Pax, the glamorous international operators who’ve flocked to fill the waters of the Nile with swanky boats as the allure of channeling your inner, slightly less murderous Agatha Christie grow stronger than ever. Sandy Cunningham calls out the Egyptian-owned Kazazian above them all; the New Cairo-headquartered luxury hotel and boat operator offers a radically different experience from its rivals. This 18-guest, 196-foot charter-first dahabiya is distinctive, too, in that Kazazian’s aesthetic doesn’t hark back to those Imperial days, but instead nods more to the slick, white interiors of a contemporary superyacht. The compact design is deliberate, as it’s small enough to go where larger ships cannot. “That gives unusual access to some of the hidden mooring spots and islands,” says Cunningham. “Chopper in, then sail the Nile as Cleopatra would.”
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- Address
- Nile River, Luxor, Egypt
- Website
- kazaziancruises.com
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Pax, the glamorous international operators who’ve flocked to fill the waters of the Nile with swanky boats as the allure of channeling your inner, slightly less murderous Agatha Christie grow stronger than ever. Sandy Cunningham calls out the Egyptian-owned Kazazian above them all; the New Cairo-headquartered luxury hotel and boat operator offers a radically different experience from its rivals. This 18-guest, 196-foot charter-first dahabiya is distinctive, too, in that Kazazian’s aesthetic doesn’t hark back to those Imperial days, but instead nods more to the slick, white interiors of a contemporary superyacht.
The compact design is deliberate, as it’s small enough to go where larger ships cannot. “That gives unusual access to some of the hidden mooring spots and islands,” says Cunningham. “Chopper in, then sail the Nile as Cleopatra would.
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At a Glance
- Romantic
- Scenic
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Ornate
- Honeymoon
- Romantic Getaway
- Anniversary
- Weekend Escape
- Celebration
- Group Retreat
- Waterfront
- Historic Building
- Private Dining
- Panoramic View
- Wi Fi
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Wi Fi
- Room Service
- Concierge
An ultra-luxury Nile cruise yacht offering a tranquil, intimate atmosphere focused on privacy, serenity, and genuine care, with a strong sense of cultural immersion as guests sail past temples and river scenes along the Nile.