Saga Egypt Holiday

XzavierWalnut

Going on my first Saga holiday later this year. It's a hotel stay and a Nile cruise holiday.
Not many recent reviews online, so I would be grateful for any tips or hints.
Specifically, is there a way to upgrade the accommodation, nothing came up when I did the booking?
Also, I'm confused about tipping. It's fully inclusive, but the most recent review that I found which was in 2019, mentioned that as soon as they got onboard the ship, the Saga rep stated that $250 would be needed for tips.

elsien

I’d be asking Saga directly but no-one can insist on you giving tips if you don’t feel it is necessary.
 I went on a trip once where they said, the tips were necessary to give the porters a decent wage. My argument is that people should be being paid properly in the first place and not having to rely on tips. Although how do you find out that information, I don’t know.

carly

Saga website indicates that all on board gratuities are included in the price you pay.  

Westin

carly said:

Saga website indicates that all on board gratuities are included in the price you pay.  

Carly - I think that might be a reference to Saga's own ships and their ocean cruising programme.   I suspect the OP is on a Nile river cruise on a ship chartered by Saga.

As @elsien says, probable best to call Saga to ask your questions if the information is not to be found on their website.

carly

Westin.   Ok.  My mistake.   Sorry for any confusion xzavier walnut.