The Alpha Cruises Experience
Enjoy a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of West Africa.
Safety on board
This 183 ½ ft-wide elegant yacht was launched in July 2009. She complies with EUROSOLAS safety regulations, ISPS (International Ships Port Safety Code) ISM, (International Safety Management), while its powerful engines, generators and state of the art twin stabilizers will allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
Life on Board
A modern elegant yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world. Life on board will centre around the Bar Lounge and Dining Room at the Main Deck and at the Sun Deck Bar where meals are served “al fresco” depending on the weather and the ship location. The classy dining room and the adjoining cosy bar lounge are surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call It accommodates all guests in one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavour. The Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. The swimming platform on Harmony V stern will allow for easy access to the ship and for a wide range of sea related activities. Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. Service will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers. Organised excursions are available for most ports of call and our on board Gambian River Naturalist will assist you to discover the amazing flora and fauna.
The Cabins
The 25 cabins are located on the Main deck (9 cabins) and on the Upper Deck (16 cabins). All cabins are premium and contemporary, decorated with soft colour furnishings. Cabins are comfortable and average size is 135 sq feet. All 16 cabins on the Upper Deck offer flexible bedding configuration, which can be set to offer either two twin beds or a double bed. The 9 cabins at the Main Deck consist of 6 double bedded cabins and of 3 twin bedded cabins (no flexible bedding arrangement). All cabins offer large windows and en suite bathrooms with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
ALPHA-17 Egypt Israel and the Red Sea
Day 1: AQABA
EMBARKATION at 16:00. Departure to Sharm El Sheikh – Overnight at sea..
Day 2: SHARM EL SHEIKH – HURGHADA
Morning Arrival. Optional excursion to SHARM EL SHEIKH monastery or optional snorkeling excursion. Late evening arrival in Hurghada - Overnight in port.
Day 3: HURGHADA
1 night / 2 day excursion to Luxor - Overnight at Luxor hotel - Optional Luxor excursion: Morning bus transfer to Luxor for a 2-day/1-night land tour to this magnificent Ancient City. The complimentary trip includes transfer to Luxor and overnight at a deluxe hotel, but not the excursions which are optional. In the afternoon after checking in, optional excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day 4: HURGHADA
Morning optional excursion in Luxor to discover the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the only ever female Pharaoh, and to the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon return to Hurghada to re-embark the ship. Overnight at sea to Suez.
Day 5: SUEZ PORT
Day at sea with lectures. Arrival in Suez late in the afternoon. Overnight in port.
Day 6: SUEZ PORT
All day Cairo optional excursion. Return to the ship by 21:00 for the ship to join the Canal Convoy at 21:30. Overnight transiting the Suez Canal.
Day 7: EXIT SUEZ CANAL
Day transiting the Suez Canal. Late afternoon arrival in Port Said. Overnight at sea to Tel Aviv.
Day 8: TEL AVIV -HERZLIYA MARINA
DISEMBARKATION at 9:00 am after breakfast
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SAILING DATES & CRUISE RATES | ||
Aqaba Departure Dates Dec : 11 Feb : 05,19 Mar : 19 |
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CABIN CATEGORIES | EUROS | U.S $ |
Cat C - Main Deck, Double bedded Cabins | €2,150 | $2,550 |
Cat B - Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins | €2,450 | $2,950 |
Cat A - Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins | €3,050 | $3,590 |
Cat P - Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins | €3,550 | $4,190 |
Reduction for 3rd person in Cat. A | 30% | 30% |
Single Supplement (Category C & B) | 25% | 25% |
Single Supplement (Category A & P) | 50% | 50% |
Port Charges | €600 | $720 |
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
PAYMENT
25% deposit is required 7 days from confirmation.
75% Balance of payment no less than 60 days prior to day of embarkation.
CANCELLATIONS
240 to 120 days from embarkation € 120/ $140—cancellation fees
119 to 90 days from embarkation 15% of the cruise fare
89 to 60 days from embarkation 25% of the cruise fare
59 to 30 days from embarkation 50% of the cruise fare
29 to 00 days from embarkation 100% of the cruise fare
Cancellations must be confirmed by ALPHA in writing in all cases.
AMENDMENTS
There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or decreasing pax number received less than 60 days prior to sailing. Amendments must be confirmed by ALPHA in writing.
CHILD REDUCTION
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 11-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE
Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry, spa-where applicable-, boutique items and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise, approximately Euro 13.00-15.00 p/p p/day for distribution among all crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders), use of the on board Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.