MS Lady Mary Cruise Ship, Nile Cruises, Egypt
Hotel Information
Hotel Description:
The MS Lady Mary is a deluxe cruise boat with elegant interiors and comfortable, well-equipped cabins. There is a good range of facilities including a pool and sun deck on which to relax. We offer an All Inclusive option on our Nile Cruise holidays aboard the MS Lady Mary if you don't want to worry about expenses whilst on board. loading...
MS Lady Mary Cruise Ship Reviews
" Superb "
Submitted By: Thursley
We have just returned from a week on the Lady Mary. Everything about the holiday was superb, in particular the staff, crew and captain, all of whom looked after us at the highest standard. Our tour guide Saeed was a really enthusiastic and polite guy, who explained everything so that we could all understand the history of Egyptian life, and it was a great pleasure to be in his group. Cruising down the Nile, enabled us to see the daily life that unfolds along this main artery or Egypt, and in places it seemed that nothing has changed for perhaps hundreds if not thousands of years, [except for the TV dishes on the roofs].
The food was well prepared and presented, and sitting on table of 6-8, enabled us to get to know other guests, which certainly helped to make the week most enjoyable and great fun.
We cannot recommend this boat highly enough, and as a first cruise, albeit on a river, it is a holiday that we would certainly try again.
The food was well prepared and presented, and sitting on table of 6-8, enabled us to get to know other guests, which certainly helped to make the week most enjoyable and great fun.
We cannot recommend this boat highly enough, and as a first cruise, albeit on a river, it is a holiday that we would certainly try again.
Advice: Give it a try, and you will love it
Activities: The temple visits especially in Luxor were amazing
- Date of Holiday:Mar 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" Nile cruise "
Submitted By: isispaws
Te MS Lady Mary is a fantastic boat. All the crew were brilliant and couldnt do enough for you, we will be going on this boat again. The food was better than here.The shop is exellent .I cant reccomed this enough,this is the best holiday i ever had.
Advice: Have a go some people didnt think they would like it and within 2 days wre loving it.
Activities: Luxor and Karnak temple
Good for: City Breaks
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" Would recommend this holiday,all... "
Submitted By: Mr David Ford
Would recommend this holiday,all inclusive well worth it,well looked after by cosmos rep Leon and Egyptologist youssef.If you can afford it visit abu simbel,early start but will remember it forever. Good food, red wine and beer. Enjoyed the galabeya party Two down sides the bazaars at end of visits and no balloon rides by English tour companies available at the moment.
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" Just returned from a fantastice... "
Submitted By: Mr A P
Just returned from a fantastice cruise aboard the Lady Mary.In my opinion one of the best boats on the Nile.
Cannot praise the ship highly enough with very friendly staff and a Captain who was a real stickler for details and demanded 100% from all his crew - and they delivered.
The tour of the boat was very interesting just wish it was earlier during our time on board so that we have realised that they washed everyhing in bottled water and therefore would have eaten a lot more of the salads.
Our tour rep Leon from Cosmos is to be commended as it was the first holiday that we have seen the rep after the initial meeting and he was always on hand.
Finally of course a mention for Siad our Egyptologist who was out of the top draw in terms of his knowledge and organisational skills in always being able to get us in front of other groups and had timing down to a fine art.
Would recomment the balloon excursion and the vist to a Nubian village as worth the extra few pounds.
On small negative was that we also had visits to a jewellers, an alabaster shop a perfumery, which I came to the conclusion were offered because someone had some baksheesh handed out. Don't that that spoil what is otherwise a trip of a lifetime for many.
Cannot praise the ship highly enough with very friendly staff and a Captain who was a real stickler for details and demanded 100% from all his crew - and they delivered.
The tour of the boat was very interesting just wish it was earlier during our time on board so that we have realised that they washed everyhing in bottled water and therefore would have eaten a lot more of the salads.
Our tour rep Leon from Cosmos is to be commended as it was the first holiday that we have seen the rep after the initial meeting and he was always on hand.
Finally of course a mention for Siad our Egyptologist who was out of the top draw in terms of his knowledge and organisational skills in always being able to get us in front of other groups and had timing down to a fine art.
Would recomment the balloon excursion and the vist to a Nubian village as worth the extra few pounds.
On small negative was that we also had visits to a jewellers, an alabaster shop a perfumery, which I came to the conclusion were offered because someone had some baksheesh handed out. Don't that that spoil what is otherwise a trip of a lifetime for many.
