Mövenpick MS Darakum

An unforgettable Cruise on the Nile

Experience an unforgettable luxury Nile cruise aboard the Mövenpick MS Darakum, one of the largest and most distinctive vessels navigating the majestic river between Luxor and Aswan , offering a short cruise from Luxor to Aswan and a long cruise from Aswan to Cairo.. Designed with Moroccan-inspired elegance, this Nile cruise offers an exceptional journey through 7,000 years of Egypt's rich history. Departing from a private dock in Luxor, only 15 km south of Luxor Airport. This Nile cruise enjoys beautiful scenery while enjoying the wonders of the ancient world.  

The Mövenpick MS Darakum features a variety of cabins and suites, each thoughtfully designed to provide panoramic views of the Nile. All rooms and suites are fully air-conditioned and equipped with luxury amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. 

Indulge in a variety of dining options onboard the 5-star Mövenpick MS Darakum, which blends traditional Egyptian flavours with international cuisine. The Main Restaurant provides creatively themed buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, whilst the uniquely designed Lounge Bar is the perfect venue to relax and unwind for afternoon tea or cocktails, as well as dancing and entertainment in the evening.  

This luxury cruise in Egypt offers various recreational activities including a gym, swimming pool and Sun Deck, which offers a variety of beverages and snacks to enjoy with stunning views of the river Nile. Themed parties, DJs and entertainment are also available on the Sundeck. 

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Rooms

Rooms to relish

Standard cabin

All Standard cabins face the Nile and provide large, panoramic windows for stunning views of the river. The cabins are fully air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer.

Further amenities include an LED TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, safety deposit box and two life jackets.

Superior

All Superior rooms face the Nile and provide large, panoramic windows. They are fully air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer.

Further amenities include an LED TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, Espresso machine, safety deposit box and two life jackets.

Deluxe cabin

This Deluxe cabin faces the Nile and provides stunning views with its panoramic windows. It is fully air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer.


Further amenities include an LED TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, Espresso machine, safety deposit box and two life jackets.

Panorama Suite

The Panorama Suite faces the Nile and provides stunning views of the Nile through its panoramic windows. This suite is fully air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer.

Further amenities include an LED TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, Espresso machine, safety deposit box and two life jackets.

Senior Suite

The four Senior Suites face the Nile and provide stunning views of the river Nile through their panoramic windows. The suites are fully air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer.

Two of the suites are 34 sqm and two 40 sqm. The larger suites feature two bathrooms.

Further amenities include an LED TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, Espresso machine, safety deposit box and two life jackets.

Restaurants & Bars

The Place to Savour Life

At Mövenpick MS Darakum, we believe in indulgence done right, treating our guests to deliciously fresh cuisine, abundant treats and flavours that are unmistakably Mövenpick, all served with a generous portion of heartfelt care. We offer a variety of dining options from the Main Restaurant, with buffet-style dining, to the Lounge Bar for Afternoon Tea or cocktails. Guests aboard Mövenpick MS Darakum can also enjoy light snacks and refreshments on the Sun Deck which also offers a range of entertainment options. 

Main Restaurant

This restaurant serves international and local buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lounge Bar

The Lounge Bar is the ideal venue for afternoon tea, cocktails and evening entertainment. It is designed to render a unique Arabian flair while enjoying cocktail receptions and Galabeya parties.

Sun Deck

The elegantly appointed Sun Deck offers a variety of beverages and snacks while relaxing and enjoying the stunning views of the river Nile.

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