Luxury Nile Cruise Steam Ship Sudan

Luxury Nile Cruise aboard the Steam Ship Sudan

The Sudan set sail on its maiden voyage in February 1921, from Cairo to Aswan. It was the last steamer Cook & Son added to their Nile fleet, operating cruises up until the outbreak of war in 1939. After the Second World War, Thomas Cook & Son sold off most of their fleet, and the Sudan was bought by Faud Serageldin, the secretary general of Egypt’s Wafd Party. After the coup of 1952, the boat was seized under the programme of nationalisation. Eventually, she was acquired by a French company who moored the ship in Luxor and used her as a floating hotel. The Sudan was finally sold again in 2003 to the French travel company Voyageurs du Monde.

Steam Ship Sudan restored her to her original condition. During the restoration, rooms on board were reduced from the original 56 cabins and 4 suites, down to 18 far larger cabins and 5 suites, each named after fictional and historical figures with links to Egypt.

Explore the Nile aboard the luxurious SS Sudan

An authentic 19th century steamer with teak decks and oriental opulence to the fore, a stay aboard the Steam Ship Sudan provides a return to the heyday of traditional luxury travel. Depending on your route, some of the sights visited might include the limestone masterpiece of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Edfu, Temple of Karnak, Temple of Philae and Kom Ombo.

Steam Ship Sudan accommodation

Made famous in the movie of Agatha Christie's 'Death on the Nile', the boat has 18 cabins and five suites laid out over two decks.

The Journey Steam Ship Sudan

Each day is mapped out with timings for shore excursions and meals. The crew are utterly charming, and nothing is too much trouble. There are professional, experienced guides on board who take you to the sights. Steam Ship Sudan plies the waters of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan on a four night itinerary, and between Aswan and Luxor on a three night itinerary.

Facilities & Services Steam Ship Sudan

The upper deck has comfortable sunbeds and chairs to snooze, read, draw, and watch the lush greenery slide by as you glide along.

Steam Ship Sudan booking 

Departures are from Luxor or Aswan. To reach the docks, we recommend flying from Cairo to either destination. To Luxor it's an hour, and to Aswan it's 90 minutes. There are several daily flights, so there's no need to stay overnight in Cairo unless you wish to.