Nile cruise shipStandard & independentLuxor → Aswan
Ra II
Well-equipped Nile cruiser with two Jacuzzis
Ra II is a Nile cruise ship. It has 73 cabins and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
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Well-equipped Nile cruiser with two Jacuzzis. A 73-cabin, five-deck Nile cruise ship sailing the Luxor-Aswan route, with a pool, two Jacuzzis and a gymnasium on board.
- Accommodation
- 73 cabins
- Decks
- 5
- Dimensions
- 72 × 14.4 m
- Route
- Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; Abu Simbel optional
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Every Friday ex Aswan; every Monday ex Luxor
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available.
About Ra II
The Ra II is a five-deck ship with 73 cabins, built to British river-craft standards and offering some balcony cabins alongside twin, single and corner-suite accommodation. Its large dining room serves international buffets, complemented by a spacious lounge bar and a patio bar.
The sun deck carries a swimming pool, bar and recreation area, and the ship adds two Jacuzzis and a gymnasium for guests. Departures run from Aswan every Friday and from Luxor every Monday, sailing between the two cities by way of Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna, with Abu Simbel available as an option.
Highlights
- 73 cabins across five decks
- Swimming pool and two Jacuzzis
- Gymnasium and sun-deck recreation area
- Large lounge bar and patio bar
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion
At sail
Day by day
Ra II sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; Abu Simbel optional Departures every friday ex aswan; every monday 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 Ra II in the cabin booked
- Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
- Sun deck, pool, 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
- Twin (max 2 guests + 1 child)
- Single (max 1 guest + 1 child)
- Corner suites (count not stated)
- Dining
- Large dining room - international buffets
- Large lounge bar
- Disco
- Patio bar
- Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sun deck with bar and recreation area
- Gymnasium
- Two Jacuzzis
- Helicopter pad
- Satellite telephones and facsimile
- Safes
- Boutique
- Gift shop
- Hair salon
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool, two Jacuzzis and a gymnasium
- Itineraries
- 3 nights ex Aswan
- 4 nights ex Luxor
- 7 nights ex Aswan and ex Luxor
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
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Ra II questions, answered
How much does Ra II cost?
Advertised rates start from US$200 per person for 4 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.
How many cabins does Ra II have?
73 cabins.
What route does Ra II sail?
Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; Abu Simbel optional, departing Every Friday ex Aswan; every Monday ex Luxor.
What's included on Ra II?
Tours, meals and transfers; winter $480-$640; Christmas/Easter $570-$760; New Year $690-$920
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