Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise - Every Thursday from Luxor for 07 & 04 Nights - Every Monday From Aswan for 03 Nights

En general todo. El personal excelente, eso sí, siempre pendiente de las propinas. En cuanto a las instalaciones (piscina, salas y distintos espacios lúdicos) estaban francamente bien , eran cómodos, bien climatizados. En cuanto a las distintas comidas, decir que fué de lo mejor de nuestra experiencia. Comimos muy bien.

La única parte negativa, el único pero, fué la habitación. Eso sí, muy limpia. Se notaba vieja, con el mobiliario muy desgastado. El cuarto de baño un poco pequeño con poco espacio para dejar las cosas de aseo. Personalmente creo que las habitaciones deberían renovarlas, no se corresponden a la categoría del crucero.

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Bon bateau, cabine confortable avec fenêtre qui s’ouvre sur le Nil, personnel très gentil et professionnel, deck et piscine propres et bien entretenus

La nourriture variée mais assez fade et neutre

Comfortable boat, great staff, good organisation

Internet was VERY bad

Das Personal war immer und überall sehr freundlich. Das Essen war sehr schmackhaft und gut.

Das Schiff ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen ( Renovierung von Grund auf nötig). Die Luft auf dem Nil ist fast immer vom Dieselgeruch der Schiffe überlagert. Der Rasen aus Plastik auf den Sonnendecks geht gar nicht.

La crociera è bella e rilassante e sicuramente la consiglierei. La nave ha delle camere molto pulite e confortevoli, il cibo è di buona qualità e varietà. I ragazzi che rifanno le camere sono simpaticissimi e bravissimi con le decorazioni

Praticamente zero comunicazioni ore partenza, nonostante i nostri messaggi. Il costo delle escursioni (350 dollari) è altissimo e non c'è possibilità di farne solo alcuni; noi abbiamo optato per organizzazione privata e abbiamo speso meno di un terzo. Non ci sono grandi servizi a parte il bar e una piccola piscina.

La habitación muy cómoda, el personal simpático y atento y la comida muy buena

Wifi inexistente (dijeron que era débil pero ni siquiera funcionaba) Falta de comunicación (nunca nos avisaron donde teníamos que embarcar y luego no había un plan de cada día, teníamos que preguntar los horarios cada vez para comidas, visitas, etc.)

I have done many cruises with the big companies but my room on the Minerva was by far the best lots of space with a big bathroom. Food was more than good drinks are reasonable considering it’s a cruise. It’s very quiet. There was actually more staff than passengers which can be a plus for most people but yeah it was a pleasant three or four days. I highly recommend doing the tours with a guide. The guides are exceptional so knowledgeable they are professionals you can’t really do all the temples without them. I had a good room mid ship which helps as I had seen reviews where others had to sleep in the bathroom to avoid the noise of the engines the engines do run 24/7 even when you docked. It is special going down the Nile seeing the valley of the Kings etc . It is a more expensive way of doing it but it beats the rat race out there. I enjoyed myself.

Finding the ship was an awful experience. It’s not hard to put a sign on the gangway you are docked on to The ships are sometimes do two or three deep next to another one so you cannot even see the name of the ship you were boarding. I had a terrible experience. I’d ask one person where it was and all they wanted to do was palm me off into their dodgy taxi drivers to take me. It was an absolute nightmare. I was walking around in the heat with my luggage going through construction sites, everybody with their handout not good enough!! stick a sign up people . I’m a solo traveller and the first meal I had I was placed on a table and said this is where you sit every time. I was sat on a very long table on my own every single meal. I had made friends in the end and I still had to sit on my own. It was bizarre bordering on totally weird. I also wasn’t keen on the lack of communication. What was going on? I had tours booked two or three times each day. That I booked through the ship The guides were good. They come and get you but you really need to keep on everybody to know what time you’re getting collected. First night I got basic program slipped under the door. That’s it. None for the second or third night you gotta wing it. If you’re reading this considering it it’s okay. It’s a quiet cruise. It really suits 70+-year-olds. I’m a 50-year-old solo traveller and the young guys at the bars were really confused and thought it comical that I was all alone on this ship with no woman LOL I wouldn’t do it again for that reason. I don’t know what I was expecting but if I hadn’t made friends from my own country, I would’ve been bored out of my mind.

