Kasr Ibrim Egypt Ultra Luxury on Lake Nasser - Experience the best of Nubian Egypt Two deluxe sister ships on Lake Nasser M/S Eugenie ( Seen here in front of Abu Simbel Temples) And M/S Kasr Ibrim-  The combination of “turn of the century luxury” with present day comfort allows explorers of today to travel in style.  Imagine cruising Lake Nasser in ultimate luxury. Many of the Nubian monuments can only be visited from Lake Nasser - there is no access by road - and there is no doubt that arriving by water to visit Abu Simbel will remain in your memory forever. The latest in comfort is available on the M/S Eugenie & M/S Kasr Ibrim . On deck you find a shaded restaurant and a mosaic-lined swimming pool, or relax in the spacious lounge areas, restaurants or one of the three bars. Kasr Ibrim combines "turn of the century luxury" with present day comfort and all the refinement of the Middle East. A cruise with MS Eugenie or MS Kasr Ibrim is either 5 day/ 4 nights or 4 day / 3 nights. Cruise schedule is weekly , year round Mondays: M / S Eugenie - Five day / 4 nights cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan Wednesdays: MS Kasr Ibrim Four day / 3 night cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan Fridays: MS Eugenie - Four day / 3 nights cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel Saturdays: MS Kasr Ibrim Five day / 4 night cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel The Eugenie was proudly named to evoke a historic event in Egypt's recent past : The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 attended by the crown heads of Europe marked Egypt's rite of passage into modernity. Just as the presence then of the Empress Eugenie of France was a tribute to the significance of the Canal, so the cruise ship Eugenie, the first cruise vessel to sail the lake, heralds the promise which the "New Nubia" holds for Egypt today. On board the Eugenie, you have embarked upon a journey whose vistas of an ancient past and a promising future will combine to create a remarkable moment in the present Total comfort, and the luxury of space await the traveler on board the Eugenie, designed more to suit the requirement of The Eugenie is 74 meters long and weighs 1000 tons. The elegant interior created by Amr Khalil, offers its passengers a fin de Siecle atmosphere, full of warmth and elegance. Accommodations include : 50 cabins 21 square meter , fully air-conditioned, private bathroom, hair dryer, mini-fridge, most with balcony. The De Maria Suite, 42 square meter, and the Imperatrice (Empress) Suite 100 square meter with private terrace and Jacuzzi . Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, health club facility, sauna, steam bath and massage... Restaurant and sun decks. Lounge - M/S Eugenie Lake Nasser Cruise Onboard facilities include spacious restaurants serving the best Egyptian and international cuisine, lounges with dancing every evening, large swimming pools, sun decks, a variety of bars and lounges, boutiques and gift shops. Cruise with Kasr Ibrim is either 4 nights from Aswan to Abu Simbel or 3 nights from Abu Simbel to Aswan. This voyage bring you to the Kalabsha temple, Ramses the Great rock cut temple known as Beit el Wali, the Roman temple of Hathor, known as Kertassi. Further south Ramses II's temple know as Wadi El Seboua temple, the Meriotic and Ptolemaic temple called Al Dakka, the unfinished Serapis temple called Al Meharakka. Third area of visit host the saved temple of Amada (built during ThothMoses III and Amenhotep II), the rock cut temple of Derr and tomb of Penout (deputy under Ramses VI). On the east side of the lake is the ancient Fort now called Kasr Ibrim - and furthest south the two temples in Abu Simbel. As Christiane Desroches Noblecourt (Honorary Inspector General of the Museums in France) writes After cruising on M.S. Eugenie and later on M.S. Kasr Ibrim - this is "Nubia, the lost paradise finally reborn". M/S Eugenie Lake Nasser Cruise M/S Eugenie Lake Nasser Cruise      The Kasr Ibrim (Lake Nasser Cruise) Launched in the summer of 1997, the 5 decks Kasr recreates the atmosphere and style of a 1920's Nile steamship, but with all modern conveniences. Each fully air-conditioned cabin is tastefully furnished with en-suite facilities. Facilities include a lounge and bar area, and a restaurant serving oriental and western cuisine. There is a sundeck with swimming pool and jacuzzi, a Health Club, and a Gift Shop. A laundry service is available. The maximum capacity of the Kasr Ibrim is 130 passengers. Lloyds registered,   You may only get to cruise Egypt once: Make it the voyage of a lifetime aboard m/s Eugenie , or Kasr Ibrim , combine it with a Nile Cruise. On board one of these ultra deluxe cruises : M/S Moon Goddess , the M/ S Amarco , the Radamis or M/S TiYi. A cruise on Lake Nasser differs from a Nile river cruise in several ways. Between Aswan and Abu Simbel there are virtually no towns or villages, so that you leave the boat only for the included shore excursions. To protect the eco system, no docks are allowed to be built on the lake , so expect that there will be always transfers from the Kasr Ibrim to smaller boats to go on your shore excursions. Landings are by small gangplank/ gangways from the motorboats; passengers must be able to handle these conditions. Do we get sea sickness while sailing Lake Nasser ? This is Lake / river sailing, so do not expect any waves , no rough seas ! Your Lake Nasser cruises is actually a floating hotel that moves from place to place along the lake shores . For those in search of relaxation, this cruise offers wonderful desert landscapes, with the colors changing dramatically as the day wears on; sunsets and sunrises in particular can be dramatic. Many of the Nubian monuments can only be visited from Lake Nasser - there is no access by road - and there is no doubt that arriving by water to visit Abu Simbel will remain in your memory forever.