Diving Holidays Coming Up

Red Sea 2012

We're planning on visiting the Red Sea twice in 2012.

• The first trip will be to Hurghada, staying at the Marriott hotel, July 13 - 20^th. One week of boat diving with Diving World.

• The second trip will be with Blue o two on one of their liveaboards. Dates to be announced. Looking like late September, please call for details. Simply the best or Deep south itineraries on offer - let's see what we can do!

More details on both of the above trips to follow. In the meantime please call us for further details.

Marriott Hotel

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

  

Other Facilities 

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.

Families

The Marriott Hotel features a children’s club. A babysitting service is available on request.

Location

This hotel occupies a beachfront location close to downtown Hurghada, just 15 minutes’ drive from the airport.

Diving

Diving as ever is provided by Diving World who are based around the corner at the old Sheraton Hotel. We have used them for years and look forward to returning.

Diving World pick us up from reception at 08.00 on Saturday morning and will transport our kit as well as ourselves to the Dive Centre. You will need to bring your certification, log book and a copy of your current medical. Diving is approximately €40 per day - we will post the exact amount ASAP. All the diving is from boats and you will be assigned a dive guide from Diving World. There is generally 1 guide per 8 – 10 divers.

You will need insurance to include cover for diving as well as standard coverage.

 

 

Tank, weight belt and weights are provided at Diving World, you will need to bring the following;

Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots.

B.C.D. and Regulator

3mm full-length wet-suit is suggested or a shorty if you do not suffer from the cold. Water temperatures will run at about 28 degrees Celsius.

A Computer is suggested although not compulsory.

Torch if you plan to night dive, they are available to hire from Diving World.

A Boat Bag makes life easy to carry your kit to and from the boat, you will be provided with a crate if you wish to leave your kit at the dive centre over night.

Lunch is available for about £5.00 which includes a good hot meal and a soft drink. Tea, coffee, water and soft drinks are available all day on board the boat for a small charge.

It is customary to tip the Dive Master and crew of the boat at the end of the week, as a guide £20.00 sterling should cover all.

Generally non divers are welcome on board (although occasionally they have been known to charge a small fee ).