👑 Royal Princess Nile Cruise · 5-Star · Luxor–Aswan 2026
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Book Royal Princess Nile Cruise — Nile Cruise Royal Princess: Complete 2026 Guide
📅 Updated: April 2026 | ⏱️ 15 min read | 💷 From €460 / person | ⭐ 4.9/5 | 🚢 Luxor–Aswan · 4 Nights Full Board
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The MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise is one of the most acclaimed 5-star vessels on the Nile Cruise Royal Princess Luxor–Aswan route. Book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go for the best available 2026 price — with private transfers from Hurghada, a dedicated licensed Egyptologist guide, and all entrance fees included. Easy booking in one conversation.
The Royal Princess Nile Cruise is one of Egypt’s most celebrated 5-star river cruise experiences — a magnificent vessel that has earned outstanding reviews from international travellers for its cabin comfort, culinary quality, and the exceptional guided shore excursions that make the MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise itinerary from Luxor to Aswan genuinely unforgettable. When you book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go, you access the best available 2026 price combined with private transfers from Hurghada and a dedicated licensed Egyptologist guide — creating the complete Royal Nile cruise experience.
This guide gives you everything: the MS Royal Princess reviews that make this ship one of the most recommended on the route, the complete day-by-day itinerary, honest Royal Princess Nile Cruise price breakdown, comparison with other 5-star options, insider tips, and the easy booking process that makes reserving the Royal Princess Cruise ship Egypt experience straightforward from your Hurghada hotel.
💡 Why the Royal Princess Nile Cruise is the right choice: The MS Royal Princess has built its reputation on three pillars — the finest cabin standards on the route, a culinary experience that consistently surprises guests, and the historical depth that comes from a dedicated Egyptologist guide. Booked through Hurghada To Go, all three are included at the best available 2026 price. This is the Royal Princess Nile Cruise as it should be experienced.
Why Book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise in 2026?
The decision to book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise is one of the clearest value propositions in 5-star Egyptian river travel. The MS Royal Princess has earned its consistently high ratings — across Royal Princess Nile Cruise reviews from UK, European, and American travellers — by delivering what premium river cruising promises but often fails to provide: spacious Nile-view cabins, outstanding full-board dining, and shore excursions led by Egyptologists who genuinely know their subject.
The Nile Cruise Royal Princess experience is specifically designed for travellers who want the authentic depth of an Egyptian Nile voyage — not a rushed sightseeing programme, but a genuine journey through 4,000 years of history at a pace that allows real understanding. When booked through Hurghada To Go, a private Egyptologist guide dedicated exclusively to your group transforms every site visit from a guided walk into a genuinely immersive historical encounter.
What Makes the Royal Princess Cruise Ship Egypt Experience Unique
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Royal Name, Royal Standard
The MS Royal Princess name is not marketing — it reflects a ship designed to the highest specifications on the Luxor–Aswan route, with a crew culture that prioritises guest experience above all.
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Dedicated Egyptologist Guide
Through Hurghada To Go, your Royal Princess Nile Cruise includes a licensed Egyptologist dedicated exclusively to your group — not shared with other cruise passengers.
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Door-to-Door from Hurghada
Private air-conditioned vehicle from your Hurghada hotel to the MS Royal Princess dock in Luxor and back from Aswan — seamless, no shared buses.
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All Entrance Fees Included
Every site on the MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise itinerary — from Karnak to Philae — is covered in one price. No surprises at ticket offices.
🇬🇧 UK Traveller Note
The Royal Princess Nile Cruise is one of the most searched Egypt experiences by UK travellers in 2026 — and for good reason. Book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go for the best available price, with the added value of private transfers and a dedicated guide that makes the experience genuinely complete. Our team handles every detail in a single booking conversation.
MS Royal Princess — Ship Facilities, Cabin Standards & On-Board Life
The MS Royal Princess is a purpose-built 5-star Nile cruise vessel that has earned its position among the top-rated ships on the Luxor–Aswan route through consistent operational excellence and genuine attention to cabin quality and dining standards. The Royal Princess Cruise ship Egypt experience begins the moment you board — a crew that knows returning guests by preference, a main restaurant that takes Egyptian cuisine seriously, and a sun deck and pool that make the hours between shore excursions genuinely pleasurable.
