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MS Nile Symphony Nile Cruise — Rates, Facts, Photos & Booking Help
Sail Upper Egypt aboard the 5-star MS Nile Symphony. Features upper-deck picture-window cabins, ABS safety certification, sundeck pool, and Junior Suites.
* **Upper-Deck Exclusivity:** All 54 cabins and suites are positioned strictly on the main and upper decks, completely bypassing lower-deck rooms.
* **Deck Distribution:** Upper Deck houses 25 doubles, 1 single, and 4 Junior Suites; Main Deck houses 22 doubles and 2 Junior Suites.
* **Picture Window Views:** Accommodations feature large picture windows that frame the ever-changing Nile landscapes in complete comfort.
* **Varied Leisure:** Features a sundeck swimming pool and disco bar, complemented by table tennis, a pool table, and massage services.
MS Nile Symphony Nile Cruise Description
MS Nile Symphony Nile Cruise carries an official 5 Stars rating from the Egyptian Tourism Authority, is rated as a Moderate cruise in our editorial standards, has 54 cabins, with a size of 18 m². Each cabin features a large panoramic window facing the Nile. At that scale, the boat sits in the larger category by Nile-cruise standards — large enough to feel sociable, but not so big that meals require staggered seatings or temple disembarkations turn into queues. MS Nile Symphony sails as part of the Presidential fleet, a name with a track record on the Nile.
Operating under the prestigious PNC Cruises banner within the Presidential Nile Cruises portfolio, the MS Nile Symphony Nile Cruise delivers a harmonious five-star sailing experience between Luxor and Aswan. Built to rigorous American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) technical standards, this elegant riverboat provides a serene, highly secure floating sanctuary for holidaymakers exploring Upper Egypt's timeless monuments. It perfectly combines refined maritime style with genuine Egyptian hospitality, ensuring an unforgettable journey along the world's longest river.
🛏️ Accommodation
The vessel offers an exclusive residential capacity of 54 tastefully appointed quarters, including 47 standard double cabins (averaging 18 square meters), 1 single cabin, and 6 spacious Junior Suites. Benefiting from a smart architectural design, every single cabin is positioned strictly across the main and upper decks, completely omitting lower waterline quarters for superior quietude and elevated vistas. Accommodations feature large picture windows that showcase sweeping river views while keeping the interior climate-controlled. In-room amenities include an LCD television with marine satellite, an internal phone, a music channel, a minibar, a safety deposit box, and a fitted en-suite bathroom.
- 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 on the Nile Symphony are centered around a charming 120-seat main dining room that caters to all guests in an uncrowded atmosphere. Operating on a full-board schedule, the kitchen team presents lavish buffet spreads for breakfast and lunch, alongside curated evening dinners featuring international dishes and authentic regional Egyptian specialties. When night falls, the stylish lounge bar and discotheque come alive with engaging social programs, including Egyptian galabeya parties, belly dancing performances, cocktail receptions, and bingo nights.
🌊 Leisure & Entertainment
Outdoor recreation is anchored on the sprawling top sun deck, featuring a refreshing open-air swimming pool, a disco bar, shaded lounge areas, and sunbeds for catching the golden Egyptian rays. Indoor leisure assets include table tennis, a pool table, and onboard massage services to soothe tired muscles after guided temple tours. Additional conveniences include a 24-hour reception desk, room service, laundry support, and gift shops selling traditional handicrafts and jewelry.
✨ What Makes It Unique
What sets the MS Nile Symphony apart is its strict upper-deck cabin allocation policy, ensuring zero lower-level rooms and providing consistent, elevated window perspectives for every single guest. Furthermore, its engineering under American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification guarantees exceptional structural and fire-safety standards, while onboard recreational options like a pool table and table tennis offer varied indoor leisure.
🛎️ 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 Nile Symphony Nile Cruise Photos
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MS Nile Symphony 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 Nile Symphony 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 Nile Symphony is your best fit if
- You prefer a traditional window cabin over a balcony — MS Nile Symphony's cabins have river-facing windows.
- You want the amenity range of a larger Nile vessel — MS Nile Symphony has 54 cabins, among the larger ships sailing the Aswan–Luxor route.
- You want a comfortable Nile cruise at moderate pricing — MS Nile Symphony offers solid 4-star quality with the essential cruise experience.
- You want a pool for cooling off during Upper Egypt's afternoon heat — MS Nile Symphony has an outdoor pool on the sun deck.
- You want spa facilities after excursion days — MS Nile Symphony has a sauna and dedicated massage treatment rooms onboard.
MS Nile Symphony 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 Al Nabilatan Nile Cruise, JAZ Crown Empress Nile Cruise, and JAZ Crown Emperor Nile Cruise.
- 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 JAZ Imperial Nile Cruise, JAZ Nile Monarch Nile Cruise, and JAZ Crown Empress Nile 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 Nile Symphony 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 Friday. 4-night departures from Luxor are typically on Monday.
3-Night Itinerary: Aswan → Luxor
Full detailed 3-Night Aswan → Luxor itinerary →
4-Night Itinerary: Luxor → Aswan
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifics about MS Nile Symphony — class and rating, cabin layout, itineraries, departure days, and the practicalities of sailing on this particular vessel.
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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 Nile Symphony.
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 Nile Symphony 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 Nile Symphony 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 Nile Symphony?
In conclusion, the MS Nile Symphony Nile Cruise represents an outstanding, dependable option for exploring Upper Egypt. By combining upper-deck picture-window accommodations, an ABS-certified safety infrastructure, a rooftop sundeck pool, and excellent full-board hospitality, it creates a deeply satisfying and unhurried holiday. It is an ideal pick for travelers seeking boutique riverboat elegance.


