Blue Shadow
A 58-cabin, five-deck Deluxe cruiser
Blue Shadow is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 58 cabins on five decks. Deluxe cabins are about 22 m² with a wide panoramic window, and there are two junior suites of about 37 m² and two royal suites of about 43 m². It has a sun-deck pool and a lounge bar. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.
Why travellers choose the Blue Shadow
The ship
Blue Shadow is a contemporary Deluxe ship of 58 cabins on five decks. This page is about the original Blue Shadow; the later ships in the family, including Royal Esadora, have their own pages.
Cabins
There are 54 deluxe cabins of about 22 m², 2 junior suites of about 37 m² and 2 royal suites of about 43 m². Each has individually controlled air-conditioning, a wide panoramic window and a private bathroom.
Life on board
The sun deck has the pool; inside are a lounge bar and the restaurant, on a full-board basis. There is no lift.
Follow the Blue Shadow 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 Blue Shadow
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
Blue Shadow at a glance
- Category
- Deluxe Cruises
- Cabins
- 58 · about 22 m² each
- Balcony
- French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
- Lift
- No — the decks are linked by stairs
- 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 Blue Shadow
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.
Blue Shadow FAQ
How many cabins does Blue Shadow have?
58: 54 deluxe cabins of about 22 m², 2 junior suites of about 37 m² and 2 royal suites of about 43 m², over five decks.
Is this the same ship as Royal Esadora?
No. This page is about the original Blue Shadow. Royal Esadora is a later ship in the same family and has its own page.
Does Blue Shadow have a pool?
Yes, on the sun deck.
Is there a lift on board?
No. The decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on Blue Shadow 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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