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Sonesta Nile Goddess

A five-deck Sonesta cruiser, Luxor to Aswan

Sonesta Nile Goddess is a Nile cruise ship operated by Sonesta Cruises / Sonesta Hotels & Resorts Egypt, built 1989 and refurbished 2003. It has 57 cabins and 6 suites for up to 114 guests and sails itineraries of 3 or 4 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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A five-deck Sonesta cruiser, Luxor to Aswan. A five-star Sonesta cruiser for up to 114 guests with balcony cabins and suites, sailing Luxor–Aswan on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries via Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 57 · up to 114 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Sonesta Nile Goddess, a Nile cruise ship

Operator: Sonesta Cruises / Sonesta Hotels & Resorts Egypt
Accommodation: 57 cabins · 6 suites
Guests: Up to 114
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 72 × 14 m
Built: 1989 · refit 2003
Route: Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Luxor temples)
Trip length: 3 · 4 nights
Departures: Every Monday from Luxor (4 nights / 5 days); every Friday from Aswan (3 nights / 4 days)
Season: Year-round. Seasons: summer 27 Apr - 26 Sep 2027; winter 27 Sep - 26 Apr; Christmas/Easter and New Year peak periods
Wi-Fi: Complimentary wireless internet access.

About Sonesta Nile Goddess

The Sonesta Nile Goddess carries its guests in deluxe cabins with sliding glass doors onto private balconies, together with Senator Suites and four Presidential Suites with a private terrace, across five decks. The main dining room serves breakfast and lunch buffets and à la carte dinners daily, with a lounge for cocktails and light meals and a sun-deck bar overlooking the river.

The sun deck holds an outdoor swimming pool with bar service, and there is a spa with a gym room, massage, sauna and Jacuzzi, plus a fully equipped conference room for up to twelve. Complimentary wireless internet is provided, with nightly entertainment and a doctor on call.

Sailings run three, four and seven nights between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and taking in the Valley of the Kings, the Luxor temples, Philae and the High Dam.

Highlights

Deluxe cabins with private balconies
Sun-deck pool with bar service
Spa with gym, sauna and Jacuzzi
Presidential Suites with private terrace
Conference room for up to 12

At sail

Day by day

Sonesta Nile Goddess sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Luxor temples) Departures every monday from luxor (4 nights / 5 days); every friday from aswan (3 nights / 4 days). 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)	$1,089	$772
Single cabin (sole use)	$1,669–$1,851	$1,312
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,067	$750

5 days / 4 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$1,282	$957
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,150	$1,475–$1,640
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,256	$945

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 Sonesta Nile Goddess in the cabin booked
Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout

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: 49 Deluxe Cabins
4 Senator Suites
4 Presidential Suites with private terrace
Dining: Main Dining Room - breakfast and lunch buffets, a la carte dinners served daily
Lounge - cocktails, beverages and light meals
Sun Deck Bar overlooking the Nile
In-room dining until midnight
Facilities: Main dining room
Lounge
Sun deck bar
Elevator
Nightly entertainment
Fully-equipped conference room for up to 12 persons
Barbecue area on deck
Outdoor swimming pool with bar service
Discotheque
International telephone line (charge)
Doctor available on call
Guided sightseeing excursions
Spa · pool · gym: Spa with gym room, massage, sauna and Jacuzzi; outdoor swimming pool with bar service on the sun deck.
Itineraries: 3 nights Aswan to Luxor
4 nights Luxor to Aswan
7-night round trip Luxor-Aswan-Luxor (operator site)

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Sonesta Nile Goddess questions, answered

How much does Sonesta Nile Goddess cost?

Advertised rates start from US$345 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Sonesta Nile Goddess have?

57 cabins and 6 suites, for up to 114 guests.

What route does Sonesta Nile Goddess sail?

Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Luxor temples), departing Every Monday from Luxor (4 nights / 5 days); every Friday from Aswan (3 nights / 4 days).

What's included on Sonesta Nile Goddess?

Accommodation full board, transfers, excursions, entrance fees, English-speaking guide (1-8 person groups), daily water bottle, service charges and taxes