Sonesta
Sonesta Star Goddess
An all-suite Luxury cruiser by Sonesta — 33 suites with terraces
Sonesta Star Goddess is an all-suite Luxury Nile cruise ship: 33 suites, each with a private terrace and a bathtub, named after a composer. It carries 66 guests with a crew of 30 and has a lift. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $1,500 per person.
Why travellers choose the Sonesta Star Goddess
The ship
Star Goddess is the only all-suite ship in our Luxury category and one of its smallest, with 33 suites for 66 guests and a crew of 30. It is also one of three Luxury ships we sell with a lift, and one of the two most expensive.
Suites
Every suite has a private terrace and is named after a composer: 27 Beethoven Suites of about 40 m², 4 Mozart Suites of about 35 m² and 2 Chopin Suites of about 52 m². Each has individual climate control, a telephone, a safe, a minibar, a TV with films, a hairdryer, a bathroom with a bathtub, and local wine on the house.
Life on board
The sun deck looks out over the Nile and serves cocktails and barbecue. Breakfast and lunch are buffets and dinner is à la carte in the main restaurant.
Follow the Sonesta Star Goddess 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 | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $1,960 | $2,480 |
What's included on the Sonesta Star Goddess
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
Sonesta Star Goddess at a glance
- Operator
- Sonesta
- Category
- Luxury Cruises
- Cabins
- 33
- Balcony
- Private outside balcony you can step out onto
- Lift
- Yes — a lift between the guest decks
- Guests · crew
- 66 guests · 30 crew
- 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 Sonesta Star Goddess
Dining on board
Breakfast and lunch buffets and à-la-carte dinners are served daily on a full-board basis; drinks other than water at meals are charged separately — we confirm the exact board basis in your written quote.
Sonesta Star Goddess FAQ
How many suites does Sonesta Star Goddess have?
33, all with a private terrace: 27 Beethoven Suites of about 40 m², 4 Mozart Suites of about 35 m² and 2 Chopin Suites of about 52 m².
Is Star Goddess an all-suite ship?
Yes — every room is a suite, the only ship in our Luxury category where that is true.
Is there a lift on Star Goddess?
Yes. It is one of three ships in our Luxury category with a lift.
How many guests does it carry?
Up to 66, with a crew of 30.
How much does a cruise on Sonesta Star Goddess cost?
From $1,500 per person sharing a suite for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $1,960 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $1,900. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.
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