MS Oberoi Zahra
Specifications of MS Oberoi Zahra
| Year of build | 2007 / Age: 16 |
| Builder | Maasara Shipyard (Cairo, Egypt) |
| Class | Nile River hotel ship |
| Ferry route / homeports | Luxor-Aswan |
| Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 236 m / 774 ft |
| Beam (width) | 14 m / 46 ft |
| Passengers | 50 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Decks | 5 |
| Cabins | 27 |
| Decks with cabins | 2 |
| Owner | The Oberoi Group |
| Operator | Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Egypt |
MS Oberoi Zahra Review
Review of MS Oberoi Zahra
MS Oberoi Zahra cruise ship is a top-luxury Nile River ship hotel in Egypt, owned by The Oberoi Group and operated by its subsidiary company Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Egypt.
The hotel ship has 27 staterooms (cabins and suites), all of which are outside and tastefully appointed with elegant interiors and timber floors. Shipboard facilities include a Spa (massage rooms), gym, swimming pool (length 11 m / 36 ft), library, internet room, bar lounge, boutique shop, theatre. The restaurant offers daily changing menus with a la carte service and first-class cuisine.
The ship's 7-night Nile cruise itinerary is operated with departures from homeports Luxor and Aswan. All shore tours are led by experienced Egyptology guides. There is ample time to enjoy all sites through the relaxed but thorough itinerary, designed to allow passengers the chance to experience Egypt at a leisurely pace. Small deluxe coaches take guests on sightseeing tours. Audio-visual presentations offer extra information about the places visited.
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