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Nile Dolphin

A 65-cabin cruiser with French-balcony cabins

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3 nights from $650
4 nights from $790
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In brief

Nile Dolphin is a Standard Nile cruise ship of 65 cabins, each with a French balcony, styled on a French-Renaissance theme. It has a sun-deck pool with a jacuzzi, a spa, a gym, a beauty salon and a business centre. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan, from $650 per person — one of the lowest prices we sell.

Overview

Why travellers choose the Nile Dolphin

The ship

Nile Dolphin is one of the least expensive ships we sell, yet every cabin has a French balcony and the sun deck has a jacuzzi beside the pool. The interiors follow a French-Renaissance theme.

Cabins

The 65 cabins and suites average about 20 m², all on the main or upper deck. Each has a French balcony, individual climate control, a flat TV, a mini-fridge, a telephone, a safe, a hairdryer and an en-suite bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower.

Life on board

The sun deck has the pool, a jacuzzi and a bar. Inside are an air-conditioned spa and gym, a beauty salon, the restaurant, a panorama lounge with a quiet terrace beside it, a business centre with internet, a boutique and a gift shop. There is no lift.

A French balcony in every cabinAll 65, on the main or upper deck.
From $650 per personOne of the lowest prices we sell.
Jacuzzi beside the poolWith a spa, gym and beauty salon inside.
A quiet terraceNext to the panorama lounge.
Itineraries · 2 programs

Follow the Nile Dolphin 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 $650 $790
High Sep – Apr $785 $895
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 Nile Dolphin

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

Nile Dolphin at a glance

Category
Standard Cruises
Cabins
65 · 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.
On board

Facilities & life on the Nile Dolphin

Swimming Pool
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
Spa & Wellness Center
Fitness Center / Gym
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Sun Deck
Free WiFi
Gift Shop
In-cabin Safe
Minibar
In-cabin TV
Air Conditioning

Dining on board

Meals are served in the 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

Nile Dolphin FAQ

How many cabins does Nile Dolphin have?

65 cabins and suites, averaging about 20 m², all on the main or upper deck, each with a French balcony.

Is there a jacuzzi?

Yes, on the sun deck beside the pool, along with a bar.

Is there internet on board?

Yes — a business centre with internet access.

Is there a lift on board?

No. The decks are linked by stairs only.

How much does a cruise on Nile Dolphin cost?

From $650 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $785 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $790. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.

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