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[WreckWench]

THIS TRIP IS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!!! CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND THE BOOK NOW LINK!!!

 

SNEAK PEEK RAVING RED SEA:

 

You've been waiting for this and its almost ready to be opened for booking....the AMAZING RAVING RED SEA!!!  (We will also be opening up soon after the liveaboard portion of the trip, several REALLY cool options for touring before the trip or for those who have been to Egypt before... direct connections to the boat and back to Cairo! We have an air consolidator that will help us get better deals on the int'l and domestic air in Egypt on Egypt Air AND WILL TURNKEY VISA'S & HAVE AIRPORT CONCIERGE SERVICE IF YOU USE HER!! 

 

So here it is...  get ready for this to be opened VERY VERY SOON!!! 

 

Location: Red Sea Liveaboard
Dates: May 14 – 21, 2020
Dive operator: M/V Grand Sea Explorer – Explorer Ventures

Water Temp: Approx. 83 F
Air Temp: Approx. 81 F
Current: Mild to Moderate
Visibility: up to 130 ft
Experience Level: Novice through Advanced
 
Pricing
 

SHARED BED "sleep together" studio deluxe cabin (Double Occupancy): $2138 or $2075 CASH* with a $25 sleep together discount per person but must book 2 people in this room willing to share a bed

 

Standard Deluxe (Double Occupancy): $1952 or $1895 CASH*

 

Standard Deluxe (Single Occupancy): $2467 or $2395 CASH*

 

*All prices are per person.

**Cash Discounted Price is given when you select e-check at final checkout.

 

 

INVENTORY:

• 1 cabin = 2 spots for a SHARED BED "sleep together" studio deluxe cabin d/o
• 7 cabins or 14 spots for standard deluxe d/o
• 6 cabins = 6 spots at s/o

 

 

What's Included:
 
PREMIER DIVING PACKAGE INCLUDES:

CHARTER INCLUDES:

• Accommodations aboard the yacht
• Diving (up to 4 dives a day which is 1 more dive per day than a non fully chartered boat which are only allowed 3 dives a day)
• Compressed air tanks, weights & belts
• All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
• Airport transfers from Hurghada airport to the boat and back to the Hurghada airport are included.
• Nitrox (if certified to dive it...must show proper credentials)

 

CHARTER DOES NOT INCLUDE:

 

• Airfare (international and domestic) - NOTE: Our air consolidator can get us better rates/bookings on Egypt Air so check our pricing for both international and domestic  air from JFK to Cairo AND the domestic air to Luxor if doing one of our tour packages and Hurghada to get to the boat) and we will be happy to book this for you!
• Insurance (you NEED dive insurance and trip insurance for this trip)
• Equipment rentals
• Certification or specialty courses
• Hotel stays/day rooms (we are offering an immediate Cairo/Hurghada transfer pkg as well as several extended tour options to see the Nile, pyramids, museums, monuments, bazaar's and more!!)
  • Extra nights before or after the trip. SD.com will help set up a group hotel and help with rooming for those interested. We can not guarantee d/o but we will try to help find roommates for you to save money as well as negotiate a reasonable s/o rate.
• Dinner on final evening
• Crew tips & gratuity - usually approx. 10-15% of pkg (These monies go to the entire boat crew. We will tip at the end and collect a group tip.) 
• Port/park fees, fuel surcharge, taxes (when applicable)
  • Each guest must pay a $230PP Marine Park & Routing Fee, and a $36pp Port Fee.  Payable at the end of the charter when settling your bill. These may be paid by Visa, MC, or USD cash. Travelers checks are not accepted onboard.
• Other Airport Transfers such as Cairo to Hurghada (HRG) are not included etc (transfers are included only from Hurghada airport to boat and back)
• DIVE Insurance- is MANDATORY! DIVE insurance is VERY inexpensive. Even if you have insurance that you think covers DIVING ACCIDENTS and air lifts it is CHEAP to get a supplemental policy to ensure you are cared for.
• TRIP Insurance- It is REQUIRED for this trip. (See our INSURANCE Info in this topic or click on the Dive Assure link across the top or Dive Assure logo for a no obligation quote.)
• $75 Document Processing Fee (SAVE THIS FEE BY SUBMITTING YOUR DOCS WITHIN THREE (3) WEEKS OF SIGNING UP AND THIS FEE IS WAIVED. OTHERWISE IT WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR FINAL INVOICE.  -   NOTE...FLIGHT DETAILS CAN BE SUBMITTED WHENEVER YOU HAVE THE

 

 

Options & Extras:

 
OPTIONAL ADD-ON'S:

• Nitrox Upgrade Pkg for full week: $2 or  $1 CASH PRICE (nitrox is included but we need to be sure you are qualified to dive it and track who is diving it)
• Tours & Transport as follows via a separate trip sign up called "EGYPT LAND OF THE PHARAOHS LAND TOURS & AIR OPTIONS"

Pick one....

