Esmeralda Nile Cruise — Hotel in Luxor City

My stay at opera Nile cruise was not good this year around, starting off with the first day at lunch me and my family asked for a water and the waiter repeatedly came over asking us to pay for it, even though it should have been fully payed within the hotel expenses, secondly, my daughter had started feeling sick around the second day and we went down to ask for any type of medical help, none and not even medicine was available which is very impractical during any emergency situations in a moving ship! Thirdly the restaurant manager was not friendly at all and during all meals was sitting at a special table with wine glasses and comfortable chairs leaving the rest of the restaurant with no water or glasses and regular chairs which was not a good first impression, lastly the sink at my doubles bedroom does not offer any basic toiletries such as shower gel, shampoos or conditioner and the soaps were available only in soap dispensers which were half empty, and as well as that the sink to my bathroom was on its last thread from falling down and it was almost completely destroyed! Overall I did not enjoy this experience as well as I should have and there is definitely better cruises to stay at when visiting...

Some lovely staff, but a few real rude wait staff.

Food hygiene practices need improvement. Last night multiple passengers including my self ended up with gastro.

If you are 6 foot or above you will leave with a mild concussion as the showers, general walk ways are not suited for anyone of height. Not to mention your overhang when sleeping.

We had a family of 7 and put us on 1 of us on another table - there was ample space but poor management with guest layout.

We had comfortably taken seat on a unreserved table for the roof top lunch and rudely got moved one of the wait staff, we asked to not sit in the sun and open one of the curtains to block sun but they refused to do so initially.

Pros, compared to the hotels we stayed with as part of our tour, food was better but we got sick. Rooms cleaner "except the unchanged bed sheets and pillow cases with hair...

The Opera Nile cruise is a delightful surprise, especially given the misleading one-star rating it has received. Unlike multinational cruise lines, the Opera provides a uniquely authentic Egyptian experience. The ship features spacious, comfortable rooms, and exceptional cleanliness. The highlight is the local cuisine, offering a delicious taste of Egypt's culinary traditions.

The staff's commitment to service is commendable, ensuring a pleasant and memorable journey along the Nile. This local company successfully bridges the gap between high standards and authentic cultural immersion. If you're looking for an experience that truly represents the heart of Egypt, the Opera is the perfect choice. It's an unjustly underrated gem deserving of much higher...