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 Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise is a fully refurbished five-star ship sailing Luxor to Aswan, blending French-balcony elegance with Egypt's grandest temples…
The Blue Shadow Nile Cruise is a brand-new five-star floating hotel pairing modern deluxe comfort with the timeless temples of Upper Egypt from $735. Sailing…
Sail Upper Egypt aboard the design-led M/Y Alyssa Nile Cruise , a boutique vessel where Swiss-designed interiors and a panoramic wellness center meet the…
Sail Egypt's southern Nile in five-star comfort aboard the M/S Al Hambra Nile Cruise , a boutique vessel famed for the largest standard suites on the river and…
This four-day, three-night sailing aboard a private Dahabiya moves from Aswan to Luxor, a slower and more intimate alternative to a standard motor-cruise…
This five-day, four-night Nile cruise aboard the Sonesta Star Goddess sails from Luxor to Aswan, an intimate route through Upper Egypt's principal temples and…
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This Nile cruise aboard the Sonesta St. George sails between Aswan and Luxor over three or four nights depending on the departure chosen, covering Upper…
This four-day Nile cruise aboard the Sonesta Moon Goddess sails from Aswan to Luxor, taking in essential temples including Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.…
This five-day, four-night Nile cruise aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat III sails from Luxor to Aswan, covering Upper Egypt's principal temples with an…
This four-day, three-night Nile sailing aboard the MS Tulip runs from Aswan to Luxor, a relaxed way to see Upper Egypt's headline temples with every night…
This five-day Nile cruise aboard the MS Mayfair sails from Luxor to Aswan, taking in the temples and tombs that define Upper Egypt's ancient heart. The cruise…
This five-day, four-night Nile cruise aboard the MS Esplanade sails from Luxor to Aswan, moving through Upper Egypt's major temples at an unhurried pace.…
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