Renaissance
A 76-cabin Deluxe cruiser (renovated 2023–24)
Renaissance is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 76 cabins, built in 1992 and renovated in 2023 and 2024. Cabins average about 194 sq ft (18 m²) with a French balcony, and there are royal suites. It has a pool, a spa and a restaurant of around 140 covers. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.
Why travelers choose the Renaissance
The ship
Renaissance is a large Deluxe ship — 76 cabins — that was built in 1992 and renovated across 2023 and 2024. Its cabins are compact by our fleet’s standards, at about 194 sq ft (18 m²), but every one has a French balcony.
Cabins
The 76 cabins run from deluxe doubles and deluxe kings up to royal suites. Each has air-conditioning, a private bathroom and a large panoramic window with a French balcony.
Life on board
There is a pool, a spa and a sun deck. The restaurant seats around 140 and serves both buffets and set menus, on a full-board basis. There is no elevator.
Follow the Renaissance 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 | $750 | $900 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $925 | $1,115 |
What's included on the Renaissance
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
Renaissance at a glance
- Category
- Deluxe Cruises
- Cabins
- 76 · about 194 sq ft (18 m²) each
- Balcony
- French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
- Elevator
- 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.
Facilities & life on the Renaissance
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.
Renaissance FAQ
How many cabins does Renaissance have?
76, averaging about 194 sq ft (18 m²), from deluxe doubles and kings up to royal suites.
Do all cabins have a balcony?
Yes — every cabin has a large panoramic window with a French balcony.
How old is Renaissance?
It was built in 1992 and renovated across 2023 and 2024.
Is there an elevator on board?
No. The decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on Renaissance 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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