For such an intimate ship, the offerings are impressive. The rooftop features the largest pool on any Nile River cruise (and it is delightfully warm), as well as a full bar and plenty of loungers.

This week: The best ships for a Nile cruise ... a 13-night cruise south to Aswan. From £5,495pp including flights (vjv.com). The equally atmospheric Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya ship could be the ...

Viking River Cruises on Tuesday revealed details of an intimate new ship it's developing for the Nile River in Egypt. Scheduled to debut in March, the Viking Ra will feature spacious public areas ...

Viking Aton is the latest and most luxurious ship to hit the Nile ... in August in response to the uptick in interest in luxury Nile cruises, in the region. Two more purpose-built vessels are ...