MS Sonesta St George
Specifications of MS Sonesta St George
| Year of build | 2011 / Age: 14 |
| 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) | 75 m / 246 ft |
| Beam (width) | 15 m / 49 ft |
| Passengers | 114 |
| Crew | 70 |
| Decks | 5 |
| Cabins | 57 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Owner | Sonesta International Hotels Corporation |
| Operator | Sonesta Hotels and Resorts Egypt |
MS Sonesta St George Review
Review of MS Sonesta St George
MS Sonesta St George is a top-luxury Nile River cruise ship operating 3-, 4-, and 7-night itineraries in Egypt between the homeports of Luxor and Aswan. The riverboat is owned by Sonesta Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.
Cabins
The hotel ship offers 47 staterooms, 9 Presidential Suites, and 1 Royal Suite. All accommodations feature French balconies with slide-opening floor-to-ceiling windows, individual climate control, direct-dial telephone, electronic safe box (in the closet), minibar (refrigerator), HDTV, and hairdryer. Bathrooms are fitted with spa units, including whirlpool bathtub (Jacuzzi), water massage, and steam bath. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas on open decks.
Shipboard facilities
Sonesta St George provides a wide range of facilities and services, including a restaurant, discotheque (nightclub), piano bar, live nightly entertainment, room service, gym, jogging track, guided excursions, and a spacious Sun Deck with a swimming pool.
Breakfast is buffet-style, offering a selection of hot and cold dishes, breads, cereals, juices, tea, and coffee, with a chef available to prepare eggs to order. Lunch is also buffet-style, featuring various hot and cold dishes, carving station, salad station, dessert station, and fresh fruit. Dinner is a 4-course meal typically including soup and salad stations, three entrée options (including a vegetarian choice), and assorted desserts. Coffee, tea, and a glass of local beer or wine are included with dinner. Afternoon tea, coffee, and cookies are served daily in the lounge.
MS Sonesta St George 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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