Very poor customer service. The receptionist Yasser is a liar, keep making stories and lies. Avoid this place and this cruise.

Old, used, outdated property with poorly trained staff

Nel range commerciale è una delle migliori crociere per rapporto qualità prezzo. Lo staff è estremamente professionale, la cucina considerando lo spazio offre una varietà e una qualità soddisfacente, e la pulizia delle camere è buona.

Si tratta di una struttura un po vecchiotta. In generale è tenuta piuttosto bene ma dovrebbero prestare attenzione alla biancheria (Lisa e ingrigita). Per il resto la sola nota dolente è il wi fi, veramente pessimo.

Good food. Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean, and tidy.

I have no comment on this.

The cruise ship is great, especially the staff. It’s very clean, good food and accommodation. The problem was this booking agent. We didn’t receive information on where to board the ship in Aswan despite contacting them in the platform and by phone.

We didn’t receive any information about where to board the cruise ship through this agent. Better to book directly. We incurred additional costs as we had to book alternative accommodation in case this reservation was not valid.

Staff was great

Internet connection was so bad Jalabya party was not organized well

Jeder der hier Individual Reisen möchte, ist hier fasch. Es wird hier alles nur nach dem Programm des Reiseveranstalters geregelt. Abfahrt, Zeitplan, Frühstück, Mittagessen einfach alles. Was bedeutet, wenn man allein gehen möchte hat man entweder keine Zeit dafür, da die Reisegruppe nur eine Stunde Aufenthalt hat, oder wenn die Reisegruppe frühzeitig das Schiff verlässt, ist das Frühstück schon teileweise um 6 Uhr ist, länger ausschlafen geht nicht, da es ansonsten kein Frühstück gibt. Also einen eigenen Reiseführer zu Buchen ist fast unmöglich!!! Also jeder der Gruppenausflüge mag und nicht mehr von der großartigen Geschichte Ägypten wissen möchte ist hier gut aufgehoben, man muss sich dann halt nur nach dem Schiff richten.

Sprachliches Personal, kein Deutsch und auch nur sehr schwer Englisch, da nur das Nötigste!!! Fitnessraum, 3 Geräte am Sonnendeck hinter der Bar. Besser lieber nicht hineinschreiben, kommt besser an. Und Balkone gab es keinen, Grosses Fenster zu öffnen. Und dann liegen aber noch ein paar Schiffe davor, so das man von der Ausicht so wie so nichts hat. Das gehört aber auch bei eine Nil Kruezfahrt dazu, da alle Schiffe immer neben einander stehen bleiben und man geht durch jedes davorliegende Schiff

Hatten bei der Fahrt von Luxor nach Assuan eine Kabine rechts außen, was von der Aussicht her besser ist. Kabinen sind ausreichend groß und die Fenster lassen sich öffnen. Das Personal im Restaurant und Zimmerservice ist sehr zuvorkommend.

Von 4 Tagen wird nur 2 Tage gefahren. In Luxor hatten wir ein Schiff mit lautem und stinkendem Dieselmotor die ganze Nacht neben uns. Das Personal an der Rezeption war mäßig freundlich. Am 1. Tag wurde angefragt, wer Nahrungsmittelallergien hat oder Vegetarier ist. Es gab dann aber während der vier Tage keine Information zu den Gerichten am Bufet, z.B. was vegetarisch ist.

Everything exceeded expectations - the food was absolutely delicious and varied every single day, with generous buffets and excellent quality. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. The entire atmosphere onboard felt welcoming, well-organized, and very comfortable.

During the stops for the tours, some private guides tend to take guests to the same shops repeatedly, clearly partnered with them to sell products. The first visits can be interesting for seeing local crafts, but after a while it becomes repetitive and a bit tiring.

