Red Sea Diving

VIP One

Welcome back!
Having suffered damage following a fire back in January 2010, VIP One is now back in the water. After more than a year of restoration works the luxurious liveaboard is ready for the new liveaboard season.

The VIP One is a luxury motor yacht, built to offer the best in comfort and safety. A maximum capacity of 16 guests means that you are never short of space, and the level of individual service is exceptional.

Departs from

Sharm el Sheikh

Itinerary

Northern Wrecks and Reefs (info >>)

Accommodation

Sleeps 16 in 8 spacious air-conditioned cabins, all with private bathroom and shower. Two master cabins, 1 with double beds and 1 with twin beds, 2 cabins with twin beds, 2 cabins with double beds and 2 cabins with double bed and 1 single bunk bed.

Other facilities

Air-conditioning throughout. Dining room, saloon with bar, TV, video, DVD player, tape and CD sound system and library. Large sundeck and barbecue area. WiFi and PC for guests' use.

Specification

Built: 1996 - fully refurbished 2011
Length: 29.5m
Beam: 7.15m
Draft: 2.0m
Engines: 2 x MAN. 610 HP outboards
Nitrox: Nitrox to 40%

Prices

Departure date	7nts Full Board from	available for
2011
20 Mar	£1299	groups
27 Mar & 3 Apr	£1299	groups
10 & 17 Apr	£1359	groups
24 Apr	£1345	groups
1, 8, 15 & 22 May	£1299	groups
29 May	£1339	groups
5 Jun	£1259	groups
12 Jun	£1259	individuals
19 & 26 Jun	£1259	groups
3 & 10 Jul	£1299	groups
31 Jul; 7, 14 & 21 Aug	£1385	groups
28 Aug & 4 Sep	£1329	groups
11 Sep	£1329	individuals
18 Sep	£1329	groups
25 Sep	£1345	groups
9 & 23 Oct	£1365	groups
These prices should be used as a guide only - prices change frequently throughout the year - please call our dive team for the most up to date prices. Bookings made within 10 days of departure will incur a £10 ticket on departure charge.
Supplements: Master Cabin £160 per person; double/twin room for single occupancy £400
Discounts & free places available for groups; call us for further information.

Prices based on departures from Gatwick, with two sharing a room. Flights from other airports available on request (supplements may apply).

A selection of alternative itineraries are available and private charters can be arranged for groups. Call our specialist dive team on 0844 770 4877 2570 for further information.

All prices can go up or down; please check the latest prices at time of booking.

What's Included

- Flights, including taxes & surcharges (based on departures from London Gatwick; Manchester available at a surcharge)

- Airport transfers

- 7 nights accommodation (check in after 5pm), based on two passengers sharing a cabin (single supplement on request)

- Full board, starting with dinner and ending with breakfast

- Supply of mineral water, tea, coffee & snacks

- 6 days of diving; 3-4 guided dives a day, last day 2 dives

- Supply of weights, belts and 12L tanks

- The last night may be spent in a hotel

- Entrance fees to Marine Parks, where applicable

And what's not included...

- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks

- Room supplements (where applicable)

- Nitrox and gear rentals

- Crew gratuities

- Port fees €20

- Visas (£10-£15 per person)

How to Book the VIP One

To book your holiday on board the VIP One, call our specialist diving team on 0844 770 4877 2570 or email diving@longwoodholidays.co.uk.

Taking your diving equipment with you

Standard baggage allowance is 20kg per passenger. Some of the airlines we use allow divers an extra allowance for dive equipment (detailed below). Any additional allowance is at the discretion of airline check in staff, unless previously arranged.

Please expect to pay excess baggage charges for any overweight luggage.

Monarch Airlines

- Divers are allowed an extra 5kg for dive equipment, free of charge on production of a valid diving certification.
- For a payment of £25 per sector, divers can purchase another 20kg on top of their normal luggage allowance for the round trip. Thereafter, normal excess charges will apply.

Payment Can be made at the airport in the day of departure.
Contact Monarch Airlines: 0871 225 2555 / customer.services@monarch-airlines.com or click here to book online.

Thomson Airways

- Divers are allowed an extra 5kg for dive equipment, free of charge on production of a valid diving certification.
- For a supplement of £25 per person round trip, divers are allowed an extra 5kg for diving kit; this must be packed in a separate bag.

Payment Please call Thomsons Airways to pay in advance
Contact Thomson Airways: 0871 231 4787

Thomas Cook

- For a supplement of £30 per person round trip, payable directly to the airline in advance, divers are allowed an extra 10kg for diving kit.

Payment Please call Thomas Cook to pay in advance
Contact Thomas Cook: 0844 855 0515

Easy Jet

- For a supplement of £18.50 per person, per flight, divers are allowed an extra 12kg for diving kit. (combined total baggage allowance of 32 kg)

Payment: Payable in advance

Contact: Please add this at the time of booking or call us on 0844 770 4877.