From the Pyramids to Abu Simbel

MS Serenade

This luxurious cruise vessel, refurbished in 2002, is 72 metres in length and has 4 decks. Built to the high specifications of Germanischer-Lloyd Class it is equipped with the most modern navigation and communication systems and the sound, air-conditioning and water purification systems on board are state-of-the-art. The public rooms are spacious and decorated in neo-classical style and the restaurant accommodates all passengers at one sitting with a combination of waiter and buffet service. Concerto lounge and Capriccio bar, gift shop and laundry service. The vast Clair de Lune sundeck is divided between a sunbathing area with sun beds, split-level pool, jacuzzi and deck bar and a shaded area with tables and chairs. 58 passenger cabins, all 19 sq.m. in size, with picture windows and bathrooms with shower and hairdryer, mini-bar, safe and TV.

MS Hamees

Built in 2001 and completely refurbished in 2004 this deluxe vessel is equipped with the most 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, picture windows, private facilities, hairdryer and mini-fridge. Lower deck cabins have portholes.

SS Misr

Some 63 metres in length the SS Misr has now been fully restored as a 5-star de luxe propeller steam vessel comprising just 24 passenger cabins and suites. The spacious, fully air-conditioned environment, exquisitely decorated public rooms and a crew of 60 provide high level of service. 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.

Misr means ‘the Kingdom of Egypt’ and the décor reflects the fashion of the period with cabins decorated in a variety of 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. There is a Sun Deck with pool and pool bar, shop and the air-conditioned outside cabins 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 at the front of the vessel with balconies and impressive panoramic views.

MS Prince Abbas

The original Prince Abbas carried the first Thomas Cook cruise passengers at the end of the nineteenth century. Its successor is an elegant, stylish and spacious 5-star vessel, larger than the regular Nile cruise vessels, and an ideal conveyance for the dramatic over-water approach to Abu Simbel. The fine accommodation, accessed from walkways around the vessel, is spread over three decks with all 60 air-conditioned cabins having tinted windows and private facilities. There is a one-sitting restaurant, library and an informal lounge bar. The Sun Deck has a canopied area, plunge pool, sunbeds and bar. The Egyptian-style bamboo seating area is ideal for an evening ‘sun-downer’.