Cozy outdoor lounge area with a white sofa, gray cushions, wooden tables, and a vase with flowers, overlooking the Nile River with greenery in the background.

Cleo

Named after the legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra, the Dahabiya Cleo – "Queen of the Nile" – launched in 2024 combines traditional elegance with contemporary luxury. On board, you can expect two panorama deluxe suites with private balconies, four double cabins, and four twin cabins, all attended by an 18-member crew – an exceptionally high staff-to-guest ratio for a ship of this size. The journey starts in Luxor and leads along the temples and landscapes that have shaped the Nile since the time of the pharaohs.

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Details

  • Country

    Egypt

  • Region

    Aswan - Luxor

  • Price

    Price on request

  • Best travel time

    October - April

Cabins

Cleo offers a total of ten accommodations: two panorama deluxe suites with private balconies, four double cabins, and four twin cabins. The amenities include spacious beds, Wi-Fi, a minibar, and air conditioning. Each unit is lovingly designed with authentic accents. The limited number of cabins ensures a private atmosphere.

Modern bedroom with large windows and balcony doors overlooking a river, furnished with a bed, wooden cabinet, chair, and green accents.
Modern bathroom with gray tiles, a large rectangular mirror above a black marble countertop with white sink, and a walk-in glass shower with rain showerhead and window.
Modern hotel room with a wooden queen-size bed with white and pink bedding, a wooden nightstand with drinks, a blue armchair next to a window overlooking water and buildings at sunset.
A balcony with two wicker chairs featuring blue cushions facing a small round glass table with tea cups, overlooking a calm water body and distant shore under a clear sky.

Culinary

On board Cleo, you will find a lounge bar with a wide view of the Nile and a broad selection of drinks and spirits. Meals are served during the journey along the temples and landscapes of Upper Egypt, accompanied by the tranquil backdrop of the passing river.

A lakeside dining table for two with wooden chairs, set with glasses, cups, and breakfast items on a balcony overlooking the water and distant buildings.
Interior of a stylish wooden bar with decorated panels and blue cushioned bar stools, featuring glass vases with flowers and a glass dispenser on the counter, overlooking a sunset through large open windows.
A waiter serving a tropical drink to a woman seated on a wicker chair on a balcony overlooking water during sunset.
Elegant outdoor dining tables set with folded white napkins, glassware, and cutlery on a sunlit deck overlooking a river with distant greenery.

Onboard life & excursions

Cleo features a sun deck with a jacuzzi, massage and yoga options, as well as shaded retreat areas on deck. The route runs from Luxor along the most significant sights on the Nile, accompanied by the characteristic slow stages of a classic Dahabiya journey.

Pool deck with bright blue swimming pool, lounge chairs with turquoise towels, round daybed, and fringed white parasols overlooking a calm river with distant cityscape and mountains under clear sky.
Two white cushioned sun loungers with blue towels and pillows on a boat deck, shaded by large white fringed parasols under a clear sky.
Outdoor lounge area with a wooden coffee table, cushioned sofa, and armchairs under a shaded pergola with tropical palm trees in the background.

Route

Cleo sets sail from Luxor and travels along the Nile towards Aswan, passing temples and landscapes that have shaped the riverbanks for millennia. As a project launched in 2024 by MG Cruises / Middle East Logistics & Consultant Group, the offering is still being developed; a detailed itinerary can be requested directly from the operator. Both starting points, Luxor and Aswan, are accessible via their international airports, which are also served by Cairo in a short flight time.

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Philip Eichkorn

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