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Nile Crown I

58-cabin ship between Luxor and Aswan

Nile Crown I is a Nile cruise ship operated by ISIS Travel (ISIS Group). It has 58 cabins and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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58-cabin ship between Luxor and Aswan. A 5-star Nile cruise ship with 58 cabins over five decks, sailing Upper Egypt between Luxor and Aswan via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 58Route Luxor → Aswan

Operator: ISIS Travel (ISIS Group)
Accommodation: 58 cabins
Decks: 5
Built: — · refit 2024
Route: Nile, Upper Egypt: Luxor - Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Fridays ex Aswan | Mondays ex Luxor
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi

About Nile Crown I

The Nile Crown I is a 5-star cruise ship with 58 cabins across five decks, operated by ISIS Travel. It sails the classic Upper Egypt stretch of the river between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Itineraries range from a four-day, three-night sailing out of Aswan to a five-day, four-night trip out of Luxor, as well as a seven-night round trip from either city. The onboard restaurant serves intercontinental and Egyptian dishes, with barbecues and provision for special diets.

On deck there is a swimming pool, a sun deck and mini gym. Indoor spaces include a bar lounge, discotheque, reading lounge and business centre, along with a beauty salon, massage service, gift shop and first aid clinic.

Highlights

58 cabins across five decks
Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo
Swimming pool and sun deck
Intercontinental and Egyptian cuisine
Reading lounge and business centre

At sail

Day by day

Nile Crown I sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Nile, Upper Egypt: Luxor - Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo Departures fridays ex aswan | mondays ex 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.

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 Nile Crown I 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: 58
Dining: Restaurant serving intercontinental and Egyptian cuisine, special diet requirements, barbecues and beverages
Facilities: Swimming pool
Sun deck
Fitness equipment / mini gym
Bar lounge
Discotheque
Reading lounge
Business centre
Beauty salon
Massage
Gift shop
First aid clinic
Itineraries: 04 days / 03 nights ex Aswan to Luxor
05 days / 04 nights ex Luxor to Aswan
07 nights ex Aswan or ex Luxor

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Nile Crown I questions, answered

How many cabins does Nile Crown I have?

58 cabins.

What route does Nile Crown I sail?

Nile, Upper Egypt: Luxor - Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, departing Fridays ex Aswan | Mondays ex Luxor.

How much does a Nile cruise on Nile Crown I cost?

Indicative rates for Nile Crown I start from about US$160 per person (average per night). That figure is approximate and the exact rate is confirmed when we quote: Nile cruise pricing moves with the season, the cabin grade and how full the boat is, and the same sailing is often sold at several different prices. Message us for the rate on your dates.

What is included in the fare on Nile Crown I?

A cruise ship fare of this kind normally covers your cabin on full board, entrance to the temples named in the itinerary, an Egyptologist guide, the listed shore excursions and transfers at each end. Tips, drinks, optional excursions such as Abu Simbel, and personal expenses are normally extra. Whether soft drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges sit inside the fare genuinely differs between operators, so confirm those for Nile Crown I before booking.