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MS Mayflower
Khedive-era design between Luxor and Aswan
MS Mayflower is a Nile cruise ship operated by Mayfair Cruises, built 2019. It has 56 cabins and 18 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Khedive-era design between Luxor and Aswan. A five-star Mayfair ship built in 2019, with 56 rooms including 18 suites over five decks, cruising the Luxor–Aswan Nile with Khedive-era design.
- Operator
- Mayfair Cruises
- Accommodation
- 56 cabins · 18 suites
- Decks
- 5
- Dimensions
- 77 × 14 m
- Built
- 2019
- Route
- Luxor / Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan; Abu Simbel optional; felucca sailing in Aswan
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Luxor-Aswan and Aswan-Luxor sailings; specific departure days are not stated.
- Season
- January to April 2026 (last cruise 27 April) and October 2026 to April 2027 (last cruise 26 April); no operations June to August.
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in cabins
About MS Mayflower
Launched in 2019, MS Mayflower draws on the design of Khedivial Egypt, blending Ottoman elements with modern comfort across five decks. Its 56 rooms include 38 cabins and 18 suites, with 20 m² Deluxe cabins offering French balconies or verandas and Royal Suites of 40 m².
The Pasha Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and lunch and à la carte dinners of local and international cooking, with drinks in the Sultan Bar & Lounge and Nile views and a library in the Vizier Salon. The sun deck holds a swimming pool, two hot tubs and loungers, and The Spa offers steam and sauna rooms with massage and treatments.
Itineraries run a seven-night Luxor-to-Luxor round trip with 17 excursions and shorter four- and three-night sailings between Luxor and Aswan via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, with Abu Simbel and a felucca sail in Aswan among the options. Departures run January to April and October to April, pausing through the peak summer heat.
Highlights
- Sun-deck pool with two hot tubs
- The Spa with steam and sauna rooms
- Pasha Restaurant with à la carte dinners
- Vizier Salon with Nile views and library
- Royal Suites of 40 m²
At sail
Day by day
MS Mayflower sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor / Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan; Abu Simbel optional; felucca sailing in Aswan Departures luxor-aswan and aswan-luxor sailings; specific departure days are not stated.. 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 widely (different seasons, cabin bases or promotions), so the full published range is shown and we confirm the exact fare on your quote. Your exact fare depends on dates and cabin — we quote every sailing live, with no booking fee to ask.
4 days / 3 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | High season · Sep–Apr | Low season · May–Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $1,775–$2,409 | $1,280–$2,237 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $3,100–$4,095 | $1,999–$3,802 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $1,725–$2,361 | $1,250–$2,192 |
5 days / 4 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | High season · Sep–Apr | Low season · May–Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $2,175–$3,059 | $1,590–$2,829 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $3,750–$5,200 | $2,310–$4,809 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $2,125–$2,998 | $1,550–$2,772 |
- 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 MS Mayflower in the cabin booked
- Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
- Sun deck, pool, spa 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
- Deluxe Cabin - 20 sqm / 215 sq ft, French balcony with Nile views
- Deluxe Cabin with Veranda - 20 sqm / 215 sq ft
- Deluxe Executive Cabin - 20 sqm / 215 sq ft
- Royal Suite - 40 sqm / 431 sq ft (16 units)
- Presidential Suite with Veranda - 2 units, 38 sqm
- Tour Guide / Leader Cabins - 6
- Dining
- Pasha Restaurant - modern fusion of local and international cuisine
- Sultan Bar & Lounge
- Buffet breakfast and lunch, a la carte dinner
- Facilities
- Reception / lobby
- Vizier Salon with Nile views and library
- Sultan Bar & Lounge (main deck)
- Sun Deck with swimming pool, two hot tubs and sun loungers
- Five decks: Nile, Main, Vizier, Royal, Sun
- Classed by Polish Register of Shipping (IACS member)
- Safety: GPS, radio communication, depth measure, security cameras, life jackets and rafts, fire hydrants and extinguishers, smoke/fire alarms, emergency lighting, first aid kits, rescue boat
- Gross tonnage 1,300 tons; draft 1.6 m; speed 9 knots; 220 volts
- Spa · pool · gym
- The Spa with steam and sauna rooms and therapeutic massages and treatments; swimming pool and two outdoor jacuzzis on the sun deck.
- Itineraries
- 7 nights - Luxor to Luxor, 17 excursions ('golden classic')
- 4 nights - Luxor to Aswan, 12 excursions
- 3 nights - Aswan to Luxor, 11 excursions (tariff sheet says 10 tours, 'intense')
Keep planning
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What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of MS Mayflower, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
4.5 out of 5via Tripadvisor (22)
- ★★★★★
“It was one of the best trips of my life...the crew, the service the food and definitely Mina the tour guide!!!”
— SARAH S · via Tripadvisor
Good to know
MS Mayflower questions, answered
How much does MS Mayflower cost?
Advertised rates start from US$1,250 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.
How many cabins does MS Mayflower have?
56 cabins and 18 suites.
What route does MS Mayflower sail?
Luxor / Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan; Abu Simbel optional; felucca sailing in Aswan, departing Luxor-Aswan and Aswan-Luxor sailings; specific departure days are not stated..
What's included on MS Mayflower?
Accommodation, meals onboard, airport transportation, sightseeing transportation and entrance fees to monuments, taxes
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