MS Kasr Ibrim

MS Kasr Ibrim cruises on the Nile River and Lake Nasser, departing from Cairo, Egypt. The Kasr Ibrim welcomes her guests to enjoy Lake Nasser in contemporary comfort. The riverboat’s small size ensures a relaxed, personalized cruising experience. 

Kasr Ibrim cabins

MS Kasr Ibrim has a total of 75 cabins (including 10 Suites and 54 Balcony Rooms). The Art Deco–style staterooms feature modern amenities such as hotel-style beds with luxury bedding, a minibar, individual air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Suite amenities additionally include a private balcony and a Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom.

• Private bathroom (bathtub with shower, sink, toilet, hairdryer), safe, mini fridge, individual climate control, and direct-dial phones. Suites also feature a hot tub.
• Imperial Suite (IS, located forward on Deck 4): size 1500 ft² / 139 m², with spacious dining and sitting areas.
• Royal Suite (RS): size 635 ft² / 59 m², 1 large bed, sitting area.
• Junior Suite (JS): size 312 ft² / 29 m², 2 twin beds, balcony.
• Balcony Staterooms (size 245 ft² / 23 m²), categories BE, BU, and BM, with 1 large bed or 2 twin beds.
• Standard Cabins (cat L): size 245 ft² / 23 m².
• Occupancy in all rooms is 2 guests; triple occupancy is allowed only in suites and lower deck rooms.

Shipboard facilities

Daytime activities include complimentary guided excursions with Egyptologists and cultural seminars about the region’s history. Guests can also enjoy board games in the library. The Sun Deck offers a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration, with lounge chairs and shaded areas. The fitness center provides cardio equipment, while the sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, and whirlpool on the Sun Deck offer further relaxation. A first-aid clinic is available for guests’ convenience. The Bel Air Bar and Lounge is ideal for enjoying drinks and good company, while the Sun Deck Pool Bar provides refreshments with panoramic views.

• Sun Deck (5) – Observation Lounge (bar area, covered sun deck with loungers), Lobby, Jacuzzi/Swimming Pool.
• Executive Deck (4) – Boutique Shop, Imperial Suites (cat IS: “Kasir Ibrim,” “Derr,” “Kalabsha,” “Amada,” “Dakka”) and Balcony Rooms (BE).
• Upper Deck (3) – Bar & Lounge area, Royal Suites (cat RS: “Abou Simbel,” “Wadi El Seboua”) and Balcony Rooms (cat BU).
• Main Deck (2) – Reception Desk, Junior Suites (cat JS: “Ramses,” “Nefertari,” “Penout”) and Balcony Rooms (cat BM).
• Lower Deck (1) – Restaurant, Kitchen, Sauna and Steam Bath, Standard Cabins (cat L), Engine Room.
• Dress code – T-shirts and shorts are not allowed at meals.
• Age limit – Guests must be 30+ years old.
• Kasr Ibrim amenities – Tour Director, air-conditioned lounges and bars, complimentary 24-hour room service, coffee and bottled water, English-speaking staff, galabeya parties, professional lectures, local chefs, entertainers, and artisans onboard.
• MS Kasr Ibrim (launched September 1997) is named after Lake Nasser’s ancient citadel—the only Nubian monument still standing in its original location. Lake Nasser, spanning southern Egypt and northern Sudan, is one of the world’s largest man-made lakes. The ship offers friendly service and superb cuisine, visiting many of the most renowned historic and archaeological sites on Lake Nasser. Her features include Art Deco 1920s-style furnishings, modern amenities, elegant lounges, a restaurant and bars, a shaded top deck with swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, fitness room, and an advanced water filtration system.

The ship is frequently chartered by Viking Cruises and other river cruise operators offering luxury Nile River voyages in Egypt. MS Kasr Ibrim’s cruise fares are based on double occupancy. Prices may vary depending on booking period, promotions, special offers, group discounts, or last-minute deals. European river cruise lines often include airfare and airport transfers in their Nile River cruise packages from the USA.

Kasr Ibrim Lake Nasser cruise itineraries

The Kasr Ibrim Lake Nasser itinerary includes a 4-day (3-night) cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan, and a 5-day (4-night) reverse itinerary from Aswan to Abu Simbel.

• 16-DAY "EGYPT AND NILE RIVER WITH LAKE NASSER" cruise from Cairo, starting with a flight from the UK to Egypt. Includes a 3-day/2-night stay in Cairo, followed by a transfer to Alexandria for touring, then an Alexandria–Cairo motor-coach transfer and flight Cairo–Aswan (for embarkation). On day 12, the Nile River cruise in Aswan ends, followed by embarkation for the Lake Nasser portion, cruising from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Disembarkation and a return flight from Abu Simbel to Cairo conclude the trip.
• 12-DAY "PYRAMIDS, LAKE NASSER AND NILE" cruise from Cairo (round-trip), embarking in Abu Simbel for a Lake Nasser cruise to Aswan, then continuing with a Nile River cruise to Luxor. Disembarkation is followed by a flight to Cairo and a farewell dinner.
• MS Kasr Ibrim itineraries may vary due to Nile River conditions, traffic, or special events. Occasionally, archaeological sites may be closed by Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities for restoration or research.
• Bookings must be made at least 45 days prior to departure.

Kasr Ibrim Nile cruise package inclusions

• Door-to-door car service (within 75 miles / 120 km of your chosen airport), British Airways flight from Heathrow (London), local transfers, port charges, and airport taxes.
• Hotel stays – 3 nights in Cairo (Oberoi Mena House Hotel), 1 night in Alexandria (Helnan Palestine), 7 nights in a deluxe cabin on MS Mayfair, 3 nights in a deluxe cabin on MS Kasr Ibrim, and 1 night in Cairo (Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel).
• All meals onboard, plus soft beverages at lunch and soft drinks with a glass of wine or beer at dinner. The onboard dining experience includes à la carte meals, buffets, and formal receptions.
• All excursions and sightseeing tours guided by certified Egyptologists.

MS Kasr Ibrim Lake Nasser cruise tours and excursions

• Cairo tours: Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Cairo Museum, a show, Saladin’s Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
• Alexandria tours: National Museum, Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Alexandria Library, and Pharaoh’s Lighthouse.
• Kom Ombo (Temple of Horus and Sobek, first calendar) and Edfu (Temple of Horus).
• Luxor tours: Luxor Museum, Temple of Luxor, Avenue of the Sphinxes, Karnak Temple, Amun-Ra, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Deir el-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Dendera (Temple of Hathor) and Aswan tours: High Dam, Temple of Isis, granite quarries, Kitchener Island, Botanical Gardens, Aga Khan Mausoleum, Kalabsha Temple, Beit el-Wali, and Kertassi Kiosk.
• Wadi el-Seboua (Dakka & Meharakka temples), Amada (Amada & Derr temples, Tomb of Penout), Kasr Ibrim (citadel tour), and Abu Simbel (rock temples).

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