Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
02Overview
A first look
The Nile moves quietly past the sun deck as the riverbank shifts from date palms to desert cliffs. On Blue Shadow Nile Cruise, sailing days invite time in the lounge bar or dining room, while the panoramic windows and Nile-view balconies keep the landscape present from your cabin.
Our Egyptologists turn each shore excursion into a readable scene, from Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple to Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, allowing you to choose the embarkation port that fits your plans. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange the sailing and confirm your cabin, embarkation details, and excursion schedule before you travel.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on round-trip embarkation from LUXOR. On 7-night round-trips each site is visited once.
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Cabin pricing
Pricing & seasonal rates
Per person, per cabin, in USD. Each rate below covers the full sailing, the guided sightseeing programme along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the vessel and the local airport or railway station.
7 nights / 8 days · Luxor to Luxor
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $2,398 |
| Double cabin | $1,633 |
4 nights / 5 days · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,536 |
| Double cabin | $1,100 |
3 nights / 4 days · Aswan to Luxor
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,249 |
| Double cabin | $921 |
7 nights / 8 days · Aswan to Aswan
| Cabin | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|
| Single cabin | $2,419 |
| Double cabin | $1,654 |
Cabin allocation
- Nile vessels do not have interconnecting cabins.
- Book early and we will ask the vessel to place your party together — usually adjacent, or directly opposite.
- Cabin numbers are confirmed by the vessel at check-in.
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Bundled in
- Pool
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa center
- Massage room
- Boutique
- Laundry
- WiFi (in public areas)
- Internet corner
- Library
- Reception
- Main lounge bar
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- ✓ 3/4/ or 7 nights’ deluxe accommodation on full board basis
- ✓ All sightseeing tours with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✓ Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- ✓ All airport and port transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- ✓ Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- ✓ Complimentary bottle of water per person per day
- ✓ All service charges & taxes
- ✓ Small group tours (maximum 8 participants)
Not included
- ✘ Any additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
- ✘ Personal expenses, including laundry, minibar, and spa treatments.
- ✘ Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff (optional but recommended).
- ✘ Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
- ✘ Visa fees and international airfare.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This cruise requires moderate physical mobility. Embarkation and disembarkation involve gangways and steps; some cabins are reached by staircases rather than lifts. Shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, loose sand, stepped temple entrances and painted tomb ramps at the Valley of the Kings; many sites have stairs with no handrail. Wheelchair users can travel with advance notice, but fully step-free access on board is limited and accessible cabins are not always available. Please tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can confirm cabin allocation, arrange a meet-and-assist at the airport and advise which excursions are practicable.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and a photocopy kept separately
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher and a wide-brim hat
- Reusable water bottle (refillable on board)
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Personal medications and a small first-aid kit
- Power adapter (Type C/E) and phone charger
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for hot days
- A light jacket or shawl for cooler evenings on deck
- Covered shoulders and knees when visiting temples and mosques
- Comfortable closed shoes for uneven archaeological sites
- Swimwear for the vessel pool, plus a cover-up for public areas
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and over pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers are practical on board when folded, but bring a compact model for excursions because archaeological sites often have stairs and uneven surfaces. High chairs and infant equipment are limited on Nile cruisers; request them at booking and we will confirm availability with the cruise partner.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We work with cruise partners that operate river vessels using low-sulfur marine diesel and standard wastewater treatment systems on board; fuel and engine choices are set by the cruise line, not by us. On shore excursions the coaches are modern, air-conditioned vehicles hired locally. We prioritise suppliers who separate onboard waste, offer linen-reuse programs, and source fresh produce and meat from markets and farms in Luxor and Aswan. Egyptologists and excursion staff are locally employed, and a portion of excursion fees supports site guides and community services in the towns visited. If you have a specific sustainability concern, tell us at enquiry so we can share supplier policies and recent examples of local sourcing.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-744700
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