Nile cruise shipStandard & independentLuxor → Aswan
Voyager
Renovated 70-cabin Nile cruiser
Voyager is a Nile cruise ship. It has 70 cabins and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Renovated 70-cabin Nile cruiser. The Voyager is a five-star, 70-cabin Nile cruiser over five decks, sailing the classic Luxor-Aswan route with a sun-deck pool.
- Operator
- Independent
- Accommodation
- 70 cabins
- Decks
- 5
- Dimensions
- 72 × 13.5 m
- Built
- — · refit 2018
- Route
- Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Wednesdays from Aswan (3 and 7 nights); Saturdays from Luxor (4 and 7 nights)
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi.
About Voyager
The Voyager carries 70 cabins across five decks on the classic stretch of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Renovated in 2018, it offers a range of accommodation from single and twin cabins to triples and suites, with restaurants and a bar lounge on board.
The sun deck holds a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, and there is a massage room and small shops. Evenings bring belly-dancer shows and folklore parties. Free Wi-Fi is available on board.
Sailing between Aswan and Luxor, the ship calls at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna, with departures on Wednesdays from Aswan and Saturdays from Luxor on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries.
Highlights
- Sun-deck pool, jacuzzi and sauna
- 70 cabins across five decks
- Renovated in 2018
- Calls at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna
- Free Wi-Fi on board
At sail
Day by day
Voyager sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor Departures wednesdays from aswan (3 and 7 nights); saturdays from luxor (4 and 7 nights). 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.
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 Voyager in the cabin booked
- Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
- Sun deck, pool, spa 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)
- Twin cabin (max 2 guests)
- Double cabin (max 2 guests + 1 child)
- Triple cabin (max 3 guests)
- Single cabin (max 1 guest + 1 child)
- Dining
- Large restaurants
- Bar lounge
- Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Sun deck
- Bar lounge
- Massage room
- Bazaars / shops
- Belly dancer shows and folklore parties
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and massage room
- Itineraries
- 3 nights ex-Aswan
- 4 nights ex-Luxor
- 7 nights ex-Aswan
- 7 nights ex-Luxor
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
Good to know
Voyager questions, answered
How much does Voyager cost?
Advertised rates start from US$220 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.
How many cabins does Voyager have?
70 cabins.
What route does Voyager sail?
Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, departing Wednesdays from Aswan (3 and 7 nights); Saturdays from Luxor (4 and 7 nights).
What's included on Voyager?
Full board, sightseeing and all transfers by private coaches, private guide, all entrance fees
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