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MS Medea
A 58-cabin, five-deck Luxury cruiser (about 72 m)
MS Medea is a Luxury Nile cruise ship of 58 cabins, about 72 metres long. Every cabin has a panoramic view of the Nile and three suites add a private balcony. It has a sun-deck pool with an open-air bar and a restaurant serving Egyptian and international food. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $1,051 per person.
Why travellers choose the MS Medea
The ship
Medea is a mid-sized ship for our Luxury category — 58 cabins, about 72 metres long — with a straightforward layout: cabins below, and a sun deck with a pool and an open-air bar above.
Cabins
There are 36 twin and 19 double superior cabins, all with panoramic windows onto the river, an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, a safe and individually controlled air-conditioning. The three suites add a private balcony.
Life on board
Besides the sun deck there is a spacious lounge and bar, a gift shop, Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. The restaurant seats around 120 and serves Egyptian and international dishes on a full-board basis. There is no lift.
Follow the MS Medea 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 | $1,051 | $1,236 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $1,575 | $1,890 |
What's included on the MS Medea
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
MS Medea at a glance
- Category
- Luxury Cruises
- Cabins
- 58 · 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 MS Medea
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.
MS Medea FAQ
How many cabins does MS Medea have?
58: 36 twin superior cabins, 19 double superior cabins and 3 suites with a private balcony.
Do the cabins on MS Medea have a balcony?
The three suites do. The other cabins have panoramic windows onto the river.
Does MS Medea have a pool?
Yes — on the sun deck, next to an open-air bar.
Is there a lift on board?
No. The decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on MS Medea cost?
From $1,051 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $1,575 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $1,236. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.
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