MS Nile Dolphin
MS Nile Dolphin is a lovely Nile cruiser and one of our most popular. A favourite at Egypt Escapes, MS Nile Dolphin has been fully renovated to a high standard (in 2025), just look at the fab new photos.
Egypt Escapes have packages available from just £599pp including flights & full ABTA & ATOL protection. Contact our Egypt Experts to book.
There’s a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include poolside bar and lounge bar. An outdoor pool & a rooftop terrace is available for your comfort on this popular Nile Cruise holiday.
You’ll get transfers to and from Luxor Port, where you’ll board MS Nile Dolphin and cruise a round-trip itinerary from Luxor to Aswan. You’ll journey alongside swaying date palms, ancient temple complexes and royal burial chambers and get some fascinating glimpses of daily life on the riverbanks.
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The itinerary may differ slightly from actual experience in resort depending on weather, time of year or unforeseen circumstances.
During your cruise you can choose to join the professional Egyptologist guided excursions, relax on the boat or disembark & spend your time exploring Egypt your own way!
Full Sightseeing Package Includes: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamen), Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, KomOmbo Temple, Khnum Temple in Esna, Philae Temple in Aswan, High Dam of Aswan. English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) at all tours. All ground transportation by modern A/C vehicles.
Extra excursions available to book on your Nile Cruise with our in-resort Egyptologists include Abu Simbel (approx £115pp), Sound & Light Show (approx £28pp), Kalabsha Temple (approx £38pp), Hot Air Balloon (approx £99pp), Felucca (traditional Egyptian Nile boat) Ride (approx £12pp). Excursions may differ depending on circumstances. Please ask our ‘Egypt Experts’ if you require more details.
Upgrade to all-inclusive on the cruise available from £300pppw.
Overview
MS Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise is fully renovated to a very high standard. Features include a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a bar with lounge. Egypt Escapes have packages available from just £599pp including flights & full ABTA & ATOL protection.
You'll Love
- Choice Of Three Bars
- Pool & Jacuzzi
- Gift Shop
- Fully Renovated to Modern, High Standard
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Itenary
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 1
Embark your cruise ship, unpack your bags & get comfortable then enjoy a welcome meeting and 5-star dinner with overnight stay on board in Luxor.
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 2
Luxor (Nile Cruise). Visit of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples opportunity. Lunch on the cruise. Noon time sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu.
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 3
Nile Cruise sailing around 9am to Kom Ombo and visit Sobek Temple opportunity. After visit sailing to Aswan with arrival around 21hrs, dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 4
Morning in Aswan with opportunity to visit the High Dam, Philea Temple and Felucca trip on the Nile. Afternoon at leisure with chance to explore Aswan, try the excursion to the Nubian village or have a ride on a camel along the Nile arranged by the guide on the spot. Overnight on board in Aswan.
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 5
Early morning (optional) visit to the famous temple of Abu Simbel in the south of Aswan or you can just spend a relaxed morning on the sun deck. Afternoon sailing (around 14 hrs) back north to Edfu and arrival (around 21hrs) overnight on board in Edfu.
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 6
In the morning sailing to Esna, around (10hrs) with chance to visit Temple of Khnum. Then time to relax and enjoy the cruise sailing downstream to Luxor, (arrival 1430hrs). Afternoon possibility to join the tour to the heart of the city of Luxor. Overnight on board in Luxor.
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 7
Morning opportunity to explore West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Evening visit to the sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional), then stay overnight on board in Luxor.
MS Dolphin Nile Cruise Itinerary Day 8
Early morning optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor as well as Valley of Queens visit. Breakfast on the cruise then transfer to your home bound flight or possible extension at hotel in Luxor, Cairo, Hurghada or Marsa Alam.
Cabins
MS Nile Dolphin Cabins
60 beautifully appointed cabins, all outside facing with River Nile views and panoramic windows.
Facilities
Enjoy a cooling dip in the swimming pool or sit back and relax in the Jacuzzi whilst reflecting on visits to some of Egypt’s most fascinating sites. One can also soak up the ambience of the unforgettable surroundings, enjoying excellent views of the ever changing scenery from the sun deck as you pass by, whilst sipping on a refreshing drink from the pool bar. Other facilities include a gift shop, as well as a laundry service onboard (payable locally).
Dining & Bars
Dining on board the MS Dolphin is a delight and guests can choose from a wide selection of items at the hot and cold breakfast buffet, whilst lunch and dinner are either buffet or waiter service. Complimentary afternoon tea is served daily.