Incognito on 21/04/2005 wrote:
> Point is you may be able to save a lot of money by dealing directly
> with a cruise ship captain (I suspect the money goes directly into his
> pocket). But you ALWAYS must be careful!!! EVERYONE will be looking to
> get you cruise/tour money. And disreputable operators we used for an
> Abu Simbal trip raised the price twice on us after we had "paid for"
> that trip. ---Ken
Also summer is low season so more chance of getting a good deal through
bargaining.
Also, if you have enough money, consider doing it in a dahabieh. These
are the large sailing boats with cabins the like of which Florence
Nightingale sailed the Nile. A company has recently brought some back
into commission which are also equipped with motors for calm days etc.
(they don't use dozens of rowers any more). They are expensive, but,
would be a trip of a lifetime. You'll have to do a Google on them as
this information has come to me recently from a friend over there.
Rob |
