Skip to content
Please select your location:
Oberoi Philae

Cruise Ships in Egypt : MS Oberoi Philae

Styled to resemble a paddle steamer that has plied the Nile for over a century, the Oberoi Philae has been completely refitted and inside the decor is light and modern.

Passengers66Crew12Decks5Cabins22Length72mWidth14mKnots12Built1996Refitted2015
Speak to someone
who's been there
Audley Travel Specialist Emma

Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our Egypt specialists

Styled to resemble a paddle steamer that has plied the Nile for over a century, the Oberoi Philae has been completely refitted and inside the decor is light and modern. Each of the 18 cabins and 4 suites are spacious with an elegant, neutral decor, rattan furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows for obscured views of the Nile scenery as you sail by. The large bathrooms also include freestanding bathtubs. Food on board is unparalleled and the freshly prepared menu of Western, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine can be enjoyed in either the indoor restaurant, lounge or at the poolside dining area.

The Philae offers a truly luxurious experience and boasts an excellent spa, cinema, small gym and cigar lounge. There is also a lift serving all four levels. Excursions are in groups of about 20 people, with an expert English-speaking guide provided by the boat. Unlike the vast majority of cruise boats on the Nile, the Philae enjoys private moorings in Luxor and Aswan, a significant benefit for those who value their privacy.

Cabins

Each of the 22 cabins and suites are spacious with an elegant, neutral decor, rattan furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing you to watch the Nile scenery as you sail by. The bathrooms are large and include freestanding bathtubs. Cabins are also equipped with modern facilities, including a flat-screen television, air conditioning, coffee machine and high speed Wi-Fi.

Dining

  • Prepared menu of Western, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine can be enjoyed in either the indoor restaurant, lounge or at the poolside dining area — all of which offer wonderful views of the Nile.

Routes

  • Aswan to Luxor (highlights: Karnak Temple; Luxor Temple; Valley of the Kings; Temple of Edfu; and Philae temple) — 4 or 6 night cruise.
  • Luxor to Aswan (highlights: Philae temple; Temple of Edfu; Valley of the Kings; Luxor Temple; and Karnak Temple) — 4 or 6 night cruise.

Suggested itineraries

  • Luxor Temple, Luxor

    Our specialists suggest:
    4 nights aboard MS Oberoi Philae as part of our 13-day "Luxury Cairo & the treasures of the Nile" itinerary, from £10,395pp.
    View details

Activities

  • TV and internet
  • Board games
  • DVD films at reception

Facilities

  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Small gym
  • Fully equipped cinema
  • Library and cigar lounge
  • Beauty salon

Price range

We create trips as individual as you, so you won't find any set prices on our website. Your specialist will design your journey from scratch, selecting every element around your passions and preferences. The result is a unique itinerary with a unique price. This itinerary is just an idea, and our guide pricing is an indication of how much this kind of trip might cost, depending on factors like when you travel, how far in advance you plan, where you stay, and what you choose to experience.