Blue Shadow III Nile Cruise: Modern 5-Star Sailing Between Luxor and Aswan
Blue Shadow III Nile Cruise is a modern five-star Nile cruiser for travelers who want the classic Luxor–Aswan route with spacious accommodation and a strong sun-deck experience. The ship combines contemporary guest areas with the essential Upper Egypt sightseeing program through Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor.
Current cruise schedules list a 4 Days / 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor itinerary associated with Wednesday departures and a 5 Days / 4 Nights Luxor to Aswan itinerary associated with Saturday departures. Exact sailing dates, cabin availability and the current rate are reconfirmed before booking.
Cabins & Suites
Published vessel details list 60 Standard Cabins, 2 Royal Suites, 2 Presidential Suites and 2 Junior Suites. Standard cabins are around 19.8 sqm, while selected suites provide substantially more space. Accommodation includes air conditioning, television, minibar, safe, tea and coffee facilities and private bathroom amenities.
Onboard Facilities
Blue Shadow III offers a panoramic sun deck, swimming pool, restaurant, lounge and bar areas, gift shop and Wi-Fi. Additional published facilities include fitness and wellness services, making the ship a practical option for travelers who want leisure time between temple visits.
4-Day and 5-Day Nile Cruise Routes
The Aswan-to-Luxor route follows the river north through Kom Ombo and Edfu before finishing with Luxor’s East and West Bank monuments. The Luxor-to-Aswan route reverses the journey, beginning with Karnak, Luxor Temple and the West Bank before sailing south to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
Depending on the selected program, sightseeing can include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Who Is Blue Shadow III Best For?
Blue Shadow III works well for couples, families and first-time Egypt visitors looking for a modern full-size Nile cruise with a pool, comfortable cabins and predictable weekly sailing days. Travelers comparing similar options can also review Nile Premium Nile Cruise or browse our Nile cruise guide.
Rates vary by season, sailing date and cabin category. Pure Nile Tours confirms the current selling rate before payment.
Overview
Blue Shadow III Nile Cruise is a modern 5-star Nile cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan. The ship is listed with 60 Standard Cabins, 2 Royal Suites, 2 Presidential Suites and 2 Junior Suites, with cabin facilities such as LCD TV, air conditioning, mini-bar, safety box, coffee and tea tray, music system and private bathroom.
The ship’s public spaces include a large sundeck with swimming pool and children’s pool, main restaurant, lounge bar, sun deck bar, fitness equipment, sauna and massage, laundry service, gift shop and 24-hour reception. Choose 4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan every Wednesday from $479, or 5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor every Saturday from $599.
Highlights
- 60 Standard Cabins, 2 Royal Suites, 2 Presidential Suites and 2 Junior Suites
- Large sundeck with swimming pool, children’s pool and sun deck bar
- Cabins with air conditioning, LCD TV, mini-bar, safety box, music system and coffee/tea tray
- Main restaurant, lounge bar, gift shop, laundry service and 24-hour reception
- Fitness equipment, sauna and massage facilities available on board
- Private guided sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan with entrance fees included
- 4 Days from Aswan every Wednesday from $479 and 5 Days from Luxor every Saturday from $599
