Welcome to Crown Jewel, Luxor

Dimensions :   72 m length.    14.50 m   width.    1.55 m   draft

This deluxe Five-star vessel offers you a trip to remember with exquisite dining and true gourmet cuisine, beautiful surroundings and an extensive programme of onboard entertainment as well as  giving you easy access to the sights and scenery of the Nile and Upper Egypt.  Providing impeccable service, the Crown Jewel offers a round-the-clock reception, internet facilities, international telephone and fax services (charged for use) and a meeting space for conferences or large parties if the ship is fully chartered.

Split over five-deck levels, the Crown Jewel generates the perfect ambience for you to relax and soak up the sights and sounds of the Nile and the real Egypt.  Enjoy a head-to-toe relaxation massage, top-up the tan on the copious Sun deck that takes up all of the upper level or enjoy the nightly music performances in the lounge.   All this convenience, comfort and luxury  makes the perfect floating Five-star base form which you can explore the ancient wonders of Pharaonic Egypt with visits to some of the most perfectly preserved temples and monuments in Luxor and Aswan

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Accommodation

Accommodation is on full-board basis with a daily tea time service that includes snacks and cakes.   The Crown Jewel spoils you for choice with 80 exuberant and well appointed cabins.

• 76 Double cabins
• 4 Single cabins

The upper deck (2) of the ship features 18 double cabins, the upper deck (1) has 30 double and 2 single cabins while the main deck comprises of 20 double cabins.   The lower Nile deck has 8 double and 2 single cabins.

Cabins have large panoramic sliding windows (except the lower deck) overlooking the Nile and each provides an ample 19 m² of private space as well as copious storage and wardrobe space.  A full laundry service is available on request.  Every cabin is fully air conditioned (individually controlled) and all cabins are equipped with:

• Private W/C, shower and hairdryer.
• Marine satellite TV (while docked) and music system.
• Safe for storing valuables
• Mini bar/fridge

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The Crown Jewel creates a world of sumptuous dining that serves local and international cuisines.  The elegantly appointed main restaurant can accommodate all guests in one sitting and the spacious lounge features elegant seating and a bar serving fine wines, cocktails, juices and flavoured coffees.  Or indulge yourself by the pool bar sipping refreshing drinks while admiring the view or working out with the fitness equipment.

The swimming pool and pool bar are located on the large Sun deck that runs the entire length of the ship and you’ll find parasols and loungers for your comfort and relaxation.  A gift shop on board will supply souvenirs or you can indulge yourself in the beauty salon (open twice a week in Aswan and Luxor).  Keep in touch with home through Internet and an international telephone and fax services (charged extra for use) or dance the night away and enjoy regular music and folkloric performances held in the lounge. 

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The Crown Jewel cruises between Luxor and Aswan.

 
The 7 night/8 day cruise programme sailing from Luxor and returning to Luxor consists of:

Day 1.  Check in and overnight on board the Crown Jewel.
Day 2.  Visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.   Sail on to Edfu via Esna and overnight on board.
Day 3.  Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus Temple.  Sail on to Kom Ombo and overnight on board.
Day 4.  Sail to Aswan.  Visit the High Dam, unfinished Obelisque and Philae Temple.  Overnight on board in Aswan.  (The shorter 4 night/ 5 day cruise programme would include a visit to the Botanical Gardens by Felucca before an overnight in Aswan and check out on Day 5).
Day 5.  Optional visit to the Temples of Abu Simbel (at extra charge)  in the morning.  Afternoon trip to the Botanical Gardens in Felucca.  Overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 6.  Early departure, sailing to Kom Ombo.  Visit the Sobek Temple then sail on to Edfu before steaming on to Luxor via Esna.
Day 7. Visit the West Bank of Luxor and the ancient monuments of Thebes.  In the afternoon, your time is yours to spend at leisure before overnighting on board at Luxor.
Day 8.  Check out and take home fantastic memories.

The 3 night/4 day cruise programme sailing from Aswan to Luxor would normally consist of:

Day 1.  Check in before lunch.  Visit the High Dam, unfinished Obelisque and Philae Temple.  Overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 2.  Early departure for Kom Ombo.  Visit the Sobek Temple, then sail on to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus.  Sail on to Luxor and overnight on board.
Day 3. Visit the West Bank of Luxor and the ancient monuments of Thebes in the morning.  In the afternoon, tour the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.  Overnight on board.
Day 4.  Check out.

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