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Movenpick MS Sun Ray
A 62-cabin, four-deck Luxury cruiser by Mövenpick
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray is a Luxury Nile cruise ship of 62 cabins on four decks, run by Mövenpick. Every cabin has free Wi-Fi, a 43-inch smart TV and a bathtub, and eight are suites. It has a pool, a library and a 132-seat restaurant. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $1,280 per person.
Why travellers choose the Movenpick MS Sun Ray
The ship
Sun Ray is Mövenpick’s four-deck ship, about 72 metres long, and the one to pick if you want to stay connected: every cabin has complimentary Wi-Fi and a 43-inch smart TV.
Cabins
There are 54 outside cabins of about 20 m², plus eight suites in four types — two each of junior (about 37 m²), superior, deluxe and executive. Every cabin has twin or king beds, individually controlled air-conditioning, a bathroom with a bathtub, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar, a laptop-size safe and a telephone.
Life on board
The sun deck has the pool and a bar; inside are a lounge, a library and reading room, and a restaurant that seats up to 132. There is no lift.
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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 | $1,280 | $1,590 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $1,775 | $2,175 |
What's included on the Movenpick MS Sun Ray
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
Movenpick MS Sun Ray at a glance
- Operator
- Mövenpick
- Category
- Luxury Cruises
- Cabins
- 62 · about 20 m² each
- Balcony
- French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
- Lift
- No — the decks are linked by stairs
- Length · decks
- 4 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 Movenpick MS Sun Ray
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.
Movenpick MS Sun Ray FAQ
How many cabins does Mövenpick MS Sun Ray have?
62: 54 outside cabins of about 20 m², 2 junior suites of about 37 m², and 2 each of superior, deluxe and executive suites, over four decks.
Is there Wi-Fi on MS Sun Ray?
Yes — complimentary Wi-Fi in every cabin, with a 43-inch smart TV, a minibar and a laptop-size safe.
What suites does MS Sun Ray have?
Eight: two junior suites of about 37 m², and two each of superior, deluxe and executive suites.
Is there a lift on board?
No. The four decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on MS Sun Ray cost?
From $1,280 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $1,775 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $1,590. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.
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