxurious 5* Hurghada Marriott Hotel and Beach Resort. This is a sophisticated hotel in a great location, offering guests the ultimate in comfort and convenience. The Marriott Hotel boasts an extensive range of facilities for guests enjoyment. This hotel is ideally situated on its own lovely stretch of beach, yet close to the resort centre of downtown Hurghada. The Marriott Hotel is an elegant hotel with particularly well-appointed accommodation. The Marriott Hotel has 283 air-conditioned rooms, each with en-suite bath, shower and WC. Every room offers views of the sea and is equipped with satellite TV, mini-bar, telephone, safety deposit box and hairdryer. This luxury hotel features two swimming pools (1 heated in winter) and a private beach with island. There is a choice restaurants and bars, some of which offer evening entertainment, as well as a disco. Guests can also enjoy the wide range of leisure activities on offer, which include tennis, squash, a gym and fitness centre, complete with jacuzzi, massage, sauna and steam room. There is also a shopping arcade, internet access and currency exchange to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Free WiFi is available in public areas. This hotel occupies a beachfront location close to downtown Hurghada, just 15 minutes’ drive from the airport. Aquarius Diving Club - Hurghada - Red Sea - Marriott is conveniently located on site. Diving Costs: The diving is being arranged through Aquarius Hurghada who are located onsite.The cost of a 4 day dive package (8 dives) is £122, a 5 day dive package (10 dives) is £152 or a 6 day dive package (12 dives) is £180. This price includes guide, tank and weights. Full equipment can be rented in Egypt from 20 Euros a day. if you would prefer we can rent the equipment for £10/day. For those completing the Open Water or Advanced courses with Dive Wimbledon the equipment is provided free of charge. We will be instructing the courses with a local guide accompanying us. It is possible to complete more dives per day or night dives so let us know if you are interested and we can quote you the prices.There is a 2 Euro government environmental fee pppd, lunch on the boat can be purchased for 40 LE (Egyptian Pounds) and anything purchased locally incurs a 10% sales tax. Dive computers can be rented for £25/week and Nitrox costs from 3 Euros a fill or 25 Euros for 10 fills. Courses: We will be running the following courses depending on demand: PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Rescue Diver PADI Divemaster PADI Enriched Air Diver PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy PADI Deep Diver PADI Night Diver Please enquire for other courses or course package prices VISA: A single entry tourist visa for Egypt is required for all nationalities. For British and most EU passport holders with British and EU citizenship, Egyptian visas can be obtained conveniently and can purchase a VISA from Hurghada Airport on arrival for $25. If you would prefer to arrange a VISA before arrival this can be purchased from the Egyptian Embassy, London for £20. Payment: If you have any questions or are interested in joining us on this fabulous holiday please contact Roger on 02085406874 or by email (roger@divewimbledon). Full payment of £725 is required plus the cost of whichever dive package you would like. Payment can be made by cheque payable to Dive Wimbledon, BACS, or over the phone using a card. Credit cards can be used but incur a 1.75% charge (2.25% for AMEX) charge levied by the tour operator. divewimbledon/…/Hurgh…/tabid/157/Default.aspx
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