MS Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise - 4 nights from Luxor each Monday and 3 nights from Aswan each Friday

La nave è ben manutenuta, la camera spaziosa e pulita, lo staff molto disponibile e gentile, il sun deck con un buon equipaggiamento, buona varietà del cibo a buffet

Wifi praticamente non funzionante. funzionava (lento) solo accanto alla rececption. La qualità del cibo a buffet è buona ma niente di che.

A very enjoyable experience overall. Sailing on the Nile is truly something special — peaceful, scenic, and a great way to take in the beauty of Egypt. The boat itself is comfortable, and the staff is warm, attentive, and always helpful, which really enhances the journey. The food is decent, with enough variety to satisfy most guests. All in all, a great experience and a memorable way to discover the Nile.

The only downside is that the experience can feel quite close to mass tourism, especially at certain stops and peak times. That said, it doesn’t take away from the overall enjoyment.

After reporting diarrhea and poor service, management’s 'fix' was to serve me a strong coffee as a home remedy

While the staff tried to make a last-minute gesture with a deck dinner, it couldn't mask the deep structural and service failures of this cruise. We paid a premium rate (approx. €933/day for a family of four), expecting a 5-star Egyptian luxury experience. What we received was closer to a 3-star standard. The Reality vs. The Marketing: Hygiene & Health: The food was repetitive and of poor quality. I suffered from a bout of illness after dining. Shockingly, when I requested a simple soda water while feeling unwell at the cocktail party, I was told I had to pay extra. A complete lack of empathy for guest well-being. Hidden Costs: "Full Board" here is misleading. Drinking water is not included, and tea/coffee are charged extra outside of breakfast. For the price paid (approx. 13,000 EGP per person/night), these basic amenities should be standard. Maintenance: The vessel is aging and carries a persistent, heavy smell of gasoline. Wi-Fi was non-functional in cabins and capped at 1GB—unacceptable for a modern "luxury" ship. Service Culture: While some staff were pleasant, the overall vibe was unprofessional. Service became visibly cold if tips were not immediately forthcoming, and the evening entertainment was amateur at best.

Lovely ship which is recently refurbished. Staff also very friendly, especially in restaurant and the room cleaning crew

Gym room had no working equipment

The boat was so clean. Deluxe King cabin was really roomy and the staff were delightful. Food was tremendous.

Not really the property - just being stationary at Aswan for so long . Really is a 2 night cruise and should be marketed as same.

Overall, we had a decent experience on the Nile cruise. The ship has been nicely renovated, and the interiors look great. The food was good, and we appreciated the effort put into the overall presentation. That said, there are a few areas that could be improved. The beds were a bit firm and not the most comfortable, and the ventilation could be better, as cooking smells tended to carry throughout the ship. The deck had some updates with newer tables and chairs, which was nice, though the loungers could use a refresh to match the rest of the space—adding a few plants would also enhance the atmosphere. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience, but probably not something we would choose to do again.

员工热情，食物不错

能在埃德福多停一个小时就好了

The view from the room is nice during the cruise.

The standard of the food is extremely poor. Poor communication, 8am check out is too early, not worth what was paid. Not five stars