The Steigenberger Minerva is one of the largest ships on the river: 75 cabins and two suites with balconies, a wide sundeck with a pool and pool bar, and a clinic with a doctor on board. It sails the classic route between Luxor and Aswan, three nights, four nights, or the full week without changing ship. We compare it with the other two Steigenberger ships in Steigenberger Nile cruise ships compared.
Written by Mo Adam, licensed Egyptologist guide since 2011. Updated 17 October 2026.
Seventy-five cabins of 19 m² and two suites of 39 m². Main and upper deck cabins have large panoramic sliding windows, and the suites have their own balconies.
Per person for the whole cruise, based on two people sharing. Single travellers and upgrades are quoted on request.
Booked and paid for on board, or arranged with us before you travel.
Prices are quoted in US dollars, per person, for the whole cruise, not per night. A cabin sleeps two. Taxes are included in the figure shown.
A quarter of the total confirms the cabin in your name. The balance is due on your first day in Egypt, in cash or by card. Card payments carry a 3% surcharge.
A child travelling free shares the parents’ cabin and does not get a separate bed. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will price it exactly.
| Cancelled | Charge |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before sailing | No charge |
| 59 to 30 days before | 25% of the total |
| 29 to 15 days before | 50% of the total |
| 14 to 7 days before | 75% of the total |
| Less than 7 days, or no show | 100% of the total |
If your plans change you can move your dates instead, free of charge more than 30 days before sailing and subject to availability. Peak periods and some departures carry different terms; your booking confirmation is what applies. No cancellation fee is charged for events outside anyone’s control, such as war, strike, epidemic or a sudden change in the law.
The Steigenberger Minerva sails from Aswan every Monday for 3 nights to Luxor ($1,200 per person) and from Luxor every Thursday for 4 nights to Aswan ($1,475 per person), based on two people sharing. The two can be joined into 7 nights without changing ship; that price is on request.
Yes, the Nile Cruise offers many recreational activities on board such as musical shows and dances, in addition to a swimming pool and fitness facilities.
You can find a rooftop pool, fitness center, spa, lounge bar, sundeck, restaurant, and gift shop
The Nile Cruise offers several types of rooms, such as standard rooms, deluxe cabins, luxury cabins, suites, and deluxe suites, to meet the needs of different guests.
While casual wear is generally acceptable during the day, evenings may call for more elegant attire, especially in the restaurant.
Yes, the Nile cruise price usually includes meals throughout the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with a variety of local and international foods.

