Mövenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise

Trip of a lifetime with amazing service, delicious food and true charm!

Pros: The service is excellent and given with warmth and charm. We were a large group (14!) and when we said we wanted another tour guide that was kid friendly - they immediately brought someone else (Tamer!) who was amazing and able to engage and educate the children. The quick response and the grace it was done with was so appreciated by all of us! Also, everyday the dining manager checked if we were happy, whether we needed something bespoke for the kids and delivered (pizza was requested by teens!). The food was excellent and we are all missing the chili sauce! The reception staff was attentive and responsiveness and the cleaning staff were excellent. Also, the boat has the most wonderful roof deck with a beautiful pool layout. The striped umbrellas and towels made me feel like we were in the Riviera on the Nile!

Cons: Bathrooms are a bit dated but absolutely fine. And the velvet cushion covers on the pool deck chairs should be changed to cotton as it doesn’t fit the setting and feels so heavy.

Amazing Nile Cruise Experience

Pros: This ship exceeded expectations - beautiful pool and lounge, spacious room with comfy bed and large window, the food was amazing, super friendly staff, very well organised visits and super nice guide. The day we boarded the ship I realised I had forgotten some clothes in my previous hotel and the general manager stepped in personally to send someone to bring it back to me. This kind of hospitality really makes the difference.

Cons: Unfortunately a group of vulgar people with uneducated children ruined the experience at times, making noise and running around the pool, the corridors and the restaurant. Had to complain to the front desk twice. Also when I first approached the front desk about my forgotten clothes they showed no willingness to help at all, claiming nothing could be done (not even a phone call to the other hotel) which was quite shocking. I had to insist a couple of times until the general manager got involved personally and resolved the issue eventually.

Very good value and great experience

Pros: Food was good (Egyptian-European style) and the service excellent. All tour tickets and excellent guide included. No tipping on board just an envelope when you left.

Cons: On shore tipping requests at every possible opportunity - have to be resisted.

Quality and comfort on the Nile

Pros: I had never previously been on a cruise of any kind, so wasn't sure what to expect - I was a bit nervous about feeling cooped up. Suffice to say, it wasn't a problem. It helped that we were upgraded to a better cabin, which was very spacious, but the boat didn't feel at all crowded. The best things were: - the deck, with magnificent views, both of the Nile while on the move and when docked outside Luxor temple - the food - the kitchen staff managed to produce varied and high quality food to cater for a wide range of tastes - arriving at magnificent temples by boat is pretty special

Cons: Everything was good. The entertainment in the evenings wasn't particularly my scene, but it is of course optional.

Great choice for Nile river cruise

Pros: Overall great impression: new and well maintained ship, friendly staff. Great family rooms on the upper deck. The restaurant exceeded our expectations: the food was very tasty, big portions, nicely decorated, the waiters were very attentive. We were lucky that the ship was not fully booked on our dates, so the attitude was very personal. Fantastic tour guide! The excursions were interesting both for adults and children.

Easy peasy. Lots of fun.

Pros: Very hospitable staff, and aware of details and individual concerns