房间还算整洁，两个人住不拥挤，餐厅是固定位置

船在阿斯旺停靠的位置没有说明，找了很久，联系酒店也没人回应

Das beste an der Kreuzfahrt ist das Personal und das Buffet

Die Abendunterhaltung könnte besser sein.

Absolutely everything.

Evening entertainment could have been improved, and maybe some recreation options like a pool table or table football or table tennis table.

Cleanliness, staff, and food

No activies or entertainment inside the cruise

We really enjoyed our stay on this really lovely boat. It was so much nicer than we expected which really top notch food with 3 full meals a day with a great choice of food. The staff were all delightful & couldn't do enough to help us. Each place we docked was in a convenient position for visiting all the sites & as we were doing our own thing & not the organised tour this worked for us perfectly.

Clean and friendly staff

We were recommended by a friend in Egypt who took the cruise before, and it did not disappoint. Particularly Mr. Ahmed Awad went beyond and above solving a small issue we had.

It's not that we didn't like, but we did not take their tour package that the cruise was offering. We arranged private tours in Luxor, Edfu and Aswan. It was lot cheaper and better.

Very nice cabin and public spaces, very quiet. Beautiful Nile views all along. Drinks were the only extra charges and they were reasonably priced, including a lovely Egyptian sparkling rosé! Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Food choices (buffet only) were repetitive and quality was mediocre. One of us got a stomach bug, probably from undercooked chicken.

Staff were super friendly, specially Mahmoud, Sayeed were always nice to us.

The cruise don't know what Entertainment really means, their idea of Gallabeya is nothing but a ruffle draw which is also sponsored by cruise customers :P, what they should have done is bring egyptian cultural dance to entertain foreigners as we went there to experience local culture not ruffle draw and beer as a winners prize. My family thought it was a joke calling it as a party, then next day the nubian show was also very miniscule and appears to be a way to say we have added activity for you but not a true entertainment for people who are eagerly waiting for it.

The boat is beautiful and clean. The staff is absolutely wonderful

The private tours they offer were not good. They were very expensive and the guides were not good. In one case I had a very bad experience. The guides don’t know much, they rush you through the sites and to the souvenir shops (which are company owned)

We loved every minute of our stay at the Steigenberger Minerva. The food was great, the scenery incredible, the facilities nice and well taken care of. We particularly enjoyed the pool and pool deck. Mr. Michaels, Mr. Attuck and all the staff were incredibly hospitable.

The price of the shore excursions was a little steep ($250 per person), considering it was the off season.

The rooms are nice and clean. The staff was very responsive and helpful. Housekeeping was excellent. Everybody was very nice. Naturally the guests should observe the local protocols with plenty of tipping.

The food was good but not great. We went in the summer (off-peak) so perhaps they did not have enough customers to justify a wider variety of food. But it was still ok. The tours were average for the high price. We took many tours (from Viator) beforehand in Cairo and felt that we paid much less for similar tours.

It's cruising the Nile and visiting the Valley of the Kings and about a gazillion other places I have only dreamed about so it was always going to be awesome but the boat is magnificent and the staff (mostly) even more so. I'm vegan but don't shout about it and just accommodate but when the restaurant found out they went out of their way to provide the most delicious food I can eat. The room was way more luxurious than I expected and the bed super comfy. Housekeeping was great and room super clean. Don't ask for the Nile view, choose the shore side, you'll see more. None of the trips are included. They want you to pay $250 extra to take a guide for the 3 days but I did it without, just taking local taxis and using local guides - way cheaper and keeps the money in the towns.

Hmmm.... the price quoted on Booking.com was NOT the price I ended up paying - I ended up paying almost a £100 more but there wasn't much I could do about that. A kettle in the room would be good. I live in Egypt and quite savvy to the street hustles but got scammed by a worker from the boat who saw me on the street and said 'hi'. I only wanted directions to a pharmacy but of course i got 'guided' to his local spice shop and scammed into paying way over the odds for teas i didn't want/ need and then he asked for more baksheesh (tips) on top. Not ok. Not professional. Left a bit of a bad taste.

