Sonesta St George

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The newest ship of the Sonesta Nile fleet is the Sonesta St. George, sailing the Nile River in Egypt with 47 deluxe cabins and 10 suites. Touted as one of the most elegant ships on the Nile, the St. George offers a full-service spa and fitness center…

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The Court of Amenhotep III at Luxor Temple near Safaga, Egypt.

At a glance

Sonesta St George is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Avalon Waterways, in service since 2011. It carries 114 guests and 70 crew (1.6 guests per crew member). It is the 16th largest of 22 Avalon Waterways ships by guest capacity.

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Specs

Guests: 114
Crew: 70
Decks: 4
Length: 245 ft
Maiden voyage: 2011
Space ratio: 1.6; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 1.6
Total staterooms: 57

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Sonesta St George: Sail the Nile River in style

The newest ship of the Sonesta Nile fleet is the Sonesta St George, which sails itineraries for Avalon Waterways. One of the most elegant ships sailing the Nile River, Sonesta St George has 47 deluxe cabins and 10 suites and offers a full-service spa and fitness center, restaurant, bars, nightly entertainment and guided excursions.

In the evening, after a day of sightseeing on land, guests can enjoy a drink in the ambiance of the piano bar. All cabins come with exquisite bathrooms, complete with a whirlpool and impressively large windows that afford great views of the Nile.

Where Sonesta St George sails

Sonesta St. George sails between Luxor and Aswan in Egypt on three-, four- and seven-night cruises on the Nile.

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Staterooms amenities

The ship has a total of 57 cabins spread across 5 decks, including 47 staterooms, nine Presidential Suites and one Royal Suite. All cabins are equipped with modern facilities like French Balcony, climate control, a mini-bar, and HDTV. Cabin bathrooms are fitted with spa units including a whirlpool bathtub, water massage and steam bath.

Amenities

The ship features a variety of amenities, including a restaurant, nightclub, piano bar, live nightly entertainment, room service, gym, jogging track and guided excursions.

Additionally, the ship has specific policies and facilities catering to various needs. For example, smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas, and there are certain dress code guidelines for onboard dining and activities. Special dietary requirements may be accommodated, and Wi-Fi is available onboard, though it may not always be reliable.

Dry cleaning service
Sun Deck with shade system
Plasma screen TV, equipped with the latest technology and featuring a live sailing channel
Double-glass panoramic French windows that open to bring in fresh breezes from the Nile
Coffee and tea facilities
Individual climate control
Cultural highlights on board

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The Court of Amenhotep III at Luxor Temple near Safaga, Egypt.
Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.
The pyramids of Giza, Egypt.
A panorama of a frieze depicting pharaohs and other ancient figures in the precinct of Amun in Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience aboard Uniworld's River Tosca or Princess Cruises' Pacific Princess.
Trajan's Kiosk near Aswan, Egypt.
The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza, Egypt.