This Luxury Tour Company Is Raising the Bar on Egyptian Cruises With a New Nile Riverboat
Geoffrey Kent, founder of Abercrombie & Kent, found himself in Egypt during the 1970s. There, he stumbled upon a film crew filming Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. After a dinner conversation with British actor David Niven, the concept of making luxurious Nile riverboats was born. These vessels, which stand out as the epitome of luxury, are still a desired vacation option today.
Nile Riverboats and Luxury
In 1977, the luxury adventure travel pioneer launched the first Nile cruise, marking the beginning of a legacy. Now, four decades later, Kent's vision persists. Luxury boats with panoramic windows, marble detailing, and various amenities are still popular, and Abercrombie & Kent is presently making its fifth Egyptian riverboat to redefine the standards of Nile cruising. The new luxury boat is currently being built at Egypt's Massara Shipyard. Its maiden voyage is supposed to be in the fall of 2025, and the riverboat will have 32 cabins. The cabins will have floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliet-style balconies, marble bathrooms, and luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets. There will also be two presidential suites with private decks and outdoor hot tubs.