Fully refurbished in 2024, the MS Darakum 'perfectly blends modern elegance with oriental charm', making it a truly elegant way to cruise the Nile in luxury.
One of the largest ships on the Nile, with 52 cabins and suites, the five-star ship is managed by the renowned Swiss hospitality company, Mövenpick, and has been designed with a low draft in order to navigate the full length of the Nile in Egypt.
The MS Mövenpick Darakum is currently one of only two five-star vessels cruising the Nile from Cairo all the way to Aswan - so this cruise is very much a bucket list experience!
Appointed to the highest specification and imaginatively furnished with a distinctive Moroccan theme, the MS Darakum offers extensive open deck space on three levels, with plenty sun loungers, sofas and armchairs to relax in. The pool on the sun deck is perfect for a cooling dip. The spacious, yet cosy lounge bar is the social hub of the ship, with board games and evening entertainment including music, wine-tasting and cookery lesson, a black & white party, the ever-popular ‘galabiya’ party and even a belly dancer!
Ship Calendar
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Date: 17 Mar 2025 Duration (days): 11 From: Cairo To: Luxor |
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Date: 17 Mar 2025 Duration (days): 15 From: Cairo To: Aswan |
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Date: 12 Apr 2025 Duration (days): 11 From: Cairo To: Luxor |
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Date: 12 Apr 2025 Duration (days): 15 From: Cairo To: Aswan |
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Date: 08 May 2025 Duration (days): 11 From: Cairo To: Luxor |
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Date: 08 May 2025 Duration (days): 15 From: Cairo To: Aswan |
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Date: 13 Sep 2025 Duration (days): 11 From: Cairo To: Luxor |
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Date: 13 Sep 2025 Duration (days): 15 From: Cairo To: Aswan |
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Date: 09 Oct 2025 Duration (days): 11 From: Cairo To: Luxor |
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Date: 09 Oct 2025 Duration (days): 15 From: Cairo To: Aswan |
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Date: 04 Nov 2025 Duration (days): 11 From: Cairo To: Luxor |
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Date: 04 Nov 2025 Duration (days): 15 From: Cairo To: Aswan |
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Suites
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Standard Cabin - The Lower Deck
These cabins are 20 square meters, with two sealed windows facing the Nile. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style twins with fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.
Features
- Individual climate control
- Twin beds which can be configured as double
- Tea making facilities
- Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
- Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
- EU plug sockets
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe & mini fridge
- Turn down service
Standard Cabin - The Lower Deck
Standard Cabin - The Lower Deck
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Standard Cabin - The Main Deck
These cabins are 20 square meters, with a large picture window offering magnificent river views, with a panel that can be opened. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style and can be configured as a double or two twins, with the fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.
Features
- Individual climate control
- Twin beds which can be configured as double
- Tea making facilities
- Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
- Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
- EU plug sockets
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe & mini fridge
- Turn down service
Standard Cabin - The Main Deck
Standard Cabin - The Main Deck
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Deluxe Cabin
These cabins are 26 square meters and are located at the front of the ship with a large picture window offering magnificent river views with a panel that can be partially opened. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style and can be configured as a double or two twins, with the fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.
Features
- Individual climate control
- Twin beds which can be configured as double
- Large picture windows with panel that can be opened
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
- Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
- EU plug sockets
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe & mini fridge
- Turn down service
Deluxe Cabin
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Upper Deck Cabin
These cabins are 20 square meters, with a large picture window offering magnificent river views, with a panel that can be opened. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style and can be configured as a double or two twins, with the fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.
Features
- Individual climate control
- Twin beds which can be configured as double
- Tea making facilities
- Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
- Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
- EU plug sockets
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe & mini fridge
- Turn down service
Upper Deck Cabin
Upper Deck Cabin
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Lower Deck Cabin
These cabins are 20 square meters, with two sealed windows facing the Nile. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style twins with fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.
Lower Deck Cabin
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Panorama Suite
The forward facing Panorama Suites are 34 square meters and are located on the Upper Deck providing stunning views through the panoramic windows. All cabins have a separate spacious seating area in front of forward facing windows and feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel-style beds are queen size have fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available
Features
- Individual climate control
- King size bed or twin beds
- Panoramic windows
- Tea making facilities
- Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
- Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
- EU plug sockets
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe & mini fridge
- Turn down service
Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite
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Main Deck Cabin
These cabins are 20 square meters, with large picture-windows offering magnificent river views, with a panel that can be opened. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style and can be configured as a double or two twins, with the fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.
Main Deck Cabin
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Senior Suite
Senior Suites are located on both the Upper and Top Decks. The Upper Deck Suites are 40 square meters and the Top deck suites are 34 square meters.
Senior suites provide stunning views of the river Nile through their panoramic windows. All cabins have a separate spacious seating area with a second bathroom and feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style and can be configured as a double or two twins, with the fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.
Features
- Individual climate control
- Twin beds which can be configured as double
- Tea making facilities
- Ensuite bathroom with bath and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
- Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
- EU plug sockets
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe & mini fridge
- Turn down service
Senior Suite
Senior Suite
MS Movenpick Darakum – Standard Cabin - The Lower Deck
Standard Cabin - The Lower Deck
Standard Cabin - The Lower Deck
MS Movenpick Darakum – Standard Cabin - The Main Deck
Standard Cabin - The Main Deck
Standard Cabin - The Main Deck
Restaurants
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Restaurant
Located on the Lower Deck
Deckplans
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Sun Deck
- Pool
- Open-air bar
Please note: The Sun Deck is only accessible by stairs.
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Top Deck
- Senior Suites
- Lounge
- Lower Sun Deck
- Patio
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Upper Deck
- Senior Suites
- Panorama Suites
- Cabins
- Fitness Room
- On-board Shop
- Rear Sun Deck
- Lobby
Please note: The Upper Deck is only accessible by stairs.
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Main Deck
- Reception
- Cabins with Picture Windows
- Deluxe Cabins
Please note: The Main Deck is only accessible by stairs.
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Lower Deck
- Restaurant
- Lobby
- Cabins
Please note: The Lower Deck is only accessible by stairs.
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