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" WHAT CAN I SAY....AN ALL ROUND... "
Submitted By: Mrs C ROBINSON
WHAT CAN I SAY....AN ALL ROUND FANTASTIC HOLIDAY!
I,M SO PLEASED WE PICKED THE LADY MARY TO TAKE OUR CRUISE ON AS EVERYONE FROM THE BOAT CREW, RIGHT UP TO THE CAPTAIN WAS GREAT!
THE BOAT, THE FOOD, THE EGYPTOLIGIST GALLAL (BIG DADDY ), THE REP RICHARD, AND OF COURSE THE COMPANY (HELLO TO GEOFF, DEBORAH AND DEE ) WERE ALL BRILLIANT!
WHAT A WAY TO CELLEBRATE MY 50th BIRTHDAY !
I,M SO PLEASED WE PICKED THE LADY MARY TO TAKE OUR CRUISE ON AS EVERYONE FROM THE BOAT CREW, RIGHT UP TO THE CAPTAIN WAS GREAT!
THE BOAT, THE FOOD, THE EGYPTOLIGIST GALLAL (BIG DADDY ), THE REP RICHARD, AND OF COURSE THE COMPANY (HELLO TO GEOFF, DEBORAH AND DEE ) WERE ALL BRILLIANT!
WHAT A WAY TO CELLEBRATE MY 50th BIRTHDAY !
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" Having spent such a wonderful week on... "
Submitted By: Mr B Wilkinson
Having spent such a wonderful week on board the Lady Mary, I felt I had to comment on the overall trip for which several reviews had mixed content. Our week was absolutely fantastic, food was excellent, the tour guide Shereen was brilliant and managed to get us to all visits first before other tourists, so having the best access to roam around.
The Lady Mary herself was well managed, the crew absolutely brilliant and could not do enough for us. The barmen on the Sun Deck kept us in beer and water for the vast sum of £4 which I gave to them on the 2nd day - helps to show appreciation up front to guarantee good service.
No-one went down with any form of bug during the whole week, although some people did feel a little off but this was put down to the heat and possibly too much sun - at the time the temperature was in the 50's.
Can't say much more other than I would recommend the boat and Cosmos to anyone who fancies a Nile Cruise.
ps. Not too impressed by Cairo apart from Pyramids and Sphynx.
The Lady Mary herself was well managed, the crew absolutely brilliant and could not do enough for us. The barmen on the Sun Deck kept us in beer and water for the vast sum of £4 which I gave to them on the 2nd day - helps to show appreciation up front to guarantee good service.
No-one went down with any form of bug during the whole week, although some people did feel a little off but this was put down to the heat and possibly too much sun - at the time the temperature was in the 50's.
Can't say much more other than I would recommend the boat and Cosmos to anyone who fancies a Nile Cruise.
ps. Not too impressed by Cairo apart from Pyramids and Sphynx.
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" I went on the trip with 2 female... "
Submitted By: Ms L Ringwood
I went on the trip with 2 female friends & we all had a great time, there was a large English contingency & we all got on really well. I'd just like to echo all the other comments about this trip, plus add a bit about the crew.
As well as the cabin crew & waiters (all of whom were great), the guys who manned the bars were also very attentive. We spent at least part of most evenings at the deck bar & the entire bar staff would pour our drinks as they saw us come up the stairs (downstairs they'd start pouring as soon as we hit the bar).
We did most of the extra trips, the balloon ride was amazing, although I don't think the farmer who's field we landed in after nearly hitting him & his donkey cart, was quite so enamoured.
Enjoyed most of the others apart from Karnak Light show, thought the daytime (included) visit much better, at the end of the night trip I was almost nodding off & then 1 of our party started snoring!!
Valley of the Kings/Queens was also something, the colours still so vivid in some tombs you could imagine someone popping in after everyone had gone & touching them up.
We also spent a second week on the beach, which after the boat was bit of an anticlimax. The hotel was very nice but massive & you were just 1 of hundreds of guests.
The staff were still good, I think they took to us as we were friendly & up for a laugh, whereas some of the other guests offhand (we were asked why more English didn't go there) but all in all a wonderful holiday.
