Orient Nile Romance Nile Cruise - Every Saturday from Luxor for 07 & 04 Nights - Every Wednesday From Aswan for 03 Nights

The rooms were clean and acceptable, and the food was probably the ship’s strongest point. Still, drinks, even water, cost extra, and paying for all-inclusive isn’t worthwhile. The staff mostly seemed very focused on tips, and the cruises need to run on time. They call this a 5-star ship, but at least two stars have long since fallen off. It needs a thorough renovation. The Christmas tree in the loggia was awful, it would have been better to leave it out. I came away very disappointed.

The whole boat smelled awful, and the food was served in the cellar and didn’t seem fresh at all. The pool was a joke. It’s a very old boat, and the staff only care about tips. They’ll rip you off too, a taxi booked on the boat costs $30, while a street taxi costs $3. The Booking rating is amazing, but the truth is quite different. Dirty.

The rooms and bed linen were clean, the food was average, and there was a decent amount of choice. The staff were extremely helpful and creative :-) The ship is old, which you mostly notice from an unpleasant smell, probably from the carpets and also burnt diesel. As a Botel for overnight stays and transfers, it does the job.

The ship’s age shows, and the corridors stink. Apart from that, it was great.