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Sonesta Star Goddess

An all-suite Luxury cruiser by Sonesta — 33 suites with terraces

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3 nights from $1,500
4 nights from $1,900
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Cabins33
GuestsMax 66
Crew30
In brief

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.

Overview

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.

33 suites, all with a terraceThe only all-suite ship in our Luxury category.
Suites of 35 to 52 m²Named after Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin.
A lift between decksOne of three Luxury ships we sell with one.
66 guests, 30 crewOne of the smallest ships in the category.
Itineraries · 2 programs

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.

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 $1,500 $1,900
High Sep – Apr $1,960 $2,480
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 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
Ship facts

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.
On board

Facilities & life on the Sonesta Star Goddess

Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Sun Deck
In-cabin Safe
Minibar
In-cabin TV
Air Conditioning

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.

Full board Buffet breakfast & lunch À la carte dinner Bar on board
Questions about this ship

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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