Luxury Nile Cruises in Egypt
Travel Joy Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator with 13 years of experience, offers luxury Nile cruises on 5-star deluxe ships, including all-suite ships, and on dahabiyas. Every cruise has a day-by-day itinerary and a list of inclusions, and most have a price table. See all Nile cruises from Luxor and Aswan.
Compare Luxury Nile Cruises
The MS Salacia Nile cruise carries just 59 guests, all in suites, between Luxor and Aswan: 4 days / 3 nights from Aswan on Fridays, or 5 days / 4 nights from…
Glide between Luxor and Aswan aboard the MS Royal La Terrasse, a 5-star deluxe vessel pairing panoramic comfort, fine dining and expert-guided temple tours.…
The MS Miriam Nile Cruise is a freshly rebuilt five-star ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan, blending royal-blue Egyptian style with calm, modern comfort. Of…
The MS Esplanade Nile Cruise is a five-star floating retreat that glides between Luxor and Aswan, pairing 55 polished cabins with hand-led temple tours. After…
The LA Sara Nile Cruise is an elegant five-star ship, refurbished in 2019, sailing the classic Luxor–Aswan route past the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.…
The Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise pairs polished five-star comfort with the timeless Luxor–Aswan route, sailing past the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo at an…
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The Iberotel Crown Emperor Nile Cruise pairs gracious five-star service with panoramic Nile-view cabins, sailing Luxor to Aswan past Egypt's most celebrated…
The H/S Kon Tiki Nile Cruise is an elegant five-star ship for up to 150 guests, sailing between Luxor and Aswan with a two-level spa and the great temples of…
Travel Joy Egypt offers the Historia Luxury Nile Cruise, a 5-star cruise between Luxor and Aswan with spacious suites and few passengers aboard. The 5 days…
The Grand Rose Nile Cruise is a deluxe five-star ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan, blending honeymoon-worthy comfort with the great temples of the Nile…
The Farida Nile Cruise glides between Luxor and Aswan in five-star comfort, pairing temple-rich shore tours with sun-deck serenity on Egypt's eternal river.…
The Concerto Nile Cruise is a New-Norm-classified five-star ship sailing Luxor to Aswan, pairing top-tier luxury with Egypt's most iconic temples from $735.…
Last updated: 7 November 2026
Key Takeaways
What to know before you compare:
- Cruise length: on the ships, a cruise from Luxor to Aswan has 4 nights (5 days) and one from Aswan to Luxor has 3 nights (4 days).
- Included: full board on the ships (breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard), plus entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary.
- Guiding: private guided visits on some cruises, small groups with a set maximum per guide on others.
Choosing Between Luxury Nile Cruises
Pick the type of cruise first, then the direction. The table compares the 3 main types.
| Type | Example | Main difference | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe ship with cabins and suites | Royal Ruby | Larger cabins, panoramic windows | Travellers wanting roomier cabins |
| All-suite ship | MS Salacia | Every guest in a suite | Extra personal space |
| Dahabiya | 4 Days Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise | Small boat, slower pace | Small-group travellers |
All 3 types begin in Luxor or Aswan. For a small-group alternative to the deluxe ships, see dahabiya cruises on the Nile.
Luxor to Aswan or Aswan to Luxor?
Pick the direction by how much time you have: Luxor to Aswan is the longer cruise, Aswan to Luxor the shorter one. For the longer option, see Nile cruises from Luxor to Aswan.
Departure days differ by ship. The Royal Ruby 5-star Nile cruise leaves Luxor on Mondays (5 days, 4 nights) and Aswan on Fridays (4 days, 3 nights). Where a cruise offers a round trip on the same ship, it runs 7 nights.
Guides and Group Sizes by Cruise
On Royal Ruby, every shore visit is private: a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist leads each one, for groups of 1 to 8 guests. Tower Prestige tours go out in groups of up to 8 guests per guide. Other cruises set their own guide languages and group sizes, so say what you need when you enquire.
Combining Cairo With a Nile Cruise
We also offer luxury packages that combine Cairo's monuments with a Nile cruise in a single booking, in lengths such as 8 and 13 days. See the routes in our luxury Egypt tour packages with a Nile cruise.
For extra days in Cairo or time on the Red Sea, we plan tailor-made Egypt trips with a Nile cruise.
Check Availability for Your Dates
Travel Joy Egypt can suggest a luxury Nile cruise that fits your trip. Message us on WhatsApp +20 106 023 3393 with your dates, group size and preferred direction, and we will check availability.
Cruising the Nile
Straight answers to the questions travellers ask us most.
1How much does a luxury Nile cruise cost per person?
2What is a dahabiya and how does it differ from a cruise ship?
3Is a luxury Nile cruise all-inclusive?
4Can you take a luxury Nile cruise from Cairo?
5Which months are best for a Nile cruise, and how early should I book?
6What optional excursions can I add to my cruise?
7Which language will my Egyptologist guide speak on my cruise?
8What are the cabins and suites like on board?
9Is there an all-suite luxury Nile cruise?
10Is there a 4 days luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
Top attractions in Egypt
- 1Philae Temple
- 2Coptic Cairo
- 3Hurghada Marina
- 4Pyramid of Menkaure
- 5Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 6Naama Bay
- 7Valley of the Kings
- 8Mountain of the Dead
- 9Mahmya Island
- 10Dolphin House
- 11Panoramic Viewpoint
- 12Salah El Din Citadel
- 13Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 14Colossi of Memnon
- 15Pyramid of Khafre
- 16Pompey’s Pillar
- 17Karnak Temple
- 18Mount Sinai