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.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
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.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with sailing days alternating with visits to temples and tombs along the river. 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.
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 embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in LUXOR.
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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 | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,497 | $2,088 |
| Double cabin | $1,087 | $1,451 |
| Triple cabin | $1,069 | $1,433 |
4 nights / 5 days · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,022 | $1,360 |
| Double cabin | $788 | $996 |
| Triple cabin | $777 | $985 |
3 nights / 4 days · Aswan to Luxor
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | $863 | $1,116 |
| Double cabin | $687 | $843 |
| Triple cabin | $679 | $835 |
7 nights / 8 days · Aswan to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,518 | $2,109 |
| Double cabin | $1,108 | $1,472 |
| Triple cabin | $1,090 | $1,454 |
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
- 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
- 03, 04, or 07 nights’ accommodation on full board basis
- 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
- 1 complimentary bottle of water per person per day
- All service charges & taxes included
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.
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.
Location
On the map
– 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; bottled water is supplied in reusable dispensers where the vessel permits. 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 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-857194
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