Princess Sarah
A 70-cabin, five-deck Nile cruiser
Princess Sarah is a Standard Nile cruise ship of about 70 cabins and suites on five decks, with a sun-deck pool, a restaurant seating around 150, a spa, a fitness area, a hair salon and a discotheque. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan, from $650 per person — one of the lowest prices we sell.
Why travellers choose the Princess Sarah
The ship
Princess Sarah is a full-service ship at the bottom of our price range: five decks, a spa, a fitness area, a hair salon, a reading area and a discotheque. This is the cruise ship, not the dahabiya of a similar name.
Cabins
There are around 70 cabins and suites, including a junior suite and presidential suites, across the guest decks. Each is air-conditioned with a private bathroom, satellite TV, a minibar, a safe and large panoramic windows onto the river.
Life on board
The sun deck has the pool. Inside are a restaurant seating around 150, a lounge bar, a discotheque, a reading area, a spa and fitness area, a gift shop, a hair salon and laundry service. There is no lift.
Follow the Princess Sarah 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 | $650 | $790 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $785 | $895 |
What's included on the Princess Sarah
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
Princess Sarah at a glance
- Category
- Standard Cruises
- Cabins
- 70 · 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 Princess Sarah
Dining on board
Meals are served in the main restaurant on a full-board basis, with international and Egyptian cuisine; drinks other than water at meals are charged separately — we confirm the exact board basis in your written quote.
Princess Sarah FAQ
How many cabins does Princess Sarah have?
Around 70 cabins and suites, including a junior suite and presidential suites.
Is this the Princess Sarah dahabiya?
No. This is the Princess Sarah cruise ship. The dahabiya of a similar name is a different, much smaller boat.
What is on board?
A pool on the sun deck, a restaurant of around 150 covers, a lounge bar, a discotheque, a reading area, a spa and fitness area, a gift shop, a hair salon and laundry.
Is there a lift on board?
No. The five decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on Princess Sarah 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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