Lake Nasser cruiseDeluxe fleet shipsAswan → Abu Simbel
MS Eugenie
Period-styled Lake Nasser cruiser
MS Eugenie is a Nile cruise ship operated by Belle Époque Travel, built 1993. It has 52 cabins and 2 suites and sails itineraries of 3 or 4 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Period-styled Lake Nasser cruiser. MS Eugenie is a five-star deluxe, 52-cabin Lake Nasser cruiser sailing between Aswan and Abu Simbel past the lake's temples.
- Operator
- Belle Époque Travel
- Accommodation
- 52 cabins · 2 suites
- Decks
- 4
- Dimensions
- 74 m
- Built
- 1993
- Route
- Aswan, Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua, Amada, Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel (Lake Nasser)
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 nights
- Departures
- Friday from Aswan (3 nights); Monday from Abu Simbel (4 nights)
About MS Eugenie
MS Eugenie was the first ship to sail Lake Nasser, opening the lake to tourism. Built in 1993 in the style of a turn-of-the-century Nile steamship, the 74-metre vessel carries 52 cabins and two suites over four decks, with warm wooden panelling, an Edwardian-style main lounge, a Safari Lounge and a library.
Many cabins on the upper and main decks open onto private balconies; the Imperatrice Suite spans 100 square metres with its own terrace and Jacuzzi bathroom. All cabins have an ensuite bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Dining is full board, with a candlelight dinner on selected nights, and there is a lounge bar.
On Lake Nasser the ship sails between Aswan and Abu Simbel, calling at Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua, Amada and Kasr Ibrim, with a swimming pool, sun decks, sauna, oriental steam bath and exercise equipment on board.
Highlights
- First ship to sail Lake Nasser
- Balcony cabins on upper decks
- Edwardian lounge, Safari Lounge and library
- Pool, sauna and steam bath
- Calls at Kalabsha, Amada, Kasr Ibrim
At sail
Day by day
The Lake Nasser rhythm between the High Dam and Abu Simbel; MS Eugenie sails itineraries of 3 or 4 nights. The lake temples were rescued stone by stone in the 1960s, and most have no practical road access at all.
Day 1
Embark at Aswan
Board on the lake side of the High Dam and sail for Kalabsha, the great relocated temple above the water.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
Wadi el Seboua
The avenue of sphinxes and the rescued temples of the middle lake, reached by no road worth the name.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
Amada and Kasr Ibrim
The lake's oldest temple and the island fortress, viewed from the water as the ship moors for the night.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Abu Simbel
Wake below Ramses II's great temples and visit before the road convoys arrive, then disembark.
Breakfast
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 MS Eugenie in the cabin booked
- Full board across all sailing days
- Sun deck, pool, spa 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
- Upper Deck: 22 twin-bedded cabins with private balconies
- Main Deck: 20 twin-bedded and 2 single-bedded cabins with balconies
- Lower Deck: 8 twin-bedded cabins (no balcony)
- Imperatrice Suite (100 sqm, large terrace, Jacuzzi bathroom, dining and sitting areas, forward Upper Deck)
- De Maria Royal Suite (42 sqm, balcony, bathroom, sitting area, starboard Upper Deck)
- Dining
- Restaurant, full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Candlelight dinner on selected nights
- Lounge bar
- Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sun decks
- Sauna
- Oriental steam bath
- Exercise equipment
- Main lounge in Edwardian style
- Safari Lounge
- Library
- Lounge bar
- Air-conditioning throughout
- Water filtration system
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool, sauna, oriental steam bath and exercise equipment. No dedicated spa named.
- Itineraries
- 3 nights Aswan to Abu Simbel, departing Friday
- 4 nights Abu Simbel to Aswan, departing Monday
- 7-night option offered by some agents
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
Good to know
MS Eugenie questions, answered
How much does MS Eugenie cost?
Advertised rates start from US$620 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.
How many cabins does MS Eugenie have?
52 cabins and 2 suites.
What route does MS Eugenie sail?
Aswan, Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua, Amada, Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel (Lake Nasser).
What's included on MS Eugenie?
Not itemised on the listing page
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