• River Nile Cruise, Luxor, Pyramids, Museums, Monuments, Bazaar & transfers Tour Pkg (see details in THIS topic) $TBA
• Luxor, Pyramids, Museums, Monuments, Bazaar & transfers Tour Pkg (see details in THIS topic) $TBA
• No touring of Egypt for me...I'm only here for the diving

Pick one...

• Int'l flight from JFK to Cairo + domestic air to Luxor & back for the tour pkg option + domestic air to Hurghada & back to meet the boat and return to Cairo (you supply your own air to JFK allowing at least 3-4 hrs from arriving before the Egypt Air Group Flight)
• Int'l flight from JFK to Cairo + domestic air to Hurghada only & back to meet the boat and return to Cairo (you supply your own air to JFK allowing at least 3-4 hrs from arriving before the Egypt Air Group Flight)
• Domestic air to Luxor & back for the tour pkg option + domestic air to Hurghada & back to meet the boat and return to Cairo (you supply your own int'l air)
• Domestic air to Hurghada & back to meet the boat and return to Cairo (you supply your own int'l air)
• No air for me (I will supply my own int'l and domestic air to meet the boat May 14 -21)

 

Discounts, Rebates & Contests:
 
DISCOUNTS & DISCOUNT DISCLAIMER:
You must use the code when you book as they are not retroactive after you sign up UNLESS otherwise stated like the member rebate etc.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but the accounting expenses of manually trying to do the discount is far exceeding the discount amount making it very prohibitive to manage this way. So please be sure to use the discount code AT TIME OF INITIAL BOOKING.
NOTE: The EBD or Early Booking Discounts can only be used as follows:

• When paying in full
• When you first sign up
• By the deadline given. After that deadline they disappear and the code will not work. (So please leave a buffer if you need to xfer money or have questions.)

It's Red Sea Mania!!! We've not run this trip in years so there is a lot of pent up demand for not only Red Sea diving which has recovered very nicely after several years of minimal use but also for the exceptional educational program we've put together to show you the best of the pyramids, monuments, museums, including the light show at Luxor and MORE!!!  Come join us!

• Pay in full at time of Booking by Jun 15, 2019:  SHARED BED SUITE D/O SLEEP TOGETHER DISCOUNT (INCLUDES $25 PER PERSON DISCOUNT: NO COUPON NEEDED)
• Pay in full at time of Booking by Jun 15, 2019 for $50 off any room (Use COUPON CODE: 20HRG50EBD)
• Pay in full at time of Booking by Jun 30, 2019 for $50 off any S/O ONLY (Use COUPON CODE: 20HRG50EBDx1)
• Pay in full at time of Booking by Jul 30, 2019: for $25 off any S/O or D/O (Use COUPON CODE: 20HRG25EBD)
• Deposit by Dec 31, 2019: Get (1) chance to win a FREE Stream2Sea Travel Product Pkg & (1) Chance to Win $25 gift certificate good on any merchandise sold via SingleDIvers.com
• Deposit by Feb 28, 2020: Get (1) chance to win a FREE UPGRADE TO a DELUXE SUITE worth $350 for the suite
• Social Media Discounts: 1 chance to win a FREE $50 gift certificate for purchases from anyone of our Corporate Sponsors such as Big Blue Dive Lights, Stream2Sea, Coreskin, Cochran, BottomCrawlers or SD merchandise for 1) signing up on our Facebook Trip Event for this trip AND 2) for liking SD.com if you haven't already AND 3) for sharing the FB Trip booking on your personal page! (GET A BONUS ENTRY FOR EVERY GROUP OR FRIEND'S PAGE YOU SHARE IT TOO...must tell us in the email below)
  • (Must do all three!) - To enter send an email to trips@singledivers.com with links to your postings along with RED SEA SOCIAL MEDIA ENTRIES in the title.
• Cash Discount: Use our e-check option to pay for your trip and our RED CASH DISCOUNTED PRICES will be applied at checkout.
• Active Duty Military Discount: $25 OFF Active Duty Military Discount for any active duty military of any country that fights for freedom. Thank you for your service. (Please be prepared to provide proof of service in person at time of check in)
• Member Rebate: File for your $25 member rebate within 30 days after the trip for SD premier and above membership levels (See my forums signature for link to the forms forum or click on the green Paper Forms button at the top of the forums . If you are new to the site send an email to admin@singledivers.com to get the password. PLEASE follow the directions on the form for proper submission & processing.)
• SAVE $75 by submitting your Documents within 21 days of booking this trip. If booking within 45 days of the trip please submit your documents within 3 days. Otherwise the $75 document processing fee will be added to your final invoice.