As well as the cabin crew & waiters (all of whom were great), the guys who manned the bars were also very attentive. We spent at least part of most evenings at the deck bar & the entire bar staff would pour our drinks as they saw us come up the stairs (downstairs they'd start pouring as soon as we hit the bar).
We did most of the extra trips, the balloon ride was amazing, although I don't think the farmer who's field we landed in after nearly hitting him & his donkey cart, was quite so enamoured.
Enjoyed most of the others apart from Karnak Light show, thought the daytime (included) visit much better, at the end of the night trip I was almost nodding off & then 1 of our party started snoring!!
Valley of the Kings/Queens was also something, the colours still so vivid in some tombs you could imagine someone popping in after everyone had gone & touching them up.
We also spent a second week on the beach, which after the boat was bit of an anticlimax. The hotel was very nice but massive & you were just 1 of hundreds of guests.
The staff were still good, I think they took to us as we were friendly & up for a laugh, whereas some of the other guests offhand (we were asked why more English didn't go there) but all in all a wonderful holiday.
- Date of Holiday:Mar 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" The nearest I had ever been to a... "
Submitted By: Mrs D Collier
The nearest I had ever been to a cruise is on a Ferry Boat, so it was a whole new experience.
Children are discouraged by Cosmos. The ship is quite splendid & the staff, not to forget Helen the Cosmos rep, very friendly & very good at their job.
The waiter only has to see you pouring water out at meal times & he does it for you so the star treatment at all times. Each day there was a differently shaped animal on the beds (created by the cleaning staff) from the white towels.
At the end of the holiday, the ladies were given a small present from them.
The food was good & plentiful at all meals & certainly varied.
We went in April & the temperature in Luxor was 42 plus so the very early morning trips were most welcome as we were back to the ship most days before lunch, then back out for the extra trips mid/late afternoon.
Camel ride is a must as is the hot air balloon, not at all scary. There was nothing our guide Wael didn't know & besides the Temple visits he took us to a Mosque & explained his religion in layman’s terms, inviting questions on whatever you wished.
It was worth paying the extra fee to include local drinks & water as they can work out very expensive at water 2Egyption pounds.
Forget the Imodium if you have a jippy tummy, it won't work; their equivalent costs 30p English & far better. Travel hand soap a must. Remember only one piece of hand luggage on the flight.
All in all, excellent value for money packed with history well worth it.
Children are discouraged by Cosmos. The ship is quite splendid & the staff, not to forget Helen the Cosmos rep, very friendly & very good at their job.
The waiter only has to see you pouring water out at meal times & he does it for you so the star treatment at all times. Each day there was a differently shaped animal on the beds (created by the cleaning staff) from the white towels.
At the end of the holiday, the ladies were given a small present from them.
The food was good & plentiful at all meals & certainly varied.
We went in April & the temperature in Luxor was 42 plus so the very early morning trips were most welcome as we were back to the ship most days before lunch, then back out for the extra trips mid/late afternoon.
Camel ride is a must as is the hot air balloon, not at all scary. There was nothing our guide Wael didn't know & besides the Temple visits he took us to a Mosque & explained his religion in layman’s terms, inviting questions on whatever you wished.
It was worth paying the extra fee to include local drinks & water as they can work out very expensive at water 2Egyption pounds.
Forget the Imodium if you have a jippy tummy, it won't work; their equivalent costs 30p English & far better. Travel hand soap a must. Remember only one piece of hand luggage on the flight.
All in all, excellent value for money packed with history well worth it.
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" What a treat the week on the Lady... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Horne
What a treat the week on the Lady Mary. We hated to see the week end.
The group was friendly and our Cosmos rep Leon and Egyptologist, Aymen was excellent and made our trip memorable.
The ship was clean and the tour enforced it including the kitchen. We were told our fresh food was washed with bottled water to help insure there were no tummy bugs.
The rooms were spacious and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend.
The group was friendly and our Cosmos rep Leon and Egyptologist, Aymen was excellent and made our trip memorable.
The ship was clean and the tour enforced it including the kitchen. We were told our fresh food was washed with bottled water to help insure there were no tummy bugs.
The rooms were spacious and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend.
- Date of Holiday:Jan 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" My friend and I have just returned... "
Submitted By: Not Specified
My friend and I have just returned from a week cruising on the Nile upon MS Lady Mary. From start to finish our holiday was absolutely fantastic. As referred to in the previous review, the 4.30am wake up calls (and earlier sometimes!) are tiring however this is much preferable to being out in the unbearable midday heat. There is plenty of time to relax in the afternoon on the sundeck. I would also like to add that the previous review suggests that blonde females will be pestered by the Egyptian men....this has nothing whatsoever to do with hair colour trust me!!
