Mövenpick's signature service afloat, sailing the classic Luxor-to-Aswan route with the same consistency the brand is known for on land.
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Overview
A Fleet Built on Consistency
The MS Royal Lily belongs to Mövenpick's long-established Nile cruise fleet, bringing the brand's dependable Swiss hospitality standards onto the river itself.
Cabins and suites lean toward clean, contemporary interiors rather than heavy ornamentation, each fitted with large picture windows for uninterrupted views of the passing riverbank. An open-air pool deck, a lounge bar and a spa give guests places to unwind between shore excursions, while the ship's dining room serves a rotating menu of international and Egyptian dishes. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, the Royal Lily calls at the same essential stops that have anchored Nile cruising for generations — Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo among them.
Part of a wider Mövenpick Nile fleet. Mövenpick operates several vessels on the Nile alongside the MS Royal Lily, each run to the same consistent service standard the brand is known for worldwide.
Multiple
Cabin & Suite Categories
3
Riverside Temple Stops
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Open-Air Pool Deck
240km
Luxor to Aswan
Cabins
Clean Lines, Wide Windows
Cabins favour a contemporary, understated look, with large windows placing the Nile at the centre of every room.
Deluxe Cabin — River View
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Standard CabinsComfortable, well-equipped cabins with a large picture window, private bathroom and the brand's familiar attention to service detail.
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SuitesAdditional space and upgraded finishes, some with a private balcony extending the river view directly into the room.
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The Royal SuiteThe ship's top category, with the most generous floor plan and a dedicated sitting area for entertaining or simply relaxing.
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Daily Housekeeping & Turn-DownMövenpick's standard hospitality touches carry over from its land-based hotels to every cabin onboard.
Experiences
Temples of Upper Egypt
The Royal Lily's shore excursions follow the same essential route travellers have taken along the Nile for well over a century.
Luxor
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Guided tours through Thebes's grandest temple complex and the riverside temple once linked to it by a processional avenue.
West Bank
Valley of the Kings
A visit to the rock-cut royal tombs on Luxor's West Bank, resting place of many of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs.
Edfu
Temple of Horus
A well-preserved Ptolemaic temple reached from the dock by horse-drawn carriage.
Kom Ombo
The Twin Temple
A double dedication to Sobek and Horus the Elder, with ancient surgical instruments carved into its reliefs.
Aswan
Philae Temple & the High Dam
A boat crossing to Agilkia Island for the Temple of Isis, followed by a stop at the dam that reshaped the Nile.
Onboard
Pool Deck & Evening Entertainment
An open-air pool, lounge bar and evening entertainment programme fill the hours spent sailing between temples.
Dining
International Buffet, Egyptian Touches
The Royal Lily's dining room mixes an international buffet with regional specialities, keeping the daily menu varied across a multi-night cruise.
01The main dining room, for breakfast, lunch and dinner
02The pool bar, for light snacks and drinks by the water
03The lounge, for evening entertainment
04Themed dinners on selected nights of longer itineraries
The Pool Deck — Open-Air Dining
Location
Luxor to Aswan
The Royal Lily sails the Nile's classic route between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.
A multi-night route between Luxor and Aswan, covering roughly 240km of river.
Stops at Esna's lock, Edfu's temple and Kom Ombo's riverside complex punctuate the sailing days.
Transfers from Luxor and Aswan's airports or hotels are typically arranged as part of the cruise package.
The route can run in either direction depending on the specific itinerary booked.
Fly
Scheduled flights connect Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, close to each embarkation point.
Embark
Guests are transferred directly to the ship, usually in time for lunch on the first day.
Disembark
Cruises typically conclude with a final breakfast onboard before onward transfer.
Consistent by Design
The Mövenpick Standard, Afloat
The same reliable service Mövenpick is known for on land carries through to every cabin, meal and excursion aboard the Royal Lily.