Le Fayan is an independently operated boutique Nile cruise ship described by its owners as "modern luxury, ancient wonders" — a design-led ship that markets itself separately from the larger international hotel-group fleets. Four accommodation categories are offered: Deluxe Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, Junior Suites with king beds and expansive bathrooms, Family Suites with private balconies and a sofa bed for children, and a Presidential Suite featuring a separate bedroom, reception and dining area, and a Jacuzzi. On-board facilities include a fine-dining restaurant with prix fixe menus and sunrise breakfast on deck, a spa with two massage beds and a sauna, a fully equipped gym, and a rooftop sundeck and pool open all day. Genuine TripAdvisor reviews from 2025 consistently praise the staff and cleanliness. Departing every Monday from Aswan and every Thursday from Luxor, with 3, 4, and 7-night options. From $869 per person triple and $919 per person double.

Alexander The Great is a boutique luxury yacht on the Nile, operated by Jolleys Travel & Cruises and a verified member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs — an internationally recognised gastronomic society, a genuine signal of dining quality. The yacht carries 30 suites in total: 28 individually designed suites and 2 panoramic suites with private balconies. Every single suite has a full-size bathtub, not just the panoramic category — a standout feature in the Classic price range. On-board facilities include the 70-seat "Red Fiesta" restaurant with picture windows, the 60-seat "Upstairs" lounge and bar, a heated pool with Jacuzzi on "The Club" outdoor deck, a gym, spa, and hairdresser. Health and safety standards include Blom and Voss fire-resistant partitions built to Germanischer Lloyd specifications, and food hygiene supervised by Cristal International Britannia's Food Safety Division. Departing every Monday from Luxor and every Friday from Aswan. From $819 per person triple and $849 per person double.

MS Esmeralda is the newest refit in our Classic fleet — fully renovated in 2025 — and the only ship in this category with a private Jacuzzi in its Presidential Suites. With 62 cabins (44 twin, 16 king, 2 Presidential Suites), the 120-seat Garnet Restaurant, and the Ruby Bar's nightly entertainment — Tanoura, belly dancing, oriental and heritage music — Esmeralda pairs freshly renovated interiors with a genuinely lively on-board evening scene. Add a spa, gym, swimming pool, sun deck, and the ship's own Victor Hugo Library, and this is the most amenity-dense ship we've built in the Classic range so far. Sailing every Monday from Luxor (4 nights) and every Friday from Aswan (3 nights), from $899 per person triple share and $949 per person double share.

Launched in December 2014, the Amwaj Livingstone is one of the newest ships in our Classic fleet and one of very few in this price range that offers five distinct cabin categories — from a 20m² Standard Twin up to a 50m² Royal Suite. Every category includes a full-size bathtub, free WiFi in the cabin, a 43-inch LCD TV, tea and coffee corner, and panoramic Nile-view windows. On deck there is an outdoor heated pool and an open-air Jacuzzi. Departing every Thursday from Luxor (4 nights) and every Monday from Aswan (3 nights), from $799 per person triple share and $849 per person double share.

The Steigenberger Legacy is a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship operated by JAZ Hotel Group, carrying 76 accommodations: 72 double cabins, 2 single cabins, and 2 Suites with private balconies. Standard cabins are 19m² with shower bathrooms; the two Suites are a generous 39m² with shower, bathtub and Jacuzzi. The ship is one of the few in our fleet offering complimentary WiFi throughout all rooms and public areas at no extra charge, alongside a doctor and clinic on board, fitness equipment on deck, and massage service. The Legacy is the twin sister ship to the Steigenberger Minerva, sharing identical specifications under the same operator. Departing every Monday from Luxor and every Friday from Aswan, with options for 3-night, 4-night, or full 7-night journeys. From $729 per person triple and $749 per person double.

The Steigenberger Minerva is a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship operated by JAZ Hotel Group — the twin sister ship to the Steigenberger Legacy, sharing identical specifications: 76 accommodations (72 double cabins, 2 single cabins, 2 Suites with private balconies), complimentary WiFi throughout, a doctor and clinic on board, fitness equipment, and massage service. Standard cabins are 19m² with shower bathrooms; the two Suites are 39m² with shower, bathtub and Jacuzzi. The key difference from the Legacy is departure schedule: the Minerva departs every Monday from Aswan (3 nights) and every Thursday from Luxor (4 nights). From $729 per person triple and $749 per person double.

The Steigenberger Regency is a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship operated by JAZ Hotel Group, with a distinctly classic English-style character: a library, game tables, an open fireplace, and a Panorama Bar alongside the more typical Nile cruise amenities. Smaller and more intimate than its Steigenberger sister ships, the Regency carries 50 double cabins (19.5-20m²) and 2 Suites (25-35m², balcony) across a two-level sun deck featuring both a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. Every cabin — not just the suites — has both a bathtub and a shower, a genuine standout in this price category. Additional facilities include a small fitness gym, beauty salon, and a doctor on call. Departing every Wednesday from Aswan (3 nights) and every Saturday from Luxor (4 nights), with 7-night journeys also available. From $729 per person triple and $749 per person double.

The Royal Princess, also known as Al Amira, is a 5-star Nile cruise ship operated by Royal French Nile Cruises under Gratsia Tours — the same operator behind the Royal Beaurivage. Originally built in 2001 and fully renovated in September 2024, the ship carries 70 cabins across 4 levels plus sundeck, in a "Contemporary Classic" style that blends warm natural materials with modern hospitality design. Like its sister ship, the Royal Princess features smart cabin technology powered by Alexa — voice control for AC, TV, lights, room service and entertainment. What sets the Royal Princess apart is its dedicated spa and wellness deck: a separate massage room for aromatherapy treatments, a dry-heat sauna room, and a fully equipped gym with cardio and weight-training machines. All cabins have panoramic sliding windows, individual AC, private bathroom, hairdryer, safe, smart flat-screen TV with satellite channels, mini bar and direct-dial telephone. Departing every Monday from Luxor and every Friday from Aswan. From $529 per person triple and $569 per person double.