Ms Stephanie Nile Cruise boat was refurbished to an exceptionally high standard during 2007, this Nile cruise boat offers an extensive range of facilities.  We at Orbital Travel are really pleased to have contracted this quality Nile cruise boat.

From the moment you walk into the grand reception area to when you check into your cabin, everything about the Ms Stephanie is warm and welcoming. As you sail the Nile in this five star Nile cruiser, transporting you back in to land of the Pharaohs and their fabulous history.

Orbital Travel Nile cruise holidays are fully escorted by an English speaking Egyptologist who will on board for the duration of your cruise.  Our Nile cruise programs are designed with our clients in mind, to explore as much as possible, but also give you the client time to relax and enjoy the flavour of Egypt and its culture. 

The excursion program for this Nile cruiser is detailed within these pages.

Ms Stephanie will be sailing on a Monday departure schedule until further notice. Departures are from Manchester Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow. 

In our opinion: Very well appointed five star Nile cruiser.

Restaurant (located on the lower deck – 160 seats)
Lounge Bar
Heated swimming pool
Reading area
Internet connection
Sun deck with recreation area bar
Bazaar
Laundry service 
Safe deposit boxes in cabin
Colour TV with Video
Fridge in Cabin
Hair Dryer
Bath and Shower
Sports equipment.

Evening Entertainment: Egyptian Evening - Nubian Cabaret Evening - Galbiyya Party Night - Background music. 

Buffet Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (located on the lower deck – 160 seats).

Daytime: lightweight and informal summer clothes are the norm.

Evening Dining: Informal smart/casual attire.

All cabins have a French balcony, fully equipped with minibar, Colour TV, marine dish transmitting the best transmission during sailing for Satellite channels, direct telephone, and safe box.

This five star floating hotel is equipped with a unique heating system and air-condition.

Access to cabin by magnetic key cards. Fully equipped bathrooms with bathtub.

Ms Stephanie has 72 cabins (approximately 20 square meters) and 4 Presidential suites (approximately 30 square meters).

Standard Cabin.

Presidential suite.

Day 1 – Monday
Met and transferred from Luxor airport to the Ms Stephanie Nile cruiser check in and dine on board.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 – Tuesday
Enjoy your first Egyptian sunrise, followed by morning tour the East Bank with a visit to Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of Sphinx and Karnak Temple which covers a huge area and includes several temples, the largest being the Temple of Amun. Afternoon sail sould on the Nile to Esna and visit the partly excavated Temple of Khnum. Dedicated to the ram- headed god Khnum, who was the patron god of the cataracts, who is said to have fashioned mankind from Nile clay on his potter’s wheel.  Sail onwards to Edfu and moor overnight.

Day 3 – Wednesday
Morning visit to the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris in Edfu. Here, according to myth, Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his father’s Brother Seth in combat. Afternoon cruise onto Aswan for the night.

Day 4 - Thursday
Visit the High Dam – finished in 1971; it has ensured up to three harvests a year. The Unfinished Obelisk – still rooted to the bedrock of pink granite and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. In the afternoon enjoy a trip in a traditional felluca around Elephantine Island which will lead you to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island given as a gift in 1890. Here, visitors enjoy the beautiful flowers imported from Africa, India and the Far East. Evening Show with the Nubian dance troop. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 – Friday
*Optional excursion to the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel priced at £130.00 pp by air, or £65.00 pp by road. For clients not taking the optional excursion, the day is free to explore Aswan city and markets.  Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 – Saturday
Morning Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. The boat then sails onwards to Luxor stopping at the Edfu temple for clients who joined the boat in Aswan, while other clients relax and enjoy the sunshine on the sun deck. Sail back to Esna and moor overnight.

Day 7 – Sunday
Visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Evening the famous Belly dance show on board Ms Stephanie. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 – Monday
Check out of your cabin by 11:00 hours ready for transfer to Luxor international airport for your return flight to the UK. Optional excursion available, *Balloon flight at sunrise priced at £70.00.

Please Note: The order or content of your itinerary may have to be amended due to lock closures, low water levels or any other unforeseeable circumstances. Due to the increasing number of boats on the Nile, at some docking points boats are moored side by side obstructing the view from cabins.

General Information: Occasionally, due to operational difficulties a change of vessel can occur. However, the sightseeing itinerary will remain the same.

*Orbital Travel act as agents for the activity operator/supplier. Please note that the contract for optional excursions, tours and activities is between the client and the local suppliers who offer them. Local suppliers are independent of Orbital Travel Limited.Optional Excursions are payable in Cash at the time of booking.

Traditionally, a tip is expected at the rate of £4.00 per person per night which includes coach drivers, bell boys, housekeeping staff, crew, bar/restaurant staff and all off the boat tipping. Additional tipping is not expected. Credit cards are accepted on board Ms Stephanie Nile cruise boat.