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MS Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise

A 72-meter Nile ship with 63 cabins, French balconies, a pool and Jacuzzi. It suits travelers who want a balcony-style cabin without paying for a luxury ship.

About the ship

MS Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise

A 72-meter Nile ship with 63 cabins, French balconies, a pool and Jacuzzi. It suits travelers who want a balcony-style cabin without paying for a luxury ship.

The Nile Dolphin first sailed in February 2007. It is a 72-meter ship with five decks, and its 63 cabins sit on three of them, for up to 126 guests. Cabins are about 20 square meters, each with a French balcony, Egyptian cotton bedding, climate control, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a safe and a glass shower. The sun deck holds a pool, a Jacuzzi and a bar. Indoors you get a restaurant, a panorama lounge, an air-conditioned gym, massage, a boutique and laundry. No renovation date is published, and some services carry extra charges.

The four-night cruise leaves Luxor on Mondays and sails south to Aswan. The three-night cruise leaves Aswan on Fridays and sails north. Stops include Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, with Philae near Aswan and Karnak and the West Bank in Luxor. Meals are full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner. The short programs keep each day full, so plan a free afternoon in Luxor or Aswan before or after the cruise.

Duration options
3 nights · 4 nights · 7 nights
Route
Aswan ⇄ Luxor
Type
Standard · Cruise ship
Capacity
up to 126 guests
Sailing schedule

Fixed programs, weekly departures

3 Nights from Aswan
Departs
Friday
Route
Aswan → Luxor
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
4 Nights from Luxor
Departs
Monday
Route
Luxor → Aswan
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
On board

Facilities & amenities

Ship facilities

Sun deck pool
Jacuzzi
Sun deck bar
Restaurant
Panorama lounge
Bars
Air-conditioned gym
Massage service
Boutique
Laundry

Cabins & suites

Standard CabinAbout 20 square meters with a French balcony, Egyptian cotton bedding, climate control, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, safe and glass shower.

Meals are full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the restaurant.

Facilities as listed by the operator; confirmed with your booking.

Why this cruise

What makes it different

Nile Dolphin cruise ship ploughing through the river with an Egyptian flag at the bow and green banks
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63 cabins of about 20 square meters

Twin beds with dark headboards and navy cushions in a cabin on the Nile Dolphin cruise
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French balconies in cabins

Double bedroom on the Nile Dolphin with navy cushions and two chairs by a river-view window
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Sun deck pool, Jacuzzi and bar

Nile Dolphin restaurant with white-clothed tables, tall white columns and windows onto the river
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Air-conditioned gym and massage service

Lounge corner on the Nile Dolphin with gray velvet benches against a rust-toned patina wall
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Full board meals

Itineraries

Day by day, every program

Your routeAswan → Luxor
4days3nights
4 days / 3 nights

Aswan → Luxor

Day01

Embark in Aswan

12:00 PM Board the ship in Aswan, receive your cabin keys and a welcome drink.

12:30 PM Lunch on board.

2:30 PM Visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, reached by motor boat, and the Aswan High Dam.

Evening Optional felucca sail around the Nile islands.

7:30 PM Dinner on board; overnight in Aswan.

Day02

Kom Ombo and Edfu

7:00 AM Breakfast on board.

9:00 AM Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris.

12:30 PM Lunch on board while sailing to Edfu.

3:00 PM Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

7:30 PM Dinner on board; overnight sailing to Luxor through the Esna lock.

Day03

Luxor East and West Banks

6:30 AM Breakfast on board.

7:30 AM West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

12:30 PM Lunch on board.

3:00 PM East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

7:30 PM Dinner on board; overnight in Luxor.

Day04

Disembark in Luxor

7:00 AM Breakfast on board.

8:30 AM Check out and transfer to your hotel, the airport, or your next tour.

Times are a typical schedule and can change with river traffic and lock timings.

Four nights from Luxor to Aswan or three nights from Aswan to Luxor. Visits include Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Karnak and the West Bank.

Rates & pricing

Prices on request

Online booking is not open for MS Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise yet. Send us your dates and travelers and we reply with the cabins available and the price for your sailing.

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FAQs

Questions people actually ask

How many cabins does the Nile Dolphin have?

It has 63 cabins of about 20 square meters for up to 126 guests. Sources differ on whether two suites are also on board.

Do the cabins have balconies?

Cabins have French balconies, Egyptian cotton bedding and a private bathroom with a glass shower.

Which days does the Nile Dolphin sail?

The four-night cruise leaves Luxor on Mondays, and the three-night cruise leaves Aswan on Fridays.

Is there a pool on board?

Yes. The sun deck has a pool, a Jacuzzi and a bar.

Is there a gym?

Yes, an air-conditioned gym, plus a massage service. Some services are charged extra.

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