We are home from diving the Red Sea and exploring modern and ancient Egypt.  Fantasitc Trip!  Don't miss out on the next SWS dive trip!

Red Sea Live-aboard Dive Safari + Egyptian Antiquities Nile Cruise

September 21 - October 6, 2010

16-day trip.

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ANDY AND LYNN'S IMPRESSIONS OF DIVING THE RED SEA AND VISITING THE ANTIQUITIES ON THEIR RESEARCH TRIP IN MAY 2008.

We dived the Red Sea and tasted the mysteries of ancient Egypt in 2008 in preparation for this upcoming group trip.  We've been there and we can help make this your best dive trip ever because we are familiar with the destination.  For more information click:  EGYPT DIVING INFORMATION

*  20 Max allowed on this trip. Call 916-332-8294 for availability.

DIVE THE RED SEA ABOARD THE M/Y EMPEROR SUPERIOR

118 FOOT LUXURY LIVE-ABOARD YACHT

AND

CRUISE THE NILE TO VISIT EGYPT'S ANTIQUTIES JUST LIKE ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA ABOARD THE

M/S ROYAL RUBY NILE NILE CRUISE VESSEL

Note 1.   YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT VALID FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS PAST YOUR RETURN DATE.  U.S. Passport applications and information can be found on line at   PASSPORT HOME  .

Note 2:  To dive the Red Sea at the sites we will visit, the Egyptian government requires that you have at least 50 logged dives.  We would like you to also be at least Advanced Open Water Certified.

Note 3:  Every diver on this trip is required to have Diver Accident Insurance coverage. If you do not wish to join Divers Alert Network and purchase their Diver Accident Insurance, proof of another plan you have that covers you for an an out-of- the- country accident including medical flight evacuation back to the U.S. or to a better medical facility should that be required is acceptable.  Diver's Alert Network Divers Accident Insurance can be purchased on line by clicking this logo link:

Egypt & Red Sea 2010

   SCUBA WORLD'S SPECIALIZED TRIP ITINERARY

Because we've chartered the entire dive yacht, SWS has been able to request a unique dive site itinerary combining the best of what the Red Sea has to offer from the wrecks of the North, then, south to the Brothers Islands. 

What: Group trip starts at JFK in New York City.  Scuba World's 16-Day trip including 7 nights on the luxury live-aboard the M/S Emperor Superior diving the Red Sea, a 3-day/night Nile River Cruise aboard the M/S Royal Ruby, or similar vessel where our group will join other passengers exploring the wonders of Ancient Egypt plus exploring the exciting and mysterious cities of modern Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

SWS TRIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Round trip international flight from JFK, New York to Cairo (we'll book your round trip connecting flight from your departure city to JFK if you wish).
• Egyptian Visitor's Visa.  Our airport greeter will obtain our Visitor's Visas for us upon arrival at Cairo Airport.
• Tour Company Tip..
• English speaking escort/guide provided on all land excursions and land transfers..
• All domestic flights within Egypt, land transfers, 4 nights hotel accommodations, hotel breakfasts, land tours.
• Luxury Live-aboard dive yacht, shared cabin, 7 nights on board (last night either on board or in a hotel). 6 days diving (minimum of 3 dives/day, last day 2 dives), local transfers, guide, tanks, weights, full board & soft drinks, wine with dinner, environmental tax, Marine Park fees and Port departure fees. FREE NITROX.
• While cruising the Nile, all meals, entertainment and land antiquities day tours included.
• Last full day in Cairo we'll once again return to the Cairo Museum in the morning to see what you missed on our "taste" of the Museum at the beginning of the trip.  In the early afternoon, spend time in the upscale Cairo specialty stores learning how Papyrus paper is made with opportunity to purchase Papyrus art, exquisite Egyptian gold jewelry and fine Egyptian cotton.  Late afternoon, early evening, finish off your Egyptian experience at the famous, exotic and teaming Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

But wait...there's more!

  *Pre-Trip Get-Together  Party at the Siebert "Mansion" where you have the opportunity to get to know

    those joining you on this trip plus get your last minute trip questions answered and receive a trip briefing.

  *Unique SWS Trip Souvenir. PRICELESS!

  *Trip personally lead by Andy & Lynn who have organized and taken many dive groups to dive all over the

    world since 1996.  In 2008, Andy and Lynn did a live-aboard dive safari on the Red Sea and visited the

    antiquities in Cairo and Luxor to familiarize themselves with the culture and the area in preparing to offer this

     trip to you.

  *Post-Trip Party where you can share your trip experience with your fellow travelers and exchange

    photos.  You'll have made new dive buddies to enjoy diving with for years to come.

