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NILE CRUISES
THE OBEROI PHILAE
Offering impeccable service, the Oberoi Philae is a luxurious Nile cruiser which can be joined in either Luxor or Aswan. Elegant interiors with teak panelling, parquet floors, European antiques and Oriental carpets create an ambience of luxury, whilst all fifty-eight cabins and suites have their own private balcony and bathrooms with their own private shower cubicle. Other facilities include an outdoor plunge pool, sundeck, library, lounge bar and evening entertainment.
THE OBEROI ZAHRA
A luxury cruise boat offering the highest standards of hospitality, the Oberoi Zahra has amongst the most spacious accommodation on the Nile. With only twenty-five luxury cabins and two suites, all accommodations are elegantly furnished and have expansive views of the river. The only boat on the Nile with a full-service spa, the Oberoi Zahra sails on a seven day itinerary from Luxor to Aswan (and vice versa), allowing guests the opportunity to leisurely discover five thousand years of Egyptian culture. Other services and facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, library and theatre.
SONESTA NILE GODDESS
With excellent amenities, the Sonesta Nile Goddess is an excellent option for those wanting first class facilities with contemporary deluxe accommodation. There are forty-nine deluxe cabins and eight suites, all offering excellent views of the river, full-sized bathtubs and comfortable features. The boat also has an outdoor pool, spa and vibrant evening entertainment. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan on three, four or seven night cruises, the Sonesta Nile Goddess is a truly memorable experience.
SONESTA STAR GODDESS
The new Sonesta Star Goddess cruise-ship is an exclusive base from which to enjoy the River Nile. Consisting of only thirty-three spacious suites, each with a private balcony and named after a famous composer, the boat is both elegant and sophisticated. The swimming pool, full-service spa and jogging track are complemented by fine dining whilst there is also nightly entertainment. The Sonesta Star Goddess offers cruises of either three, four or seven nights in duration and operates between Aswan and Luxor.
MÖVENPICK RADAMIS II
Offering all of the services expected of Movenpick, the Movenpick Radamis II is one of the larger boats that offers cruises on the River Nile. With seventy-five deluxe cabins and six spacious suites, all rooms have individually controlled air-conditioning and panoramic views of the river. The restaurant serves a varied choice of menus, barbeques are offered on the sun deck, there are also three bars and a swimming pool. Operating between Luxor and Aswan (and vice versa) cruises last for either three, four or seven nights.
MOVENPICK ROYAL LILLY
One of Movenpick’s newest Nile cruisers, the Royal Lilly offers guests the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile and the region’s ancient antiquity. With fifty-six cabins and four royal suites, all rooms have panoramic windows, are luxuriously furnished, air-conditioned and have modern amenities. The boat has a lounge bar, swimming pool, spacious sundeck and full equipped gymnasium with the Movenpick Royal Lilly running cruises for either three or four nights.
LAZULI
For those wishing to experience the River Nile aboard a traditional Egyptian ‘Dahabiyas’, the Lazuli is a beautifully crafted wooden sail boat that at one time would have been used as the sole form of transport on the river. An excellent way to experience Egyptian river life, silently pass ancient monuments, small villages and grand landscapes at a leisurely pace. With only six cabins, and a maximum of twelve guests, the Lazuli also has a large drawing room, covered deck and sun loungers all in elegant surroundings.
MS PRINCE ABBAS – LAKE NASSER
A deluxe ship that cruises Lake Nasser – deep in southern Egypt – the MS Prince Abbas introduces the traveller to a region that has been little explored by tourism. Comfortable and well-designed, the all of the cabins have private bathrooms, showers and also offer excellent views of the lake. Onboard facilities include a lounge, restaurant, library, gym, plunge pool and jacuzzi making it an excellent place to unwind after a day exploring the many sights of the lake.
MS KASR IBRIM – LAKE NASSER
Named after a local Nubian monument, the MS Kasr Ibrim is a spacious, 1920s Art Deco inspired, cruiser and the base from which to explore Lake Nasser, Abu Simbel and the many other sites that dot this part of Egypt. With fifty-five cabins and ten suites, all rooms have been designed for maximum comfort and are fully air-conditioned. Facilities include a mosaic-lined swimming pool, deckchairs, a sauna, steam bath, exercise equipment as well as spacious lounge areas, a restaurant and bar.