MS Sonesta Sun Goddess
Cruise line
Nile River Cruises
Specifications of MS Sonesta Sun Goddess
| Year of build | 1993 / Age: 32 |
| 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) | 77 m / 253 ft |
| Beam (width) | 15 m / 49 ft |
| Passengers | 124 |
| Crew | 60 |
| Decks | 5 |
| Cabins | 62 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2002 |
| Owner | Sonesta International Hotels Corporation |
| Operator | Sonesta Hotels and Resorts Egypt |
MS Sonesta Sun Goddess Review
Review of MS Sonesta Sun Goddess
MS Sonesta Sun 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 124 (plus 60 crew/staff) and offers 62 staterooms.
Cabins
The ship has 58 standard cabins, two Senator Suites, one Presidential Suite, and one Royal Suite with a private lounge. All accommodations feature panoramic windows, individual climate control, private direct-dial telephone, safety deposit box, minibar, television with movie programming, and hairdryer. Bathrooms are fitted with bathtubs. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas on the open deck.
Shipboard facilities
MS Sonesta Sun Goddess offers a wide range of amenities and onboard services, including a full-service restaurant, wellness center (spa and fitness facilities with gym, sauna, steam bath, and massage rooms), discotheque (nightclub), bars, live nightly entertainment, room service, and a spacious Sun Deck with a swimming pool.
Breakfast on MS Sonesta Sun Goddess is buffet-style, featuring various hot and cold dishes, bread, cereals, juices, tea, and coffee, plus a chef preparing eggs to order. Lunch is also buffet-style, offering a selection of hot and cold dishes, carving station, salad station, dessert station, and fresh fruits. Dinner is a 4-course meal typically including soup and salad stations, three entrée choices (including a vegetarian option), 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 Sun Goddess cruise fare includes:
- “Meet & Assist” service upon embarkation/disembarkation and support throughout the onboard stay and 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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