| Feature |
MS Royal Princess Standard |
| Ship rating |
5-Star — Royal Princess Nile Cruise |
| Cabin type |
Deluxe double/twin cabins with large panoramic Nile-view windows · Suites available |
| Cabin features |
Individual A/C · en-suite bathroom (shower, WC, hair dryer) · satellite TV · in-room safe · mini bar · laundry service |
| Meals |
Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily · buffet with Egyptian and international cuisine · soft drinks included at meals |
| Sun deck & pool |
Open sun deck · swimming pool · pool bar · sun loungers with Nile views |
| Public spaces |
Main restaurant · lounge bar · 24-hour reception · gift boutique · Wi-Fi (when docked) |
| Evening entertainment |
Folkloric performances — Nubian music, belly dancing, cultural shows (varies by evening) |
| Egyptologist guide |
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist — dedicated to your group for all 5 days (arranged by Hurghada To Go) |
MS Royal Princess Cabins — Choosing the Right Deck
The MS Royal Princess has cabins across multiple passenger decks — all facing the Nile with panoramic windows. Upper deck cabins on the Royal Princess Nile Cruise offer the widest views during sailing, the best natural ventilation, and the most direct access to the sun deck and pool. Main deck cabins are equally well-appointed but with slightly smaller windows. When you book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go, always request an upper deck cabin — there is typically no price difference and the experience is consistently rated higher in MS Royal Princess reviews.
MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise Itinerary — All 5 Days in Full
The MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise itinerary follows the classic 4-night / 5-day Luxor–Aswan route — covering 230 kilometres of the world’s most historically dense river corridor. Every shore excursion is led by your dedicated licensed Egyptologist guide arranged exclusively by Hurghada To Go.
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Embarkation · Karnak Temple · Royal Princess Luxor Temple by Night ✨
Morning — Private Transfer from Hurghada & Royal Princess Embarkation
Private air-conditioned vehicle from your Hurghada hotel to the MS Royal Princess dock in Luxor — approximately 3 hours. Welcome aboard with the Royal Princess signature welcome — cold refreshments, cabin briefing, and a welcome lunch that sets the quality standard for the days ahead.
Afternoon 14:00 — Karnak Temple Complex
The world’s largest religious complex — 247 acres, 4,000 years in the making. Your dedicated Egyptologist leads you through the Great Hypostyle Hall (134 columns at 23 metres each), the Sacred Lake, Hatshepsut’s obelisks, and the Avenue of Ram-headed Sphinxes. Two dedicated hours with a guide focused entirely on your group.
Evening 19:00 — Luxor Temple Illuminated at Night ✨
Luxor Temple lit in amber after dark — one of Egypt’s most magnificent sights, exclusively available to overnight Royal Princess Nile Cruise guests. Dinner in the MS Royal Princess main restaurant. Optional: Karnak Sound and Light Show (~€20 extra). Overnight moored in Luxor.
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West Bank Luxor — Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi · Royal Princess Sails South
Optional 05:30 AM — Hot Air Balloon (~€80 pp, pre-book)
45-minute sunrise balloon over the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Must be pre-booked through Hurghada To Go.
08:00 AM — Colossi of Memnon · 08:30 – 11:00 AM — Valley of the Kings
Photo stop at the 18-metre Colossi of Amenhotep III. Then the Valley of the Kings — 63 royal tombs in the Theban hills, 3 tombs selected by your Egyptologist. Optional: Tutankhamun’s tomb (~€15 extra — strongly recommended). Early arrival ahead of all day-trip groups.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Temple of Hatshepsut
Three-terraced mortuary temple of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh — carved into the vertical Theban cliffs in dramatic morning light.
Afternoon — Royal Princess Sails South · Pool Deck · Dinner Onboard
Return to the MS Royal Princess. Lunch in the main restaurant as the ship begins her southward sail. Afternoon on the Royal Princess sun deck and pool. Dinner and overnight sailing toward Edfu.
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Edfu — Temple of Horus by Horse Carriage · Kom Ombo — Double Temple & Crocodile Museum
08:00 – 10:00 AM — Temple of Horus, Edfu — Most Complete Temple in Egypt
The MS Royal Princess docks at Edfu. Transfer to the Temple of Horus by traditional horse-drawn carriage through the town. The most complete ancient temple in Egypt — Ptolemaic sanctuary (237–57 BCE) with 36-metre pylons and a fully intact inner sanctuary. Your Egyptologist guide reveals the temple’s extraordinary preservation and its annual Festival of Horus.
11:30 AM — Sail to Kom Ombo · Lunch Onboard the Royal Princess
Scenic 2-hour sail south. Lunch served in the MS Royal Princess main restaurant as the Nile narrows and the desert cliffs rise dramatically.
