CHEAP BOATS FROM EGYPT TO INDIA?

This topic was created by Duncan (duncancrowley@hotmail.com)
[Thu 20 May, 20:35 Tasmanian Standard Time]


Hello, could anyone give me info on trying to get a cheap fare on a boat from Egypt, through the Red Sea, around Arabia, into Dubai, to Porbander or Bombay in India.
-Where is the best place to get on a boat, Suez canal, Port Said?
-Whats the cheapest fare to get from Suez to Dubai to India and how much would it cost?
-whats the cheapest fare to get from Suez straight to India
-What are the main routes and companies that do these kind of journeys
-Could anyone give me info or links to finding out more info on this
-Does anyone know if its possible to get work on a boat on such a trip, either organized already or just by asking around while at the port?
thanks for your time and any info
Duncan

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  1. boats Added by: Allan C
    [Timestamp: Thu 20 May, 21:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    --Port Said is your best bet. Go to the capitainerie
    (harbormaster) and check out ship lists. OR go to Gulf Ports
    or Mombassa and make a deal with a dhow captain (hard but
    fun).
    --Should cost between ú100 and ú200
    --Straight through is nearly impossible. Boats call at
    various ports.
    --too many to mention.
    --hard to get work on freighters for a hop. Need MM seaman's
    papers.




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