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Laura Hyde |
A&K Sanctuary will welcome a fifth riverboat to its Egyptian fleet when Nile Seray sets sail on four-night itineraries in 2026.
The ship – which is named after the Persian word for palace – will accommodate 64 guests in 32 suites, each with a seating area beside floor-to-ceiling windows, a waterside Juliet balcony and a large bathroom. Two suites will provide guests with full private balconies with outdoor spa pools overlooking the river.
Nile Seray will also feature an indoor and an outdoor restaurant, a spa, a gym, and a top deck with canopied daybeds, a swimming pool, and an outdoor bar and lounge.
Itineraries will sail between Aswan and Luxor and include visits to the temples of Luxor, Karnak and Aswan. Every itinerary on Nile Seray will also include a visits to Egypt’s archaeological sites as standard. These will include the Nefertari, Seti I, Ramses VI, and King Tutankhamun tombs on the West Bank of the Nile. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience felucca sailing around Elephantine Island, Egyptian cooking classes, hot-air balloon rides and traditional entertainment, including costume parties and Dervish shows. Egyptologists – experts in the study of ancient Egypt – will accompany every excursion.
“Nile Seray represents the evolution of our nearly five decades of pioneering river cruising in Egypt,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of AK Travel Group, the parent company of A&K Sanctuary. “This vessel embodies our understanding that luxury today is defined not by excess, but by space, authenticity, and the quality of experience. It reflects how we see travel: deeply personal, beautifully crafted, and rooted in genuine connection to place.”
AK Travel Group cruise brand Crystal has partnered with sister brand Abercrombie & Kent to create ‘By Abercrombie & Kent’, a programme of “curated land adventures” for cruise guests onboard Crystal ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. The programme includes shore excursions in Africa, Asia, the South Pacific and the Mediterranean and has been designed to “immerse guests in culture, nature and history”.
The ‘By Abercrombie & Kent’ programme has been designed to enable guests to discover the culture, nature and history of the destinations Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony visit
“By Abercrombie & Kent isn’t just any excursion programme – it's a complete reimagining of how our guests discover the world, combining Crystal’s exceptional onboard hospitality with A&K’s unparalleled destination expertise,” said Levis.
The ‘By Abercrombie & Kent’ programme will be available on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony sailings through 2026.