Nile cruise line
Steigenberger Nile cruises
Steigenberger has 4 Nile cruise ships in this directory, sailing the Luxor to Aswan route past the temples of Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. The fleet runs from 52 to 80 cabins. Itineraries cover 3, 4, 7 night sailings. Compare the boats below on cabins, decks and dining, then enquire on WhatsApp for live dates and rates.
Steigenberger is a German hotel brand rather than a shipping company. On the Nile it is a licensed hotel brand on vessels operated by Jaz / Travco, and its bookings route through the Jaz Cruises operation. Expect upper-tier, hotel-branded service on a full-size cruiser.
Steigenberger runs 4 ships on the Nile that we list. They range from 52 to 80 cabins. Steigenberger Omar El Khayam sails Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel rather than the Luxor to Aswan corridor. Sailings run 3, 4 or 7 nights between Luxor and Aswan. Fares work out at US$160 to US$207 per person per night across all 4.
Published rates for all 4 Steigenberger ships state a basis we can convert: US$160 to US$207 per person per night (indicative agency rates, checked 2026-10-11).
Steigenberger Legacy
Balconied cabins on the Luxor–Aswan Nile
Steigenberger Omar El Khayam
A Lake Nasser ship to Abu Simbel
Steigenberger Regency
Panoramic-window cabins on the Upper Nile
Steigenberger Minerva
French-balcony cabins, all outside, Luxor–Aswan
Which Steigenberger ship should you choose?
- Steigenberger Legacy — 2 suites among 76 cabins, up to 150 guests, refitted in 2021, from US$160 per person per night.
- Steigenberger Minerva — 2 suites among 77 cabins, up to 152 guests, refitted in 2016.
- Steigenberger Omar El Khayam — The only one of the fleet on Lake Nasser, ending at Abu Simbel, the largest, 12 suites among 80 cabins, up to 160 guests, refitted in 2011.
- Steigenberger Regency — The smallest, 2 suites among 52 cabins, up to 104 guests, refitted in 2017.
Good to know
Steigenberger questions, answered
How much does a Steigenberger Nile cruise cost?
Across the Steigenberger ships, fares work out at US$160 to US$207 per person per night. Operators quote on different bases, some per night and some for a whole three or four night sailing, so every figure here is converted to a nightly rate before it is compared.
How many ships does Steigenberger run on the Nile?
We list 4: Steigenberger Legacy (76 cabins), Steigenberger Minerva (77 cabins), Steigenberger Omar El Khayam (80 cabins), Steigenberger Regency (52 cabins). Steigenberger Omar El Khayam sails Lake Nasser; the rest run the Luxor to Aswan corridor.
Which Steigenberger ship should I choose?
They sail the same river and call at the same temples, so the choice is the ship rather than the route: for the newest interiors, Steigenberger Legacy, refitted in 2021; for the lowest nightly rate we can verify, Steigenberger Legacy at US$160 per person per night; and for the quietest ship, Steigenberger Regency at 52 cabins. Tell us who is travelling and we will narrow it to one.
What routes and lengths do Steigenberger ships sail?
Sailings of 3, 4 or 7 nights run between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Steigenberger Omar El Khayam is the exception, sailing Lake Nasser between Aswan and Abu Simbel. Departure days are fixed per ship, for example every Monday from Luxor (4 and 7 nights); every Friday from Aswan (3 nights).
Not sure which Steigenberger boat?
Tell us your dates and group size and a real specialist will match you to the right Steigenberger sailing, with live availability and the current rate.