02:00 – 03:30 PM — Kom Ombo Double Temple, Surgical Reliefs & Crocodile Museum
The unique dual temple of Sobek and Horus — sitting dramatically on a Nile bend with the river behind the pylons. The walls bear the earliest known surgical instruments depicted in stone. The adjacent Crocodile Museum holds 22 mummified sacred crocodiles. Dinner and overnight sailing toward Aswan.
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Aswan — High Dam · Unfinished Obelisk · Philae Temple Island · Nubian Village Felucca
07:00 AM — Breakfast · Royal Princess Arrives in Aswan
The
MS Royal Princess docks in
Aswan — Egypt’s southernmost major city, where the Nile flows between massive granite boulders and the atmosphere becomes distinctly more African.
08:30 AM — Unfinished Obelisk · 09:30 AM — Aswan High Dam
The 42-metre granite obelisk abandoned in its quarry 3,500 years ago — finest insight into ancient stone-working. Then the Aswan High Dam (3.6 km wide, creating Lake Nasser — 550 km long) and the UNESCO story of 22 temples rescued including Abu Simbel.
11:00 AM — Philae Temple — Island Sanctuary of Isis by Motorboat
Motorboat crossing to Philae Island — the Temple of Isis moved stone by stone in the 1970s UNESCO rescue operation. Turquoise water, palm trees, and a perfectly preserved Ptolemaic temple: Egypt’s most romantically positioned ancient site.
Afternoon — Nubian Village Felucca (~€15 extra) · Royal Princess Evening Entertainment
Optional felucca ride to a traditional Nubian village — the most praised experience in Royal Princess Nile Cruise reviews from Aswan. Evening folkloric show in the MS Royal Princess lounge.
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Disembarkation · Optional Abu Simbel · Private Return to Hurghada
Optional 04:00 AM — Abu Simbel (Pre-booked through Hurghada To Go)
The two colossal rock temples of Ramesses II, 280 km south of Aswan. Road convoy (~€65 pp, departs 04:00 AM sharp) or domestic flight (~€120 pp). Must be pre-booked when you book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise. The single most recommended optional of the entire voyage.
07:00 AM — Final Breakfast & Disembarkation from the MS Royal Princess
Full breakfast onboard. Settle bar and optional accounts. Collect luggage and disembark at the Aswan dock. Your private vehicle from Hurghada To Go is waiting.
09:00 AM — Private Return Transfer to Hurghada (~3.5 hours)
Direct private air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan to your Hurghada hotel. Bottled water provided. Arrive by midday with a full afternoon ahead.
10 Unmissable Sites on the Royal Princess Nile Cruise Route
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1. Karnak Temple
World’s largest religious structure — 247 acres, 134 massive columns, 4,000 years of history. Day 1 afternoon when you arrive fresh.
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2. Luxor Temple by Night
Amber-illuminated after dark — one of Egypt’s finest sights. Exclusively for overnight Royal Princess Nile Cruise guests.
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3. Valley of the Kings
63 royal tombs in the Theban hills. 3 included. Tutankhamun’s mummy still rests here (~€15 extra — strongly recommended).
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4. Hatshepsut Temple
Three terraces carved into the Theban cliffs — Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh’s mortuary temple in morning light.
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5. Edfu — Temple of Horus
Most complete ancient temple in Egypt — 36-metre pylons, intact sanctuary. Horse carriage from the Royal Princess dock.
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6. Kom Ombo Double Temple
Sobek and Horus on the Nile bank. Earliest surgical instruments in stone. 22 mummified crocodiles in the museum next door.
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7. Philae Temple (Isis)
Motorboat to turquoise island — Temple of Isis moved stone by stone by UNESCO. Egypt’s most romantically positioned ancient site.
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8. Unfinished Obelisk
42-metre granite obelisk abandoned 3,500 years ago — finest window into ancient Egyptian stone-working methods.
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9. Royal Princess Sun Deck Sailing
Hours on the Royal Princess open sun deck and pool — the Nile landscape and ancient villages passing in both directions.
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10. Abu Simbel (Optional Day 5)
Four 20-metre statues of Ramesses II — most photographed monument outside Giza. Pre-book from Hurghada To Go.