**Worried that you have not accumulated 50 logged dives or just want to get in a couple of specialty courses:  On this trip, weather permitting, Andy will teach the PADI Deep Diver and Wreck Specialty Courses. Contact the store to reserve and pay for your classes.  Pre-trip classroom sessions to be scheduled.

SWS TRIP PRICE:  $4,995.00* per person, double occupancy.  *Price subject to slight increase if airline tax &/or fuel surcharge increase prior to group ticketing.

Reservations, Initial Trip Deposit and Payments:  To secure your space, Scuba World is accepting trip deposits equal to 2/3rds of your trip cost. Final 1/3rd balance due must be paid to SWS by June 15, 2010.  Cash or Check payments preferred. 

Trip Cancellation Policy:

In the event that you need to cancel a trip that you have booked, we will do our best to fill your spot. Scuba World Sacramento will, however, collect a $200 cancellation fee per person even if we are able to fill your vacated spot. All refunded monies will be credited to your in-store account.  If we are unable to fill your spot on the trip, all money paid toward the trip will be forfeited.

Expected out-of-pocket expenses:

1.  Cost to book your own round trip flight from your departure city to JFK, New York. (Use MILES if you have them!)

     Be sure to allow at least 3 hours layover time between our JFK/Cairo round trip flights and your connecting flight.

     Our international flight on EGYPTAIR departs from JFK to Cairo Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30PM, returns from

     Cairo Wednesday, October 6 at 3:15PM.    

2.  Meals on travel days plus a few lunches and dinners when staying in hotels on land in Luxor and in Cairo.

3.  At the Cairo Museum, you can enter the Mummy Room for a nominal fee.

4.  At the Giza Pyramids, to ride a camel, crawl into a pyramid or visit the Egyptian Boat Museum it will cost you a few

     Egyptian Pounds (1USD = 5 Egyptian Pounds). 

5. Want to use the toilet plus get toilet paper?  Every public bathroom has an attendant who will demand 1 Egyptian pound

    (approx 20 cents) upon entering the rest room.  "Baksheesh" or tipping in Egypt is a cultural necessity.  Our guide will take

    care of most of this ahead of time so we aren't bothered; but, just in case our guide isn't with you at a particular moment,

    handing out a 1 Egyptian Pound note may be appropriate.  It is a good idea to carry a few Egyptian pounds in your

    pocket during our day trips.  Remember, 1 Egyptian Pound = 20 cents, US.

6.  Dive Crew gratuity

7. Land guide/interpreter/protector and interference runner gratuity at the end of our stay if he does a good job.

SWS strongly recommends you also purchase additional trip cancellation/interruption coverage to help defray costs arising from unforeseen events.  No one plans an emergency.  But you can prepare for one.  Carefully read any insurance policy before purchase to make sure it covers your specific needs.  If you must cancel, all deposit money is non-refundable unless we are able to fill your vacated space.  If we are able to fill your vacated spot, SWS will refund your deposit minus $200 cancellation fee. Divers Alert Network also sells additional trip cancellation and interruption insurance coverage which is an expanded version of the basic DAN diver accident coverage.  SWS highly recommends purchase of this trip specific additional coverage.  In the event you have to cancel, the additional trip cancellation/interruption insurance coverage could help you receive reimbursement for non-refundable deposits and costs should you have to cancel or interrupt your trip to come home for reasons not covered under the Diver Accident Insurance Coverage.  Click on logo here to get information and purchase policy on line:

Trip Release of Liability Waiver Requirement:  Every person who reserves a spot on a trip through SWS must have a completed TRIP WAIVER form on file at SWS before being allowed on the trip.  If you do not know the cost of your trip to put in the "amount" space, contact LYNN  .  Download, print, fill in the blanks, indicate you have read and understand the waiver by signing and dating the SCUBA WORLD TRIP WAIVER FORM and fax the completed form "attention Lynn" to SWS at fax number: 916-338-0277.

International flight Carry-on and checked bag questions can be answered at  EGYPTAIR

Complimentary  SCUBA WORLD TRIP PACKING LIST

SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO ACTS ONLY AS AN ORGANIZER AND EXPEDITOR OF DIVE TRAVEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OFFERING A SERVICE TO SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO, INC. CUSTOMERS.  SWS DOES NOT SELL DIVER ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOR DO WE SELL TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE NOR ARE WE LICENSED TRAVEL AGENTS.  WE SOLICITE THE ASSISTANCE OF LICENSED REPUTABLE TRAVEL AND INSURANCE AGENTS TO ASSIST US ON YOUR BEHALF.

DIRECT ALL TRIP QUESTIONS TO:  lynn@scubaworldsacto.com

SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO, INC.

5114 MADISON AVENUE

SACRAMENTO, CA 95841

916-332-8294

                                                                     EGYPT AND RED SEA TRIP

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