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The M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess

A suite style cabin

Dinning at the restaurant

Dinning on the top deck

Watching the nile go by

Relax by the pool

The onboard entertainment

The cruise gym

Out for ride around Luxor

M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess


Official Rating: 5* Star

Board: Full Board

Description: The Sonesta Nile Goddess is a ship with a mixture of modern and traditional style with tasteful furnishings and friendly, efficient service. It is the ideal ship for an enjoyable and relaxing Nile Cruise.

Please note:  This cruise departs on Mondays.

 

Accommodation:  The ship has 63 suites which are junior suite style, plus two Presidential suites.

All the suites have panoramic windows, giving views of the Nile and are individually air conditioned. Being a junior suite there is a separate seating area and a bathroom with full size bathtub. Hairdryers are available from reception.

The suites have TV with video channels, internal music channels, phones, and a minibar.

This ship offers cabin service until midnight.

General Facilities:   There is a well appointed and decorated restaurant, with international cuisine, which can take all guests at one seating and a comfortable lounge bar with dancing area. Here you will have evening entertainment which will include the captains Cocktail party (Smart casual attire), a Gallabaya party, Belly dancing show and Fokloric Dance show.

There is also a Piano Bar and sundeck bar plus a laundry, gift shop bazaar, beauty shop and billiard and table tennis room.

The sundeck has both a sunbathing area with pool and a shaded seating area where you can enjoy a drink and watch the sights of Egypt while you cruise. The sundeck also has barbecue facilities.

The ship has private berthing facilities.

Cruise Itinerary: -

Day 1
· Embarkation.
· Visit Karnack & Luxor Temples.
· Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2

· Sailing to Edfu.
· Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3
· Visit Horus Temple.
· Sail to Kom Ombo.
· Visit Sobek & Haroeries Temple.
· Sail to Aswan.
· Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4
· Visit the High Dam, the Granite quarries & Philae Temple.
· View of Kitchener's, Botanical garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum by felucca.
· Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5
· AM free at leisure.
· 04:00 PM sail to Kom Ombo.
· Sail to Edfu.
· Overnight in Edfu.

Day 6
· Sail to Esna.
· Overnight in Luxor.

Day 7
· Visit the West Bank including Valleys of Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and Colossi of Memmnon.
· PM free at leisure.
· Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8
· Disembarkation.

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Additional Information: The order of the itineraries maybe amended as a result of low water levels, adverse weather conditions, lock closure or other unforeseen circumstances. Moorings at night are usually alongside other cruise vessels which may affect views from your cabin and sightseeing, when possible is organised to avoid the heat of the midday sun.  When mooring sometimes diesel fumes can be evident.

When joining a Nile cruise you are joining a cruise with an international client mix as the cruise will be accepting clients of many nationalities.

That the star rating issued by the Egyptian Tourist Board is not always the same standard as UK star ratings.  For a further analysis of each cruise ship in this respect please call us on: 0870 - 777 99 33 (24hrs).

On entry into Egypt, you must obtain a visitors visa at the port of entry, the fee is £15 (subject to change). Sharm El Sheikh is considered a free zone, due to being located in the Sinai Peninsula. Travel on excursions outside the peninsula, the visitor’s visa is a requirement.

Please note:  For travel to most countries, a British passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the UK.


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