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Mövenpick SS Misr

A restored 1918 royal steamer on the Nile

Mövenpick SS Misr is a Nile cruise ship operated by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor), built 1918 and refurbished 2006. It has 24 cabins and 8 suites for up to 45 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

A restored 1918 royal steamer on the Nile. A small, historic five-star Nile steamer for travellers drawn to period character, sailing Luxor–Aswan on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 24 · up to 45 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor)
Accommodation: 24 cabins · 8 suites
Guests: Up to 45
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 63 × 13.8 m
Built: 1918 · refit 2006
Route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae); Valley of the Kings on the Luxor West Bank
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: 4-night Luxor-Aswan departs Monday; 3-night Aswan-Luxor departs Friday; 7-night Luxor round trip departs Monday.
Season: Year-round; official sailing-date PDFs published for 2026 and 2027, with peak periods highlighted in red
Wi-Fi: MiFi device provided; complimentary for suite guests.

About Mövenpick SS Misr

Built in 1918 and later serving as a royal Nile steamer, the SS Misr was restored and relaunched as a five-star ship in 2006. She is deliberately intimate, with just twenty-four cabins and suites ranging from single cabins up to the 35 m² Panorama Suites, and public rooms named for their heritage: the Marasem Restaurant, the Dhabiyyat Bar, the Saraya Lounge and the Tashrifa Lobby.

The itineraries take in Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, with the High Dam and Philae to the south and the Valley of the Kings on the Luxor West Bank. On board there is a swimming pool and sun deck for the stretches between sites.

A MiFi device is provided, complimentary for suite guests, and the ship sails year-round with peak periods flagged on the sailing calendar.

Highlights

Restored 1918 steamer, relaunched five-star 2006
Just 24 cabins and suites
Marasem Restaurant, Dhabiyyat Bar, Saraya Lounge
Swimming pool and sun deck
Suites from 30 to 35 m²

At sail

Day by day

Mövenpick SS Misr sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae); Valley of the Kings on the Luxor West Bank Departures 4-night luxor-aswan departs monday; 3-night aswan-luxor departs friday; 7-night luxor round trip departs monday.. 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 Mövenpick SS Misr in the cabin booked
Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout

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: Superior Cabin (deck 2)
Deluxe Cabin (decks 3-4, 21 sqm)
Single Cabin (14.50 sqm, 2 units)
Senior Suite (6 units, 30 sqm)
Panorama Suite (2 units, 35 sqm)
Dining: Marasem Restaurant (main restaurant)
Dhabiyyat Bar
Saraya Lounge
Tashrifa Lobby
Facilities: Swimming pool
Sun deck
Bar
Lounge
Gift shop
Air conditioning
Cabins with balconies
Safe deposit box
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool and sun deck. No spa or gym listed.
Itineraries: 4 nights / 5 days: Luxor to Aswan
3 nights / 4 days: Aswan to Luxor
7 nights / 8 days: Luxor to Luxor round trip

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Mövenpick SS Misr, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.6 out of 5via Tripadvisor (11)

★★★★★
“An excellent trip with excellent service and excellent staff. Pure enjoyment! The food was excellent, and the crew bent over backwards to make this a memorable cruise.”
— Johan T · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Mövenpick SS Misr questions, answered

How much does Mövenpick SS Misr cost?

Advertised rates start from US$1,399 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Mövenpick SS Misr have?

24 cabins and 8 suites, for up to 45 guests.

What route does Mövenpick SS Misr sail?

Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae); Valley of the Kings on the Luxor West Bank, departing 4-night Luxor-Aswan departs Monday; 3-night Aswan-Luxor departs Friday; 7-night Luxor round trip departs Monday..

What's included on Mövenpick SS Misr?

Full board, sightseeing, private coach transfers, multilingual guide, all entrance fees. Peak season surcharge +25% (22 Dec - 4 Jan, Easter).