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Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus

Observation bar over the Luxor–Aswan reach

Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus is a Nile cruise ship operated by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor). It has 62 cabins and 2 suites for up to 124 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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Observation bar over the Luxor–Aswan reach. A five-star ship of 60 deluxe cabins and two Royal Suites sailing the Luxor–Aswan route, suited to travellers wanting the classic sites with lively evenings aboard.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 62 · up to 124 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus, a Nile cruise ship

Operator: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor)
Accommodation: 62 cabins · 2 suites
Guests: Up to 124
Decks: 5
Built: — · refit 2024
Route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae)
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Fridays from Aswan (3-night, Friday-Monday); Mondays from Luxor (4-night, Monday-Friday)
Season: Year-round; 2026 sailing dates published as PDF
Wi-Fi: Complimentary wireless internet

About Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus

Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus offers 60 Deluxe Cabins of around 22 m², sleeping up to three, and two Royal Suites with a separate bedroom and sitting room. It is a sister ship to the Royal Lily.

Dining runs from the Lotus buffet restaurant to the Crescent Lounge for afternoon tea, an open-air Observation Bar for sunset cocktails and a sun-deck bar, with live music and themed dinner nights; halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options are catered for. The sun deck holds a pool and a plunge pool with heated whirlpool, and the ship carries a sauna, spa massage rooms and a gymnasium.

Sailings run three, four and seven nights between Luxor and Aswan via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, taking in the High Dam and Philae. Three-night sailings leave Aswan on Fridays and four-night sailings leave Luxor on Mondays. The decks are connected by stairs, with no elevator on board.

Highlights

60 deluxe cabins, around 22 m²
Open-air Observation Bar for sunset
Sun-deck pool and plunge pool with whirlpool
Sauna, spa massage and gymnasium
Live music and themed dinner nights

At sail

Day by day

Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae) Departures fridays from aswan (3-night, friday-monday); mondays from luxor (4-night, monday-friday). 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)	$1,263–$1,676	$1,104
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,146–$2,800	$1,783
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,237–$1,600	$1,078

5 days / 4 nights · Luxor to Aswan

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$1,530–$2,100	$1,336–$1,643
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,601–$3,260	$2,170–$2,744
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,499–$2,000	$1,300–$1,568

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 Royal Lotus 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: Deluxe Cabin (60 units, approx. 22 sqm, max 3 persons)
Royal Suite (2 units, separate bedroom and sitting room, max 4 persons)
Dining: Lotus restaurant - main buffet restaurant
Crescent Lounge (afternoon tea)
Observation Bar (sunset cocktails, open air)
Sun Deck Bar
Mövenpick ice cream kiosk
Live music and themed dinner nights
Dietary options: halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
Facilities: Sun deck with pool
Plunge pool with Jacuzzi on sun deck
Heated whirlpool
Sauna and spa massage rooms
Gymnasium on third deck
Crescent Lounge & Bar
Observation Bar
Boutique / gift shop
Bridge tables
24-hour reception
Laundry service
24-hour onboard doctor
No elevator, all decks by stairs
Spa · pool · gym: Pool / plunge pool with heated whirlpool on sun deck, sauna and spa massage rooms, gymnasium (third deck).
Itineraries: 3 nights / 4 days: Aswan to Luxor
4 nights / 5 days: Luxor to Aswan
7 nights: round trip

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What guests say

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

4.6 out of 5via Tripadvisor (7)

★★★★★
“Loved my entire experience on this cruise. The staff was truly fabulous, the boat is beautiful and the meals (all buffet) were fabulous. I highly recommend!”
— Stephanie C, United States · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus questions, answered

How much does Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus cost?

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

How many cabins does Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus have?

62 cabins and 2 suites, for up to 124 guests.

What route does Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus sail?

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

What's included on Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus?

Accommodation, full-board meals, transfers, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, Egyptologist guide. Excludes beverages, optional excursions (Abu Simbel, balloon), tips, insurance.