Red Sea Magic and the cold!!

[lppwrth]

Went on this cruise on 6th January and I just wanted to warn about the cold on the trips.

 

We did the Wadi Rum dessert trip (highly recommended) and we really freezing. The sun was shining not a cloud in the sky, but it was very very cold. Do not underestimate how cold it can be.

 

The next day was Petra and we did warn other cruisers how cold it could be, unfortunately some of them never took enough warm clothing and it made it a miserable day for them.

 

It may have warmed up a little now? But don/t bank on it.....definitely take and fleece and maybe some warm jogging bottoms. I couple of layers underneath and you will be ok.

 

Hope this is useful.

 

Lorraine

[Smee]

The day we went to Petra, Christmas week 2009 it snowed on the way back to the ship.......:eek:

[jenny wren]

I agree...I think some people don't realise how far north you go on visits to Petra and of course they have a winter too!!:)

[westieho]

I am off to the Red Sea next week:o al lthe above much appreciated if i get there

[CRUISIN LINDA]

We went to Petra in March 2008 and it was sooo hot. Walking back up the hill, it was littered with sweating people resting and saying how hot it was! However, the guide told us that the week before (end of February) it was so cold that people needed jumpers and coats. So better be prepared for any sort to weather.:D

 

Petra is wonderful. make the most of it, it doesn't look as if you are going to get to Cairo or Luxor. :( Have a great time:)

[Smee]

Don't worry we will be sending gun ships soon..:confused:..Do we have any left..:eek:

[westieho]

You are right about the gun ships i live in Devon and three have arrived for decomission in the last few weeks. I have decided to take my winter coat now:cool: I dont do cold

[jocap]

We were on the cruise last Feb., and the coaches to Petra followed the snow ploughs....

Jo.

[lppwrth]

Such a shame if people can't get to Cairo or Luxor, because to be honest the Ports are the pits........really horrid.

We went to Giftun Island from Hurgarda and had a lovely day. Good value for money and although it was freezing in Jordan (Wadi Rum & Petra) it was warm enough for a little sunbathing and some great snorkelling.

Lorraine

[oceancreek]

Have been to Red Sea the last 2 Novembers. Sunbathing weather on both occasions. Warmer the week land based in sharm but t shirt weather in Petra. Just need to take coat, jumper, t shirt, you can always leave your coat on the coach.