There is more than one way to cruise the Nile. Here are the main types of boat and who each suits.
Standard cruise ships
Comfortable, with simpler cabins and buffet meals. Good value for travelers who mostly want the sightseeing.
5-star and deluxe cruise ships
Larger cabins, better food, a pool and sun deck, and evening entertainment. The most popular choice. Some deluxe boats have suites with balconies.
Dahabiyas
Traditional sailing boats with 4 to 12 cabins, a slower pace, fresh food and stops at small sites. Ideal for couples and families. See our dahabiya guide.
Feluccas
Small open sailing boats. Most visitors take one for an hour or a sunset sail in Aswan or Luxor; multi-day felucca trips with camping on board are for the adventurous.
Lake Nasser cruises
A few boats sail between Aswan and Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser, visiting rescued Nubian temples that are hard to reach otherwise.
Choose
See how to choose the best Nile cruise and our Nile cruises.
