
An Unforgettable Cruise On The Nile
MS Mövenpick Darakum
6 Top Facts
class of ship
Small-Ship Cruise
Total Cabins
52 Cabins
Sailing from
Cairo
itinerary length
11 & 15 Days
sailing season
March-November
best for
Couples, Groups, Solo Travellers, Explorers
5 Top Key Selling Points
- One of the smaller luxury ships cruising the river Nile between Luxor and Aswan in Egypt, the only vessel regularly operating this route.
- Appointed to the highest specification and imaginatively furnished with a distinctive Moroccan theme for an unforgettable journey while cruising through 7,000 years of history.
- Offering 52 elegant and spacious cabins and suites, with first-class amenities, delicious fine dining, tour manager, local experts and shore excursions all included.
- The ship offers one main restaurant, and a lounge bar that's the social hub of the ship with with board games and evening entertainment, and the ever-popular ‘galabiya’ party and even a belly dancer.
- Exciting in-depth excursions of Cairo, the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, entrance to the Egyptian Museum; Beni Hassan tombs, Amarna, Abydos & Dendera temples.
Activities On Board
ESCORTED EXCURSIONS
Guided tours of Cairo, the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, entrance to the Egyptian Museum; Beni Hassan tombs, Amarna, Abydos & Dendera temples.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Live music performances, wine-tasting and cookery lesson, a black & white party, the ever-popular ‘galabiya’ party and even a belly dancer.
ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
The ship offers a small swimming pool, a fitness room and an onboard shop as well as a main restaurant, a lounge bar and a sun deck.
Dining On Board
MAIN RESTAURANT
Serving breakfast with over 60 options, delicious buffet lunches and classic four-course dinners featuring regional and international specialities.
- Locally-sourced ingredients
- Wine and beer available
- Free seating
LOUNGE BAR
The ideal venue for afternoon tea, cocktails and evening entertainment, designed with a unique Arabian flair, perfect for parties and performances.
- Belly dancing performances
- Afternoon Tea available daily
- Cocktails, wine and beer
SUN DECK
The elegantly appointed Sun Deck offers a variety of beverages and snacks while relaxing and enjoying the stunning views of the river Nile.
- Snacks and drinks
- Casual outdoor setting
- Great views
Door-To-Door Service
Staterooms
All cabins face the Nile and provide large, panoramic windows for stunning views of the river. The cabins are fully air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. Further amenities include an LCD TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, safety deposit box and two life jackets.

Main Deck Cabin

Lower Deck Cabin

Upper Deck Cabin