Wonderful trip with Steigenberger. The cruise is a little bit old and we didn’t get the best room. Having said that, the staff made the trip pleasant. Food was great and the view is spectacular.

Room facilities is a bit old.

- [x] We had a wonderful time on our 3 night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and it really exceeded our expectations. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable, the staff were friendly and very helpful and the food was delicious varied and plentiful. We had our own private guide and driver Salah and Mahmoud from Egypt Tailor Made who took us to all the sites Temple of Philae, KomOmbo, and Edfu, Karnak and Luxor and the Valley of the Kings etc. and a sail in a felluca at Aswan. We visited Abu Simbel the day before joining the cruise and stayed the night there which I definitely recommend, we visited in the afternoon without all the day tours so it was very quiet and we saw the Sound and Light show in the evening so had a second look at the temple exterior. It was a magical experience. Our cruise wa There is a tip box in reception for all the many staff who make this memorable, the suggested tip from previous reviews is 10 usd per traveler per day so for 5 of us and 3 days was 150 usd but was so happy with everything we did 200 usd. We also tipped a little Egyptian money to our waiter, the bag carriers and the guy who made beautiful and hilarious sculptures with our towels. I do think travelling from Aswan to Luxor was better for our group we loved finishing with the Karnak and Luxor Temples and the Valley of the Kings and more economical being 3 nights.

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We loved the whole experience from the very nice and cooperative staff to the food and the program itself and the room with private balcony and the boat. All were superb and to a high standard of service.

I hoped that they could accommodate early check-ins. As we experienced like other guests some flights arrive early. It would be highly appreciated if the boat management would offer a solution for early arriving guests.

All was great

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I had the hardest time finding reviews and pictures for specific Nile river cruise boats. Booked this one as there were few availabilities and many ships sell out early. I think the tour companies book blocks of rooms in advance. Because I enjoy planning/booking my own travels, limited availability was challenging. I didn’t want to fly and stay in Luxor and Aswan as that would have involved two hotel stays where the cruise was just one. I could not book direct but was able to use one of the bigger travel websites. This wasn’t the most expensive nor was it the cheapest cruise - middle ground. It’s rated 5 star but I would put it at 4. Payment is taken by the ship on checkin. They do keep your passport that first day but then return it. My flight was canceled and I had to take an earlier flights. They were able to accommodate early check in which was appreciated. Ship is docked next to Luxor Temple and is tethered to other boats on and off throughout the cruise which means crossing the lobbies of other boats at times. Bring ear plugs as you may have city noise and/or engine noise from tethered ships in different ports. Ship and room are clean, cabin is small, beds are firm and staff is friendly. There is a fridge and safe in the cabins. While it had been updated, it does show some signs of wear. I have cruised before on the big ships but this was my first river cruise. The river is very busy with several nile cruise companies. I had no issues with motion sickness like I usually do on the big ships. The river was very calm and the sailing was very smooth. There are no safety drills like the big ships. So know that life vests are in the room beneath the beds and upper deck rear has life rafts. If you are wanting high end/luxury cruise experience, this not that. If you want clean comfortable accommodations, friendly staff and midrange budget, then give it a try. If you need handicap accessibility, inquire ahead of time because I saw no elevators or ramps.

