Deluxe Cruises 3 · 4 nights

Salima

A 70-cabin Deluxe cruiser with 25 junior suites

Cruise only · per person

3 nights from $750

4 nights from $900

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In brief

Salima is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 70 cabins and suites, including 25 junior suites of about 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.

Overview

Why travellers 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 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 hairdryer, 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 lift.

						
						25 junior suitesAbout 28 m² each, out of 70 rooms.
					
						Two windows per cabinFloor-to-ceiling, onto the river.
					
						A library and a massage roomPlus a boutique.
					
						Pool and bar on the sun deckPart of the Sabena fleet.

Itineraries · 2 programs

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.

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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)

No surprises

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

Ship facts

Salima at a glance

Category: Deluxe Cruises
Cabins: 70
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 Salima

Swimming Pool

Spa & Wellness Center

Restaurant

Bar / Lounge

Sun Deck

Library / Reading Room

Gift Shop

In-cabin Safe

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

Salima FAQ

How many cabins does Salima have?

70 cabins and suites, including 25 junior suites of about 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 hairdryer and a safe.

Is there a lift 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.