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MS Medea

A 58-cabin, five-deck Luxury cruiser (about 72 m)

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3 nights from $1,051
4 nights from $1,236
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Cabins58
Decks5
In brief

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.

Overview

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.

Panoramic windows in every cabin36 twin and 19 double superior cabins.
Three balcony suitesEach with a private balcony.
Pool with an open-air barOn the sun deck.
Egyptian and international cookingIn a restaurant of around 120 covers.
Itineraries · 2 programs

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.

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 $1,051 $1,236
High Sep – Apr $1,575 $1,890
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 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
Ship facts

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.
On board

Facilities & life on the MS Medea

Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Sun Deck
Free WiFi
Gift Shop
In-cabin Safe
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

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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