Food is buffet style and was good but not great. Egyptian dishes were the best but not offered consistently. Smoking is allowed on board in all common areas which I found surprising. 2 bottles of water are provided in room daily, you can purchase others onboard or onshore and bring with you. Use bottled water to brush your teeth. Most staff understand basic English. I was traveling solo and chose to book tours through the ship. Cost was $250 during my 4ni/5day cruise, for private tours and most entrance fees. It includes Karnak and Luxor temples on the east bank and Valley of the Kings on west bank. King Tut is an additional $15. If you want to see Valley of the Queens, let the guide know in advance. It is an extra $16.50 for transport and $50 for queen Nefatari’s tomb which I was glad I got to visit. Some cruises include tours in the price of cabin, so be sure to clarify ahead if time. I also wanted to do the optional Abu Simbel tour which was $200 for private tour and $120/person for group bus tour. On Viator, the group bus tour is cheaper. I messaged the ship prior in order to arrange my flight for late afternoon to partake on the tour. However, the tour guide told me it is about a 3.5-4hr drive because of security check points, 75mins at the temple and then return. While the ship said we would return by 11-12pm, the guide said it would be closer to 1:30. I had a flight out booked at 3 pm and decided not to take the chance and miss my flight out as it was the last one of the day. Lastly, this is Egypt so pack your patience and adjust your expectations. I had read many travel sites prior and wasn’t surprised by much. Bring small bills (I used Egyptian pounds and US dollar) as tipping culture here is pretty much mandatory and cuts down on the foolery.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and professional. The cabins were nice and the service was great.

Staff were very friendly & kind

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This review could be a bit misleading since we didn't travel on the Regency but Steigenberger transfered us to the Jaz Viceroy and upgraded us to a suite. This made our stay wonderful but we don't know what the Regency would have been like.

Drinks were quite expensive.

nice cabins, good food selection, friendly staff. good tour itinerary,

address is missing on booking.com email and details, never pick up the phone or emails or messages via booking.com provided details, tour guides were not amazing

Cruise Boat was comfortable & clean. Meals & variety was good. Rooms were great.

Tours too expensive foe a group of 9 Alcohol prices outrageous for local plonk

Great team, really they care about everything, great accommodation.

There is some intransparency on the sightseeings-tours, especially on times and pricing. The cruise team is very helpful, but the tours itself are organized by partner organization. The schedule is more oriented on the traffic on Nil then on the sightseeing.

We moved comfortable from Aswan to Luxor with good food and kind staff. The cruise is overpriced for a country like Egypt (and you still have to tip the staff) but we choose for a conveniënt way of travel. As we booked the cruise via booking.com we had to pay an extra $250 per person for the tours. The tours were well arranged and we had good guides. If you take some extra time in Aswan and Luxor, you can do the tours by yourself. To visit Kom Ombo Temple it is just a 10 m walk from the boot to the temple and in Edfu you can take een horse carriage as the other guests did. We had pre-arranged taxis in Edfu what made me happy as I do not like the way the horses are treated.

Check every day the time your tour will leave as this may be different from the emailed schedule!

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the front office manager was deflecting. we were not even put on minerva and at the last moment shifted to royale.

Staff was amazing and super helpful, food was amazing, cruise is nice

Our tour guide for the first part of the trip wasn't professional

Breakfast was fair restaurant was pleasant. Overall food was not very good. Chicken dry and beef very tough. Traditional food was overall good

I was upset that the cruise description was very confusing. One could assume that visiting the sites described were included in the cruise. Nowhere it was mentioned that you had to pay $250 per person more. I complained to the cruise line but didn’t got an answer

Served a great breakfast, lunch and dinner with many food varieties and chef Sayed was extremely helpful to the extend to cock additional type of food if it has been asked. The staff was very wonderful and catered to my every need.

Service provided by the members of staff

Bathroom needs upgrading. Remove bath and just have a shower with a better functioning shower head

The cruise is a comfortable, makes for a pleasant experience of the Nile, the towns along the river bank are a highlight. The food for the three meals was excellent and the staff very friendly. There is punctuality for all activities that are in the program for the day.

We booked the Cruise privately, and to our surprise, the visits (not only the atractions fees) are NOT included in the price of the trip. So, the visits announced in the Cruise advertisement cost an extra and very expensive fee (includes guide, transportation and tickets for the atractions), around four times the price one would pay for a day tour booked privately. But then, the tours must follow the boat schedule with its boarding times, what makes it quite difficult, for someone first traveling to Egypt, to have all tours arranged in advance. So be prepared if you are not booking the cruise through a travel agency! There was no wifi available on the boat.