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Salima
All-suite Sabena Nile cruiser, 25 suites
Salima is a Nile cruise ship operated by Sabena Nile Cruises, built 2018. It has 25 cabins and 25 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
All-suite Sabena Nile cruiser, 25 suites. An all-suite Nile cruise ship built in 2018 with 25 junior suites, sailing the Aswan-Luxor route on 3, 4 and 7-night itineraries.
- Operator
- Sabena Nile Cruises
- Accommodation
- 25 cabins · 25 suites
- Decks
- 4
- Dimensions
- 55 × 10.2 m
- Built
- 2018
- Route
- Aswan, Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor (Karnak, Valley of the Kings); felucca sailing on the 4-night direction
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- 3-night Fridays ex-Aswan; 4-night Mondays ex-Luxor; 7-night Fridays ex-Aswan / Mondays ex-Luxor.
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi access
About Salima
Built in 2018, the Salima is a compact four-deck ship where every one of the 25 rooms is a junior suite of around 28 square metres, spread across the main deck, two upper decks and the lower deck. Sound insulation runs throughout the vessel.
Sailings travel between Aswan and Luxor, calling at Philae Temple, the High Dam, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and at Luxor visiting Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, with a felucca sail included on the 4-night direction. Itineraries run 3, 4 and 7 nights.
Meals are full board in the main restaurant, with a multi-station buffet and a-la-carte options covering international and Egyptian cuisine, plus a sun deck bar. There is a swimming pool and bar on the sun deck, a massage room, a 24-hour reception, a library in the main lounge and a boutique, and the ship carries UV water treatment certification.
Highlights
- All-suite ship, 25 junior suites
- Built 2018 with soundproofing throughout
- Sun-deck swimming pool and bar
- Full-board buffet and a-la-carte dining
- Aswan-Luxor with a felucca sail
At sail
Day by day
Salima sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan, Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor (Karnak, Valley of the Kings); felucca sailing on the 4-night direction Departures 3-night fridays ex-aswan; 4-night mondays ex-luxor; 7-night fridays ex-aswan / mondays 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.
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) | $925–$1,110 | $750–$831 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,415–$1,887 | $1,285–$1,412 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $915–$1,087 | $740–$814 |
5 days / 4 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | High season · Sep–Apr | Low season · May–Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $1,115 | $900–$1,021 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,590–$1,974 | $1,425–$1,735 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $1,000–$1,138 | $880–$1,000 |
- 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 Salima in the cabin booked
- Full board across all sailing days
- 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
- Junior suite 28 m² (all-suite vessel; suites spread over main deck, two upper decks and lower deck)
- Dining
- Main restaurant - breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Sun deck bar
- Full board; multi-station buffet with a la carte options, international and Egyptian cuisine
- Facilities
- Restaurant on main deck
- Reception (24-hour)
- Library in main lounge
- Boutique / gift shop
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Sound proofing on all decks
- Draft 1.40 m
- Crystal Hygiene Company certified with UV water treatment
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool and bar on sun deck; massage room. Some listings additionally describe a spa centre with Turkish bath, sauna, steam rooms and fitness equipment.
- Itineraries
- 3 nights Aswan to Luxor
- 4 nights Luxor to Aswan
- 7 nights
Keep planning
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What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of Salima, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
4.6 out of 5via Tripadvisor (84)
Good to know
Salima questions, answered
How much does Salima cost?
Advertised rates start from US$135 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.
How many cabins does Salima have?
25 cabins and 25 suites.
What route does Salima sail?
Aswan, Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor (Karnak, Valley of the Kings); felucca sailing on the 4-night direction, departing 3-night Fridays ex-Aswan; 4-night Mondays ex-Luxor; 7-night Fridays ex-Aswan / Mondays ex-Luxor..
What's included on Salima?
Accommodation, transfers, full board, all guided sightseeing, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees. Excludes optional excursions, beverages, gratuities, insurance, visa.
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