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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.

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Hand-picked vessels that offer the perfect balance of comfort, history, and adventure.
Luxury MS Acamar Nile Cruise
Luxury MS Acamar Nile Cruise
4 Days / 3 Nights

This four-day, three-night Nile sailing aboard the MS Acamar runs from Aswan to Luxor, giving an unhurried but fully guided look at Upper Egypt's temples and…

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Luxury Movenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise
Luxury Movenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise
5 Days

This five-day, four-night Nile cruise aboard the Mövenpick MS Sun Ray sails from Luxor to Aswan, connecting the region's temples with an Egyptologist guide…

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Luxury Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan 5-Day Journey
Luxury Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan 5-Day Journey
5 Days

This five-day, four-night Nile cruise aboard the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily sails from Luxor to Aswan, covering the full run of Upper Egypt's major temples…

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Luxury 4-Day Jaz Senator Nile Cruise
Luxury 4-Day Jaz Senator Nile Cruise
4 Days

This four-day Nile cruise aboard the Jaz Senator sails from Aswan to Luxor, taking in the region's major temples at a relaxed onboard pace. The itinerary opens…

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Luxury Alexander the Great Nile Cruise
Luxury Alexander the Great Nile Cruise
4 Days

This four-day, three-night Nile cruise aboard the Alexander the Great sails from Aswan to Luxor, giving an unhurried look at Upper Egypt's temples and tombs.…

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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.

Felucca sailing on the Nile at sunset near Aswan

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.

Oberoi Zahra luxury Nile cruise ship on the river

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.

Philae Temple on its island in Aswan

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.

Expert Advice

Cruising the Nile

Straight answers to the questions travellers ask us most.

1
How much does a luxury Nile cruise cost per person?
The Oberoi Zahra starts from $7,700 per person, and the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily is priced on request. Prices vary by cruise: most have a price table for your dates, and the rest are quoted when you message us.
2
What is a dahabiya and how does it differ from a cruise ship?
A dahabiya is a small twin-masted sailing boat with a handful of cabins, while a standard cruise ship carries about 60 to 150 guests. Dahabiyas also moor at quiet spots between Esna and Aswan that big ships cannot use, and the trip is slower and more intimate.
3
Is a luxury Nile cruise all-inclusive?
No. On the ships, full board and the entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary are in the price, but bar drinks beyond the meals, optional excursions and tips are extra. We send a tipping guide before arrival.
4
Can you take a luxury Nile cruise from Cairo?
No. A Nile cruise does not sail from Cairo, so you board in Luxor or Aswan, typically after a flight of about 75 minutes or the overnight train. To see Cairo as well, ask us about a luxury Egypt tour package that adds a Nile cruise.
5
Which months are best for a Nile cruise, and how early should I book?
The best months for a Nile cruise run from October to April, with comfortable temperatures in Luxor and Aswan. Book 3 to 6 months ahead for the cabins you want, and send us your dates so we can check availability.
6
What optional excursions can I add to my cruise?
Common extras on Luxor to Aswan cruises are a balloon flight over Luxor, an Abu Simbel excursion and a felucca ride in Aswan, all booked separately. Abu Simbel is built into the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily route but is an optional extra on Royal Ruby.
7
Which language will my Egyptologist guide speak on my cruise?
The Oberoi Zahra provides an Egyptologist who speaks English, French or Spanish on every excursion, while on Royal Ruby the Egyptologist speaks English. Message us for the guide languages on any other cruise.
8
What are the cabins and suites like on board?
On 5-star deluxe ships the cabins and suites are larger and have panoramic windows. Sizes vary by ship: Historia cabins measure 22 square metres and its Royal Suites 46 square metres. Cabin sizes on other cruises differ, so ask before you book.
9
Is there an all-suite luxury Nile cruise?
Yes, Sun Goddess and MS Salacia have only suites. Every guest on the Sun Goddess Nile cruise has a private terrace. MS Salacia carries 59 guests and offers a 4 days cruise from Aswan or a 5 days cruise from Luxor.
10
Is there a 4 days luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
Yes. The Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise and the Oberoi Philae run this route in 4 days and 3 nights, and Royal Ruby does the same on Fridays. The 4 Days Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise also sails from Aswan to Luxor.

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