Which category is MS Esplanade Nile Cruise?

MS Esplanade Nile Cruise is a Luxury Nile Cruise with Ultra Luxury treatment.

Why Choose MS Esplanade Nile Cruise?

Enjoy Ultra Luxury hospitality from multilingual staff. Relax in comfortable, modern cabins with Nile views. Savor authentic Egyptian cuisine and exciting entertainment. Find the cruise ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers. Experience Ultra luxury with great value.

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MS Esplanade – Cabins & Onboard Facilities

Cabins & Suites

The MS Esplanade is a 5-star luxury Nile river cruiser with 67 staterooms across three categories: 2 Presidential Suites of around 38 square metres, 15 Executive Cabins and 50 Deluxe Cabins, both around 20 square metres, spread across decks 2 to 4, with suites and executive cabins concentrated forward on the upper decks. Rooms feature hotel-style beds, under-bed suitcase storage, a wardrobe, a private bathroom with glass-door shower and bathtub, an IDD telephone, mini-fridge, mini-bar, personal safe, tea/coffee maker, daily complimentary bottled water, an LCD satellite TV and free WiFi.

Dining & Wellness

The Belle Vue Restaurant on the Nile Deck serves a grand open buffet of international food and local specialities. The Plaisir Bar offers a casual setting for post-sightseeing gatherings, the Plaisir Lounge brings Art Deco styling to the evening programme, and the Nostalgie Salon is set aside for afternoon tea and reading. A fully equipped spa on the Nile Deck offers massage services.

Onboard Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi pools on the sun deck
Day beds and canopy-shaded lounging areas
Spa with massage services
Plaisir Lounge and Nostalgie Salon

Nile Cruise Itinerary

The MS Esplanade sails a 7-night round-trip cruise between Luxor and Aswan, visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Esna Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and in Aswan the High Dam, Philae Island’s Temple of Isis and the Botanical Gardens.

Why Choose the MS Esplanade

Travellers who want spacious staterooms, an Art Deco-styled lounge and a longer 7-night itinerary that covers the full Luxor-to-Aswan stretch in depth find the MS Esplanade a comfortable, well-appointed choice.

Book Your Nile Cruise

Contact Egypt Nile Cruise Hub to check availability for the MS Esplanade and to add guided Egyptology tours at every stop.

MS Esplanade – Frequently Asked Questions

How many staterooms does the MS Esplanade have?

The MS Esplanade is a 5-star luxury river cruiser with 67 staterooms: 2 Presidential Suites of around 38 square metres, 15 Executive Cabins and 50 Deluxe Cabins, both categories around 20 square metres, spread across decks 2 to 4.

What dining and wellness facilities does the MS Esplanade offer?

Guests dine at the Belle Vue Restaurant, an open buffet of international and local specialities, or relax at the Plaisir Bar and Plaisir Lounge with its Art Deco design, the Nostalgie Salon for afternoon tea, an outdoor pool with jacuzzis on the sun deck, and a fully equipped spa offering massage services.

What is the MS Esplanade’s Nile cruise itinerary?

The MS Esplanade sails a 7-night round-trip cruise between Luxor and Aswan, visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Esna Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Aswan’s High Dam, Philae Temple and Botanical Gardens.

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MS Esplanade Overview

The MS Esplanade is a 5-star luxury Nile cruiser with 67 spacious staterooms, an Art Deco lounge and spa, sailing a 7-night round-trip itinerary between Luxor and Aswan.

MS Esplanade facilities

67 staterooms including 2 Presidential Suites
Belle Vue Restaurant open buffet and spa with massage
Pool and jacuzzis on the sun deck
7-night round-trip Luxor–Aswan itinerary

3 Nights :

From Aswan to Luxor Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Embarkation & Philae Temple

Morning: Arrive in Aswan and transfer to the Mayfair Nile Cruise. Check-in and embark on your luxury cruise.
Afternoon: Enjoy a delicious lunch on board. In the afternoon, take a guided tour to the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and the Aswan High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering.
Evening: Return to the cruise for a gourmet dinner and spend the night docked in Aswan.

Day 2: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Morning: Sail to Kom Ombo. After breakfast, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. Learn about the temple’s fascinating dual design and explore its well-preserved reliefs.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch as you continue sailing towards Edfu. Upon arrival, visit the Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Evening: Return to the ship for dinner and sail towards Luxor. Spend the night on board.

Day 3: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon

Morning: After breakfast, explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Egypt’s great pharaohs are located. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Afternoon: Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III. Return to the cruise for lunch.
Evening: Enjoy your final dinner on board, followed by a cultural performance. Spend the night docked in Luxor.

Day 4: Disembarkation – Luxor East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples)

Morning: After breakfast, check out from the MS Esplanade Nile Cruise. Visit the East Bank of Luxor, including the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt, and the Luxor Temple, known for its grandeur and beauty.
Afternoon: After the tour, transfer to Luxor Airport or your next destination.

4 Nights :

From Luxor to Aswan Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – Embarkation & Karnak Temple

Morning: Arrive in Luxor and transfer to the MS Esplanade Nile Cruise. Check-in and embark on your luxurious journey.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, explore the East Bank of Luxor, starting with the Karnak Temple, a vast open-air museum and the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt.
Evening: Visit the Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night. Return to the cruise for dinner and spend the night docked in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon

Morning: After breakfast, visit the West Bank of Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of many pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
Afternoon: Stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise for lunch. Sail towards Edfu in the afternoon.
Evening: Enjoy dinner on board and spend the night docked near Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Morning: After breakfast, visit the Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. This well-preserved temple is one of Egypt’s most impressive sites.
Afternoon: Return to the ship and sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, unique in its dedication to two gods: Sobek and Horus.
Evening: Continue sailing to Aswan while enjoying dinner on board. Spend the night on the Nile.

Day 4: Aswan – Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan High Dam

Morning: After breakfast, visit the iconic Philae Temple, known for its beautiful location on an island in the Nile. Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive granite obelisk that was abandoned in ancient times.
Afternoon: Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s economy. Return to the cruise for lunch.
Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner on board with entertainment. Spend your last night docked in Aswan.

Day 5: Disembarkation – Optional Abu Simbel Tour

Morning: After breakfast, check out from the MS Esplanade Nile Cruise. For those who wish, an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples can be arranged. These impressive temples, carved out of the mountainside, are among Egypt’s most famous landmarks.
Afternoon: Transfer to Aswan Airport or your next destination.