The King Tut Nile cruise you can book today is MS King Tut I, a modest Luxor–Aswan ship at the budget end of the market. It suits travellers who want a named ship at a low fare and are willing to check the details themselves. Owner, cabin count and build year are not published, so you are buying on the seller's word more than on facts.
- Type
- Cruise ship moored near Luxor Temple
- Class
- 4.5 stars on hotel-booking sites
- Pool
- Yes, with pool bar
- Route
- Luxor → Aswan, 4 nights (agency package)
- How it is sold
- Hotel-booking sites and agencies; owner not published
- Status
- King Tut I on sale; no current King Tut II found
Our scores
- Itinerary
- 3.5/5The standard 4-night Luxor → Aswan sites, in an unusual order
- Facilities
- 3/5Pool, pool bar and fitness centre listed; nothing more published
- Value
- 3.5/5From €535.90 for 5 days with sightseeing, at the budget end
- Transparency
- 2/5No official site, owner or cabin details; one listing names the wrong ship
- Booking ease
- 2.5/5Agencies and hotel-booking sites only
Pros
- Budget price for a named ship
- Pool with a pool bar on the sun deck
- Moors near Luxor Temple, close to the town centre
- Standard Luxor → Aswan route with Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
Cons
- No official website or published deck plan
- Cabin count, owner and age not stated anywhere
- One agency listing calls it "Royal Princess" in its inclusions
- No King Tut II, despite the name suggesting a fleet
MS King Tut I: what the ship is
King Tut I appears on Hotels.com and Travelocity as "MS King Tut I Nile Cruise", rated 4.5 stars. That is a listing class on a booking site, not an official grade: most ships sold to foreigners call themselves five-star, and no public ministry list of rated Nile ships exists. The same listings give it an outdoor pool, a pool bar and a fitness centre, and place its Luxor mooring near Luxor Temple.
Everything else, from how many cabins it has to who owns it and when it was built, is not published. That is common for independent Nile ships, but it means you should ask the seller directly about cabin size, which deck you will be on and whether the cabin has a window or a balcony.
Is there a King Tut II or King Tut III?
Not on sale. We found no listing for a King Tut II or III with any agency or booking site. If a seller offers one, ask for photos and the ship's current name before paying: a ship that only exists under an old or invented name is a warning sign.
The King Tut Nile cruise itinerary
The fullest programme comes from a Hurghada-based agency that sells "MS King Tut Nile Cruise 5 Days" from Luxor to Aswan. Its order is unusual: the West Bank on the first day rather than the second.
Day 1
Valley of the Kings
Embark in Luxor; West Bank sightseeingNight in Luxor
Day 2
Karnak
Karnak; then sail south through the Esna lockSailing via Esna
Day 3
Edfu
Temple of Horus at Edfu, then Kom OmboSail on to Aswan
Day 4
Aswan
Arrival in Aswan; the seller's programme doesn't detail this day, so askNight in Aswan
Day 5
Philae
Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, then disembarkEnd in Aswan
Two things to check. First, whether Luxor Temple is included at all, since the programme names only Karnak on the East Bank. Second, what happens on day 4: on most 4-night cruises it is the free afternoon for a felucca or the Botanical Garden. Our Luxor to Aswan guide shows the usual day-by-day for comparison.
- 0 kmLuxorStart or end of every standard cruise. Ships moor along the East Bank and at private docks south of town; Karnak, Luxor Temple and the West Bank are visited from here.
- 50 kmEsnaAbout 50 km upriver. Ships pass the Esna lock (two ships per lockage), often at night; many ships stop here overnight without visiting the temple.
- EdfuBetween Esna and Kom Ombo. The Temple of Horus is visited by horse carriage or coach from the quay, usually in the morning.
- Kom OmboRiverside temple, open for entry until 20:00: upstream ships stop at dusk, downstream ships come early in the morning.
- 200 kmAswanAbout 200 km by river from Luxor. Philae, the High Dam and a felucca or motorboat round Kitchener's Island; last night of a dahabiya trip at the Aswan bridge dock.
Distances along the river, rounded; ships also stop at the Esna lock and sometimes moor at Kom Ombo for the night.
King Tut Nile cruise prices
The agency programme above sells from €535.90 per person (the same page also shows "$598 per person"). That is a budget fare for a 4-night cruise with sightseeing, close to the cheapest named ships such as Nile Shams.
