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Mövenpick MS Hamees

A 72-metre ship with Nile-view fitness

Mövenpick MS Hamees is a Nile cruise ship operated by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor), built 2001 and refurbished 2018. It has 66 cabins and 6 suites for up to 142 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

A 72-metre ship with Nile-view fitness. A five-star, 72-metre vessel of 66 cabins and six suites, refurbished in 2018, sailing the Luxor–Aswan route on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 66 · up to 142 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor)
Accommodation: 66 cabins · 6 suites
Guests: Up to 142
Decks: 5 decks (3 with cabins)
Dimensions: 72 × 14.8 m
Built: 2001 · refit 2018
Route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae)
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: 3-night typically Fridays from Aswan; 4-night typically Mondays from Luxor
Season: Year-round; official sailing-date PDFs published for 2026, 2027 and 2028
Wi-Fi: Free WiFi throughout the ship; suites include an exclusive MiFi device for high-speed internet.

About Mövenpick MS Hamees

Built in 2001 and refurbished in 2018, the 72-metre Mövenpick MS Hamees offers 66 cabins and suites over four cabin floors. Classic, Superior and Deluxe cabins each measure 21 m², rising to Junior, Deluxe and Executive suites of roughly 37 to 43 m² on the higher decks.

The main restaurant lays on buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner across international and local dishes, with a lounge bar for afternoon tea and beverage service on the sun deck. Guests can use a swimming pool, a reading and play room, and a fitness centre with Nile views, and the ship carries meeting rooms for up to 20 with a projector and 100-inch screen.

Sailings run three, four and seven nights along the Luxor–Esna–Edfu–Kom Ombo–Aswan line, taking in the High Dam and Philae. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the ship, and suite guests receive an exclusive MiFi device.

Highlights

72-metre ship, refurbished 2018
Cabins 21 m², suites to 43 m²
Fitness centre with Nile views
Swimming pool and reading room
Free Wi-Fi throughout, suite MiFi

At sail

Day by day

Mövenpick MS Hamees sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae) Departures 3-night typically fridays from aswan; 4-night typically mondays from luxor. 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.

Cabin pricing

Rates by season

Indicative per-person USD rates from the agencies we track, whose published fares for this boat differ by more than 5%, so the published range is shown rather than a single figure. Your exact fare depends on dates and cabin — we quote every sailing live, with no booking fee to ask.

4 days / 3 nights · Aswan to Luxor

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$1,323–$1,775	$1,255
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,249–$3,100	$1,960
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,297–$1,725	$1,225

5 days / 4 nights · Luxor to Aswan

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$1,610–$2,175	$1,559
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,737–$3,750	$2,264
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,578–$2,125	$1,519

Cabins are allocated by the operator at confirmation; tell us your preferred deck and we will ask.
Longer itineraries are priced as the sailings combined, confirmed on your quote.

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 MS Hamees 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: Classic Cabin (first floor, 21 sqm)
Superior Cabin (second floor, 21 sqm)
Deluxe Cabin (third floor, 21 sqm)
Junior Suite (Main Deck, 2 units, 36.7 sqm; 37 sqm on the web page)
Deluxe Suite (Upper/fourth floor, 2 units, 37.7 sqm; 38 sqm on the web page)
Executive Suite (Top Deck, 2 units, 43.4 sqm; 43 sqm on the web page)
Dining: Main Restaurant - sumptuous buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, international and local
Lounge Bar with afternoon tea
Sun Deck beverage and snack service
Facilities: Swimming pool
Sun deck with recreational area
Reading and play room
Fitness centre with Nile views
Sauna and massage treatment rooms
Lounge Bar
Meeting rooms for up to 20 pax with projector and 100-inch screen
Gift shop
24-hour reception
Laundry service
Safety deposit boxes and life jackets
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool and fitness centre with Nile views. Sauna and massage treatment rooms.
Itineraries: 3 nights / 4 days: Aswan to Luxor
4 nights / 5 days: Luxor to Aswan
7 nights roundtrip

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What guests say

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

4.8 out of 5via Tripadvisor (184)

★★★★★
“The sun deck was terrific, and floating along, admiring the beautiful banks of the Nile while reclining under an umbrella on a lounger was my idea of heaven! The food was exceptionally good (and hugely plentiful)… I found this one of the most relaxing and enjoyable parts of the tour, and would recommend Movenpick to anyone planning on a Nile Cruise.”
— Cornwallgurl, United Kingdom · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Mövenpick MS Hamees questions, answered

How much does Mövenpick MS Hamees cost?

Advertised rates start from US$750 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Mövenpick MS Hamees have?

66 cabins and 6 suites, for up to 142 guests.

What route does Mövenpick MS Hamees sail?

Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae), departing 3-night typically Fridays from Aswan; 4-night typically Mondays from Luxor.

What's included on Mövenpick MS Hamees?

Accommodation, transfers, full board, guided sightseeing with licensed Egyptologist, entrance fees. Single supplement 50%; children 3-12 at 50%; infants under 3 free.