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The vessel will be a sister ship to the highly anticipated Nile Seray, which is scheduled for delivery in late 2026, with its sister ship to follow in 2028.

This marks the most significant expansion of A&K’s Egyptian fleet in the company’s nearly five-decade history on the Nile.

The new vessel, with a name to be revealed in the coming months, will mirror the sophisticated design and spacious accommodations of Nile Seray, featuring 32 elegant suites for just 64 guests.

Each suite will offer a minimum of 33 square metres, with floor-to-ceiling windows and waterside Juliet balconies as standard. Two magnificent suites will boast full private balconies with outdoor spa pools overlooking the ancient river.

“This second vessel represents our absolute confidence in Egypt’s enduring appeal and our commitment to setting new standards in Nile cruising,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of AKTG.

“Having two sister ships of this calibre allows us to offer even more travellers the exceptional experiences that have defined A&K’s presence in Egypt since 1977.”

A&K’s relationship with the Nile dates back to founder Geoffrey Kent’s pioneering vision, inspired by a chance encounter with David Niven on the set of Death on the Nile in 1977. Kent subsequently leased the SS Memnon, launching A&K’s first Nile cruise and establishing a legacy of innovation that continues today.

With this expansion, A&K’s Egyptian fleet will grow to six luxury vessels, including the intimate Zein Nile Chateau dahabiya and the elegant Sun Boat III and Sun Boat IV riverboats.

“These new vessels represent not just an expansion of our fleet, but a deepening of our commitment to Egypt and its people,” said Amr Badr, Senior Vice President for Egypt and the Middle East at A&K.

The vessel will feature two restaurants helmed by world-class chefs, a spa with two treatment rooms, a gymnasium and a top deck with canopied daybeds, pool and outdoor bar with wraparound views of the Nile valley.

Expert Egyptologists will accompany every excursion, bringing thousands of years of history to life.

www.abercrombiekent.com.