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MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise
9.2

Wonderful

18 Guest reviews

9.2
Wonderful
18 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.6/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort8.8/10
Condition8.8/10
Neighborhood8.6/10
Amenities9.4/10

Alexander the Great Dock, Luxor, Egypt. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar/Lounge
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
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Hotel Description

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Luxor for at least part of your stay – see Special Check-in Instructions for more details.   Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Wired internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Check-in from: 9:00 AM
Check-in by: Anytime
Minimum check-in age: 12
Check-out by: 12:00 PM

Important information

Property Alerts
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.
You need to know
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Special 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the 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. 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.
Instructions
  • 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
Minimal age
12
Optional fees
  • 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.

Spoken Language

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Bar/Lounge

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Spa

Gym

Entertainment

Non-smoking

Childcare

Business facilities

Other

Hair salon

Concierge services

Gift shops or newsstand

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Barbecue grill(s)

Laundry facilities

Television in common areas

Library

Free breakfast

Nightclub

Children's pool

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Spa services on site

Multilingual staff

Picnic area

24-hour front desk

Business center

Spa treatment room(s)

Steam room

Sauna

Number of restaurants - 1

24-hour business center

Number of meeting rooms - 1

Number of outdoor pools - 1

Snack bar/deli

Free self parking

Rooftop terrace

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of poolside bars - 1

Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

24-hour fitness facilities

Terrace

24-hour health club

Couples/private dining

Proposal/romance packages available

Hotel reviews

9.2
Wonderful18 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.6/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort8.8/10
Condition8.8/10
Neighborhood8.6/10
Amenities9.4/10
10/10
Exceptional
Gary, 25 Nov 2023
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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.

10/10
Exceptional
Beverly, 07 Nov 2023
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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.

10/10
Exceptional
Christa, 19 Oct 2023
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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.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 24 Apr 2023
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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.

10/10
Exceptional
Konstantinos, 22 Apr 2023
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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 .

10/10
Exceptional
Grahame, 05 Apr 2023
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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

8/10
Excellent
Glenn, 29 Mar 2023
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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.

10/10
Exceptional
Sushil, 02 Feb 2023
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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!

8/10
Excellent
Steven, 26 Dec 2022
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Attentive staff. Excellent tour guides. Very accommodating.

10/10
Exceptional
Joelene, 05 Oct 2021
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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 ❤️❤️❤️

10/10
Exceptional
Kent, 17 Jan 2019
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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 !

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 30 Dec 2018
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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.

10/10
Exceptional
Krzysztof, 13 Mar 2023
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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
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 16 Jun 2019
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Everything is exclente. just try to make your visites with your own guied or agencey

10/10
Exceptional
André, 14 Jun 2019
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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.

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 14 Jan 2019
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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.)

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