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M.S. ESPLANADE
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M.S. ESPLANADE

Aboard M.S. Esplanade, retreat to an embracing atmosphere with a design that incorporates stone and earth tones to provide a soothing and relaxing atmosphere from which to set out and discover the ancient temples & tombs that line the Nile river.

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The Tale

A modern marvel

Elegant and understated art-deco accents roots Esplanade’s modern European neutral design. M.S. Esplanade currently offers the only luxury river cruise experience sailing on Saturday for 4 nights from Luxor and on Wednesday for 3 nights from Aswan.

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AT A GLANCE

Heartwarming hospitality that shapes your stay
Belle Vue Restaurant
Our elegant restaurant features a modern fusion of local authentic dishes and international cuisine.
Nostalgie Salon
With great views of the Nile, The salon is the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon tea and relax with a book from our mini-library.
Plaisir Bar & Lounge
Situated on our main deck, Esplanade’s sophisticated lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink and mingle while onboard.
The Sun deck
Take a dip in the refreshing pool and relax in one of our two pool cabanas or a sun lounger and enjoy the sunny warm weather in Upper Egypt.
The Spa
Restore balance to your body & being by relaxing in our steam/sauna rooms or by indulging in a variety of therapeutic massages and treatments at our rejuvenating spa.
View Decks & Facilities
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Belle Vue Restaurant
2
Spa
3
6 Tour Guide/Leader Cabins
1
Lobby/Reception
2
Plaisir Lounge
3
10 Deluxe Cabins
1
Nostalgie Lounge
2
20 Deluxe Cabins
3
8 Deluxe Executive Cabins
4
2 Royal Suites
1
24 Deluxe Cabins
2
8 Deluxe Executive Cabins with Veranda
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8 Deluxe Executive Cabins
1
Swimming Pool
2
Sun Deck with Loungers
3
2 Pool Cabanas
TECHNICAL FIGURES
1. Launch: October 2013, relaunched in October 2018.
2. L/W: 77.0m/14.0m
3. Draft: 1.6 m
4. Gross Tonnage: 1300 tons
5. Electricity: 220 Volts
6. Speed: 9 knots
7. Ship Certification: Polish Register of Shipping “IACS member”
SAFETY
Radio comm. system, GPS, depth measured, security camera system, life jackets & rafts, fire hydrants & extinguishers, smoke & fire alarm system, emergency lighting system, first aid kits, and rescue boat.
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Accommodation

Deluxe Cabin
20 sqm/ 215 sqft
The elegantly designed Deluxe Cabins feature a bedroom and small seating area with large, panoramic sliding windows which open to a French Juliet balcony.
Tea & Coffee making facilities
Safebox & mini fridge
Shower & bathtub
Free Wi-Fi in cabins
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Deluxe Executive Cabin
20sqm/ 215sqft
Identical to the Deluxe Cabin, the equally cosy Deluxe Executive Cabins are situated on our top Nostalgie & Upper Deck offering unrivaled views of sailing and include extra amenities incl. complimentary local beverages at the lounge.
Tea & Coffee making facilities
Safebox & mini fridge
Shower & bathtub
Free Wi-Fi in cabins
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Royal Suite
36 sqm/ 388sqft
Indulgence is key with Esplanade’s lavishly appointed and spacious Royal Suites. The suite features a bedroom area and a large comfortable sofa in the living area.
Tea & Coffee making facilities
Safebox & mini fridge
Shower & bathtub
Free Wi-Fi in cabins
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LIFE ONBOARD

Enjoy your stay aboard M.S. ESPLANADE to the fullest

AVAILABLE ITINERARIES

Three compelling itineraries linking the ancient city of Thebes and the Land of Gold
7 NIGHTS
Luxor – Luxor
DAILY ADVENTURES
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
Detailed Cruise Program
4 NIGHTS
Luxor - Aswan
DAILY ADVENTURES
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
Detailed Cruise Program
3 NIGHTS
Aswan - Luxor
DAILY ADVENTURES
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
Detailed Cruise Program
Overview & Cruise Map
Sail back in time with Mayfair Cruises as you embark on a unique journey along the Nile ! Join us on discovery tour of Egypt’s pharaonic heritage including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis & the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. Choose from three luxurious well-appointed ships each with its own distinctive design as well as three different itineraries to suit your travel plans.
‍The map displays the most-visited sites in Upper Egypt along our sailing route including some optional excursions. See detailed itinerary for more information.‍‍‍
Visit Ancient Tombs
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor‍
Colossal Monuments
Luxor Temple or Ipet Resyt (The southern sanctuary) was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as opposed to the many temples dedicated to the Egyptian pantheon.
Hidden Treasure Chambers
Panoramic shot of the solar barque and Naxos of Nectanebo II in the sanctuary at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
Majestic Temples
Kom Ombo’s Temple of Horus & Sobek
Experience a Felucca
Sail on a Felucca across untouched natural landscapes in Aswan
Irreplaceable Structures
Trajan’s Kiosk near the Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island, Aswan. The structure was rescued and relocated from Philae Island by UNESCO in the 60s.
Overview & Cruise Map
Sail back in time with Mayfair Cruises as you embark on a unique journey along the Nile ! Join us on discovery tour of Egypt’s pharaonic heritage including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis & the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. Choose from three luxurious well-appointed ships each with its own distinctive design as well as three different itineraries to suit your travel plans.
‍The map displays the most-visited sites in Upper Egypt along our sailing route including some optional excursions. See detailed itinerary for more information.‍‍‍
Visit Ancient Tombs
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor‍
Colossal Monuments
Luxor Temple or Ipet Resyt (The southern sanctuary) was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as opposed to the many temples dedicated to the Egyptian pantheon.
Hidden Treasure Chambers
Panoramic shot of the solar barque and Naxos of Nectanebo II in the sanctuary at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
Majestic Temples
Kom Ombo’s Temple of Horus & Sobek
Experience a Felucca
Sail on a Felucca across untouched natural landscapes in Aswan
Irreplaceable Structures
Trajan’s Kiosk near the Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island, Aswan. The structure was rescued and relocated from Philae Island by UNESCO in the 60s.
Overview & Cruise Map
Sail back in time with Mayfair Cruises as you embark on a unique journey along the Nile ! Join us on discovery tour of Egypt’s pharaonic heritage including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis & the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. Choose from three luxurious well-appointed ships each with its own distinctive design as well as three different itineraries to suit your travel plans.
‍The map displays the most-visited sites in Upper Egypt along our sailing route including some optional excursions. See detailed itinerary for more information.‍‍‍
Visit Ancient Tombs
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor‍
Colossal Monuments
Luxor Temple or Ipet Resyt (The southern sanctuary) was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as opposed to the many temples dedicated to the Egyptian pantheon.
Hidden Treasure Chambers
Panoramic shot of the solar barque and Naxos of Nectanebo II in the sanctuary at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
Majestic Temples
Kom Ombo’s Temple of Horus & Sobek
Experience a Felucca
Sail on a Felucca across untouched natural landscapes in Aswan
Irreplaceable Structures
Trajan’s Kiosk near the Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island, Aswan. The structure was rescued and relocated from Philae Island by UNESCO in the 60s.

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A trip aboard a “Mayfair Cruises” Nile cruise offers the chance to explore Upper Egypt’s historic treasures, meet fellow passengers from all over the world and enjoy the best Egyptian hospitality & cuisine in well-appointed luxury accommodation.

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