MS Nile Premium

Built in 2008, the Nile Premium carries 56 cabins and four suites across five decks, finished in restrained neutral tones. Standard cabins are joined by two Ambassador Suites and two Presidential Suites for guests wanting more space. The large main restaurant serves a full-board buffet, with a complimentary bottle of water per person each day.

Public rooms include a cocktail lounge and bar, a TV lounge and a reading room, while the sun deck carries a swimming pool. There is also a fitness room, a gift shop, 24-hour room service, laundry and a 24-hour doctor, with daily entertainment in the evenings.

Sailings run four days and three nights from Aswan to Luxor, or five days and four nights from Luxor to Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, with Abu Simbel as an option. Departures leave Luxor on Mondays and Aswan on Fridays.