Ultra Luxury Nile Cruises — Compare Rates, Boats & Book
The finest boats on the river — spacious suites, refined service, and full-board sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan.
48 Cruises
From $420 / person Full Board
All Sightseeing Included
27+ years of Nile expertise since 1998
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Our ultra-luxury Nile cruises represent the top tier of river travel in Egypt. These are the newest and most spacious vessels on the Luxor–Aswan route, chosen for generous cabin sizes, attentive crew-to-guest ratios, and elevated dining that often moves beyond the standard buffet to à la carte service in the evening.
Every cruise below sails the same classic itinerary — visiting the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings — on a full-board basis with all major sightseeing included. What sets the ultra-luxury tier apart is the experience between the temples: larger suites, quieter cabins, wellness facilities, and a more personalised level of service on board.
Use the cards below to compare starting prices, then open any cruise for full rates across all four seasons, cabin details, photos and booking help. Prices shown are the lowest per-person starting rate for a 3-night package.
Ultra Luxury Nile Cruises — 48 Available
Soleil
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $560 Per Person
Large WindowElevator
53 cabins 21 m² cabins
Stephanie
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $560 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
78 cabins 20 m² cabins
Blue Shadow
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $560 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
58 cabins 22 m² cabins
Opera
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $560 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
100 cabins 18 m² cabins
Royal Beau Rivage
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $560 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
72 cabins 20 m² cabins
Blue Shadow II
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $560 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
62 cabins 22 m² cabins
Royal Signature
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $560 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
64 cabins 20 m² cabins
Royal Elite
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $420 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $560 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
72 cabins 18 m² cabins
Crown Jewel
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $450 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $600 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
80 cabins 20 m² cabins
Monica
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $450 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $600 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
74 cabins 20 m² cabins
Nile Style
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $450 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $600 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
80 cabins 20 m² cabins
Concerto I
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $450 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $600 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
70 cabins 20 m² cabins
Premium
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $450 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $600 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
60 cabins 22 m² cabins
Esmeralda
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $450 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $600 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
62 cabins 20 m² cabins
Al Jamila
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $480 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $640 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
70 cabins 22 m² cabins
Al Kahila
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $480 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $640 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
72 cabins 22 m² cabins
La Terrasse
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $480 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $640 Per Person
French BalconyOutside BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
68 cabins 20 m² cabins
La Traviata
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Mondays / From $510 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Thursdays / From $680 Per Person
All SuitesOutside BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
45 cabins 25 m² cabins
Steigenberger Minerva
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Mondays / From $510 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Thursdays / From $680 Per Person
French Balcony
77 cabins 20 m² cabins
Steigenberger Legacy
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $510 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $680 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
74 cabins 24 m² cabins
Antares
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $570 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $760 Per Person
All SuitesFrench BalconyElevatorNo Lower-Deck Cabins
35 cabins 27 m² cabins
Al Hambra
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $570 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $760 Per Person
All SuitesLarge WindowElevatorNo Lower-Deck Cabins
35 cabins 31 m² cabins
Amwaj
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Mondays / From $570 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Thursdays / From $760 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
62 cabins 24 m² cabins
Sonesta Nile Goddess
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $660 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $880 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
57 cabins 20 m² cabins
Nile Bride
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $720 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $960 Per Person
All SuitesFrench BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
30 cabins 27 m² cabins
Le Fayan
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Mondays / From $720 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Thursdays / From $960 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
60 cabins 20 m² cabins
Acamar
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $720 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $960 Per Person
Large WindowElevatorNo Lower-Deck Cabins
52 cabins 21 m² cabins
Alessandra
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $750 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $1,000 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
32 cabins 27 m² cabins
Sonesta Moon Goddess
