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Thanks. We are scheduled to sail Rome to Singapore via Suez Canal next month. Just have to wait and see

Thanks. We are scheduled to sail Rome to Singapore via Suez Canal next month. Just have to wait and see

Paul, has your Egypt stop been canceled?

As far as I know, both stops are still on. We go to Safaga and Sharm El Shek (sp?). Both are on the Red Sea and far from Cairo. On our cruise most are going to Luxor from Safaga and snorkling at the other. We spent a week on the upper Nile, so will pass on return to Luxor. Especially with 3 hour or so in a maybe air conditioned bus in 110 or higher temps.

wonder if that will be attack day?

As far as I know, both stops are still on. We go to Safaga and Sharm El Shek (sp?). Both are on the Red Sea and far from Cairo. On our cruise most are going to Luxor from Safaga and snorkling at the other. We spent a week on the upper Nile, so will pass on return to Luxor. Especially with 3 hour or so in a maybe air conditioned bus in 110 or higher temps.

That travel alert is over a year out-of-date.

Yes Paul, you're clearly aware that the risk at Sharm el Sheikh & Safaga/Luxor is much lower than Cairo or its ports.

Don't expect to see history or culture at Sharm, it's a purpose-built resort in the middle of nowhere. But the snorkelling is amongst the best in the world, and an ATV excursion out into the desert is great fun.

The resort town of Hurghada isn't far from Safaga. Not very interesting, but might be worthwhile if you want time off the ship. ATVs there too, though not as good an experience as at Sharm.

Have a good one, & stay safe.

JB :)