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MS Miriam Nile Cruise — Rates, Facts, Photos & Booking Help
Experience the beautifully renovated MS Miriam Nile Cruise. Enjoy panoramic window cabins, a sundeck pool, fitness center, and ancient Egyptian-inspired decor.
* **Cabin Configuration:** Houses 58 quarters, including superior rooms and suites, with standard cabins featuring large panoramic windows.
* **Health & Leisure:** The vessel is fully equipped with an open-air sundeck pool, a modern fitness room, and dedicated massage facilities.
* **Lloyds Certification:** Built and maintained under the rigorous safety, fireproof, and acoustic standards of Lloyds Shipping of London.
* **Thematic Design:** Interiors beautifully blend royal blue tones and light brown shades to reflect Egypt's magnificent historical temples.
MS Miriam Nile Cruise Description
MS Miriam Nile Cruise carries an official 5 Stars rating from the Egyptian Tourism Authority, is rated as a Ultra Luxury cruise in our editorial standards, has 58 cabins, with a size of 20 m². Each cabin features a large panoramic window facing the Nile. That count puts the vessel in the larger category — a useful middle ground where dining rooms stay relaxed and shore excursions don't bottleneck on the gangway. Sailing under the Spring banner, MS Miriam is part of a fleet long established on the Aswan–Luxor route.
The MS Miriam Nile Cruise, proudly operated by Spring Tours, presents a stylish and contemporary five-star sailing experience across Egypt’s legendary river. Having undergone a massive, complete overhaul in 2023, the vessel perfectly balances the warmth of traditional Egyptian hospitality with eco-friendly modern luxury. Its interior design draws deep inspiration from ancient pharaonic aesthetics, elegantly pairing royal blue tones with the light brown hues of classical temples. It acts as an impeccable floating sanctuary for exploring the timeless archaeological wonders between Luxor and Aswan.
Imagine waking to soft light over the water, the only sound the gentle wash of the Nile against the hull. On MS Miriam, days unfold at the pace of the river: unhurried breakfasts on a sunlit deck, the cool hush of your suite in the afternoon, and evenings spent watching five-thousand-year-old temples glide past as the sky turns amber. This is Egypt at its most serene and most refined — every detail considered, nothing left to chance.
🛏️ Accommodation
The ship's residential layout comprises 58 highly refined accommodations, encompassing 55 superior standard rooms measuring 20 square meters, alongside a select few exclusive suites. Distributed throughout the vessel's multiple floors, the standard guest quarters are fronted by expansive panoramic windows, allowing passengers to enjoy breathtaking river views from the comfort of their beds without the footprint of an exterior terrace. Each accommodation is beautifully decorated and equipped with state-of-the-art comforts, including individually controllable air conditioning, marine satellite flat-screen televisions, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, and modern en-suite bathrooms complete with a shower and hairdryer.
- Private en-suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Satellite TV, in-house video channels, mini-bar
- In-cabin electronic safety deposit box
🍽️ Dining & Cuisine
Culinary services are hosted in a bright, spacious main restaurant that boasts majestic views of the Nile. Operating on a full-board basis, the expert chefs prepare an impressive array of fine dining options, placing a special emphasis on authentic Egyptian cuisine alongside popular international dishes. Beyond the dining hall, guests can socialize and unwind at the vibrant sundeck bar. Evening entertainment on the ship is culturally immersive, frequently featuring lively Galabeya parties, traditional folklore performances, and live music.
🌊 Leisure & Entertainment
Recreation and relaxation are perfectly catered to across the ship's four primary decks and expansive top level. The spacious sun deck is the ultimate outdoor retreat, featuring an open-air swimming pool and comfortable sunbeds for catching the golden afternoon rays. For those dedicated to staying active, the vessel houses a modern fitness room, complemented by a dedicated massage room where travelers can soothe tired muscles while watching the riverbanks drift by. Furthermore, the boat holds prestigious approval from Lloyds Shipping of London, ensuring absolute safety with fire and soundproof walls and advanced water purification systems.
✨ What Makes It Unique
What truly distinguishes the MS Miriam is its stunning 2023 renovation, which specifically utilized a color palette inspired by ancient Egyptian artistry—merging royal blues with temple browns—to create a uniquely thematic ambiance. In addition, its commitment to eco-friendly sailing practices combined with top-tier certifications from Lloyds Shipping makes it one of the safest and most visually distinctive boutique cruisers on the water.
🛎️ Onboard Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry service
- Onboard gift shop
- Internet access in designated areas
- Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Mastercard)
Specs verified · cabin counts, cabin sizes, deck features, and facility list confirmed against the operator’s published sheet.
MS Miriam Nile Cruise Photos
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MS Miriam Nile Cruise Rates in USD
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- All rates are per person in USD, full-board with all sightseeing included.
- Holiday seasons (Christmas, Easter, New Year) carry a supplement reflecting peak demand.
- Dates marked with a ✨ tab above are special events (e.g. eclipses) or limited promotions; the supplement or discount shown on each tab applies to trips sailing on those dates.
