MS Sonesta Moon Goddess

MS Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise ship
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Cruise line
Nile River Cruises

Specifications of MS Sonesta Moon Goddess

Year of build2000  /  Age: 25
BuilderMaasara Shipyard (Cairo, Egypt)
ClassNile River hotel ship
Ferry route / homeportsLuxor-Aswan
Speed13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph
Length (LOA)72 m / 236 ft
Beam (width)12 m / 39 ft
Passengers106
Crew50
Decks5
Cabins53
Decks with cabins3
OwnerSonesta International Hotels Corporation
OperatorSonesta Hotels and Resorts Egypt

MS Sonesta Moon Goddess Review

Review of MS Sonesta Moon Goddess

MS Sonesta Moon Goddess is a top-luxury hotel ship offering Nile River cruises in Egypt on 3-, 4-, and 6-night itineraries between the homeports of Luxor and Aswan. The vessel is owned by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation and operated by its subsidiary Sonesta Hotels and Resorts. The cruise ship has a passenger capacity of 106 (plus 50 crew/staff) and offers 53 staterooms.

MS Sonesta Moon Goddess hotel ship (Nile River, Egypt)

Cabins

All 49 standard cabins feature sliding glass doors that open onto private balconies. The ship also has 4 Presidential Suites, each with a private lounge. All accommodations include individual climate control, direct-dial telephone, safety deposit box, minibar, satellite television, and hairdryer. En-suite bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs. Smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas on open decks.

Shipboard facilities

MS Sonesta Moon Goddess offers a variety of amenities, including a restaurant, discotheque (nightclub), bars, live nightly entertainment, room service, gym, jogging track, guided excursions, and a spacious Sun Deck with a swimming pool.

MS Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise fare includes:

  • “Meet & Assist” service upon embarkation/disembarkation, plus assistance onboard and during shore excursions
  • 5-star accommodation on a full-board basis
  • All transfers in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Nile Cruise excursions listed in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sites between Aswan and Luxor
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • All service charges and taxes

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