Reviews of MS Star Of Luxor, Nile Cruises, Egypt

the cruise ship was a disaster....

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

0

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2008

Tour Operator:

ABC tours

Submitted By:

Dr S.j. Wohlleb

Comments:

the cruise ship was a disaster. The food was dismal and the entertainment non existent. On the first day of the cruise, they closed off the entire shaded section of the sundeck, the sundeck bar, exercise center, etc and proceeded to start refinishing all the wood-flooring, handrails, stairs, etc. They worked late into the evening (11PM+) and only stopped after the majority of the passengers were going to leave the vessel.



The management had little control over their own people. Waiters refused to serve beverages on what was left of the sundeck.



The worst experience I have ever had on a cruise.

I fully agree with both previous...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2007

Tour Operator:

African Safari Club

Submitted By:

Mr DP Macdonald

Comments:

I fully agree with both previous comments about the boat and the bedrooms needing a bit of refurbishment. Having said that towels etc. were clean and replaced daily, and the crew/staff were friendly, helpful and excellent throughout.



The food was varied and good, though I must say nearly everyone eventually had a day or two with a tummy bug. Whether that was down to food, high temperatures or whatever who knows?



The organising of trips, entertainment etc. by African Safari Club was superb - I did not notice a single hiccup in their planning.



dPm

Excellent value for money on...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2007

Tour Operator:

African Safari Club Ltd

Submitted By:

Mr Ian Huggins

Comments:

Excellent value for money on board, inclusive trips to the ancient temples around Luxor, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae and to top it all the Valley of the Kings and then Valley of the Queens, the boat sails upto Aswan and back some breathtaking scenery.



The boat could do with a lick of paint and new furniture carpets; otherwise the crew tour guide and Tour leader were excellent.



Worthwhile experience for the more mature traveller, watch out for the dreaded tummy bug and take plenty of Imodium.

I have just come back from a...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2007

Tour Operator:

African Safari Club

Submitted By:

linedanceangel

Comments:

I have just come back from a Nile Cruise on MS Star of Luxor. This is a boat that holds just 120 people but there were only about 80 whilst we were on there.



On the whole the staff are excellent, friendly and fun.



The only member who let them down was our cleaner, who constantly hassled for tips. The other cleaners on other decks were apparently fine.



The boat itself is clean, although is probably coming to the point where it will need another upgrade, the towels are greying etc.



However, the food is good but went down hill over the week and the choice at the beginning of the week turned into waiter service - with no choice at all at dinner, but having said that, what we got was on the whole, very good and we had no stomach upset.



Another criticism is that smoking prevailed on the boat, as a non smoker this was a bit of a problem, if you smoke its paradise.



The guides we had spoke good English and were great fun to be with; the coaches that ferried us about were excellent.



The 10 included excursions were good, except you had to get up extremely early, Abu Simbel required a 3am start, but was worth it for the sun rise over the desert.



There are police everywhere so tourists are pretty safe, but you will get hassled by sellers. Everything requires a tip including if they so much as smile at you.



On the boat you pay £15 up front for tips for all the crew but then they also put a tips box on reception and our cleaner expected us to tip us on top of that (3 times!).



In hindsight I would suggest that you don't bother with the tip box and if there is a member of staff in particular you think deserves extra then give it direct.



All in all this is a marvellous holiday and I would recommend it.