Before you pay, confirm in writing:
- whether entry fees are included (if not, add EGP 4,060 per adult for the eight core sites of a standard cruise);
- the cabin deck and window type;
- the departure day, since no timetable is published;
- tips, which are extra: agencies suggest roughly US$5–10 per person per night for the crew and US$10–15 per day for the guide.
For the same route on a booking platform, the 4-night Luxor → Aswan cruise with Abu Simbel is from $840, and Headout sells a similar package for less today. The platform listings don't name the ship; the operator assigns a 5-star ship or similar.
| Platform | Listing | Rating | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headout | From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise with Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel Visit · 4 nights | — | $590 Lowest | See on Headout |
| GetYourGuide | Luxor: 5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel · 4 nights | 4.4 (69) | $840 | See on GetYourGuide |
Lowest price per person in US dollars, checked on 19 October 2026. Ship, cabin, departure day and what is included differ between listings: open each one before you pay.
What travellers say
We have not found reviews we could check for King Tut I, so we won't summarise any. What the listings do show is how loosely budget ships are sold: the same agency page that offers the King Tut cruise names "5-Star Royal Princess" in its inclusions, which is the name of a different ship. If you book King Tut I, make sure your confirmation names King Tut I.
How to book King Tut I
There is no official King Tut Nile cruise website. The ship is sold through:
- hotel-booking sites (Hotels.com, Travelocity), which list it like a hotel, so check what the rate includes;
- Egyptian agencies, which package it with guiding and transfers.
Booking King Tut I without surprises
- Ask the agency for the ship's name exactly as it appears on the confirmation: MS King Tut I.
- Ask for the departure weekday, embarkation time and the mooring in Luxor.
- Get the list of included sites, and whether entry fees are paid or extra.
- Ask for the cabin deck and whether the cabin has a window, a French balcony or a porthole.
- Pay a deposit only to a company that gives you a written programme and its contact details.
Alternatives to the King Tut Nile cruise
If the lack of detail puts you off, there are budget options with more behind them:
- A platform cruise with a track record: the 3-night Aswan → Luxor cruise with guide is from $450, rated 4.3 from 654 reviews. It won't name the ship, but the reviews tell you about the operator.
- A named budget ship with a published price table: Nile Shams and Semiramis III sell from $406 for 3 nights in summer through agencies, entry fees included.
- Royal Viking, another independent ship that agencies price at the budget end; see our page on the ships named "Royal".
Our budget Nile cruise guide compares them, and the ships directory lists every ship we have reviewed.
GetYourGuide3 nightsFrom Aswan
Aswan to Luxor: 3-Nights Felucca Sail to El Silsila, Luxor
5.0 (1)
from $450Check dates
GetYourGuide3 nightsFrom Aswan
From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide
4.3 (654)
from $450Check dates
GetYourGuide2 nightsFrom Aswan
Aswan to Luxor: 2-Night Felucca Sail to Kom Ombo, End Luxor
No reviews yet
from $340Check dates
Headout3 nightsFrom Aswan
4-Day 5-Star Nile Cruise with Egyptologist, Transfers and Entrance Fees
No reviews yet
from $325Check dates
GetYourGuide3 nightsFrom Aswan
From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Abu Simbel and Balloon Flight
4.5 (555)
from $580Check dates
GetYourGuide7 nightsFrom Aswan
From Aswan: 8-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guide
4.5 (2)
from $1,258Check dates
Prices checked on 19 October 2026
King Tut Nile cruise: questions
Is the King Tut Nile cruise a five-star ship?
Hotel-booking sites list MS King Tut I at 4.5 stars. There is no public official rating for Nile ships, so treat any star label as the seller's description and ask about cabins and facilities instead.
Is there a King Tut 2 Nile cruise?
We found no King Tut II or King Tut III on sale with any agency or booking site. MS King Tut I is the only ship of the name currently offered.
How much does a King Tut Nile cruise cost?
One agency sells 5 days Luxor → Aswan from €535.90 per person. Check whether entry fees and tips are included before comparing it with other cruises.
Does the King Tut Nile cruise have a website?
No official website could be found. The ship is sold through hotel-booking sites and Egyptian agencies.
Where does King Tut I moor in Luxor?
Its listings place it near Luxor Temple, on the East Bank. Confirm the exact mooring with the seller, as ships often tie up side by side.