Alma Nile Cruise - 4 or 7 Nights From Luxor each Saturday and 3 or 7 Nights From Aswan each Wednesday

Hotels
8.9 (17 reviews)
Kornish Al Nile , Luxor , eg

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding staff
Delicious food options
Cons:
Sailing time felt short
Poor Wi-Fi connectivity

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
The reviews indicate clean rooms and common areas but an acknowledgment of needing improvements in speed of service.
Service
9.31
Staff were described as well trained, attentive, and often went beyond expectations.
Location
9.06
The location offers stunning views, particularly during sunset while sailing.
Room Quality
8.91
Rooms were noted as spacious and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.83
Ample space throughout the ship ensured guests could relax in different areas.
Value for Money
8.6
The cruise offered good value, although clarity about excursions could improve value perception.
Food and Beverage
9.15
The meals were excellent with a thoughtful approach to dietary preferences.
Overall Experience
9.02
Guests left with lasting positive memories, highly recommending the cruise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:03

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation & Amenities
Experience 5-star luxury at the Nile Quest Cruise - 4 or 7 Nights From Luxor each Saturday and 3 or 7 Nights From Aswan each Wednesday, featuring elegant rooms with stunning river views. Enjoy the convenience of room service, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.

Relaxation & Leisure
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or on the terrace while taking in the picturesque vistas of Luxor. Indulge in delicious meals and drinks at the hotel's restaurant and bar.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Centrally located, explore must-visit attractions such as Luxor Museum, Luxor Train Station, and Luxor Temple, all just a stone's throw away. Luxor International Airport is a short drive from the property.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at the Nile Quest Cruise and make the most of your Luxor getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 02:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 17 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.06
Room Quality: 8.91
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 9.02
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Irena family_with_children ch
7
Good
Pros:

Good food overall and nice service.

Cons:

We stayed too long in Aswan where there is not much to see and then rushed through the other beautiful temples either early morning or late evening. Time was distributed very poorly.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Eckart family_with_children us
6
Good experience - although overpriced
Pros:

The cruise was fine - check-in was quick and the room was clean. It was also cleaned every day.
Best part is the sundeck.

Cons:

I think that it was overpriced. The food was mediocre at best.
It said that this cruise provides Full Board. We had to pay for water (and any other beverage) for meals - which I found unnecessarily cheap.

We checked in ourselves and the boat was very difficult to find - even though we had the coordinates. Without the help of a local we would have not found it. Make sure to be picked up by the cruise.

The offered “complete sightseeing package” was also overpriced and didn’t offer any discounts for children.

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Chintan family_with_children jp
9
An excellent Nile cruise with outstanding staff, memorable food, and beautiful views
Pros:

This cruise is very well designed with ample space, allowing guests to relax in different areas of the ship. Even during the Christmas peak season, it never felt overcrowded.

The deck space is excellent, and the views—especially while sailing and during sunset—were simply stunning.
The staff are well trained, attentive, and eager to help, often going beyond expectations.

The Christmas celebration was grand, reflected in the impressive variety of pastries and desserts prepared by the chef. Overall, the team did everything possible to ensure guests walked away with lasting, positive memories.

Two experiences deserve special mention:

1️⃣ Room Cleaning Staff
The housekeeping staff member was incredibly creative, crafting beautiful towel art and playful creatures every day. It became a daily delight for our child and added a lot of joy to our stay. His artistry was truly exceptional (photos attached).

2️⃣ The Main Chef
Once the chef learned about our preference for Indian vegetarian food, he went out of his way to prepare authentic, delicious dishes—at least one Indian veg option during both lunch and dinner, including daal, rice, and pulao.
His food genuinely carried the magic of Indian flavors, and we felt completely spoiled.

Initially, during check-in, the ship felt a bit gaudy and overly shiny, but the staff, food, and views quickly transformed this into an overwhelmingly positive experience.

I would strongly recommend booking this cruise via Booking.com, as it offers pay-at-property and flexible cancellation. Local agents (based on my experience) demanded full upfront payment. We also got a special family dinner on the last day at the deck , as a complimentary upgrade.

Alma Nile Cruise management—great job. Keep rocking!

Cons:

The actual sailing time felt a bit short, with the ship docked for long periods in Aswan and Luxor.

It would be helpful to have recorded announcements highlighting important locations during sailing, such as:

“We are now passing the Aswan Lock Gate—please proceed to the top deck to witness the change in water levels.”

