Overview
Royal Ruby Nile Cruise is a motor cruiser sailing between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo on a 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days programme; cabins run full board and the sightseeing calls follow a fixed, published programme. Departures run Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan; the exact sailing date and cabin category are checked against the live schedule before booking. Published onboard features for this vessel include panoramic windows, an onboard boutique and a sun deck. The itinerary includes guided time at Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. From $640. Cabin availability and season-linked pricing are checked and confirmed before payment.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Luxor and Aswan sailing options
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temple calls
- Full-board cabin accommodation
- Guided sightseeing with an Egyptologist
Ship Facts — MS Royal Ruby
- Official name: MS Royal Ruby
- Cabins: 70
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
- Departures: Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
Cabin types
- Double cabin — 21 sqm — 66 cabins
- Single cabin — 18 sqm — 2 cabins
- Suite — 2 suites
On-board facilities
- A Spacious Sundeck to watch the world pass serenely.
- Large panoramic view at the lounge.
- Large sundeck & swimming pool (185cm) depth.
- Comfortable lounges and reading areas, Discotheque.
- A Large Restaurant /160 persons Capacity.
- Library, hairdressing salon.
- Laundry & dry cleaning facilities.
- Comprehensive boutique and gift shop.
- Variety of menus and buffets to satisfy the palette.
- Fitness Equipment.
- International telephone lines and fax.
- Jewelry shop & beauty salon.
- A Discotheque Launch.
- Panorama bar & sun deck bar.
- 03 public toilets; near reception, restaurant and launch.
- Internet Caff and fax service.
- Hair dresser.
- Folkloric dance show
- Cocktail party
- Nightly entertainment
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Embarkation in Luxor
Arrival and embarkation in Luxor aboard MS Royal Ruby. Settle into your cabin and meet the crew before an afternoon visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
Day 2: Luxor West Bank
Morning visit to the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The ship then sails south through the Esna Lock towards Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo
Morning stop in Edfu to visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus, traditionally reached from the riverbank by horse-drawn carriage. Continue to Kom Ombo for the unusual double temple of the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, then sail on to Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan and disembarkation
Full day of sightseeing in Aswan: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, reached by motorboat. Time permitting, enjoy an optional felucca sail around Aswan's islands. Disembarkation after breakfast, with your onward transfer arranged according to your travel plans.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation
- Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category
- Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme
- Entrance fees for visits stated in the confirmed itinerary
- Transfers stated in the final cruise proposal
- Service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for the crew and guide
- Optional visits not stated in the selected programme
- Holiday supplements unless included in writing
Cabin Fares by Duration and Season
Published per-person fares for the stated cabin. Availability is confirmed before payment.
| Duration | Season | Cabin | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $640 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $650 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,115 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $780 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $785 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,315 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $780 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $790 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,260 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $875 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $895 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,460 |
Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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