- Single supplement 50% of Adult in Double cabin rate.
- Triple reduction 3% of Adult in Double rate.
- Suite Supplement start from 80% on Person in Double Cabin Rate based on suite Type. (Only in mixed Cabins / Suites Cruises)
- Royal & Presidential Suites Rate is equal to two Double Cabins.
- For cruise-only without sightseeing, deduct $120 from the 3-night price and $160 from the 4-night price.
MS Miriam Nile Cruise Children Policy
| Age category / arrangement | Rate |
|---|---|
| Infant (under 3 years) | Free of charge — Maximum 1 free Infant per Cabin; second Infant in cabin will be charged Child Rate |
| Child (3 – 12 years) | 50% of the adult rate |
| Child (12 years or older) | Full adult rate |
| Maximum children per cabin | 1 child sharing 2 adults, or 2 children sharing 1 adult |
| 1 child + 1 adult sharing one cabin | No discount — same rate as 2 adults in double cabin |
| 2 children in a separate cabin | Same rate as 1 adult in single cabin |
What's Included & What's Not
✅ The Rate Includes
- Accommodation for 3 or 4 nights in your chosen cabin category
- Transfer from airport, train station or hotel on arrival
- Full-board dining: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All guided sightseeing tours per the standard 3 / 4-night itinerary
- Services of a licensed, professional Egyptologist guide
- All entrance fees to historical sites named in the itinerary (Except Optional Tours)
- Departure transfer to airport / train station
❌ The Rate Excludes
- Tours not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional excursions (e.g. Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon)
- Beverages: water, soft drinks, alcohol
- Tipping for cruise crew and guide (gratuities)
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
Before you book: Review the full payment, amendment, and refund terms in our Cancellation Policy.
MS Miriam is your best fit if
- You prefer a traditional window cabin over a balcony — MS Miriam's cabins have river-facing windows.
- You want the amenity range of a larger Nile vessel — MS Miriam has 58 cabins, among the larger ships sailing the Aswan–Luxor route.
- You want the highest tier of Nile cruise experience — MS Miriam sits in the ultra-luxury class with the segment's most refined service and accommodation.
- You want a pool for cooling off during Upper Egypt's afternoon heat — MS Miriam has an outdoor pool on the sun deck.
- You want spa facilities after excursion days — MS Miriam has a sauna and dedicated massage treatment rooms onboard.
- You want to maintain a fitness routine while cruising — MS Miriam has an onboard gym.
MS Miriam isn't your best fit if
- You're booking for three adults sharing a cabin — consider booking 1 Double + 1 Single instead of a Triple Cabin, or book another cruise with a larger cabin size.
- If you need an elevator between decks, consider Soleil Nile Cruise, Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise, and Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise Ship.
- If you need a wheelchair-accessible cabin, consider MS Acamar Nile Cruise.
- If you specifically want suite-only accommodation, try to use our search bar and find an All-Suites cruise.
- If you want a restored heritage vessel, consider Mövenpick SS Misr and Steam Ship Karim Nile Cruise.
- If you specifically want an international brand operator, consider MS Mövenpick Hamees, Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus, and Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Cruise.
- If you want a walk-out balcony instead of a French balcony, try to use our search bar and find an Outside Balcony cruise.
Itineraries
MS Miriam sails the classic Aswan↔Luxor route. Choose between a 3-night cruise (Aswan → Luxor) or a 4-night cruise (Luxor → Aswan). 3-night departures from Aswan are typically on Monday. 4-night departures from Luxor are typically on Thursday.
3-Night Itinerary: Aswan → Luxor
Full detailed 3-Night Aswan → Luxor itinerary →
4-Night Itinerary: Luxor → Aswan
Frequently Asked Questions
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Looking for general Nile-cruise information? For visa requirements, packing checklists, tipping etiquette, dress codes, optional excursions, and the daily rhythm of cruise life, see our Comprehensive Nile Cruise Guide for First-Timers — the answers in that guide apply to every Nile cruise on the route, including MS Miriam.
Why Book With Nile-Cruise-Egypt.com?
We’ve spent 25+ years booking Nile cruises and treat every reservation as the start of a long-term relationship, not a one-off transaction. Here’s what that means in practice:
- Honest cruise matching, not the highest commission — we recommend the boat that fits your budget, dates, and travel style, even when it isn’t the one paying us the most.
- One named consultant from enquiry to disembarkation — you won’t be passed between agents or talk to a different person each time you email.
- No bait pricing — the rate you see is the rate you pay; cabin upgrades, optional excursions, and seasonal supplements are quoted up-front, never sprung at checkout.
- Operator-direct rates — we work directly with Nile cruise operators, so what you pay is comparable to booking the boat yourself, with the added safety net of our support throughout.
- Egypt-based, on-the-ground support — our office is in Cairo, not a call centre in another country; if something needs fixing during your trip, we can act on it locally and immediately.
