A 65-cabin, five-deck cruiser with two restaurants
Royal Esadora is a Standard Nile cruise ship of 65 cabins on five decks, first sailed in 2006 and also marketed as MS Blue Shadow IV. It has two restaurants, a sun-deck pool with a jacuzzi, a lounge bar with a dance floor and a beauty salon. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $650 per person.
Royal Esadora first sailed in 2006 and is also sold under the name MS Blue Shadow IV. It is one of the few ships at this price with two restaurants: a main buffet and a smaller à-la-carte room.
There are 61 standard cabins of about 18 m², 2 junior suites of about 33 m² and 2 royal suites of about 44 m², all on the main and upper decks, each with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.
The sun deck has a large pool, a jacuzzi and a bar. Inside are the two restaurants, a large lounge bar with a dance floor, a massage room, fitness equipment, a beauty salon and a boutique. There is no lift.
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 | $650 | $790 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $785 | $895 |
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.
65: 61 standard cabins of about 18 m², 2 junior suites of about 33 m² and 2 royal suites of about 44 m².
Yes — the same ship is marketed under both names. It is a separate ship from the original Blue Shadow.
There are two restaurants: a main international buffet and a smaller à-la-carte room.
No. The five decks are linked by stairs only.
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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