Al Kahila
A 70-cabin, five-deck Deluxe cruiser
Al Kahila is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 70 cabins on five decks, sister to the Sabena Al Jamila. Cabins are about 22 m² with a sitting area and a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, and there are four suites of about 35 m². It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.
Why travellers choose the Al Kahila
The ship
Al Kahila is part of the Sabena fleet and the sister ship of the Sabena Al Jamila. It is a straightforward Deluxe ship done well: good-sized cabins with big windows, a pool on the sun deck, and quiet rooms to retreat to — a library and a massage room.
Cabins
There are 66 double cabins of about 22 m² and 4 suites of about 35 m², over five decks. Each has individually controlled air-conditioning, a sitting area, a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window and a private bathroom.
Life on board
The sun deck has the pool. Inside are the restaurant, a library, a massage room and a boutique. Meals are full board.
Follow the Al Kahila on the map
Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.
Rates by season · per person, standard cabin
Guide prices only — the exact rate depends on your date, cabin and how full the ship is. Your written quote always confirms the final figure before anything is held.
| Season | Dates | 3 nights | 4 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | May – Aug | $750 | $900 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $925 | $1,115 |
What's included on the Al Kahila
Included 8 items
- Accommodation in an outside cabin with private bathroom, air-conditioning and Nile view
- Full-board meals — daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or set menu depending on ship)
- Guided sightseeing at every temple stop with a licensed Egyptologist
- All entrance fees for the standard itinerary (Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings)
- Transfers between the cruise ship and the sightseeing sites
- Welcome drink on arrival, afternoon tea daily, and bottled water on excursions
- Onboard evening entertainment — galabeya party, folkloric shows, live music
- All service charges and Egyptian VAT
Not included 6 items
- International flights to Egypt and Egypt visa$30 USD on arrival for most nationalities
- Domestic flights to Aswan or from Luxor (available as a paid add-on)
- Optional excursions — Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon over the West Bank, Nubian village visit
- Personal expenses (drinks other than tea/water, laundry, spa services, souvenirs)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended — most operators require it)
- Gratuities for the cruise crew, guide and driver~$8-12 USD per day combined
Al Kahila at a glance
- Category
- Deluxe Cruises
- Cabins
- 70
- Length · decks
- 5 decks
- Routes
- 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor · 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan
- Payment
- No online payment — a written quote first, then a deposit by bank transfer or a secure card link.
Facilities & life on the Al Kahila
Dining on board
Meals are served in the main restaurant on a full-board basis; drinks other than water at meals are charged separately — we confirm the exact board basis in your written quote.
Al Kahila FAQ
How many cabins does Al Kahila have?
70: 66 double cabins of about 22 m² and 4 suites of about 35 m², over five decks.
What are the cabins like?
Each has a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, a sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning and a private bathroom.
Is Al Kahila related to the Sabena Al Jamila?
Yes — they are sister ships in the Sabena fleet.
What is there to do on board?
A pool on the sun deck, a library, a massage room and a boutique, besides the restaurant.
How much does a cruise on Al Kahila cost?
From $750 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $925 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $900. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.
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