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Sunrise Mahrousa

1999 ship, Luxor to Aswan

Sunrise Mahrousa is a Nile cruise ship operated by SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises, built 1999 and refurbished 2019. It has 53 cabins and 2 suites.

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1999 ship, Luxor to Aswan. A 5-star Nile cruise ship from 1999 with 53 cabins over five decks, sailing Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 53Route Luxor → Aswan

Operator: SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
Accommodation: 53 cabins · 2 suites
Decks: 5
Built: 1999 · refit 2019
Route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Departures: Every Saturday from Luxor | Every Wednesday from Aswan
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi throughout the cruise; Wi-Fi free in cabins

About Sunrise Mahrousa

The Sunrise Mahrousa is a 5-star cruise ship that entered service in 1999 and was most recently renovated in 2019. It has 53 cabins, including 51 standard cabins of 17 to 20 square metres and two junior suites of 45 square metres, spread over four cabin decks and one sun deck.

The ship sails from Luxor to Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. The international restaurant seats 120 for open-buffet meals, and the Nubian Bar is open through the evening.

The main pool is ringed by sun loungers, and there is a gym, a billiard room and a spa offering massage. Wi-Fi runs throughout the ship, the front desk is staffed around the clock, and evenings bring live music and shows including a galabeya party, belly dancing and Nubian performances.

Highlights

53 cabins including two 45 m2 suites
In service since 1999, renovated 2019
Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo
Main pool, gym and billiard room
Evening shows and live music

At sail

Day by day

The classic rhythm on the Luxor to Aswan corridor. Exact order flips with the direction of sailing; the temples are the same either way.

Day 1
Embark at Luxor
Board after lunch, then Karnak and Luxor Temple with the evening light on the East Bank.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
The West Bank, then sail
Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut in the morning quiet, back for lunch as the ship sails south.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
The Temple of Horus by caleche or coach in the morning; the double temple at Kom Ombo toward sunset.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Aswan
Philae Temple and the High Dam, with a felucca sail around the islands in the afternoon.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5
Disembark at Aswan
Ashore after breakfast; Abu Simbel works as an early-morning extension by road or air.
Breakfast

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 Sunrise Mahrousa 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: 53 total (51 Standard Cabins 17-20 m²
2 Junior Suites 45 m²)
Dining: International Restaurant (open buffet, international cuisine, 120 seats)
Nubian Bar (120 seats, 10:00-00:00, chargeable)
Facilities: Wi-Fi throughout the cruise
Bell Captain
24-hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Out
Multilingual Staff
Luggage Room
Laundry Service
24-hour on-call Doctor
Gift/Souvenir & Jewellery Shops
Mini Market
Main Pool (13.42 m², 30-135 cm deep, 30 sun loungers and chairs)
Gym (free, 08:00-20:00, age 16+)
Massage/Spa (chargeable, 08:00-20:00, age 16+)
Billiard Room (free)
Live Music
Evening Shows (Galabeya Party, Belly Dancing and Nubian shows)

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Sunrise Mahrousa, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.2 out of 5via Tripadvisor (54)

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Sunrise Mahrousa questions, answered

How many cabins does Sunrise Mahrousa have?

53 cabins and 2 suites.

What route does Sunrise Mahrousa sail?

Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan, departing Every Saturday from Luxor | Every Wednesday from Aswan.

What is included in the fare on Sunrise Mahrousa?

A cruise ship fare of this kind normally covers your cabin on full board, entrance to the temples named in the itinerary, an Egyptologist guide, the listed shore excursions and transfers at each end. Tips, drinks, optional excursions such as Abu Simbel, and personal expenses are normally extra. Whether soft drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges sit inside the fare genuinely differs between operators, so confirm those for Sunrise Mahrousa before booking.