Clearer communication during booking about excursions would also be beneficial.
For first-time guests: the cruise price includes accommodation and meals only.
Excursions to sites like Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor temples require separate guides and transport, which are not part of the base cruise fare.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Line family_with_children dk
10
2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Deepak family_with_children ae
9
Truly comfortable and happy stay.
Pros:

Super clean, friendly/ helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, very beautiful deck and sun set and sun rises from the deck was awesome.

Cons:

It would have been better if you can provide a high speed wifi on board.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Bishara family_with_children au
10
2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Gale couple nz
9
Luxury on the Nile
Pros:

The buffet meals were excellent , the staff went out of their way to look after us and the cabin was spacious and had everything . A great experience .
( NB We have been in Egypt for 2 weeks already so didn't do any of the daily tours and just lazed by the pool . )November seems to be the perfect time to do this as not too hot and it does cool down in December so sunbathing by the pool would be too cold .

Cons:

Not their fault but Egyptian mobile data and wi-fi is poor so download movies , books etc before boarding to save tearing your hair out .
When you step off the boat people claiming to be "the chef going to buy spices - "would you like to come with me ?" is the most common con to get you into overpriced spice shops . Haha - that's Egypt . In general a polite decline to ALL the people pestering is enough - not nearly as bad as we were led to believe .

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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EDUARD EDISSON couple ro
10
Pros:

totul super ok

Cons:

....

2025-11-27 via Nuitee
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David family with young children ca
8
Aswan to Luxor 3 Day Cruise
Pros:

The staff were helpful and friendly.

Cons:

More communication is needed with guests especially for those that try to find the boat on their own as they are rafted 4 deep and there are 20. WhatsApping someone in Cairo questions is useless when the boat is 800 km south. They also really need to advise ahead of time about the times of the tours and the costs. I was expecting this high cost but only due to one comment someone else made in a review. Be aware that the tours will cost more than the cruise. . Also we missed one tour as it required you to wake at 3am and be in a bus for 6 hours. . Another was 5am. Would the 4 day version of the cruise have a better itinerary? Who knows. The boat was dated and the food while good needed more variety. Also we were the only English speaking guests on the ship. This wasn't bad but it did mean there was little interaction with the other guests.

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
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Ashraf young couple eg
8
It was excellent experience
2025-02-16 via Nuitee
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Zaghloul young couple eg
9
Wonderful experience!
Pros:

Hospitality and room view in addition to the warm reception of the staff specially Mr. Mohamed at the reception

Cons:

WiFi signal is very weak

2025-02-05 via Nuitee
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Alpaslan family with young children tr
10
It was amazing... This cruise truly crowned our Egypt trip.
Pros:

It was amazing... Our cruise, which we initially had some doubts about, turned out to be fantastic. From the welcoming, everyone was very friendly and polite. Our rooms were exactly as shown in the pictures. They were very comfortable and beautiful. The food was diverse and delicious. We would like to thank Martina, who answered all our questions in detail during the reservation process. We would like to thank Ahmed who greeted us at the airport and accompanied us to the ship. We would like to thank Muhammad at the reception. We would like to thank Ahmed who took us to the Hurghada bus after the tour. We would like to thank our tour guide Shenouda who especially explained the history of Egypt in detail, and all the ship staff whose names I do not know. This cruise truly crowned our Egypt trip.

2025-01-31 via Nuitee
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Hidaya young couple gb
6
Pleasant
2025-01-18 via Nuitee
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Katia family with young children it
7
Very pleasant and relaxing
Pros:

The suit is very nice with whirlpool bath , food very good.

Cons:

Perhaps the timing of the visit at the temples too short time to visit it properly but I guess it’s matter of decking timetable

2025-01-07 via Nuitee
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Jirong family with young children cn
10
We enjoyed the trip on the Nile Quest Cruise very much!
Pros:

Friendly staff, high quality service with reasonable price.

2024-12-11 via Nuitee
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Sherief family with young children gb
10
Best relaxing holiday we ever had All staff members are amazingly friendly, courteous , helpful and professional The who
Pros:

Exceptionally clean and tidy, very comfortable. All staff members were amazing, friendly, helpful, professional and courteous.
Very caring team, nothing is too much trouble. We felt we were staying with our family.

2024-12-07 via Nuitee
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Santiago review category business travellers ar
10
We came for the price and we will come back because of the great experience!
Pros:

Very very friendly people and helpful. The food was always great! It's like a gorgeous moving hotel

Cons:

The schedules programmed were not always accurate. In Edfu we had so little time to go to the temple.

2024-04-01 via Nuitee