M/Y ALYSSA - 4 or 7 Nights From Luxor each Monday and 3 or 7 Nights From Aswan each Friday

Hotels
10 (17 reviews)
Kornish Al Nile , Luxor , eg

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
High quality food
Cons:
Musty smell
Poor evening entertainment

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The reviews indicate a musty smell throughout the ship and a need for SPA renovations.
Service
10
The service was consistently described as exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff.
Location
10
The ship’s location was pleasant, but congestion from other ships impacted the experience.
Room Quality
10
Cabins were spacious and comfortable, enhancing the overall experience.
Amenities
10
Amenities were good but the unheated pool was a noted downside.
Value for Money
10
Overall value is perceived positively due to quality of food and service.
Food and Beverage
10
Food was highly praised with a great variety and quality.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experience, though some entertainment aspects were disappointing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience 5-star comfort at M/Y ALYSSA, offering elegantly furnished rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and air conditioning. Enjoy a restful stay surrounded by plush bedding and impeccable service.

Relaxation and Dining
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the sun on the terrace while sipping on refreshing drinks from the bar. Indulge in delectable meals at the on-site restaurant or opt for convenient room service available round the clock.

Convenient Location
Situated just 1.3 km from Luxor Train Station, our non-smoking property provides easy access to must-see attractions like Luxor Museum and Colossi of Memnon. With a 24-hour front desk and buffet breakfast, your stay at M/Y ALYSSA promises a seamless blend of luxury and convenience.

Book your stay now at M/Y ALYSSA for an unforgettable experience in Luxor!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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Guest Reviews

10
Based on 17 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Darren • couple • gb
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • fr
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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camille • extended_group • fr
10
Très bon séjour à bord je recommande.
Pros:

L’ensemble du personnel était à notre écoute et agréable et répondait à toutes nos attentes demandes. Le service est de qualité.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Henrique • extended_group • br
8
Overall, very good deal if you choose to do a cruise for this route
Pros:

- Excellent value for money — probably the best cost–benefit option for this route.
- Food was much better than expected, consistently solid and enjoyable.
- The cabin staff (YES) are outstanding and honestly deserve special mention. They put on a surprise performance that is genuinely fun and memorable (no spoilers)

Cons:

- Car vs. Cruise / Crowds: Doing the Aswan–Luxor route by cruise has clear trade-offs. this is not specific to Alyssa, but to cruises in general. You will visit all the main sites at the busiest times. You avoid the daily hassle of finding hotels and restaurants, but in exchange you visit major attractions at peak crowd times. Overall, the cruise does make sense, but if your top priority is visiting temples without crowds, traveling independently (by car) on off-peak dates is definitely the better option.
- Timing and delays: Alyssa is always late. Plan your trip with buffer days, especially your departure day. The boat runs late for everything. Schedules are unreliable, and you really cannot plan tightly around them.
- Staff consistency: while some crew members are great, others are mediocre or unhelpful — unfortunately consistent with our broader experience in Egypt.
- Currency exchange rates: the USD/EUR rates used onboard are abusive and seem to be based on absolutely nothing...

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Luzaan • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • no
7
Super jedzenie które wiele wynagrodziło i przemiła obsługa. Poklad bez sztucznej trawy (plus). Żenujaca rozrywka wieczor
Pros:

- retro meble (poza Spa)
- bardzo dobre jedzenie i duży wybór przy każdym posiłku
- górny pokład bez sztucznej trawy z wystarczająca ilością leżaków, siedzeń i leżanek
- bardzo miła obsługa
- bardzo dobry masaż i fajna sauna z widokiem 🙂

Cons:

- pokaz tańca brzucha - beznadziejne naprawdę, nie wiedziałam gdzie patrzeć tak żenujący był brak umiejętnosci tancerki. Była też spóźniona (przez co derwisz już bardzo przynudzał) i pokaż mega pospieszony

- rozrywka - recital trwał 10 minut zamiast zaplanowanych 30 minut. Inpreza taneczna tylko godzinę, z czego ludzie się super bawili i naprawdę powinien zostać przedłużona ale nie było dyskusji

- duża nagrywania na statku - wydaje się, że wieczorne rozrywki były organizowane tylko po to żeby kamerzysta mógł je w całości nagrać (by pokazać jaki rejs jest super), a nie dla rozrywki ludzi. Przeszkadzał i świecił w oczy a jak kończył on, tak kończono i zabawę…

- SPA naprawdę wymaga remontu!

