Pharaohs, the Pyramids & Petra

MS Hamees
Built in 2001 and refurbished in 2004 and 2008, this deluxe vessel is equipped with modern navigation and communication systems.

The public rooms are spacious and the restaurant 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. With accommodation for up to 144 guests, over four decks, the well-appointed 21 sq.m. cabins have air-conditioning, private facilities, safe, hairdryer and mini-fridge. All cabins have picture windows except Lower deck cabins and Main deck single cabins, which have portholes.

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 airconditioned environment, exquisitely decorated public rooms and a crew of 63 provide high level of service – indeed assessment by Voyages Jules Verne passengers in 2007 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 sun beds 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 and Louis XV. 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 impressive panoramic views.