• Only one (1) coupon code can be used per order

 Accommodations: 

 

 

 
BOAT FACILITIES:

 

At 134 feet in length, the MV Grand Sea Explorer is the epitome of luxury, intended for pampering and a level of service found nowhere else in the Red Sea. She is stable, spacious, and offers smooth cruising. Accommodating up to 22 divers, this opulent vessel has 14 staterooms split into two (very large) suites, 2 double cabins and 10 twin cabins.  All rooms feature air conditioning, stereos, personal fridges, and an en-suite bathrooms with jet showers.  There is plenty of space onboard, both on the dive deck and in the extensive and welcoming main deck salon wih separate dining area.  On surface intervals, divers can unwind on the covered sun decks, watch movies or listen to music on the latest entertainment systems, or use the free WIFI to share their Instagram-worthy day.

 

The MV Grand Sea Explorer is specifically designed for divers looking for luxury and a well-built vessel for cruising between dive sites.  The huge waterline-level dive deck can accommodate all 22 divers with individual seating stations, and 3 professional guides will be in the water on each dive.  It is customized for effortless diving.  Rest assured, the MV Grand Sea Explorer is fully licensed to cruise the entire Egyptian Red Sea and offers multiple itineraries to do so. Added bonus:  Certified divers will also receive free Nitrox for their trip!
 

Edited by WreckWench, 06 June 2019 - 09:13 PM.

[WreckWench]

REMINDER:

 

Now is a great time to get your membership updated to premier or higher so you can sign up for this trip. Only upgraded members can join our trips.

 

NOTE: If you use paypal your membership will be UPGRADED AUTOMATICALLY and you can sign up almost instantly. If you use our other payment option it takes 3-4 business days to get thru the process to validate your payment, notify our forums admin and upgrade your membership. SO FOR FASTEST SERVICE....use Paypay and you'll be able to sign up as soon as the trip is opened for booking!

 

LIMITED SPOTS:

 

This trip has many people interested in joining it and it WILL sell out quickly. This is another reason to have your membership already upgraded because the upgraded members get the email telling them its open FIRST. After notifying all the upgraded members via PM we then look up the emails and manually notify the non upgraded members. This lost time could cost you the spot in the room category you want.

 

SOMETHING DIFFERENT:

 

1. This trip has single occupancy s/o rooms at a great price of less than $75 cash a day (actually about $72 cash per day or about $500 cash for the week) so don't miss out on the luxury of having your very own private room for such a modest upgrade price!!! (Normally single room upgrades on liveaboards are 65% of the trip price.)

 

2. This trip has one (1) suite that has a king/queen in it for a couple and you know what that means.... A SLEEP TOGETHER DISCOUNT has been built into the pricing of these two spots. To qualify for this add'l discount you must share a bed with someone that YOU supply and both parties must sign up at the same time to qualify for this discount.

 

CHANCES TO WIN:

 

We have another suite with two (2) beds that you can WIN by booking early! Simply book by the date listed and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win this UPGRADED SUITE for FREE!!!   And we have other contests you can enter to win...so check out the Discounts, Rebates & Contests!

 

OPEN SOON:

 

We plan to open this trip this week once its been set up in our booking system. If for any reason it takes longer to get it set up we will adjust the discount dates so you have at least 7 days to take advantage of all our great deals!!!

[WreckWench]

THIS TRIP IS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!!! CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND THE BOOK NOW LINK!!!