Nile cruise line
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises Nile cruises
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises has 5 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 53 to 70 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.
SUNRISE is an Egyptian resort and cruise company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hurghada, running a group of Nile boats alongside its Red Sea resorts. In 2025 it entered a joint venture with Minor Hotels covering Egyptian hotels and Nile cruise operations at Luxor and Aswan.
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises runs 5 ships on the Nile that we list. They range from 53 to 70 cabins. Sailings run 3, 4 or 7 nights between Luxor and Aswan.
We do not hold a published SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises rate that states a basis we can convert to per person per night, so every sailing is quoted on request.
Sunrise Nile Saray
57-cabin ship, Luxor to Aswan
Sunrise Semiramis II
70-cabin ship, Luxor to Aswan
Sunrise Mahrousa
1999 ship, Luxor to Aswan
Sunrise Semiramis I
70-cabin ship, three route lengths
Sunrise Semiramis III
2007 ship, Luxor to Aswan
Which SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises ship should you choose?
- Sunrise Mahrousa — The smallest, 2 suites among 53 cabins, refitted in 2019, fare on request.
- Sunrise Nile Saray — 2 suites among 57 cabins, refitted in 2009, fare on request.
- Sunrise Semiramis I — 4 suites among 70 cabins, fare on request.
- Sunrise Semiramis II — 4 suites among 70 cabins, refitted in 2024, fare on request.
- Sunrise Semiramis III — 2 suites among 66 cabins, refitted in 2019, fare on request.
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SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises questions, answered
How much does a SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises Nile cruise cost?
We do not hold a published rate for the SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises fleet that states a basis we can compare, so these sailings are quoted on request. Message us with your dates and cabin type and we will come back with the current fare.
How many ships does SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises run on the Nile?
We list 5: Sunrise Mahrousa (53 cabins), Sunrise Nile Saray (57 cabins), Sunrise Semiramis I (70 cabins), Sunrise Semiramis II (70 cabins), Sunrise Semiramis III (66 cabins).
Which SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises 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, Sunrise Semiramis II, refitted in 2024; and for the quietest ship, Sunrise Mahrousa at 53 cabins. Tell us who is travelling and we will narrow it to one.
What routes and lengths do SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises ships sail?
Sailings of 3, 4 or 7 nights run between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Departure days are fixed per ship, for example every Saturday from Luxor | Every Wednesday from Aswan.
Not sure which SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises boat?
Tell us your dates and group size and a real specialist will match you to the right SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises sailing, with live availability and the current rate.
