The Ritz Carlton 5*
Set in 100,000 square meters of lush tropical landscape with sparkling pools and cascading waterfalls on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh welcomes the distinguished traveller to the international diving "Mecca" of Sharm El Sheikh on the environmentally protected Red Sea.
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Hotel facilities
Please note that the use of some facilities such as those for health, beauty or watersports and diving carry an extra charge payable locally.
Optional dive packages and courses
Learn to dive pack
PADI Open Water course. This is a 4 day learn to dive course which may extend to 5 days depending on ability. Daily transfers to and from hotel included. Courses start morning after arrival and are from 8:30am to 5:30 pm (Times may vary). Course includes use of equipment and there is a $40 certification fee to be paid locally.
Includes:
Advanced Open water pack
PADI Advanced Open Water. This is a 2-day course, which follows on from the Padi open water learn to dive. Courses start the morning after arrival and are from 08:30am to 5:30 pm (Times may vary). Course includes use of equipment and there is a $40 certification fee to be paid locally.
Includes:
Red Sea Marine Life
Qualified diver's 5 day dive pack
This 5 day dive pack has 2 guided boat dives per day for qualified divers with air, tank,weights included but no other equipment . You may take your own additional equipment or hire it locally at $30 (approx) per day for full kit. Diving starts the morning after arrival and are from 8:30am to 5:30 pm.
Sites visited on a 5 day dive pack (Sites may vary):
1 day SS Thistlegorm Wreck Safari
Includes 2 boat dives ( boat leaves at approx 4am returning 6pm - £79 - minimun diving qualification Padi advanced open water of equivelent. Daily diving excludes the use of equipment; includes air tank and weights only. There is an approx $30 per day charge locally for kit hire.
For more information on diving, visit www.padi.com
Map / weather
Flights
Monarch Premium upgrade (subject to availability)
Includes increased seat pitch of approx. 34", have wider seat configuration and offers complementary drinks, upgraded catering and an increased allowence of 30 kg.
Available from 09 Jan 2005 until 30 Apr 2005.
09 Jan - 12 Feb £139 per person
13 Feb - 26 Feb £169 per person
27 Feb - 19 Mar £149 per person
02 Apr - 20 Mar £189 per person
03 Apr - 30 Apr £159 per person
Flights
Flight times are correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change at the airline or tour operators discretion.
Upgrades with Egypt Air (on request only)
Scheduled Egypt Air from Heathrow from £79 per person for adult and £29 per person for child.
Business Class Return on Egypt Air from £568 per person for adult and £358 per person for child. Children: Maximum 2 children per room sharing with 2 full paying adults. Children have to be under the age of 12 when returning back to the UK.
Infants: £65 (Under the age of 2 only)
SPECIAL OFFER £399 per person on 09 Jan - Free upgrade to Premium Class when booking a Sea View room on 09 & 23 Jan (limited offer)
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Tickets: Once you have booked, your tickets will be sent to you through the post or may be picked up at the airport prior to departure. This will be confirmed by the tour operator. You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking with raptex.co.uk.
Single supplement: £217 will be added to the cost of your booking by the tour operatorWeekly half board supplement (on request): £175 (dine around)
Sea view room (on request): £98
Supplements are based on per person per week
Please note 19 Dec & 09 Jan is subject to 24 Hour Confirmation
Learn to dive pack
Advanced open water
Qualified diver 5 day pack
Please note: You will need a valid 10 years passport with at least 6 months validity at time of return. £15 sterling for Egyptian Immigration Visa which can be obtained upon arrival in Sharm El Sheikh. Applies to holders of UK passports only, passport holders of other nations should contact Egyptian Consulate on 020 7235 9777 for advice on immigration visas
*Bookings made 10 working days or less prior to departure will incur an additional charge of £10 per person and this will be added on after you have booked.
Please note
Price includes: Flights with Monarch Airlines, transfers and accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.
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