Royal Princess Nile Cruise Price 2026 — What Is Included & Easy Booking
The Book Royal Princess Nile Cruise price through Hurghada To Go is the best available in the 2026 market for the complete experience below. Here is the full breakdown:
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From (double cabin, per person)
€460
~£393 per person · Children (0–12): 50% · 4 Nights Full Board
✓ 5-Star Full Board
✓ All Entrance Fees
✓ Egyptologist Guide
✓ Private Transfers
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What Is Included When You Book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise
✓ Private round-trip transfers — Hurghada ↔ Luxor/Aswan in air-conditioned vehicle
✓ 4 nights aboard the MS Royal Princess — double/twin cabin with panoramic Nile-view window (full board: all meals + soft drinks)
✓ Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide — dedicated exclusively to your group for all 5 days
✓ All entrance fees: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
✓ Motorboat crossing to Philae Temple · Horse carriage to Edfu Temple · all road tolls and fuel · free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Not Included
✕ Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages (purchased at the bar)
✕ Abu Simbel — road convoy ~€65 pp · domestic flight ~€120 pp (must be pre-booked)
✕ Tutankhamun’s tomb (~€15 extra — strongly recommended)
✕ Tips for guide, driver, and Royal Princess crew (~€20–€30 total over 5 days)
🚢 Easy Booking — How to Reserve
To book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise, contact Hurghada To Go via our website hurghadatogo.com, email [email protected], or WhatsApp +201009255585. Our team confirms your MS Royal Princess cabin, pre-books optional extras (Abu Simbel, Tutankhamun’s tomb, balloon, Nubian village), and arranges all private transfers from your Hurghada hotel. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. No hidden fees.
Royal Princess vs Other Royal Nile Cruise Ships — How It Compares
The Royal Nile cruise category includes several well-reviewed vessels. Here is how the MS Royal Princess positions itself against the key criteria that UK travellers consistently cite in their booking decisions:
| Feature |
MS Royal Princess |
Standard 5-Star Ships |
Budget Options |
| Ship name recognition |
Royal Princess — highly reviewed |
Variable |
Minimal reviews |
| MS Royal Princess reviews |
Consistently 4.8–5/5 |
4.5–4.8/5 |
3.5–4.2/5 |
| Full board dining |
✓ High quality — praised in reviews |
Good |
Basic |
| Dedicated Egyptologist |
✓ Via Hurghada To Go |
Shared guide |
Shared guide |
| Private transfers |
✓ Private — via Hurghada To Go |
Often shared |
Group bus |
| 2026 price from |
€460 (Hurghada To Go rate) |
€460–€580 |
€180–€300 |
| Best for |
Quality + reviews + best price |
General quality |
Budget-first |
MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise Reviews — UK Travellers 2026
The MS Royal Princess reviews from UK travellers consistently highlight the cabin quality, dining standard, and the impact of having a dedicated Egyptologist through Hurghada To Go.
★★★★★
“We’d looked at every Royal Nile cruise option before deciding to book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go. The MS Royal Princess exceeded every expectation — the cabin was genuinely spacious, the food was outstanding, and our Egyptologist knew things about Edfu that I’d never read anywhere. The private transfers from Hurghada made the entire trip seamless.”
Geoffrey & Anne L. — London, UK · January 2026
★★★★★
“The Royal Princess Cruise ship Egypt experience was exactly what we’d hoped for. The MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise itinerary was perfectly paced — never rushed, always thorough. Luxor Temple at night from the ship’s deck was one of those travel moments that stays with you for years. Easy booking through Hurghada To Go — one WhatsApp conversation handled everything.”
Rachel & Simon H. — Manchester, UK · February 2026
★★★★★
“After reading every Royal Princess Nile Cruise review I could find, I was confident booking — and the reality exceeded even the best reviews. The Nubian village visit in Aswan, organised through our guide, was the most genuinely emotional travel experience I’ve had. The Nile Cruise Royal Princess is everything it promises.”
Patricia W. — Edinburgh, UK · March 2026
10 Insider Tips for Your Royal Princess Nile Cruise
Tip 1 — Book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise early for peak dates. The MS Royal Princess is in high demand October–February. Book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go at least 3–6 months in advance for Christmas, New Year, and half-term dates.
Tip 2 — Request an upper deck Nile-view cabin when booking. All Royal Princess cabins face the Nile but upper deck cabins have wider panoramic windows and better ventilation during sailing. Request it through Hurghada To Go at no extra cost.
Tip 3 — Pre-book Abu Simbel before boarding the MS Royal Princess. The Abu Simbel road convoy departs Aswan at 04:00 AM with limited places. Mention it when you book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise — our team coordinates everything in advance.
Tip 4 — Add Tutankhamun’s tomb at the Valley of the Kings. At ~€15 extra, this is the most recommended optional on the entire MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise itinerary. Tell your guide at embarkation on Day 1.
