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MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise

5.0 star property
Luxury cruise ship with free breakfast and nightclub

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Located near Luxor Temple, MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise offers luxury and family-friendly amenities. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, rooftop terrace, poolside bar, and 24-hour health club with saunas, steam rooms, yoga, and fitness classes, praised by guests.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking included

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Suite ~ 4 Nights / Luxor ~ Aswan / Monday ~ Friday (Without Sightseeing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite ~ 3 Nights / Aswan ~ Luxor / Friday ~ Monday (Without Sightseeing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite ~ 7 Nights / Luxor ~ Luxor / Monday ~ Monday (Without Sightseeing)

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Suite ~ 7 Nights / Luxor ~ Luxor / Monday ~ Monday (Without Sightseeing)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the area

East Bank, a neighbourhood in Luxor, is home to MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise. Ancient Thebes Necropolis and Nile reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Karnak Sound & Light Show and ACE-Animal Care in Egypt.
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Map
Alexander the Great Dock, Luxor, Luxor Governorate

What's nearby

  • Luxor Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mummification Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Luxor Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Karnak - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Valley of the Kings - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Luxor Station - 5 min drive
  • Luxor (LXR-Luxor Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elkababgy Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cotê Jardin Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nile Terrace - ‬13 min walk

About this property

MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise

Luxury family-friendly cruise ship located in East Bank
At MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub and a poolside bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise also has a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's dinnerware and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 9 AM
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please be advised that this property is a cruise ship and not a standard hotel. Check-in takes place Aswan or Luxor. Guests must contact this cruise ship 72 hours in advance to arrange check-in, as locations and times are subject to change.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Please note: Cruise ship itineraries require a USD 200 supplement for adults and USD 100 for children ages 4-11 for sightseeing (including transportation, guide, and entrance fees). Destinations include Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Hatshepsut, and Kom Ombo temples, King’s Valley, and the High Dam. Alternately, guests may choose to sight see independently.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 1000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EGP 500 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

MS Alexander Great Nile Cruise Luxor
MS Alexander Great Nile Cruise
MS Alexander Great Nile Luxor
MS Alexander Great Nile
Ms Alexander The Great Nile
MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Luxor
MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Cruise
MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Cruise Luxor

Frequently asked questions

Does MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise?

Check-in begins at 9 AM.

What time is check-out at MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise?

Checkout is at noon.

Does MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EGP 1000 per person applies.

Where is MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise located?

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Luxor for at least part of your stay – see Special Check-in Instructions for more details.

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MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Attentive staff. Excellent tour guides. Very accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant trip

Superb experience boat very nice, cabins lovely and feed outstanding very enjoyable cruise. Slow trip down to Aswan rather than racing to get there as fast as possible, so nice to see the sights of the Nile. Great staff lovely and friendly would definitely recommend. Many thanks Grahame and Joanne
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are 4 friends from Greece that we had chosen Alexander the Great after recommendation. Overall the experience exceeded our expectations. The Journey from Luxor to Aswan was amazing, the hospitality, friendliness of the staff and the owner was unique, everything was clean and the food was very tasty with a big variety. It was really value for money and I recommend .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cruise exceeded our expectations for the price. The staff and service could not be better. Everyone was polite and friendly. Everyone seemed to take pride in their work and strived to provide a great experience. We bought tours separately and our tor guide, Hamed, was excellent. He is very knowledgeable, personable and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!!!

Boat is beautiful. Def not a party boat but excellent for relaxing and enjoying Nile views. Food was very good and the staff were first rate. Not too many people which was a plus for us. Only one complaint: there are vendors on the boat and towards the end they became a little annoying with trying to push their wares. Other than that I would cruise again - it would be great for a romantic trip or relaxing vacay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cruise exceeded my expectations. Spacious cabins, wonderful sundeck, excellent food, smooth cruising, small capacity relative to other boats and service oriented staff made for a very enjoyable time. At first I was going to book my own guides, but opted instead to book the cruise's siteseeing package. Glad I did, Hamad our guide was outstanding and there can be delays in the cruise do to timing in the river locks which could make coordination with outside guides difficult and stressful. This is an excellent luxury cruise experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience - impecable service, very good food, excellent excursions. It is a rather old but reasonably well kept boat (though some bits IMHO need replacing). The on-board tour guide (Hamed) experienced, well versed, but perhaps lacking enthusiasm. Also, his English pronunciation was hard to understand. the only disappointment is overpriced bar. But I guess when you book a cruise, you automatically subscribe for the price monopoly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

