Etoile Du Nil II & III

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Etoile Du Nil II & III reviews

7 / 10
May 2012, Gordon H

Some of those writing reviews here are slating this boat something awful. Yes, you will get floating palaces on the Nile, but you will pay a hefty price for them! Think about how much you paid and remember that Egypt is a poor country by comparison to Western Europe and... more

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Nov 2011, Di V

My Husband went on this Swan Vestas of A Boat the Meals were repetative, the Plates were always Dirty, the Rooms never Cleaned, and they called it LUXURIOUS LAVISHNESS, my backside more like Squallor, We had to be moved Three times, as the rooms were disgusting more like... more

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1 / 10
Oct 2011, roadrunner

My Husband and I sailed on this Dam awful Boat, more like a floating Prison, The first day we were all asked for £25:00 each for tips for the Staff, and were hounded right up to the time we left for this £25:00 which my Husband refused to pay, we tipped the Boys who... more

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9 / 10
Oct 2011, Froydis

Etoile de nil II. My daughter, her twingirls 11 years old and me had a very nice trip with this boat. I had a nice cabin,not big but with 2 beds and a nice beathroom, my daughter had a bigger cabin. Stuff very nice and helpful, food good and entertainment as well. So many... more

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1 / 10
Oct 2011, old lady and man

1 reader found this review helpful

on 14 9 11 we booked a 5 star cruise our boat was berthed in what looked like a repair yard . To gain access to our boat we had to go through two boats which were being refurbished but at the same time looked in better condition than ours.The bedrooms were dark, horrible... more

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9 / 10
Feb 2010, lutonian

5 readers found this review helpful

My wife and I spent a week on the Etoile du Nil III (aka La Scribe) in February 2010. We had a great time. This is not one of the giant floating hotels you see on the river, but a small intimate boat with 50 cabins or so. Although small the boat had a decent amount of... more

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10 / 10
Aug 2009, Nikki and Jason

6 readers found this review helpful

we both had a fantastic holiday. it was for my 40th birthday as a treat from my partner. the people and the staff made the holiday. it was rated as 5 star but certainly was not. despite that food was lovely and the sights as we were cruising along were spectacular. ... more

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10 / 10
May 2009, stjoho

3 readers found this review helpful

just spent 7 days on board found all staff to be helpful and very pleasant, cleaning staff you cannot fault ,food quite reasonable and entertainment very good

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9 / 10
Apr 2009, Elise Ashleigh

3 readers found this review helpful

Just back from Egypt, we stayed in a twin room with an extra bed, the beds could be nicer but they were nice enough. Food was good, I'm a fussy eater, but there was fruit and veg plus desserts every night, there was a soup starter and bread. Breakfast was normal, cook food... more

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10 / 10
Apr 2009, linzi.sumner

3 readers found this review helpful

i arrived on the etoile du nil 111 in march, it was a fantastic holiday and i would recommend this cruise. i was a lady travelling alone and i was made to feel very safe and welcomed. the staff were very helpful and freindly. the food on the etoile du nil 111 was beautiful,... more

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3 / 10
Feb 2009, jenipeas

7 readers found this review helpful

My daughters bought their father this trip for his 60th Birthday. He was so excited to be forfilling a lifetime dream to see the temples and tombs in Eygpt. On our arrival at Luxor Airport, we had to pay for a Visa to enter Eygpt. It was awfull! Nothing organised, just... more

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7 / 10
Jan 2009, ajem

4 readers found this review helpful

On arriving in Egypt had to pay for visa, paid £12.50.Some people on our ship paid £10 some Paid £15.We had signed up for the full tour package which was good value, however some extra outings were offered balloon ride costing £135 per couple.This was offered in the... more

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