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $780 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $1,040 Per Person
All SuitesFrench BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
48 cabins 20 m² cabins
Concerto II
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $780 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $1,040 Per Person
Outside BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
64 cabins 18 m² cabins
Alexander The Great
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $810 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $1,080 Per Person
All SuitesLarge WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
30 cabins 30 m² cabins
Senator
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $810 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $1,080 Per Person
All SuitesFrench BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
17 cabins 30 m² cabins
Movenpick Hamees
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $870 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $1,160 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
72 cabins 20 m² cabins
Medea
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Mondays / From $870 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Thursdays / From $1,160 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
60 cabins 20 m² cabins
Miriam
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Mondays / From $870 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Thursdays / From $1,160 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
60 cabins 20 m² cabins
Movenpick Sun Ray
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Mondays / From $870 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Thursdays / From $1,160 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
74 cabins 20 m² cabins
Movenpick Darakum
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $870 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $1,160 Per Person
Large Window
68 cabins 20 m² cabins
Nile Serenity
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $870 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $1,160 Per Person
All SuitesOutside BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
40 cabins 30 m² cabins
Nile Excellence
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $870 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $1,160 Per Person
All SuitesFrench BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
30 cabins 30 m² cabins
Sonesta St George
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $1,035 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $1,380 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
69 cabins 22 m² cabins
Sonesta Star Goddess
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Wednesdays / From $1,035 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Saturdays / From $1,380 Per Person
All SuitesOutside BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
33 cabins 40 m² cabins
Sonesta Sun Goddess
Ultra Luxury
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $1,035 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $1,380 Per Person
All SuitesFrench BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
35 cabins 40 m² cabins
Nile Adventurer
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $1,770 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $2,360 Per Person
Large Window
32 cabins 20 m² cabins
Sun Boat III
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $1,770 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $2,360 Per Person
Large Window
21 cabins 20 m² cabins
Sun Boat IV
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $1,770 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $2,360 Per Person
All SuitesLarge Window
40 cabins 20 m² cabins
Farah
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
Fridays / From $1,920 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
Mondays / From $2,560 Per Person
Large WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
62 cabins 22 m² cabins
Oberoi Philae
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $2,220 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $2,960 Per Person
French BalconyNo Lower-Deck Cabins
58 cabins 22 m² cabins
Oberoi Zahra
Ultra Luxury
Hot Deal
3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor)
From $2,220 Per Person
4 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
From $2,960 Per Person
All SuitesLarge WindowNo Lower-Deck Cabins
27 cabins 22 m² cabins
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Nile cruise "ultra luxury"?
Ultra-luxury Nile cruises are distinguished by larger cabins and suites, higher crew-to-guest ratios, more refined dining (often à la carte rather than buffet-only at dinner), and additional onboard facilities such as spas, pools and gyms. They tend to be among the newest vessels on the river, with contemporary design and modern amenities throughout.
Are sightseeing and meals included on ultra-luxury cruises?
Yes. As with all our Nile cruises, ultra-luxury packages are full-board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and include the major guided sightseeing along the Luxor–Aswan route. The difference at this tier is the quality and space of the onboard experience, not the itinerary itself.
Are ultra-luxury Nile cruises worth the higher price?
If cabin space, dining quality, quieter nights and elevated service matter to you, the ultra-luxury tier delivers a noticeably more comfortable journey for the same temples and itinerary. Travellers prioritising value over space may prefer our Luxury or Deluxe categories, which visit exactly the same sites.
How do I book one of these cruises?
Open any cruise card to see full rates and a booking enquiry form, or use the search tool in the menu to filter by your travel date and budget. You can secure most cruises with a 20% deposit, with the balance payable in interest-free monthly instalments.
How do Ultra Luxury Nile cruises in Egypt compare to international cruise standards?
Egyptian Nile cruises are rated by local standards, which generally sit at least one tier below the equivalent international rating — a 5-star Nile boat is not the same as a 5-star international cruise ship. To avoid surprises, we recommend booking the best cruise your budget allows. What matters most is a solid reputation, good food (very important), and clean, reasonably spacious cabins.
Is a Nile cruise worth the money, or is it better to travel overland and stay in each city?
A Nile cruise is well worth it — provided you choose the right boat for your needs. It saves you the cost of meals and inter-city transport, and offers a completely different experience from an overland trip. If you're unsure which cruise suits you best, our experts can guide you to the best value-for-money option for your requirements.