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However the situation in the area has changed There was no war in that area in July.

This situation is getting scarier. Egypt now has a level 3 travel advisory and a level 4 (do not travel) for the Sinai Peninsula area. Port Said (one the Egypt ports on the Gem) is on the edge of that peninsula. It’s around 123 miles from the Gaza - too close to be a safe area. The protests in Istanbul are also adding to this cruise not being feasible or safe. I hope NCL takes all of this into consideration.