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H/S Radamis II

A refurbished classic on the Esna corridor

H/S Radamis II is a Nile cruise ship operated by Radamis Floating Hotels, built 2001 and refurbished 2023. It has 72 cabins and 5 suites and sails itineraries of 3 or 4 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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A refurbished classic on the Esna corridor. A five-star ship of 72 cabins built in 2001 and refurbished in 2023, suited to travellers wanting a settled, classic Luxor–Aswan sailing.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 72Route Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Radamis Floating Hotels
Accommodation: 72 cabins · 5 suites
Built: 2001 · refit 2023
Route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
Trip length: 3 · 4 nights
Departures: Every Monday from Luxor (4 nights); every Friday from Aswan (3 nights)
Season: Year-round
Wi-Fi: Yes

About H/S Radamis II

Built in 2001 and refurbished in 2023, the Radamis II is a five-star ship of 72 cabins and 5 suites that runs the classic stretch of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. It pairs a traditional cruiser layout with an updated finish following its most recent refit.

Days ashore take in Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, with time in Luxor and Aswan at either end. Sailings run year-round: four nights from Luxor every Monday, or three nights from Aswan every Friday, with meals in the onboard restaurant and open-air time on the panoramic sun deck.

Highlights

72 cabins and 5 suites
Refurbished in 2023
Panoramic sun deck
Year-round Luxor–Aswan sailings

At sail

Day by day

H/S Radamis II sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Departures every monday from luxor (4 nights); every friday from aswan (3 nights). The order of the temples is fixed by the river, so what changes between programmes is the direction and how much is fitted into each day.

Luxor to Aswan, 4 nightsusually departs Monday

Day 1
Luxor, embark and the east bank
Board before lunch. The two east-bank temples in the afternoon, when the light is best at Karnak.
Visits Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 2
The west bank, then sail through the Esna lock
An early start for the tombs, then the boat sails south and passes the Esna lock, often in the evening. Moor at Edfu.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
Edfu at first light, usually reached by horse-drawn carriage from the mooring. Sail to Kom Ombo, whose double temple sits directly above the water.
Visits Edfu · Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan
The Aswan cluster, usually in one morning, with a felucca sail among the islands in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk · felucca
Day 5
Disembark
Breakfast on board and disembarkation, typically by 08:00. Abu Simbel is a pre-dawn add-on, not part of the sailing.
Optional Abu Simbel by road or air

Aswan to Luxor, 3 nightsusually departs Friday

Day 1
Aswan, embark
Board before lunch, then the Aswan cluster in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk
Optional felucca among the islands
Day 2
Kom Ombo and Edfu
Sail north. Kom Ombo sits at the mooring; Edfu is a short carriage ride inland.
Visits Kom Ombo · Edfu
Optional Abu Simbel, pre-dawn by road or air
Day 3
Through Esna to Luxor, east bank
The Esna lock can hold the fleet for a while; the east-bank temples follow on arrival.
Visits Esna lock · Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 4
West bank and disembark
Check out after breakfast, then the west bank before departure.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn

Day structure aggregated from the published itineraries for this class of boat and direction. Operators shift a call by half a day and the Esna lock queue moves everything; confirm the running order for your departure.

The fine print

What's included and what isn't

Many ship fares bundle guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist; it varies by package, and your quote states exactly what applies.

Included

Accommodation aboard H/S Radamis II in the cabin booked
Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout
Wi-Fi on board

Not included

Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
Gratuities for the crew
Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
Transfers and extensions such as Abu Simbel, unless quoted

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Standard cabin
Suite
Dining: On-board restaurant
Facilities: Panoramic sun deck
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool; massage and fitness facilities reported.
Itineraries: 5 days/4 nights Luxor to Aswan
4 days/3 nights Aswan to Luxor

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of H/S Radamis II, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

“We loved our journey on the Radamis II and have no hesitation in recommending this boat to everyone.”
— PatriciaK993, Norway · via Tripadvisor

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H/S Radamis II questions, answered

How much does H/S Radamis II cost?

Advertised rates start from US$569 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does H/S Radamis II have?

72 cabins and 5 suites.

What route does H/S Radamis II sail?

Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, departing Every Monday from Luxor (4 nights); every Friday from Aswan (3 nights).

What is included in the fare on H/S Radamis II?

A cruise ship fare of this kind normally covers your cabin on full board, entrance to the temples named in the itinerary, an Egyptologist guide, the listed shore excursions and transfers at each end. Tips, drinks, optional excursions such as Abu Simbel, and personal expenses are normally extra. Whether soft drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges sit inside the fare genuinely differs between operators, so confirm those for H/S Radamis II before booking.