In 2001 there were regular (twice a week) ferries between Jeddah and Port Sudan. Of course you need visas for both Saudi Arabia and Sudan, hard to get, but not impossible. And forget getting on board during the Hadjj. This way you avoid Egypt (but why? They may be crooks, but lots of fun!). There is a daily ferry between Aqaba and Egypt. No problem if you have an Egyptian visa. Getting vehicle into Egypt at Nuweiba may take a few hours and a few well-placed $$$, but you will get a nice yellow Egyptian temporary licence plate, and a handful of paper. This is adventure travel at its finest. Why avoid it? You'll have plenty of stories to tell us poor stay-at-homes.
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