Luxury Cruise
For your next trip down the Nile, why not upgrade form a traditional five star floating hotel to a luxury cruise ship experience? Most of the top cruisers are owned and operated by the world's most prestigious travel professionals and provide the most comfortable and extravagant accommodations on the Nile.
Official classification for an Egyptian luxury cruise ship are categorized by "Luxury Nile Cruises" and "Ultra Luxury Nile Cruises". Tried and true providers for a luxury cruise ship include the Movenpick Royal Lily and Royal Lotus, the M.S. Nile Festival, Nile Adventurer, Miss World and the all-suite M.S. Antares. And the luxury cruise ship amenities do not stop with the cabins. Dining is a treat with some of the finest chefs on the Nile at your disposal 24 hours a day. Try in-suite dining on your private balcony or in one of the many richly appointed dining rooms with entertainment.
For the discriminating traveler who must have it all, the Ultra Luxury cruise ships reserve the very best in spacious accommodation, gourmet cuisine and at least one gala night of entertainment. Perhaps the most trusted provider of an ultra luxury cruise ship in Egypt comes from Oberoi Hotels, which also owns the famed Mena House hotel in Giza, situated on the egde of the desert at the pyramids. Choose from Oberoi's M.S. Zahra or Sheherazade for the finest cruising experience on the Nile.
The Sonesta Hotel chain is another provider of the ultra luxury cruise ship with their fleet to include the contemporary M.S, Star Goddess, Nile Goddess and a Victorian-era theme on their M.S. St. George.
A luxury cruise ship on the Nile is smaller and more intimate than its four and five star counterparts, so early booking is essential to secure your space. If your luxury cruise ship adventure is booked through a travel agent, they will most likely find you similar ground accommodation in Cairo, with discounts at Obereroi properties if you use the cruise ships. For a complete package to include international and domestic airfare, try Travcoa or Abercrombie & Kent for the ultimate in style and grace.