Royal Ruby Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with full-board dining, a rooftop sun deck, pool, lounge bar, and shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan.
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
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beside the sun deck, with feluccas gliding past as the lounge bar settles into a quieter rhythm. Royal Ruby Nile Cruise gives you time to watch villages, fields, and desert pass between shore excursions, then return to a cabin with a panoramic window or Nile-view balcony. The restaurant serves full board, while the rooftop terrace and pool offer space between visits.
Our Egyptologists bring Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings into focus without rushing the river’s slower pace. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we select the sailing, arrange embarkation details, and keep the land arrangements coordinated.
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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On property
What's here
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Rooftop terrace
- Parking
Bundled in
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Spa
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 involves repeated boarding and disembarkation via vessel gangways and river quays, and shore excursions that include uneven ancient stone, steps, and short stretches of loose sand. Onboard cabins are reached by stairs on some vessels; lifts are not guaranteed. Temples such as Karnak and the Valley of the Kings have stone steps and narrow passageways; Philae requires a short boat transfer with stepping up onto a small landing. Wheelchair access is limited: wheelchairs can be used on the vessel’s main deck where gangways allow, but many shore sites are not wheelchair-friendly. If you use a wheelchair or have reduced mobility, tell us at booking so we can advise which shore excursions are feasible, arrange extra assistance where available, and suggest cabin placement close to embarkation points. Travelers with severe mobility impairment should plan to travel with a companion who can assist during shore visits and transfers.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel uses standard marine diesel engines for river propulsion; shore excursions are conducted in licensed, air-conditioned coaches provided by local transport suppliers. We work directly with local Egyptian suppliers: Egyptologists, drivers, and crew are hired by the cruise line or local partner companies, and we prioritise suppliers who employ local staff from the Luxor and Aswan areas. Onboard practices we request from suppliers include centralised waste sorting, water refill stations to reduce single-use plastic bottles, and sourcing fresh produce from nearby markets when possible. We do not claim formal eco-certification for the vessel: our role is to select ships and local partners who follow these practical steps, and to channel passenger spending to local guide teams, restaurant suppliers, and craftspeople during shore excursions. If you have specific sustainability requirements, tell us before booking so we can confirm them with the assigned vessel.
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 required visas
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen SPF30+ and a wide-brim hat
- Sunglasses and a reusable water bottle for refills
- Lightweight daypack for shore excursions
- Any personal medications plus a copy of prescriptions
- Camera with spare batteries or charger
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- Long sleeves and long trousers or a wrap for temple and mosque visits
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes for excursions on uneven stone
- A light sweater for cooler evenings on the Nile
- Modest swimwear on sun deck or pool; cover-up for public areas
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price; children 12 years and older 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 the vessel’s main deck and embarkation area, but may be difficult on shore excursions that involve steps or narrow temple entrances. We can request a cot or baby equipment with the assigned vessel or hotel, but availability is not guaranteed and should be confirmed at booking.
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
- More than 30 days
- 75% refund, or 100% as credit for future travel
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund, or 75% as credit
- 7–14 days
- 25% refund, or 50% as credit
- 2–6 days
- No refund; 25% as credit
- Under 48 hours or no-show
- No refund or credit
Notice is counted from your arrival in Egypt. Some vessels have their own terms; if yours does, we tell you before any payment is made.Read our full cancellation and refund policy
Location
On the map
Product ID: CRU-NIL-854613
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