Nile Excellence is the smallest ship in our Deluxe category: 30 suites of about 30 m², each with a French balcony. Built in 2008 and renovated in 2022, it has a sun-deck pool and two restaurants, one of them for barbecue. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.
Overview
Why travellers choose the Nile Excellence
The ship
With 30 suites, Nile Excellence is the smallest ship in our Deluxe category and one of the few where every room is a suite. It was built in 2008 and renovated in 2022.
Suites
All 30 suites average about 30 m² and sit on the main and upper decks. Each has a French balcony, a shower with a massage head, a hairdryer, satellite TV, a safe, a minibar, a telephone and air-conditioning.
Life on board
The sun deck has the pool. There are two places to eat: the main restaurant and a separate barbecue restaurant. There is no lift.
The smallest Deluxe ship we sell30 suites — every room a suite.
A French balcony in every suiteAbout 30 m², on the main and upper decks.
Two restaurantsThe main dining room and a barbecue restaurant.
Renovated in 2022Built in 2008.
Itineraries · 2 programs
Follow the Nile Excellence 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.
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
Infants 0–5 free · children 6–11: 50% sharing with 2 adultsGroups of 10+: ask for special rates and a free tour leader place20% deposit secures your booking · balance 30 days before arrivalFree cancellation up to 45 days before arrival (60 days at Christmas & Easter)
No surprises
What's included on the Nile Excellence
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
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 Excellence
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Sun Deck
In-cabin Safe
Minibar
In-cabin TV
Air Conditioning
Dining on board
Meals are served in the restaurants 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
Questions about this ship
Nile Excellence FAQ
Is Nile Excellence an all-suite ship?
Yes. All 30 rooms are suites of about 30 m², each with a French balcony.
How old is Nile Excellence?
It was built in 2008 and renovated in 2022.
Where do you eat on board?
In the main restaurant or the separate barbecue restaurant, on a full-board basis.
Is there a lift on board?
No. The decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on Nile Excellence 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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