MS Nile Style offers cruises between Aswan and Luxor, two historical centres of Upper Égypte connected by the Nile. Built in 1999 and refurbished in 2015, this vessel features 4 suites and 72 cabins, and navigates a fixed itinerary serving the main archaeological sites of the Nile Valley.

Why choose this cruise

The river cruise formula offers a significant logistical advantage in Égypte: it eliminates repeated road transfers between Upper Égypte sites. You sleep aboard, the ship travels at night or during the day depending on the programme, and each port of call provides access to a temple or a funerary valley.

Nile Style positions itself in the prestige segment of Égypte's river cruise fleet, with two swimming pools, a spa, sit-down dining and English-speaking guide support on every shore excursion.

Atmosphere on board

The vessel operates as a floating hotel: open decks, air-conditioned lounges, and social life centring around the pool by day, then the bar and discotheque by evening. Galabeya parties (traditional tunic evenings) and Nubian music and dance performances punctuate longer itineraries. The atmosphere is that of a classic cruise, more animated than contemplative.

Cabins and suites

The ship has 72 cabins and 4 suites, including honeymoon suites for wedding trips. Of the 72 cabins, 8 are interconnecting, a useful configuration for families or groups travelling together. All cabins overlook the river.

Services and facilities

• Two swimming pools on the sun deck, with adjoining bar
• Spa and gymnasium
• Restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine
• Sun deck bar and discotheque
• Shops and jewellery boutiques on board
• Themed evenings: Galabeya party, Nubian performances
• Room service and laundry

Itinerary and location

MS Nile Style navigates exclusively on the Aswan-Luxor stretch, Égypte's densest segment for pharaonic sites. Two formulas are available:

• Departure from Aswan, Monday: 3 nights to Luxor
• Departure from Luxor, Thursday: 4 nights to Aswan

Airport transfer is included, and an English-speaking guide accompanies each shore excursion. To combine this cruise with a Cairo stopover at the beginning or end of your stay, properties such as Marriott Mena House overlooking the pyramids or Le Méridien Pyramids offer a seamless transition.

When to go

The cruise operates year-round, but conditions vary significantly by season. October to April brings comfortable daytime temperatures (20–28°C) and pleasant evenings on deck: this is peak season on the Nile. June to August sees temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C in Upper Égypte, making midday site visits challenging. May and September offer interesting compromises for those comfortable with heat and preferring fewer crowds.

Sites visited from the ship

MS Nile Style's ports of call serve most of Upper Égypte's heritage:

• Luxor side: Karnak Temple, Temple of Amon, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
• Edfu and Kom Ombo side: Temple of Horus
• Aswan side: Temple of Philae, unfinished obelisk, Temple of Abu Simbel (optional excursion)

To compare with other river cruise options, consult the guides for M/S Blue Shadow or Historia the Boutique Hotel Nile Cruise. In Aswan itself, Movenpick Resort Aswan is a land-based alternative for extending your stay.

Planning your stay

This cruise fits into most classic Égypte itineraries, typically combined with Cairo and Giza. To build a complete itinerary, consult our Égypte journeys.