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River Tosca

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Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs. Experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury. Set sail on an eight-day voyage aboard Uniworld's River Tosca. A boutique ship, the River Tosca is a safe, comfortable…

  • 82guests
  • 1,340gross tons
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Uniworld's River Tosca sails through the historic Nile River Valley during her voyage through Egypt

At a glance

River Tosca is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Uniworld River Cruises, in service since 2008. It carries 82 guests and 50 crew (1.6 guests per crew member) at 1,340 gross tons. It is the 16th largest of 17 Uniworld River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active, adventure & nature and cultural (10/10) and lowest for family friendly (2/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 1 cruise on sale, with lead fares from $6,699.

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Specs

Cruiseable
4.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4 / 5
Guests
82
Crew
50
Gross tons
1,340
Decks
6
Length
236 ft
Beam
46 ft
Maiden voyage
2008
Launched
2009
Space ratio
1.6
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
1.6
Speed (mph)
10

Bliss scores

What River Tosca is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 10.0
  2. Adventure and nature 10.0
  3. Cultural 10.0
  4. Dining 8.0
  5. Entertainment 6.0
  6. Family friendly 2.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 5.0
  9. Spa and fitness 5.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Uniworld's River Tosca: The romance of cruising the Nile

Have you sailed on River Tosca? We'd love to hear your take and see your photos. The following information was curated by Cruiseable.

Snapshot

Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs. Experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury when you set sail on an eight-day voyage aboard Uniworld's River Tosca.  

A boutique ship, River Tosca is a safe, comfortable and exhilarating way to experience Egypt and the famous Nile River culture and scenery. Wander among the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex, and the entrancing Temple of Luxor. Visit temples dedicated to Hathor, Horus, and other mythological figures, and pay homage to the country’s first female ruler at the Temple of Hatshepsut. Follow in the footsteps of renowned scholars and explorers as you venture forth into the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty. Get acquainted with Nubian culture during a home visit with a local family, and enjoy an exhilarating ride in a felucca, a traditional Nile River sailboat.

Egypt can assault your senses; unlike many other river cruising destinations, the country is poor and in constant political flux, and vendors can be aggressive, which is why the River Tosca offers a secure, welcome respite from the chaos.

The captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll visit the famous Egyptian Museum and its stupendous and unrivaled collection of pharaonic artifacts, including treasures recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Journey to Giza to gaze upon the mighty ancient Pyramids and the timeworn, enigmatic Sphinx.

Who will like sailing on River Tosca

Uniworld is a U.S. company and the line's passengers are predominantly North American. Australians,  New Zealanders and other English-speaking folks are also now discovering the ship. As per most Uniworld cruises, River Tosca cruisers are affluent and well-traveled, with most in age 55 and above. Going to Egypt these days can be tricky and most passengers have the sophistication to handle unexpected but generally minor travel disruptions.

Where River Tosca sails

Home port: Dendera, Egypt

Destinations: Sail along the Nile from Dendera and call on ports including Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Edfu. Call a Cruiseable travel consultant for this ship's availability. 

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Dining, bars & lounges

  • Stylishly adorned lounge with full-service bar
  • cozy library
  • elegant restaurant

Spa & fitness

  • Fully equipped gym and massage room

Activities

Plenty of excursions to enjoy, but hot afternoons on the ship demand a dip in the pool and some cool mint tea. On board you'll find:

  • Sun deck with cabanas and a swimming pool
  • Boutique for gifts and sundries
  • Tour the major sites with an Egyptologist
A panoramic view of the Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt
A panoramic view of the Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt Blalonde

Staterooms

Big cabins make cruising the Nile in style a comfortable experience.

  •  Suites feature a French balcony, and custom-made beds draped with the finest bed linens.  A vanity and make-up mirror, generous built-in closets, a hair dryer
  • safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning
  • direct-dial telephone
  • iPod docking station
  • flat-screen television with satellite channels
  • Private bathrooms have both a bathtub and shower, and are stocked with thick towels, cozy robes, his and her slippers, and soothing bath amenities
  • Wireless Internet access in public areas

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on River Tosca

  • Main dining room
    Main dining room International · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost

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Inside and out

Destinations 1

  • The 82-passenger River Tosca sails Nile River itineraries for Uniworld.
    The 82-passenger River Tosca sails Nile River itineraries for Uniworld.

Dining 1

  • You'll dine with good company in the restaurant aboard River Tosca as you cruise down the Nile River.
    You'll dine with good company in the restaurant aboard River Tosca as you cruise down the Nile River.

On board 2

  • Cool off after a day of sightseeing in River Tosca's pool as you explore Egypt.
    Cool off after a day of sightseeing in River Tosca's pool as you explore Egypt.
  • Guests will enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Egypt's Nile as Uniworld's River Tosca makes her voyage.
    Guests will enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Egypt's Nile as Uniworld's River Tosca makes her voyage.

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  • Uniworld's River Tosca sails through the historic Nile River Valley during her voyage through Egypt
    Uniworld's River Tosca sails through the historic Nile River Valley during her voyage through Egypt
  • Uniworld's River Tosca makes her way down the scenic Nile River on her voyage through Egypt
    Uniworld's River Tosca makes her way down the scenic Nile River on her voyage through 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.
    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.
  • The hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt. The largest religious building ever constructed, Karnak dates from about 2055 BC to 100 AD. See it as part of a cruise aboard Uniworld's River Tosca or Princess Cruises' globe-trotting Pacific Princess.
    The hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt. The largest religious building ever constructed, Karnak dates from about 2055 BC to 100 AD. See it as part of a cruise aboard Uniworld's River Tosca or Princess Cruises' globe-trotting Pacific Princess.
  • A panoramic view of the Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt. Once roofed, it dwarfs visitors with dozens of colossal columns reaching 75 feet into the sky.
    A panoramic view of the Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt. Once roofed, it dwarfs visitors with dozens of colossal columns reaching 75 feet into the sky.
  • Columns inside the Karnak Temple compound at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience on a safe and secure river cruise.
    Columns inside the Karnak Temple compound at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience on a safe and secure river cruise.
  • Take in the sights of historic monuments from the comfort of River Tosca's sundeck as you explore Egypt on a Uniworld cruise.
    Take in the sights of historic monuments from the comfort of River Tosca's sundeck as you explore Egypt on a Uniworld cruise.
  • Guests will soak up the sweeping views of Egypt's Nile from the sun deck of Uniworld's River Tosca cruise ship.
    Guests will soak up the sweeping views of Egypt's Nile from the sun deck of Uniworld's River Tosca cruise ship.
  • Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.
    Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.
  • The Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergates I / Ptolemy IV Philopator of the Precinct of Montu at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience on a river cruise.
    The Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergates I / Ptolemy IV Philopator of the Precinct of Montu at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience on a river cruise.
  • No, this isn't a photograph. It's a tinted lithograph created by artist David Roberts RA and lithographer Louis Haghe upon visiting the Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt, in 1838. They envisioned how the temple looked in ancient times.
    No, this isn't a photograph. It's a tinted lithograph created by artist David Roberts RA and lithographer Louis Haghe upon visiting the Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt, in 1838. They envisioned how the temple looked in ancient times.
  • Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.
    Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.

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