MS Alexander the Great is a good choice for a Nile

Overall the MV Alexander the Great is a good ship for a Nile cruise, its a smaller ship and caters well for the passengers. Cabins are large and comfortable although a bit dated. Staff are helpful and pleasant. Although I did have a problem when paying the bill when they said that their credit card machine didn't work and that I'd have to pay in cash. However I didn't have enough EGP to cover the bill and they wouldn't accept AUD$. If I had have been told that the credit card machine didn't work then I wouldn't have bought beers at A$10 each. When unable to pay any other way the credit card machine now it suddenly miraculously works. This did leave a nasty taste to the end of an otherwise good cruise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a marvelous and magical time on the MS Alexander the Great! I loved that it wasn't an overly large cruise ship. It has 30 cabins or so. Worthy of note, the shower water pressure in the bathroom was great. The upper deck was lovely for viewing. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The staff was accommodating in every way. Evidently it has been recently refurbished and the cabin decor was very nice. It felt modern and updated. All our visits to the various sights were well-coordinated. I would highly recommend this cruise ship.

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super croisière sur le Nil. Les cabines sont immenses pour un bateau de croisière. La nourriture est vraiment excellente et le service impeccable! Nous avons prit l'option sans les visites et c'était un très bon choix. Faux savoir que les bateaux de croisières se suivent tous à la queue le le, ce qui fait que quand vous arretez pour visiter un site, et bien tous les autres bateaux arretent aussi. C'est infernale la quantité de gens en même temps dans les temples. Bref si vous pouvez faire vos visite en dehors des croisières c'est mieux. Si non les paysages le long du Nil sont époustouflant. Je recommande fortement ce bateau pour l'espace, la bouffe et la propreté. Bon voyage à tous ✌️

10/10 Excellent

Sushil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very enjoyable cruise holiday

There was a technical issue with the cruise ship, but they arranged an alternative with another cruise company, which was a very good cruise and we were looked after very well. The sightseeing arrangements and the guide too were superb. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Luxurious Cruise

From start to finish the staff and crew were so welcoming and helpful. The meals were prepared with care and art and was presented always in a beautiful manner. The rooms are absolutely spacious and the balconies are just incredible. On the top deck there was a pool and jacuzzi and plenty of sun bathing chairs. The housekeeping were like ninjas cleaning the room twice a day and always leaving a sweet towel animal on our bed every evening. We were so pleased with everything and highly recommend this Nile cruise. Our Tour Guide Amr was an absolute highlight as well. Amr was thorough and fun and educated us on the Ancient Egypt ruins. His knowledge was outstanding and friendliness even better. Amr you were our Top Guide in Egypt. ❤️ Michel the tour operator made sure we were well taken care of. Thank you everyone Shukran ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is exclente. just try to make your visites with your own guied or agencey
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best experience

This was one of the best cruises we ever did. The Crew was incredible, gentle, polite. The Nile was amazing. Amr was one of the best guides I ever encountered, Hamed knows everthing about egypt, Nassar was a great driver. Congratulations on everything and Thank you for a delightful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful nile cruise on a yacht

First impression made no big statement upon entering , but as we were given the key to our cabin it dorned on me that this was a special ship in deed and so it was. I was delighted with ,the Cabin was very large and elegant in an understated kind of way. The crue are all fantastic from the general manager that made sure that everything was perfect, to the cleaning staff that kept the cabin as well as the rest of the boat spotlessly clean .The food was superb .It's impossible to find anything negative to write. I highly recommend this cruise !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lots of lies

The hotel explanation says wifi is free, but they want to charge you 25 US dollars. The explanation says there is a business center, but actually there is no center. It says there is SPA, but it doesn't exist. It says it will provide free shuttle connecting the ship and an airport/hotel, but it didn't. I waited for a driver but he didn't show up. I finally took a taxi but failed to catch the plane, and I had to purchase another plane and waited for it for another five hours. The worst was the English-speaking guide, who spoke strong Egyptian accent strange language. There are so many ships on the Nile. I cannot believe why this hotel.com picked up the worst one. (some ship crews and waiters were kind and friendly, though.)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018