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Sonesta Sun Goddess vs Moon Goddess vs Nile Goddess
All three Sonesta Goddess ships sail Mondays from Luxor and Fridays from Aswan, so the choice is the ship. The Sun Goddess is all suites, from 40 m², for 60 guests: the most space per guest. The Moon Goddess, refurbished in 2022, has a balcony in almost every cabin and the biggest pool, with a shallow end for children. The Nile Goddess is the classic of the three, with a conference room for small groups.
From each ship's specification
The three Goddess ships side by side
| Sun Goddess | Moon Goddess | Nile Goddess | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built | 1993, refurbished 2002 | 2000, refurbished 2022 | 1989, refurbished 2003 |
| Cabins | 30, all suites: 26 of 40 m², 2 Family Suites, an Executive and a Royal Suite of 60 m² | 53: 49 cabins with balconies, 4 Presidential Suites with a lounge | 57: 49 deluxe cabins, 4 Senator and 4 Presidential Suites with a terrace |
| Guests | Up to 60 | Up to 106 | Up to 114 |
| Pool | Outdoor pool with Jacuzzi | Oversize pool with a shallow extension and Jacuzzi | Outdoor pool with bar service |
| Spa and gym | Spa and fitness centre, sauna, steam bath | Spa, sauna, steam bath; large gym and jogging track | Spa with gym, sauna and Jacuzzi |
| Also on board | Barbecue lounge, discotheque, lift | Billiards, table tennis, discotheque, lift | Conference room for 12, discotheque, lift |
| Wi-Fi | Available | Free throughout | Free |
Our view
Which suits whom
- The most space: the Sun Goddess, where every cabin is a suite of 40 m² or more.
- A family of four in one room: the Sun Goddess, with two Family Suites of 60 m².
- Young children: the Moon Goddess, for the pool with a shallow extension.
- A balcony: the Moon Goddess, where 49 of 53 cabins have one.
- A small group that needs to meet: the Nile Goddess, with a conference room for 12.
The same on all three
What is the same on all three
The route (Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan), the days (Monday from Luxor for four nights, Friday from Aswan for three, or a seven-night round trip), a lift between decks, a spa and a pool on the sun deck. To add Abu Simbel from Aswan, see Abu Simbel on a Nile cruise.
The rest of the fleet
The Star Goddess and St George
Sonesta also sails the Star Goddess, an all-suite ship on Saturdays from Luxor, and the St George, on Mondays. They have their own comparison: Sonesta Star Goddess vs St George.
Prices
What they cost
Nile cruises run about US$120 to US$1,500 per person per night, depending on the ship, the cabin and the dates; ask us for all three on yours. See Sonesta Sun Goddess, Sonesta Moon Goddess and Sonesta Nile Goddess.
Asked often
The Sonesta Goddess ships, answered
- What is the difference between the Sonesta Sun Goddess, Moon Goddess and Nile Goddess?
- The Sun Goddess is all suites, from 40 m², for 60 guests. The Moon Goddess, refurbished in 2022, has 49 balcony cabins and an oversize pool with a shallow extension, for 106 guests. The Nile Goddess is the oldest, with 57 cabins and suites for 114 guests and a conference room. All three sail Mondays from Luxor and Fridays from Aswan.
- Which Sonesta ship is best for families?
- The Moon Goddess for young children, for its pool with a shallow extension, or the Sun Goddess for a family that wants to share one room, in one of its two Family Suites of 60 m².
- Do the Sonesta Goddess ships have a lift?
- Yes, all three have a lift between decks.
