The MS Sonesta St George Nile Cruise departs from Luxor for part of the journey, so check the Special Check-in Instructions before you board. Onboard, you can work out in the health club or cool off in the outdoor pool. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout, and the staff can help with tour and ticket arrangements. There is also a banquet hall for events.

Meals are served in the restaurant, or you can order from the 24-hour room service. The bar and lounge is the place to grab your favorite drink, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is offered every morning.

For business travelers, complimentary wired internet is available, along with dry cleaning and laundry services and luggage storage.

All 57 air-conditioned rooms come with indoor private hot tubs and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected, and satellite channels provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower and tub combinations include jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Each room also has a phone, safe, and minibar.

From the ship, Aswan Botanical Garden is a 12-minute walk, Feryal Garden is 17 minutes away, and the Nubian Museum is a 22-minute stroll. The Unfinished Obelisk is 23 minutes on foot, while Philae Temple is 7.7 km from the dock.