MS Oberoi Zahra
Cruise line
Nile River Cruises
Current itinerary of MS Oberoi Zahra
MS Oberoi Zahra current cruise is а 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile. The itinerary begins on December 14, 2025 and ends on December 23, 2025.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 14 Dec - 15 Dec | Departing from Cairo, Egypt hotels |
| 16 Dec - 17 Dec | Luxor, Egypt |
| 18 Dec | Edfu, Egypt |
| 19 Dec - 20 Dec | Aswan, Egypt |
| 21 Dec - 23 Dec | Arriving in Cairo, Egypt hotels |
Specifications of MS Oberoi Zahra
| Year of build | 2007 / Age: 18 |
| 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 Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Dec 05 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2025 Dec 14 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2025 Dec 14 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Jan 11 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Jan 11 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Jan 18 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | $8990 |
| 2026 Jan 18 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Feb 08 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Feb 08 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Feb 22 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Feb 22 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Mar 08 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | $9380 |
| 2026 Mar 08 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Mar 15 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Mar 15 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Apr 05 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | $11680 |
| 2026 Apr 12 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Apr 19 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Apr 19 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Sep 06 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Sep 13 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | $11680 |
| 2026 Oct 04 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Oct 04 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Oct 18 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Oct 18 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Nov 15 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Nov 22 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | $11680 |
| 2026 Nov 22 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Nov 29 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Dec 06 | 12 days, one-way from Aswan to Cairo | Aswan | |
| 2026 Dec 13 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo | |
| 2026 Dec 20 | 9 days, round-trip Egypt Jewels of the Nile | Cairo |
MS Oberoi Zahra Review
Review of MS Oberoi Zahra
MS Oberoi Zahra cruise ship is a top-luxury Nile River hotel ship in Egypt, owned by The Oberoi Group and operated by its subsidiary 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 flooring. Shipboard facilities include a Spa (massage rooms), gym, swimming pool (length 11 m / 36 ft), library, internet room, bar lounge, boutique shop and theatre. The restaurant offers daily changing à-la-carte menus and first-class cuisine.
The ship’s 7-night Nile cruise itinerary operates with departures from homeports Luxor and Aswan. All shore tours are led by experienced Egyptology guides. The relaxed yet comprehensive itinerary allows guests ample time to enjoy all sites at a leisurely pace. Small deluxe coaches are used for sightseeing tours, and audio-visual presentations provide additional information about the visited locations.
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