Deluxe Cruises 3 · 4 nights

Renaissance

A 76-cabin Deluxe cruiser (renovated 2023–24)

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3 nights from $750

4 nights from $900

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In brief

Renaissance is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 76 cabins, built in 1992 and renovated in 2023 and 2024. Cabins average about 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.

Overview

Why travellers 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 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 lift.

						
						A French balcony in every cabinAll 76 of them.
					
						Renovated in 2023 and 2024On a hull built in 1992.
					
						Buffets and set menusIn a restaurant of around 140 covers.
					
						Pool and spaBeside the sun deck.

Itineraries · 2 programs

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Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.

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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	$750	$900
High	Sep – Apr	$925	$1,115

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 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

Ship facts

Renaissance at a glance

Category: Deluxe Cruises
Cabins: 76 · about 18 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 Renaissance

Swimming Pool

Spa & Wellness Center

Restaurant

Bar / Lounge

Sun Deck

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

Renaissance FAQ

How many cabins does Renaissance have?

76, averaging about 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 a lift 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.