Princess Sarah II Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, pool, and full-board sailing.
The short answer
Princess Sarah II is a 5-Star Standard Nile cruise ship. Embark in Aswan on a Wednesday for 3 nights to Luxor or a 7-night round trip, or in Luxor on a Saturday for 4 nights to Aswan or a 7-night round trip. Prices start at $990 per person sharing a double cabin, including full board, guided sightseeing and transfers.
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile-view balconies as Princess Sarah II Nile Cruise leaves the bank, with coffee, river breeze, and villages passing beyond the panoramic windows. Between shore excursions, settle into the lounge bar, dine in the dining room, or watch the river from the sun deck while the landscape changes quietly around you.
Our Egyptologists turn each stop into a clear, human story, while we arrange the cabin, embarkation details, and shore-excursion schedule through a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
Routes
Where this ship sails
Each route this ship sails. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of. Embarkation days and prices are in the table below.
Cruise lengths, embarkation days and prices
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double cabin. Each price covers the whole cruise, the guided sightseeing program along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the ship and the local airport or train station.
| Cruise | October – Aprilcurrent season | May – September |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks Wednesdays | October – April: from $990double cabinsingle cabin $1,263 | May – September: from $834double cabinsingle cabin $1,010 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Saturdays | October – April: from $1,223double cabinsingle cabin $1,587 | May – September: from $1,015double cabinsingle cabin $1,249 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Saturdays | October – April: from $1,868double cabinsingle cabin $2,505 | May – September: from $1,504double cabinsingle cabin $1,913 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Wednesdays | October – April: from $1,887double cabinsingle cabin $2,524 | May – September: from $1,523double cabinsingle cabin $1,933 |
Choose your cruise and date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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.
On board
Detailed itinerary
- 1
Board at Luxor and enjoy lunch on board before visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then begin sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple at Kom Ombo, then sail on to Aswan.
- 4
Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. An optional flight or drive to Abu Simbel can be arranged.
- 5
A relaxed day at Aswan: sail by felucca around Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island, or visit a Nubian village, before the vessel turns north.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Luxor with time for any West Bank sites not yet seen, or relax on the sun deck as you moor for the final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Luxor for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Luxor and settle into your cabin over lunch. In the afternoon visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. The vessel then begins sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, then sail on to Kom Ombo and its double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Aswan, where the ship moors for the night.
- 4
The ship lies moored at Aswan. Guests visiting Abu Simbel leave before dawn, by road or by air, for the two rock temples Ramesses II cut into the cliff, returning aboard around midday. The afternoon is at leisure on board.
- 5
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan. The morning then covers Aswan itself: the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae reached by motor launch, and the granite Unfinished Obelisk, before your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
Sail north to Kom Ombo for its double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then continue to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Sail on towards Luxor.
- 3
Reach Luxor and cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 4
After breakfast visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then disembark for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board, then visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
A relaxed day at Aswan by felucca around Elephantine and Kitchener’s Islands, or a Nubian village visit. An optional Abu Simbel excursion can be arranged.
- 3
Sail north to Kom Ombo for the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then Edfu for the Temple of Horus.
- 4
At Luxor, cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 5
Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then the vessel begins its return sailing south.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Aswan with time to relax on board or take an optional excursion before your final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan for your onward transfer.
Bundled in
- Swimming Pool
- Sun Deck
- Gymnasium
- Spa Services
- Main Dining Room / Restaurant
- Lounge and Sundeck Bar
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Service
- Doctor on Call
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
- All guided excursions with English-speaking Egyptologist (small group, max 8)
- All transfers in private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
- Entrance fees to all sights listed in the itinerary
- All service charges & taxes included
Add before or after your cruise
The ship sails between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramids, and most flights home, are in Cairo. These short add-ons join the two.
After you dock
Aswan to Cairo flight and one hotel night
Two nights in Cairo with a day in Alexandria
3-Day Egypt Short Break: Cairo & Luxor
3-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour
3-Day Luxor Tour from Marsa Alam
3-Day Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh- 3-Day Luxor & Cairo Tour from Hurghada
2-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Stay
3-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Tour with Alexandria
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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
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and any required visas
- Printed or digital cruise voucher and ID
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen SPF30+
- Refillable water bottle
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Personal medications and basic first-aid items
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for temples and mosques
- A light jacket for cooler mornings and evenings on deck
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes for tombs and temples
- Modest swimwear for sundeck pools, with 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 aged 12 and above 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 for excursions with flat pavements but can be difficult on uneven temple approaches and inside tombs. Cruise cabins do not always have space for travel cots, so please request cot availability at booking; high chairs are provided on some vessels but cannot be guaranteed for every sailing.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This cruise involves boarding by gangway at the embarkation port, moving between decks by stairs, and walking on uneven quayside surfaces at some landing points. Shore excursions include surfaced paths, stepped temple entrances, exposed stone ramps and uneven tomb floors; some tombs at the Valley of the Kings have steep, narrow staircases. Wheelchair users should note that most Nile cruisers have limited lift access and cabin door widths may not suit all wheelchairs. Embarkation and disembarkation assistance is available on request, but advanced notice is required so we can arrange appropriate equipment and staff. Please contact us with details of mobility needs before booking so we can advise which cabins and excursions are feasible.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel typically uses modern diesel-powered river cruise boats, with shore transfers provided by air-conditioned minibuses hired from local suppliers. We work with the same small fleet of drivers and Egyptologists in Upper Egypt to concentrate economic benefit locally and reduce unnecessary supplier turnover. On board, single-use plastics are discouraged. Excursion schedules are planned to avoid repeat visits to the same local communities on consecutive sailings, reducing pressure on fragile sites. We encourage guests to bring refillable water bottles and to leave personal tips for guides and crew at the end of the cruise rather than in public areas.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Last updated Product ID: CRU-NIL-857194
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Sat in Luxor · Wed in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Standard
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