Step aboard the MS Royal Princess and the Nile slows to the pace of another era. This traditional 5 star Luxury cruiser pairs authentic Italian-inspired interiors and a sweeping grand staircase with 7 nights of sailing from Luxor to Aswan and back, 11 guided excursions led by a PhD-qualified Egyptologist with all entrance fees included, and return flights and transfers all included in one price.
Some boats on the river feel like floating hotels. This one feels closer to a scene from an Agatha Christie adaptation, in the best possible way. Ornate, traditional decor recalls the golden age of Nile travel, and the grand staircase that greets you at embarkation sets the tone for the week ahead. Behind the period charm sits all the comfort of a modern Luxury 5 star cruiser: fully air-conditioned cabins, generous buffet dining and attentive daily housekeeping.
Days settle into an easy rhythm. Mornings are for temples and tombs with our Egyptologist guide, afternoons for the sun deck pool and bar as palm-lined riverbanks drift past, and evenings for dinner followed by music and dancing in the air-conditioned lounge. Every cabin opens onto a French (Juliet) balcony, and all accommodation sits on the middle and upper decks at no additional charge, so the views begin before you even leave your room.
What sets this cruise apart, in our view, is how much is genuinely included: 11 guided excursions with every entrance fee paid, the services of a PhD-qualified, English-speaking Egyptologist throughout, plus return flights from the UK, transfers and airport taxes. You unpack once and the bills stop there.
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Full board here means four servings a day, not three. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are extensive open buffets in the elegant main restaurant, spanning international favourites and flavourful Egyptian specialities, from grilled meats and hot dishes to authentic Egyptian desserts. The spread changes through the week, so there are new dishes to try at every meal, and fresh local ingredients feature throughout. Each afternoon a traditional afternoon tea is served with coffee, tea and light snacks, the perfect pause on deck as the river drifts by. Arriving late on your first evening? A light snack is kept ready so nobody goes to bed hungry.
We sell this cruise as full board. Drinks are served in the restaurant, in the air-conditioned lounge bar and at the sun deck bar throughout the day. Package inclusions can vary by season; an all inclusive drinks package is also available, and our specialists can tell you more when you enquire.
Daytime dining is casual and comfortable, shorts and t-shirts are absolutely fine. In the evenings most guests opt for smart casual, a small touch of elegance as night falls without ever feeling stuffy or formal. The atmosphere in the restaurant and lounge stays friendly and relaxed, ideal for recounting the day over a hearty meal in good company. If you have dietary requirements or special requests, tell us in advance and the attentive crew will gladly cater for you.
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