2
Senior Suite
SS
Overview
One of the largest ships on the Nile, with 52 cabins and suites, the five-star ship is managed by the renowned Swiss hospitality company, Mövenpick, and has been designed with a low draft in order to navigate the full length of the Nile in Egypt.
The MS Mövenpick Darakum is currently one of only two five-star vessels cruising the Nile from Cairo all the way to Aswan - so this cruise is very much a bucket list experience!
Appointed to the highest specification and imaginatively furnished with a distinctive Moroccan theme, the MS Darakum offers extensive open deck space on three levels, with plenty sun loungers, sofas and armchairs to relax in. The pool on the sun deck is perfect for a cooling dip. The spacious, yet cosy lounge bar is the social hub of the ship, with board games and evening entertainment including music, wine-tasting and cookery lesson, a black & white party, the ever-popular ‘galabiya’ party and even a belly dancer!
Suites
2
2
Panorama Suite
PS
2
Upper Deck Cabin
U
1
Deluxe Cabin
DEL
2
Standard Cabin - The Main Deck
M
1
Standard Cabin - The Lower Deck
L
Dining
2
Restaurant
Varies
Restaurant
Varies
Life on board
Lounge/Bar
Bar
Lounge and bar area to relax in Evening music entertainment A selection of board games to enjoy
Sun Decks
Sun Deck
The Sun Deck has the pool and an open-air bar.
Onshore Experiences
Excursions
We start in Cairo - the largest city on the African continent, Cairo remains a fascinating fusion of western, Islamic and Christian culture, all mixed up with something a lot more ancient. You will visit the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, housing a plethora of priceless treasures. We’ll also visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, just south of Cairo and built over 4,600 years ago, this is Egypt’s first proper pyramid, and is now con …
Onshore Experiences
We start in Cairo - the largest city on the African continent, Cairo remains a fascinating fusion of western, Islamic and Christian culture, all mixed up with something a lot more ancient. You will visit the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, housing a plethora of priceless treasures. We’ll also visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, just south of Cairo and built over 4,600 years ago, this is Egypt’s first proper pyramid, and is now considered to be the oldest stone building in the world. After two days of relaxing sailing on the world’s longest river our tour continues with visits to the tombs of Beni Hassan, followed by one of the most imposing temples in all of Egypt, at Abydos. Our exploration continues with the temple of Hathor at Dendera, built during the time of the Ptolemies, heirs to Alexander the Great’s empire. From here, we continue to the well-known sights of Luxor and beyond.
Luxor, known as Thebes in ancient times, was centred around the two great temple complexes of ancient Egypt – Karnak and Luxor. These are both on the East bank of the Nile and dedicated to the sun god, Amun Ra, the giver of life. The West bank, where the sun sets, was reserved for the tombs and funerary temples of the Pharaohs, their families and high officials. We also see the temple of Kom Ombo, plus one of Egypt's greatest modern achievements - the Aswan High Dam.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Golden Mask of Tutankhamun and numerous other treasures at the stunning new Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Get close to the Pyramids at Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, plus take a guided tour to the lesser-known ‘Step Pyramid’, the oldest stone structure in the world.
- Take guided tours of lesser-known sites, such as the city of Amarna, created by the pharaoh Akhenaten and Nefertiti.
- Visit some of Egypt's amazing temples, including Abydos Dendera, Karnak, Luxor and Kom Ombo and explore the Valley of the Kings with visits to the Pharaohs' tombs and the temple of Hatshepsut.
- See one of Egypt's modern achievements, the Aswan High Dam.
Fitness Room
Gym
The Upper Deck is where you’ll find the small fitness room.
Deck plans
Sun Deck
- Pool
- Open-air bar
Please note: The Sun Deck is only accessible by stairs.
Top Deck
- Senior Suites
- Lounge
- Lower Sun Deck
- Patio
Upper Deck
- Senior Suites
- Panorama Suites
- Cabins
- Fitness Room
- On-board Shop
- Rear Sun Deck
- Lobby
Please note: The Upper Deck is only accessible by stairs.
Main Deck
- Reception
- Cabins with Picture Windows
- Deluxe Cabins
Please note: The Main Deck is only accessible by stairs.
Lower Deck
- Restaurant
- Lobby
- Cabins
Please note: The Lower Deck is only accessible by stairs.
