Which category is Royal Ruby Nile Cruise?

Royal Ruby Nile Cruise is a Standard Nile Cruise.

Why Choose Royal Ruby Nile Cruise?

Royal Ruby Nile Cruise is a great choice for cruising the Nile with a good price that fits all budgets.

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Royal Ruby – Cabins & Onboard Facilities

Cabins & Suites

The Royal Ruby is a 5-star luxury Nile cruiser, 72 metres long and 14.8 metres wide, built to American Bureau of Shipping standards. It carries 70 cabins: 66 double cabins of 21 square metres, 2 single cabins of 18 square metres, and 1 suite of 42 square metres, all on the main or upper decks with private balconies.

Dining & Entertainment

The main restaurant seats up to 160 passengers for the ship’s included meals. Guests can enjoy a piano bar, a sun deck bar, a discotheque and lounge facilities for evening entertainment.

Onboard Facilities

Swimming pool, 185cm deep
Fitness equipment
Hair salon and beauty services
Jewelry and gift shops, internet and laundry services

Nile Cruise Itinerary

The Royal Ruby offers a 7-night programme, a 4-night cruise from Luxor departing every Monday, and a 3-night cruise from Aswan departing every Friday, along the classic Luxor–Aswan temple route.

Why Choose the Royal Ruby

Guests who want a private balcony in every cabin, a deeper-than-average swimming pool, and a piano bar alongside the discotheque find the Royal Ruby a well-rounded, entertainment-focused choice.

Book Your Nile Cruise

Contact Egypt Nile Cruise Hub to check dates and pricing for the Royal Ruby and to add Egyptologist-guided tours at every stop.

Royal Ruby – Frequently Asked Questions

How many cabins does the Royal Ruby have?

The Royal Ruby is a 5-star luxury Nile cruiser, 72 metres long and 14.8 metres wide, built to American Bureau of Shipping standards, with 70 cabins: 66 double cabins of 21 square metres, 2 single cabins of 18 square metres, and 1 suite of 42 square metres. Every cabin has a private balcony.

What entertainment does the Royal Ruby offer?

The ship has a piano bar, a sun deck bar, a discotheque and lounge facilities, alongside a 185cm-deep swimming pool, fitness equipment, a hair salon and beauty services.

What Nile cruise itineraries does the Royal Ruby offer?

The Royal Ruby offers a 7-night programme, a 4-night cruise from Luxor every Monday, and a 3-night cruise from Aswan every Friday, seating up to 160 passengers in its main restaurant.

Other Nile Cruises

Transportation
Bus, Car
Meals
Full board
Accommodation
3, 4 or 7 Nights
Arrival on
Luxor or Aswan
Departure from
Aswan or Luxor
Language
English, Spanish, French, German
Destinations
Aswan, Luxor, Luxor and Aswan
Nile Cruise Category
Standard 5 stars Nile Cruise

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Royal Ruby Overview

The Royal Ruby is a 5-star luxury Nile cruiser built to American Bureau of Shipping standards, with 70 balconied cabins and suites, a piano bar and discotheque, offering flexible Luxor–Aswan itineraries.

Royal Ruby facilities

70 cabins and suites, all with private balconies
Built to American Bureau of Shipping standards
Piano bar, sun deck bar and discotheque
7-night, 4-night or 3-night itinerary options

3 Nights :

From Aswan to Luxor Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Embarkation & Philae Temple

Morning: Arrive in Aswan and transfer to the Royal Ruby 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 Royal Ruby 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 Royal Ruby 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 Royal Ruby 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.