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Blue Shadow

A 58-cabin, five-deck Deluxe cruiser

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3 nights from $750
4 nights from $900
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Cabins58
Decks5
In brief

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.

Overview

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.

Deluxe cabins of about 22 m²Each with a wide panoramic window.
Two royal suitesAbout 43 m², plus two junior suites of about 37 m².
A pool on the sun deckWith a lounge bar inside.
58 cabins on five decksA mid-sized ship for our Deluxe category.
Itineraries · 2 programs

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.

Indicative rates

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
Infants 0–5 free · children 6–11: 50% sharing with 2 adults Groups of 10+: ask for special rates and a free tour leader place 20% deposit secures your booking · balance 30 days before arrival Free cancellation up to 45 days before arrival (60 days at Christmas & Easter)
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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
Ship facts

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.
On board

Facilities & life on the Blue Shadow

Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Sun Deck
In-cabin TV
Air Conditioning

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.

Full board Bar on board
Questions about this ship

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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