Tip 5 — Edfu is best before 10:00 AM. The Royal Princess Nile Cruise docks at Edfu in the early morning — arriving before the day-trip groups. Use this advantage: take your time in the inner sanctuary while other groups are still in transit from their hotels.
Tip 6 — Kom Ombo at golden hour is the route’s most photographic moment. If Day 3 timing allows a 16:00–17:00 arrival at Kom Ombo, the setting sun on the Nile-side pylons creates the most consistently praised photographs of the entire Nile Cruise Royal Princess voyage.
Tip 7 — The pool deck on the Royal Princess is best from 14:00 onward. Mornings are at shore sites. The MS Royal Princess sun deck and pool are most enjoyable in the afternoon — the Nile landscape passing in both directions as you sail between sites.
Tip 8 — Don’t skip the Nubian Village in Aswan. At ~€15 extra, the felucca ride to the Nubian village is the most praised experience across all Royal Princess Nile Cruise reviews. The authenticity and warmth of the welcome consistently moves UK travellers.
Tip 9 — October–February is the best season. Temperatures on the Royal Princess Nile Cruise route (Luxor to Aswan) range from 14–28°C in peak season — ideal for outdoor temple visits. June–September is possible but strenuous (35–45°C).
Tip 10 — Easy booking is genuinely easy. Book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go via WhatsApp, email, or website. Cabin allocation, optional extras, and all private transfer coordination takes one conversation. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions — Book Royal Princess Nile Cruise
How do I book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise through Hurghada To Go?
To
book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise, contact
Hurghada To Go directly — visit hurghadatogo.com, email
[email protected], or WhatsApp +201009255585 (7 days a week). Our team confirms your
MS Royal Princess cabin allocation, pre-books optional extras (Abu Simbel, Tutankhamun’s tomb, hot air balloon, Nubian village), and arranges all private transfers from your Hurghada hotel. The entire booking process typically takes one WhatsApp conversation.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. No hidden fees.
What is the Royal Princess Nile Cruise price in 2026?
The Book Royal Princess Nile Cruise price through Hurghada To Go starts from €460 per person (double cabin, full board, 4 nights). This includes private round-trip transfers from Hurghada, a dedicated licensed Egyptologist guide for all 5 days, and all entrance fees from Karnak to Philae. Children aged 0–12 pay 50% of the adult price. Optional extras (Abu Simbel, Tutankhamun’s tomb, hot air balloon, Nubian village) are available at additional cost when pre-booked.
What does the MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise itinerary cover?
The MS Royal Princess Nile Cruise itinerary covers the classic 4-night / 5-day Luxor–Aswan route: Day 1 — Karnak Temple + Luxor Temple at night; Day 2 — Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut Temple (West Bank); Day 3 — Edfu Temple of Horus + Kom Ombo Double Temple; Day 4 — Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk + High Dam + Philae Temple + optional Nubian Village); Day 5 — Disembarkation + optional Abu Simbel + private return transfer to Hurghada. All excursions are led by a dedicated licensed Egyptologist guide arranged by Hurghada To Go.
What do MS Royal Princess reviews say about the ship?
MS Royal Princess reviews from UK and international travellers consistently rate the ship 4.8–5 out of 5 across three categories: cabin comfort (spacious, Nile-facing, well-appointed), food quality (praised as “genuinely outstanding” and “better than expected”), and the guide expertise arranged through Hurghada To Go. The Royal Princess Nile Cruise reviews also consistently praise the private transfers as a major differentiator versus standard cruise packages where guests must arrange their own Hurghada–Luxor transport.
Is the Royal Princess Cruise ship Egypt suitable for the Princess Cruise experience?
The Royal Princess Cruise ship Egypt experience on the MS Royal Princess is a Nile river cruise — not the same as the global Princess Cruises ocean cruise line. The MS Royal Princess is an Egyptian-registered 5-star river vessel operating the Luxor–Aswan route, delivering what most Royal Nile cruise travellers describe as the finest accessible river cruise experience in Egypt. It is particularly well-suited to travellers who prioritise historical depth, food quality, and personalised service over scale and resort-style entertainment.
Can I visit Abu Simbel on the Royal Princess Nile Cruise?
Yes. Abu Simbel is available as an optional add-on from Aswan on Day 5. Road convoy (~€65 pp, departs 04:00 AM, returns 11:00 AM) or domestic flight (~€120 pp). Abu Simbel must be pre-booked when you book the Royal Princess Nile Cruise — not on the day from the ship. Mention it when you contact Hurghada To Go and our team coordinates everything with the convoy operator. It is the single most recommended optional on the entire Nile Cruise Royal Princess voyage.
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