The accommodation was very well presented, spacious and exceptionally clean. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The trips were great - our Egyptologist YL was very informative and obviously knew a great deal about ancient Egypt. The only trip we would not recommend is the Light and Sound show at Karnak - we found it very hard to follow, albeit Karnak did look beautiful lit up at night.
Food on the ship was of an excellent quality. Freshly baked bread was available every day and each night was a different themed night. The staff baked cakes for those celebrating birthdays/anniversary whilst on board which was a nice touch.
All in all excellent value for money and a completely faultless holiday - well done Cosmos!
The accommodation was very well presented, spacious and exceptionally clean. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The trips were great - our Egyptologist YL was very informative and obviously knew a great deal about ancient Egypt. The only trip we would not recommend is the Light and Sound show at Karnak - we found it very hard to follow, albeit Karnak did look beautiful lit up at night.
Food on the ship was of an excellent quality. Freshly baked bread was available every day and each night was a different themed night. The staff baked cakes for those celebrating birthdays/anniversary whilst on board which was a nice touch.
All in all excellent value for money and a completely faultless holiday - well done Cosmos!
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" We booked this cruise for my... "
Submitted By: Miss S Woolveridge
We booked this cruise for my brother's 50th Birthday on 1st Sept, originally we chose half board but on arrival you are asked if you want to go all inclusive, I really recommend you do this as you can have all the free drinks you want, soft drinks, bottled water, beers and wines.
Bearing in mind how hot it is (over 100 degrees each day) the amount of water you be drinking is worth the extra money alone. Apart from the early morning calls (some as early as 3.30 am) which is for your own benefit because of the heat I could not fault this cruise. The crew were fantastic; nothing is too much for them to do. Very sociable, my daughter Gemma loved every minute of it.
On my brother's birthday the crew had arranged for a cake to be made which was presented to him at dinner, then we were asked to dance with the crew as part of their way of celebration. Cabins were great, cleaned twice daily; cleaners make your towels in different animal shapes also leaving you a few chocolates too. Outside yes the locals can be very pushy but as long as you banter along with them or politely say no you have no hassle. Ayman was our Egyptologist he was great, very knowledgeable, would definitely recommend this cruise.
Bearing in mind how hot it is (over 100 degrees each day) the amount of water you be drinking is worth the extra money alone. Apart from the early morning calls (some as early as 3.30 am) which is for your own benefit because of the heat I could not fault this cruise. The crew were fantastic; nothing is too much for them to do. Very sociable, my daughter Gemma loved every minute of it.
On my brother's birthday the crew had arranged for a cake to be made which was presented to him at dinner, then we were asked to dance with the crew as part of their way of celebration. Cabins were great, cleaned twice daily; cleaners make your towels in different animal shapes also leaving you a few chocolates too. Outside yes the locals can be very pushy but as long as you banter along with them or politely say no you have no hassle. Ayman was our Egyptologist he was great, very knowledgeable, would definitely recommend this cruise.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" I have just returned from a 14 night... "
Submitted By: Miss N Owen
I have just returned from a 14 night holiday in Egypt which included a 7 night cruise on the Nile.
If you are looking for a holiday showing you all the sites in Upper Egypt along the Nile then this is a holiday for you.
Despite the extremely early mornings each day to avoid the heat of the day and the crowds you will experience some truly spectacular marvels every known.
I can not fault any one of the trips we made on the cruise, and if you want to experience Egypt further there are optional excursions available (although some are expensive but we were told worth the early morning call and the extra expense).
We were originally booked on Miss Sara but upon arrival in Luxor we were advised by our guide we had been switched to the sister ship Lady Mary at no extra cost. A bonus.
The staff were friendly and cheerful and generally you were waited on hand and foot throughout the trip.
The cabins were clean and comfortable if a little basic but the time spent in them was minimal so it didn’t cause a problem.
The food onboard was a little lacking in thought but never the less it was edible as long as you didn’t mind having a plate full of different items which didn’t really go together all that well! We made use of the room service for lunch as the sandwiches were lovely and a welcome change from hot food served at lunch and dinner, and the price was very reasonable.
