Lady Mary
A 72-cabin, five-deck Deluxe cruiser (renovated 2024)
Lady Mary is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 72 cabins on five decks, renovated in 2024 and sister to the Lady Carol. Cabins have large panoramic windows, and the ship has a sun-deck pool and bar, a fitness room, an internet café, a billiard room and a clinic. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.
Why travellers choose the Lady Mary
The ship
Lady Mary was renovated in 2024, which makes it one of the most recently refreshed ships in our Deluxe category. It is the sister of the Lady Carol and shares its long list of public rooms.
Cabins
There are 70 deluxe cabins and 2 suites. Each has a private bathroom, air-conditioning and large panoramic windows.
Life on board
The sun deck has a pool and a bar. Inside are the restaurant, a fitness room, a reading room, an internet café, two bazaars, a billiard room and a clinic. There is no lift.
Follow the Lady Mary 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 Lady Mary
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
Lady Mary at a glance
- Category
- Deluxe Cruises
- Cabins
- 72 · about 20 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 Lady Mary
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.
Lady Mary FAQ
How many cabins does Lady Mary have?
72: 70 deluxe cabins and 2 suites.
When was Lady Mary renovated?
In 2024.
Is Lady Mary the same as Lady Carol?
No — they are sister ships with the same number of cabins. Lady Mary is the more recently renovated of the two.
Is there a lift on board?
No. The five decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on Lady Mary 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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