Royal Princess Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with comfortable cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and guided shore excursions.
At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
02Overview
A first look
Morning light catches the Nile through a panoramic cabin window as the riverbank slips past, with fields, palms, and village life appearing between sailing days. On board, the sun deck offers a quiet place to watch the landscape change, while the lounge bar and dining room give the day an easy rhythm between shore excursions.
Our Egyptologists bring Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings into focus without rushing the ancient stonework. Royal Princess Nile Cruise sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we select the sailing, arrange your cabin and embarkation details, and remain your on-the-ground point of contact throughout the trip.
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.
On board
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in Luxor.
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Bundled in
- Gym
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Massage Room (with fee)
- Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Mezzanine / Gift Shop
- Boutiques
- Hairdresser
- Laundry
- Doctor on Call
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 03, 04, or 07 nights’ accommodation on full board basis
- All guided excursions with English-speaking Egyptologist
- Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- All transfers in air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- All service charges & taxes
- Small group tours with a maximum of 8 participants
Accessibility
Who can join this
This cruise requires a moderate level of mobility. Embarkation and disembarkation use a gangplank and may involve steps; luggage is carried by crew but passengers must manage one or two steps. Cabins on most Nile cruisers are compact, with doorway widths that can restrict wheelchair access and limited turning space for large mobility scooters. Onshore excursions include uneven ancient stone, steep temple steps, and sandy surfaces at riverbanks and ruins. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can request wheelchair-accessible transfers and ground assistance in advance, but full accessibility cannot be guaranteed on every vessel or at every archaeological site. If you use a wheelchair, oxygen, or other medical equipment, tell us when booking so we can advise which vessels and excursions are most suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Most Nile cruisers use diesel propulsion and air-conditioned guest coaches for shore excursions; fuel and coach emissions are therefore the primary transport impacts. We arrange cruises with local suppliers who employ Egyptologists and crew based in Luxor and Aswan, which keeps income on the Nile corridor. Waste-management practices vary between vessels; we ask guests to minimise single-use plastics by using a reusable water bottle and to sort recyclables when crew collection is offered. Shore excursions use licensed local guides and entrance fees go to the Ministry-managed sites, supporting conservation budgets. Where possible we recommend late-afternoon visits to reduce peak-time congestion at popular temples. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and will share supplier-specific sustainability details on request.
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
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and any necessary visas
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, SPF30+ sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle (empty for airport security)
- Light rain jacket or windbreaker for cooler evenings on deck
- Small daypack for shore excursions
- Any prescription medication in original packaging
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime heat
- Layers for cooler early mornings and evenings on deck
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- Flat, closed or secure sandals for uneven stone and stairs
- A light scarf or shawl for sun protection and modesty when needed
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, one child per cabin maximum. Two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers are practical for port areas but may be difficult on gangplanks and inside compact cabins; cabins do not typically accommodate travel cots. Please tell us the ages of traveling children at booking so we can advise on suitable cabin options and safety arrangements.
Cabin pricing
Rates on request
We don't have current published rates for this ship. Send us your dates and we'll come back with a live price for the cabin you want.
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.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Location
On the map
Product ID: CRU-NIL-479896
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