We were assigned an Egyptologist as guide on the first day, we were pleased to have Shereen, who was an absolute gem. She had extensive knowledge of her country and a brilliant sense of humor and ability to make you smile even when you were feeling very hot and tired.
As mentioned previously the early starts seem such a burden to start with but as the week wore on you began to understand they did it for a reason. This certainly isn’t a chance to peacefully cruise the Nile and see a few sites its a whole lot more....Be prepared for wakeup calls from as early as 4.30am.
We arrived at most of the temples/tombs before the rush and even arrived before the Tourist Police a few times and had to wait for them to clock in!
My advice to anyone is drink plenty of bottled water (frozen the night before as it stays cooler in the heat), take a hat and plenty of small Egyptian notes for tipping (its expected for just about everything) although English currency is pretty much excepted anywhere. In fact you could get by without taking an Egyptian currency at all, Egyptians seem keen to be paid in sterling.
The locals are very persistent in the markets/bazaars and seem pushy but if you are polite and say no thank you they never seem to get offended.
It is almost certain you will attract a lot of attention if you a blonde female, as the Egyptians are allowed 4 wives and have no fear in offering to buy you. Its best to wear a hat or scarf over your hair when out and about and you won’t get pestered as much. It starts off as amusing but eventually becomes a nuisance.
All in all its a thoroughly enjoyable experience, but you will need to incorporate a week in Luxor/Cairo or the Red Sea after the cruise to chill out and reflect on the wonders of Egypt.
If you are looking for a holiday showing you all the sites in Upper Egypt along the Nile then this is a holiday for you.
Despite the extremely early mornings each day to avoid the heat of the day and the crowds you will experience some truly spectacular marvels every known.
I can not fault any one of the trips we made on the cruise, and if you want to experience Egypt further there are optional excursions available (although some are expensive but we were told worth the early morning call and the extra expense).
We were originally booked on Miss Sara but upon arrival in Luxor we were advised by our guide we had been switched to the sister ship Lady Mary at no extra cost. A bonus.
The staff were friendly and cheerful and generally you were waited on hand and foot throughout the trip.
The cabins were clean and comfortable if a little basic but the time spent in them was minimal so it didn’t cause a problem.
The food onboard was a little lacking in thought but never the less it was edible as long as you didn’t mind having a plate full of different items which didn’t really go together all that well! We made use of the room service for lunch as the sandwiches were lovely and a welcome change from hot food served at lunch and dinner, and the price was very reasonable.
We were assigned an Egyptologist as guide on the first day, we were pleased to have Shereen, who was an absolute gem. She had extensive knowledge of her country and a brilliant sense of humor and ability to make you smile even when you were feeling very hot and tired.
As mentioned previously the early starts seem such a burden to start with but as the week wore on you began to understand they did it for a reason. This certainly isn’t a chance to peacefully cruise the Nile and see a few sites its a whole lot more....Be prepared for wakeup calls from as early as 4.30am.
We arrived at most of the temples/tombs before the rush and even arrived before the Tourist Police a few times and had to wait for them to clock in!
My advice to anyone is drink plenty of bottled water (frozen the night before as it stays cooler in the heat), take a hat and plenty of small Egyptian notes for tipping (its expected for just about everything) although English currency is pretty much excepted anywhere. In fact you could get by without taking an Egyptian currency at all, Egyptians seem keen to be paid in sterling.
The locals are very persistent in the markets/bazaars and seem pushy but if you are polite and say no thank you they never seem to get offended.
It is almost certain you will attract a lot of attention if you a blonde female, as the Egyptians are allowed 4 wives and have no fear in offering to buy you. Its best to wear a hat or scarf over your hair when out and about and you won’t get pestered as much. It starts off as amusing but eventually becomes a nuisance.
All in all its a thoroughly enjoyable experience, but you will need to incorporate a week in Luxor/Cairo or the Red Sea after the cruise to chill out and reflect on the wonders of Egypt.
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
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yes they are always wonting tips hey ho the are very poor and dont get great wages like us
yes they think we are all very rich people lol,but just say no and carry on then they will leave u a lone if u speak 2 them they think u are there buddy,
u should go and try it we had a fantastic time on our nile cruise and stay we went on the 28th september 2009 and for the second week we stayed in luxor at the nile palace hotel and that was first class as well would i say it was out of this world Pauline & Neil From Beverley Yorkshire