General Information
M.S. Kasr Ibrim was launched in September 1997. The ship is 79 meters long, with just 55 cabins for maximal comfort, and 10 luxurious suites. The interior décor reflects the Art Deco style of the 1920's.
The ship fifty-five spacious cabins measure 22.75 m2, each with an ensuite bathroom (bath, shower, washbasin, w.c. and hairdryer). There are seven 29 m2 junior suites; two 59 m2 Royal suites and one 140 m2 Imperial suite (all ten suites have bathrooms with jacuzzi, shower, washbasin, w.c. and hairdryer).
The Executive Deck has 12 twin-bedded cabins, each with a private balcony (total space 22.75 m2). The Executive Deck cabins (400 numbers) are available at an additional surcharge per cabin and per night.
The Upper Deck has 18 twin-bedded cabins each with a private balcony (total space 22.75 m2). A guaranteed allocation to one of the Upper Deck cabins (300 numbers) is available at an additional surcharge per cabin and per night.
The Main Deck has 18 twin-bedded cabins each with a private balcony (total space 22.75 m).
The Lower Deck has 7 twin bedded cabins without balconies (22.75 m); these can also be used for triple occupancy.
Itinerary
Aswan to Abu Simbel
Beginning every Saturday
4 nights - 5 days
Day 1:
Arrival in Aswan to board the Kasr Ibrim.
Lunch on board.
Visit to Kalabsha temple, Beit El Wali, and the kiosk of Kertassi
Afternoon tea is served in the lounge.
Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan Harbour.
Day 2:
Sailing to Wadi El Seboua, breakfast and cocktail when passing the Tropic of Cancer.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3:
Breakfast on board followed by a morning visit to Wadi El Seboua, the temple of Dakka, and temple of Meharakka.
Lunch on board while sailing to Amada.
Visit the temples of Amada and of Derr, as well as the tomb of Penout.
Dinner and overnight on board at Amada.
Day 4:
Sailing to Kasr Ibrim.
Breakfast and morning visit to the citadel of Kasr Ibrim. Tour conducted from the ship's sun deck as entrance to the site is not permitted.
Sailing to Abu Simbel.
After-lunch visit of the Temples of Abu Simbel.
Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel temples (non-compulsory, ticket not included).
Candlelight dinner on board and overnight at Abu Simbel.
Day 5:
Breakfast on board.
Those who wish may enjoy a second visit to the Abu Simbel temples to watch the sunrise (entrance ticket is not included).
Disembarkation.
OR
Abu Simbel to Aswan
Beginning every Wednesday
3 nights - 4 days
Day 1:
Arrival in Abu Simbel to board the Kasr Ibrim.
Lunch on board.
Visit the Abu Simbel temples
A welcome cocktail will be served.
Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel temples (non-compulsory, ticket not included) followed by a candlelight dinner on board.
Day 2:
Those who would like to watch the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel,
may enjoy an early morning visit to the temples (entrance ticket is not included).
Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim.
Arrival at Kasr Ibrim. Tour conducted from the ship'ssun deck as entrance to the site is not permitted.
Lunch served while sailing to Amada.
Visit the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout,
A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua.
Dinner on board
Day 3:
Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dakka, and Meharakka.
Lunch on board.
Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight on board.
Day 4:
Visit the Kalabsha temple, Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi.
Disembarkation after breakfast.