Eugenie
5 Star Superior
The Eugenie was proudly named to evoke an historic event in Egypt's recent past: the grand opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, attended by the crown heads of Europe including the Empress Eugenie of France. The completion of the Suez Canal marked Egypt’s passage into modernity, and a new era of international trade and interaction.
Likewise the Eugenie, the first ship to sail Lake Nasser, launched a new era of tourism, offering travelers fresh vistas of Egypt’s natural beauty and archeological treasures. Lake Nasser extended the boundaries of Egypt’s touristic possibilities, while the Eugenie reminds us of this ancient country’s endless capacity for renewal.
The M.S. Eugenie was constructed in 1993 in the style of a turn-of-the-century Nile steamship. It is 74 meters long, with just 52 cabins for maximal comfort, and two luxurious suites. Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, w.c. and hairdryer.
The Eugenie’s facilities include a sauna, steam bath, exercise equipment, sun decks, a swimming pool, air-conditioning and state-of-the-art water filtration systems.
Itinerary
Split over Five-deck levels, this majestic vessel offers the perfect environment in which you can comfortably relax and soak up the real Egyptian atmosphere. Enjoy a head-to-toe relaxation massage, top-up the tan on the enormous Sun deck or enjoy the nightly festivals of great fun and excellent food. You can still experience the ancient wonders of Pharaonic Egypt with stop-overs and optional visits to some of the most perfectly preserved temples and monuments in Luxor and Aswan.
After a day marvelling at the wonders of the past, the Chateau Lafayette offers a perfect night life to return to. Enjoy the ship's spacious bar and lounge area, reading or relaxing in a cosy corner, or maybe take in one of the regular evening folkloric and music shows. Whatever you choose, you’ll want the ship to go as slowly as possible to prolong the Nile cruise experience of a lifetime.
Accommodation is on full-board basis with a daily tea time service that includes snacks and cakes. The Chateau Lafayette provides 55 comfortable and well appointed cabins spread across four deck levels. You can choose whichever cabin style suits you from:
- 33 double cabins
- 22 Suites .
The upper deck (2) houses 14 suites, the main bar and the lobby. The upper deck (1) has 16 double cabins and 2 suites as well as the main restaurant, lobby and bazaar/ gift shop. The main deck itself is home to 17 double cabins and the reception while the lower deck houses the remaining 6 suites and the on board clinic, buiseness center and a bazaar. Main and upper deck cabins have large panoramic windows overlooking the Nile. Cabins each measure 18 m² and suites provide a generous 23 m². Every cabin or suite is fully air conditioned (individually controlled) and all cabins feature:
- Private W/C, bathtub and hairdryer.
- Satellite TV, internal telephone and music system.
- Safe for storing valuables
- Mini bar/fridge
Guests selecting suites will also receive:
- Complimentary stationery
- Bathroom slippers and bathrobes embroidered with gold logo
