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Luxury Cruises Sonesta 3 · 4 nights

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 an elevator. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $1,500 per person.

Overview

Why travelers 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 an elevator, 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 431 sq ft (40 m²), 4 Mozart Suites of about 377 sq ft (35 m²) and 2 Chopin Suites of about 560 sq ft (52 m²). Each has individual climate control, a telephone, a safe, a minibar, a TV with films, a hair dryer, 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 377 to 560 sq ft (35 to 52 m²)Named after Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin.
An elevator 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 40% 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
Elevator
Yes — an elevator 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
The restaurant on the Sonesta Star Goddess Nile cruise, tables laid in pink linen with the buffet counter in the foreground

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 431 sq ft (40 m²), 4 Mozart Suites of about 377 sq ft (35 m²) and 2 Chopin Suites of about 560 sq ft (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 an elevator on Star Goddess?

Yes. It is one of three ships in our Luxury category with an elevator.

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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