- Most travellers return or refer us — repeat bookings and word-of-mouth referrals make up the majority of our work, which is the only customer-satisfaction metric we trust.
From your first enquiry through to disembarkation, our priority is honest guidance, peace of mind, and a Nile cruise you’ll remember as a personal experience — not just a trip.
Family Travel, Made Effortless
A Nile cruise is one of the easiest ways to travel Egypt with family. Unpack once — your floating hotel moves with you, so there are no early-morning hotel checkouts, no repacking, and no long road transfers between cities. You wake up already at the next temple.
We take the logistics off your plate so you can focus on the experience:
- Transfers handled — airport pickups and all moves between the boat and the sites are arranged for you.
- Meals included — full-board dining on board, so there’s no hunting for restaurants with tired, hungry children.
- Expert Egyptologist guides — licensed guides bring the temples to life at a pace that keeps all ages engaged.
- Everything in one place — pool, dining, sun deck and cabins together, so families stay close and relaxed between excursions.
The result: less stress, fewer logistics, and more time making memories together.
A Shared Ship, Your Own Experience
You travel alongside other guests, but your experience stays very much your own. The ship is the setting — how you enjoy it is up to you.
- Your private cabin — every cabin has its own en-suite bathroom and individual climate control, so your space is entirely yours, set to your comfort.
- Dine your way — share a table and meet fellow travellers, or keep to yourselves; the choice is yours at every meal.
- Private excursions on request — prefer to explore the temples with your own guide and vehicle rather than the group? We can arrange private touring for you.
- Your own pace — join every activity or simply relax on the sun deck and watch the Nile drift by. Nothing is compulsory.
It’s the ease of a guided cruise with the privacy and flexibility of independent travel.
Why Book Now Rather Than Later
There’s no pressure here — but there are real, practical reasons not to leave MS Miriam sitting in a browser tab. Booking now removes risk rather than adding it:
- Cabins and dates are limited — each boat sails on a fixed schedule with a fixed number of cabins. Popular dates and the best cabin categories sell first; once a departure fills, no amount of budget brings it back.
- Today’s price can rise — Nile cruise rates move with fuel costs, temple entrance fees, and government taxes. When those go up, published prices follow. The figure you see today is not guaranteed to be there next month.
- Your deposit locks today’s price — place your 20% deposit and the rate you were quoted is held for your booking, even if prices rise afterwards. You are protected from increases the moment you confirm.
- There’s no downside to securing it — with a low 20% deposit, 0% interest instalments on the balance, and free date, cruise, and name changes, booking early costs you nothing in flexibility. You simply lock the cabin and the price, and keep your options open.
In short: waiting risks losing your cabin or paying more, while booking now secures both — with every guarantee below standing behind your reservation.
Booking Guarantees & Flexibility
Every MS Miriam booking with Nile-Cruise-Egypt.com comes with the guarantees below. These are the same terms set out in our booking contract and cancellation policy — summarised here so you know exactly where you stand before you pay.
Flexible, transparent payment
- 20% deposit to book. You secure your cabin with a 20% deposit at the time of booking — not the full amount up front.
- 0% interest instalments. Pay the balance in equal monthly instalments at no added cost. The final instalment is due 30 days before your travel date.
Cabin guarantees
- No lower-deck cabins, guaranteed. You will never be placed in a lower-deck cabin.
- Top-deck assurance. A guaranteed top-deck cabin is available for a 10% supplement — or free of charge as top check-in priority, subject to availability on the day.
Change & cancellation flexibility
- Free date change up to 30 days before your travel date (subject to any seasonal price difference).
- Free cruise swap up to 30 days before travel (subject to any price difference between the two cruises).
- Free name change up to 7 days before travel.
Price protection
- Locked-in price. Your price is protected against any future increase in cruise rates, fuel prices, government taxes, or entrance fees.
- Price-drop refund. If the price drops after you book, you receive the difference back (same booking conditions apply).
If an operational issue affects your cruise
Examples: urgent maintenance, administrative issues, or a cruise-specific force-majeure event.
- Reassignment to a similar or higher-category cruise.
- Conditions guaranteed — your original plan’s terms stay exactly as booked.
- No downgrade — you keep all rights, privileges, and cabin guarantees.
If there is a national or global shutdown
Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, navigation suspension, or any force-majeure event affecting all cruises.
- Postpone free of charge — move to a later date keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits, and conditions; or
- Full refund — receive a 100% refund.
Full terms, definitions, and any conditions are set out in our booking contract. If anything here is unclear, your dedicated consultant will walk you through it before you commit.
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Ready to Sail on MS Miriam?
In conclusion, the MS Miriam Nile Cruise offers an exceptionally well-rounded and stylish aquatic holiday. By combining completely updated panoramic-window accommodations with excellent health and leisure facilities—including a sundeck pool, fitness center, and massage room—it guarantees a highly comfortable and culturally rich Egyptian getaway. It is an outstanding choice for modern travelers seeking historical immersion without compromising on contemporary luxury.


