...and for others who've been or are going on similar itineraries. I'm getting ready to talk to my doc about recommended innoculations and medications for the trip. The big issue is going to be anti-malarials. Our overnights off the ship are to Cairo, Luxor, Petra/Wadi Rum, and Madikwe Hills.

Ngaire informs us that the Madikwe area is malaria-free. I'm assuming that the Egypt/Jordan overnight areas are not mosquito-prone. However, some of the countries where we will be calling are considered malaria areas. So, the only reason I'd want anti-malarials is if there's a danger during day excursions (and I'm told that the mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn, so that hopefully shouldn't be an issue) or on the ship.

So, my question is, should we be concerned about mosquitoes while on the ship? Actually, the second question is, are any of my above assumptions wrong?

While my doctor gives travel shots, I'm not counting on her knowing where in the world is and is not malaria-free, nor whether malaria could be a concern while cruising.