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Radamis I
72-cabin Nile cruiser with family cabins
Radamis I is a Nile cruise ship operated by Radamis Floating Hotels, built 1990 and refurbished 2022. It has 72 cabins and 4 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
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72-cabin Nile cruiser with family cabins. A 72-cabin Nile cruise ship with four suites, sailing Luxor-Aswan on 3, 4 and 7-night itineraries with connecting family cabins.
- Operator
- Radamis Floating Hotels
- Accommodation
- 72 cabins · 4 suites
- Decks
- 5
- Built
- 1990 · refit 2022
- Route
- Luxor (Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple), Esna, Edfu (Horus Temple), Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae); Abu Simbel optional
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Saturdays (5-day Luxor-Aswan) and Wednesdays (4-day Aswan-Luxor).
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi listed
About Radamis I
Radamis I is a five-deck Nile cruiser with 72 cabins, including four suites and eight connecting cabins arranged for families. First launched in 1990, she offers double, twin, triple and single rooms alongside her suites.
Routes run between Luxor and Aswan, taking in Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Esna, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, the Aswan High Dam and Philae, with Abu Simbel available as an option. Choose a 4-night Luxor-Aswan, 3-night Aswan-Luxor or 7-night round trip, departing Saturdays and Wednesdays.
The ship's Orangerie restaurant serves a-la-carte dining, and there is the Aida Lounge, a bar and a discotheque. Up top, a sun deck terrace looks over a swimming pool, and fitness equipment and massage services are available, with optional felucca sailing.
Highlights
- 72 cabins including four suites
- Eight connecting cabins for families
- Swimming pool and sun deck terrace
- Orangerie a-la-carte restaurant
- Luxor-Aswan route, optional Abu Simbel
At sail
Day by day
Radamis I sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor (Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple), Esna, Edfu (Horus Temple), Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae); Abu Simbel optional Departures saturdays (5-day luxor-aswan) and wednesdays (4-day aswan-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.
Cabin pricing
Rates by season
Indicative per-person USD rates from the agencies we track, whose published fares for this boat differ by more than 5%, so the published range is shown rather than a single figure. Your exact fare depends on dates and cabin — we quote every sailing live, with no booking fee to ask.
4 days / 3 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | High season · Sep–Apr | Low season · May–Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $916 | $743 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,415–$1,557 | $1,263 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $897 | $728 |
5 days / 4 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | High season · Sep–Apr | Low season · May–Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $1,104 | $891 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,590–$1,876 | $1,425–$1,514 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $1,000–$1,180 | $873 |
- Cabins are allocated by the operator at confirmation; tell us your preferred deck and we will ask.
- Longer itineraries are priced as the sailings combined, confirmed on your quote.
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 Radamis 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
- Suite (max 2 guests + 1 child)
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
- Single
- 8 connecting cabins for families
- Dining
- Orangerie restaurant - fine dining a la carte
- Bar lounge
- Facilities
- Orangerie restaurant
- Sun Deck Terrace
- Aida Lounge
- Discotheque
- Swimming pool
- Fitness equipment
- Massage
- Bar lounge
- Optional felucca sailing (operator site)
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool, fitness equipment and massage services.
- Itineraries
- 05 Days / 04 nights Luxor to Aswan
- 04 Days / 03 nights Aswan to Luxor
- 7 nights Luxor-Aswan round trip
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
Good to know
Radamis I questions, answered
How much does Radamis I cost?
Advertised rates start from US$320 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.
How many cabins does Radamis I have?
72 cabins and 4 suites.
What route does Radamis I sail?
Luxor (Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple), Esna, Edfu (Horus Temple), Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae); Abu Simbel optional, departing Saturdays (5-day Luxor-Aswan) and Wednesdays (4-day Aswan-Luxor)..
What's included on Radamis I?
Full board accommodation; check-in 11:30, check-out 08:00
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