Magic II
A 72-cabin Deluxe cruiser with a sushi bar and jacuzzi
Magic II is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 72 non-smoking cabins, with a large sun deck, a pool with a built-in jacuzzi and a sushi bar alongside its 160-seat buffet restaurant. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.
Why travellers choose the Magic II
The ship
Magic II is the livelier kind of Deluxe ship: a big sun deck with a pool and a built-in jacuzzi, a sushi bar next to the main restaurant, and a billiard room for the evenings.
Cabins
There are 70 cabins and 2 suites, all non-smoking, with large fixed windows. Each has air-conditioning, a TV, a minibar, a safe and a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
Life on board
The main restaurant seats around 160 at once and serves buffets. There is also a sushi bar, a lounge bar, bazaars and a jewellery shop, a reading area with an internet corner, a billiard room and fitness equipment. There is no lift.
Follow the Magic II 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 Magic II
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
Magic II 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
- 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 Magic II
Dining on board
Buffets in the main restaurant, which seats around 160 in one sitting, plus a sushi bar — all on a full-board basis. Water with meals is included; other drinks are extra, and the exact board basis is on your written quote.
Magic II FAQ
How many cabins does Magic II have?
72: 70 cabins and 2 suites, all non-smoking.
Do the windows open?
No — the cabins have large fixed windows.
What is the food like?
Buffets in a restaurant of around 160 covers, in one sitting, plus a sushi bar. Meals are full board; drinks other than water are extra.
Is there a lift on board?
No. The decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on Magic II 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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