From the Pyramids to Abu Simbel

MS Hamees

Built in 2001 and refurbished in 2008, this deluxe vessel has spacious public rooms and a restaurant that accommodates all passengers at one sitting with a combination of waiter and buffet service. Facilities include a lounge, bar, gift shop, laundry service and a large panoramic sundeck with plunge pool. 72 well-appointed 21 sq.m. cabins have air-conditioning, private facilities, safe, hairdryer and mini-fridge, over four decks. All cabins have picture windows except Lower deck cabins and Main deck single cabins, which have portholes. Please note, on occasion the MS Hamees may be replaced by a vessel of a similar or higher standard.

SS Misr

Some 63 metres in length and now fully restored as a 5-star deluxe propeller steam vessel comprising just 24 passenger cabins and suites. The spacious, fully air-conditioned environment, exquisitely decorated public rooms and a crew of 63 provide a high level of service – indeed assessment by Voyages Jules Verne passengers in 2010 and 2011 places this vessel above all others worldwide. Additional features include the positioning of the Marasem Restaurant, Saraya Lounge and Dahabia Bar on the higher decks, enhancing one’s perspective while cruising.

The period-style restaurant accommodates all guests at one sitting at window tables. There is also a lower sundeck with wicker chairs and an upper sundeck with sunbeds and pool. Misr means ‘the Kingdom of Egypt’ and the décor reflects the fashion of the period with cabins decorated in styles linked both to the history of the vessel and Egypt: Ottoman, Empire, English, Art Deco, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The original steam engines may be viewed and the vessel will normally travel under steam. The air-conditioned Outside cabins (including two single cabins - smaller but offered at no supplement) or suites are with balcony, private facilities, hairdryer, mini-bar and TV. The Upper deck suite accommodation is 50% larger in size than the regular cabins. Two suites (‘Panorama’) at the front of the vessel offer panoramic views while sailing.

MS Prince Abbas

The original Prince Abbas cruise vessel carried the first Thomas Cook passengers at the end of the 19th century. Its 5-star successor is elegant, stylish, spacious and larger than the regular Nile cruise vessels. The fine accommodation accessed from walkways around the vessel, is spread over three decks with all 60 air-conditioned cabins having tinted windows and private facilities. There is a one sitting restaurant, library and an informal lounge bar. The sundeck has a canopied area, plunge pool, sunbeds and bar. The Egyptian style bamboo seating area is ideal for an evening ‘sun-downer’.