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • couple • fr
10
Croisière de Louxor à Assouan
Pros:

Bateau confortable même s’il a vécu.
Le bar, le restaurant et le pont supérieur sont très agréables. La cabine est spacieuse avec sa baie panoramique. Le personnel est exceptionnel et attachant. Les prestations étaient plus que conformes à nos attentes, avec une nourriture de bonne qualité. Le vrai plus est le service individualisé, on s’y sent tout simplement bien.

Cons:

Rien

2025-12-13 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • de
9
2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • de
10
Eine sehr empfehlenswerte Reise auf der M/S Alyssa!
Pros:

Wir waren ohne Reisegruppe unterwegs und haben unsere erste Nilfahrt von Luxor nach Assuan sehr genossen. Zu loben sind die stets freundlichen und äußerst zuvorkommenden Servicekräfte, allen voran Hassan, der uns diskret, aber stets hilfsbereit bedient hat. Zu Beginn wurde uns ein Tisch für die Mahlzeiten zugewiesen und diesen behält man während der Reise. Das fanden wir sehr angenehm. Das Essen war hervorragend, es gab eine große Auswahl und die Speisen wurden sehr schön präsentiert. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das Seafood Büffet am letzten Abend, aber auch die ägyptischen Gerichte sind hervorragend. Wir hatten eine komfortable Kabine auf dem Oberdeck (herzlichen Dank dafür an John) und genossen die Sonnenterrasse in vollen Zügen. Oft waren wir alleine oben, weil die anderen Gäste unterwegs waren. Da wir schon einige Tage eher in Luxor waren, hatten wir das Tal der Könige und den Tempel von Luxor bereits besichtigt. Das weitere Programm konnten wir problemlos, unabhängig von dem (offenbar mit Alyssa kooperierenden) Reiseunternehmen Planet Tours angebotenen Besichtigungsprogramm, durchführen. Hilfestellung gibt es dabei von John, dem Front Office Supervisor. Wir wollen gerne wieder zurückkehren und machen dann auch die Reise umgekehrt, von Assuan nach Luxor.

Cons:

Das Schiff ist zwar in die Jahre gekommen, das war für uns aber kein Problem. Es strahlt eine gediegene Atmosphäre im Art Deko-Stil aus. Die Innendekoration wurde vor einiger Zeit im nubischen Stil farbenfroh erneuert. Der ungeheizte Pool ist im Dezember schon sehr erfrischend.

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable but too much pollution
Pros:

Very good cabin size. Friendly, attentive and hard working staff. Very good food and gluten free catered for.

Cons:

Too many ships caused horrendous pollution. Disliked being alongside otter ships at night so you look directly into a cabin from another ship. Also, this means you can’t enjoy being on deck as there are so many fumes. There was a lingering musty smell throughout the ship. Gym was awful. Evening entertainment was very disappointing.

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • extended_group • it
3
2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
10
Nile Magnificence
Pros:

Everything

2025-11-19 • via Nuitee
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wenping • extended_group • cn
9
2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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samia • extended_group • dz
8
2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Davide • couple • it
10
Crociera consigliatissma
Pros:

Crociera stupenda e perfetto in tutto, dai servizi alle camere. Staff cordiale e sempre disponibile per ogni esigenza. Menzione speciale per le guide (parlanti italiano) che hanno saputo trasformare il nostro viaggio in un’esperienza davvero speciale

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Howard • solo_traveller • za
10
Excellent experience at reasonable price
Pros:

The staff were amazing - John the managers was brilliant the restaurant manager was fantastic and the two cabin attendants were so excited about their nightly towel art that they stayed to watch your reaction. Boat is very comfortable food was really good

Cons:

There could potentially be more entertainment on the boat the Belly Dancing was great but only one night. A showing of Death on the Nile would be a great add on

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Renan • young couple • br
10
Good boat even better tours
Pros:

Good boat, it has a modern style compared to most of the others we saw around, the food is also very good, but the best part was the tours with our guide Shenouda.

Cons:

I think there could be more food variety, but quality was great.

2025-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Wadea • review category business travellers • us
10
an unforgettable journey
Pros:

The staff was exceptionally friendly, and the food was delicious. The cruise's location was convenient to reach, situated centrally with easy access to the towns where the cruise docked. The views from the rooms throughout the trip were stunning, making every moment of the journey truly enjoyable.

Cons:

Not sure if there was anything that we didn't like.

2025-01-08 • via Nuitee