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Sunrise Nile Saray

57-cabin ship, Luxor to Aswan

Sunrise Nile Saray is a Nile cruise ship operated by SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises (SENTIDO sub-brand), built 1990 and refurbished 2009. It has 57 cabins and 2 suites.

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57-cabin ship, Luxor to Aswan. A 5-star Nile cruise ship with 57 cabins, sailing Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo under Sunrise's Sentido sub-brand.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 57Route Luxor → Aswan

Operator: SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises (SENTIDO sub-brand)
Accommodation: 57 cabins · 2 suites
Built: 1990 · refit 2009
Route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Departures: Every Thursday from Luxor | Every Monday from Aswan
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi throughout the cruise.

About Sunrise Nile Saray

The Sunrise Nile Saray is a 5-star cruise ship in service since 1990, with a full renovation in 2009, sailing under the Sentido sub-brand. It has 57 cabins, made up of 55 standard cabins of 16 square metres and two junior suites of 30 square metres.

The ship runs from Luxor to Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. The international restaurant seats 110 for open-buffet meals, and the Semiramis Bar is open through the evening.

Reception is staffed around the clock with safe-deposit boxes, and there is a bell captain, multilingual staff and a doctor on call. The main pool is set among 90 sun loungers, and the ship has a gym, a discotheque, a library corner and a boutique, souvenir and jewellery shops. Evenings feature live music and shows.

Highlights

57 cabins including two junior suites
In service since 1990, renovated 2009
Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo
Main pool with 90 sun loungers
Discotheque, library corner and boutique

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 Nile Saray 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: 57 total (55 Standard Cabins 16 m²
2 Junior Suites 30 m²)
Dining: Nile Saray International Restaurant (open buffet, international cuisine, 110 seats)
Semiramis Bar (110 seats, 10:00-00:00, chargeable)
Facilities: Wi-Fi throughout the cruise
24-hour reception with safe-deposit boxes
Bell Captain
Express Check-In/Out
Multilingual Staff
Luggage Room
Laundry Service
24-hour on-call Doctor
Boutique
Gift/Souvenir & Jewellery Shops
Mini Market
Discotheque
Main Pool (18 m², 40-160 cm deep, 90 sun loungers)
Gym (free of charge)
Massage (on request, chargeable)
Library Corner
Live Music
Evening Shows (Galabeya Party, Belly Dancing and Nubian shows)

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What guests say

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

3.1 out of 5via Tripadvisor (7)

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Sunrise Nile Saray questions, answered

How many cabins does Sunrise Nile Saray have?

57 cabins and 2 suites.

What route does Sunrise Nile Saray sail?

Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan, departing Every Thursday from Luxor | Every Monday from Aswan.

What is included in the fare on Sunrise Nile Saray?

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 Nile Saray before booking.