Salima
A 70-cabin Deluxe cruiser with 25 junior suites
Salima is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 70 cabins and suites, including 25 junior suites of about 301 sq ft (28 m²). Every cabin has two floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. It has a sun-deck pool and bar, a library, a massage room and a boutique. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.
Why travelers choose the Salima
The ship
Salima is part of the Sabena fleet and is worth knowing for one thing: 25 of its 70 rooms are junior suites of about 301 sq ft (28 m²), so trading up costs less here than on ships with only two or three suites.
Cabins
Every cabin has two large floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, individually controlled air-conditioning, a hair dryer, an LCD satellite TV and a safe.
Life on board
The sun deck has the pool and a bar. Inside are a lounge bar, the restaurant, a library, a massage room and a boutique. There is no elevator.
Follow the Salima 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 Salima
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
Salima at a glance
- Category
- Deluxe Cruises
- Cabins
- 70
- 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 Salima
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.
Salima FAQ
How many cabins does Salima have?
70 cabins and suites, including 25 junior suites of about 301 sq ft (28 m²).
Is it easy to get a suite on Salima?
Easier than on most ships we sell — 25 of the 70 rooms are junior suites.
What are the cabins like?
Each has two large floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, air-conditioning, an LCD satellite TV, a hair dryer and a safe.
Is there an elevator on board?
No. The decks are linked by stairs only.
How much does a cruise on Salima 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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