The Soleil is the newest ship we work with and it does not look like anything else on the river: a calm, modern interior, floor to ceiling windows in every cabin, and a pool on the sundeck that is at its best at sunset. Fifty-three rooms in all, from 21 square metre cabins up to the two Soleil suites at 58. There is a spa with a sauna, a boutique, and several bars and dining rooms. It sails the classic route between Luxor and Aswan, three nights, four nights, or the full week without changing ship.
Written by Mo Adam, licensed Egyptologist guide since 2011. Updated 17 October 2026.
Forty-one luxury cabins of 21 m², eight junior suites of 39 m², two royal suites of 44 m² and two Soleil suites of 58 m². Every room has a floor to ceiling window over the river.
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 Soleil sails from Aswan every Friday for 3 nights to Luxor ($3,000 per person) and from Luxor every Monday for 4 nights to Aswan ($3,700 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.

