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.