The MS Nile Treasure is one of Egypt's finest budget 5-star Nile cruise ships — a well-maintained, elegantly decorated vessel that delivers the complete Luxor-to-Aswan temple experience at the best price in its category. With panoramic Nile-view cabin windows, the La Ziza Restaurant serving full-board Egyptian and international cuisine, an outdoor pool, lounge bar, free Wi-Fi, and a private licensed Egyptologist guide for every shore visit, the Nile Treasure gives you everything that matters on a Nile cruise. Starting from $479 per person for 3 nights and $549 per person for 4 nights — with no hidden costs on the sightseeing.

The MS Alma is one of the most distinctive ships in Egypt's budget 5-star Nile cruise category — a Planet Nile Cruises vessel that stands apart from most budget ships because of a single compelling feature: private balcony cabins across all cabin types. While most budget ships give you fixed panoramic windows, the Alma gives you a private outdoor space from your cabin. Add an outdoor swimming pool, lounge bar, full-board dining, free Wi-Fi, and a lively evening entertainment programme including belly dancing, Nubian shows, and Galabeya parties, and the MS Alma delivers the complete Nile cruise experience with genuine character. From $519 per person triple sharing and $549 per person double. A private licensed Egyptologist guide is included for every shore visit when booked through Best Nile Cruises.

The MS Alyssa is unlike any other ship in the budget 5-star Nile cruise category. Built in 2006 and classified by Germanischer Lloyd to international specifications, the Alyssa was designed by renowned Swiss designer Pia Schmid in a fusion of European, Egyptian and Nubian interior elements — giving the ship an atmosphere that feels genuinely crafted rather than produced. The Sir Livingstone Lounge and Bar, created in unique African explorer style with hand-painted artifacts and a live pianist playing jazz, blues and easy listening, is one of the most distinctive social spaces on the Nile. Add the Fiori Restaurant, Moroccan Café, Italian Terrace, outdoor pool, and 66 well-appointed cabins (58 twin and 6 king at 21m², plus 2 deluxe suites at 31m²) — all with panoramic UV-glass windows and bathtubs — and the Alyssa offers depth of character that most budget ships simply cannot match. From $529 per person triple and $559 per person double, departing every Monday from Luxor and every Friday from Aswan.

The Chateau Lafayette — "Where life flourishes on the Nile" — is a budget 5-star Nile cruise ship built around its signature Arabian-style restaurant with stunning Nile views. Rotating daily themed buffets (international, Italian, Mexican, Arabian), Standard Cabins, Deluxe Suites, outdoor pool, lounge bar, and Nubian show entertainment. Monday from Luxor, Friday from Aswan. From $529 per person triple, $559 double. Private licensed Egyptologist guide included on all shore visits when booked through Best Nile Cruises.

The MS A-Sarah is the most comprehensively equipped ship in the Best Nile Cruises budget fleet. Launched in September 2008 and fully renewed in December 2015 by the Extension Group, this 72-metre, 5-deck ship carries 67 cabins across three cabin decks — including Presidential Suites and Junior Suites — and offers a facility set that goes well beyond the standard budget offering: gymnasium, massage room, hair salon, onboard clinic, internet, laundry, gift shop, and a restaurant designed to serve 120 passengers. All cabins have large openable Nile windows, individual AC, shower bathrooms, hairdryer, mini bar, safe box, TV and phone. Departing every Saturday from Luxor and every Wednesday from Aswan. From $599 per person triple and $699 per person double. Private licensed Egyptologist guide included on all shore visits when booked through Best Nile Cruises.

The MS Princess Sarah 2 is a premium budget 5-star Nile cruise ship operated by the Extension Group — sister vessel to the MS A-Sarah, sharing the same 72-metre, 5-deck, 67-cabin specification. With a gymnasium, massage room, hair salon, onboard clinic, internet, laundry, gift shop, and a restaurant for 120 passengers, it carries the most comprehensive facility set in our budget fleet. All 61 standard cabins have large openable Nile windows, individual AC, shower bathrooms, hairdryer, mini bar, safe box, satellite TV and phone. Presidential Suites and Junior Suites available. Departing every Saturday from Luxor and every Wednesday from Aswan. From $619 per person triple and $719 per person double.