An all-suite ship on the Nile, its rooms named for Egypt's ancient goddesses, sailing between Luxor and Aswan with a private sun deck pool and a spa found on few other vessels.
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Overview
Every Suite, a Goddess
Sonesta Star Goddess is an all-suite Nile cruiser, its accommodation named throughout for the goddesses of ancient Egyptian mythology — Isis, Hathor, Nephthys and more.
Contemporary interiors trade heavy pharaonic motifs for something lighter and more residential, while still nodding to the mythology behind each suite's name. A rooftop sun deck holds one of the largest private pools found on any Nile cruiser, alongside a spa, gym and a lounge built for watching the riverbank drift past. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, the ship calls at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way, threading together the temples that have drawn travellers to Upper Egypt for over a century.
Part of the Sonesta Nile Collection. Sonesta operates several vessels on the Nile under its Sonesta Nile Cruises brand — Star Goddess is positioned as one of the line's more contemporary, all-suite ships.
All-Suite
Accommodation Throughout
3
Riverside Temple Stops
1
Rooftop Sun Deck Pool
240km
Luxor to Aswan
Suites
Named for Egypt's Goddesses
Every room on board is a suite, each carrying the name and subtle motif of a goddess from ancient Egyptian mythology.
Goddess Suite — River View
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Standard Goddess SuitesContemporary suites with large windows framing the Nile, a sitting area and marble bathroom, each named for a different Egyptian goddess.
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The Royal SuiteThe ship's most spacious accommodation, with a separate lounge, upgraded finishes and priority views over the river.
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A Private Balcony or TerraceSelect suites open onto a private balcony or terrace, extending the river view directly into the room.
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Turn-Down Service & Butler TouchesNightly turn-down service and attentive cabin staff bring a boutique-hotel feel to a floating itinerary.
Experiences
Karnak to Philae
Star Goddess's itineraries move at the same unhurried pace as the river itself, pairing shore excursions with quiet time on deck.
Luxor
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Guided tours of Thebes's grandest religious complex and the temple built to host its ancient festival processions.
West Bank
Valley of the Kings
A visit to the rock-cut tombs of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs, carved deep into the Theban hills.
Edfu
Temple of Horus
A well-preserved Ptolemaic temple reached from the riverbank by horse-drawn carriage.
Kom Ombo
The Twin Temple
A double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, its walls carved with ancient medical instruments.
Aswan
Philae & the High Dam
A short boat crossing to the Temple of Isis, followed by a look at the dam that transformed the Nile's annual flood.
Onboard
Sun Deck & Spa
A rooftop pool, spa treatments and evening entertainment fill the hours spent sailing between stops.
Dining
International & Egyptian Fare
The ship's main restaurant serves a rotating international and Egyptian menu, with lighter options available at the pool bar through the day.
01The main restaurant, for breakfast, lunch and dinner
02The rooftop pool bar, for light bites and cocktails
03The lounge, for evening entertainment and drinks
04Themed dinners on selected nights of longer cruises
The Rooftop Pool Bar
Location
Luxor to Aswan
Star Goddess sails the Nile's most iconic stretch between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.
A multi-night route between Luxor and Aswan, roughly 240km apart by river.
Stops at Esna's lock, Edfu's temple and Kom Ombo's riverside complex break up the sailing days.
Embarkation and disembarkation transfers are typically arranged from Luxor and Aswan's airports or hotels.
The route can be sailed in either direction depending on the season and itinerary chosen.
Fly
Scheduled flights connect Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, close to each embarkation point.
Embark
Guests are transferred directly to the ship, typically joining in time for lunch on the first day.
Disembark
Cruises conclude with a final breakfast onboard before onward transfer.
All-Suite Sailing
No Standard Cabins Onboard
Every room on Star Goddess is a suite — a rare standard among Nile cruisers, and a large part of what sets this ship apart on the river.