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Nile Crown III

Comfortable cruising between Aswan and Luxor

Nile Crown III is a Nile cruise ship operated by Isis / ISIS Group. It has 61 cabins and 2 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

Comfortable cruising between Aswan and Luxor. A 61-cabin, five-deck Nile cruiser sailing the classic Aswan–Luxor route in three-, four- and seven-night itineraries, with an optional Abu Simbel excursion.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 61Route Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Isis / ISIS Group
Accommodation: 61 cabins · 2 suites
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 74 × 14 m
Built: — · refit 2023
Route: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; optional Abu Simbel excursion
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Fridays from Aswan; Mondays from Luxor
Wi-Fi: Yes - free internet and Wi-Fi in designated areas.

About Nile Crown III

The Nile Crown III carries guests across five decks and 61 cabins, offered as single, double, twin and triple rooms to suit couples, solo travellers and families alike. It runs the well-loved stretch between Aswan and Luxor, calling at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna, with an optional Abu Simbel excursion for those who want to add the temples to their trip.

On board there is a main dining room with buffet service, a bar lounge and an open-air bar on the sun deck. A swimming pool, small fitness room, massage centre, beauty salon, reading lounge and gift shop round out the facilities, with Wi-Fi available in designated areas.

Sailings depart Aswan on Fridays and Luxor on Mondays, giving a straightforward choice of direction for a short break or a full week on the river.

Highlights

61 cabins across five decks
Aswan–Luxor route via Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna
Swimming pool and sun deck
Massage centre and beauty salon
Optional Abu Simbel excursion

At sail

Day by day

Nile Crown III sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; optional Abu Simbel excursion Departures fridays from aswan; mondays from 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 III 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: Single cabin (max 1 guest + 1 kid)
Double cabin (max 2 guests + 1 kid)
Twin cabin (max 2 guests + 1 kid)
Triple cabin (max 3 guests)
Dining: Restaurant
Bar lounge
Open air bar
Main dining room with buffet service
Facilities: Swimming pool
Fitness equipment / mini fitness room
Gift shop / boutique
Beauty salon
Hairdresser
First aid clinic
Reading lounge
Business center
Internet service
Discotheque
Sun deck with loungers
Massage center
French balcony cabins
Spa · pool · gym: Sundeck swimming pool, fitness equipment / mini fitness room, massage centre and beauty salon
Itineraries: 4 days / 3 nights ex Aswan
5 days / 4 nights ex Luxor
8 days / 7 nights ex Aswan
8 days / 7 nights ex Luxor

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Nile Crown III, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.8 out of 5via Tripadvisor (19)

Good to know

Nile Crown III questions, answered

How much does Nile Crown III cost?

Advertised rates start from US$104 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Nile Crown III have?

61 cabins and 2 suites.

What route does Nile Crown III sail?

Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; optional Abu Simbel excursion, departing Fridays from Aswan; Mondays from Luxor.

What's included on Nile Crown III?

Full board accommodation including sightseeing, all transfers by private coaches, private guide and entrance fees. +10% surcharge 22 Dec-04 Jan and Easter.