Lynne
Take all the camera/video equipment you like, the only thing is that you have to register your videocamera with reception for the Egypt ports, not sure why but all they want is the make and serial number. There are no charges anywhere.
It'll be in the cruise news. In fact that was our bible for the week. Anything to do on that day, official wise, is usually in there.
The weather was 70's/80's but rememeber there was a breeze so it can be misleading re the strength of the sun, cover up! The tops of my ears were like crispy bacon after 4 days!
It is also wise to take a jumper or light fleece for the Petra/Pyramids trips, it can get a bit chilly as a lot of it, specially Petra is in the shade. Make sure you wear a tshirt underneath, not a vest top.
At Petra, have a look at Jeffs bookshop, got a great book full of fantastic pics for 7JD. Some people might say I should have haggled. I say its worth 7JD so I was happy to pay it!
One tip at Petra, there are no toilets till you get to the museum at the bottom, there is an attendant and he looked very shocked when I tipped him so dont bother!
Also, dont be afraid of the camel/donkey/horse guys, they are great. My lad, 16, had a chat with one of them who was 15, course he wanted our business but I think they realise that people are happy to walk down but more likely to get one on the way back. Dont be afraid, you can get one from the museum back to the Treasury for a couple of dollars. Would be worth it if its a hot day!