by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:55 AM ET, Thu November 20, 2025
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group is expanding its presence on the Nile River.
The company inked a contract with Egyptian shipbuilder The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) to build a second luxury riverboat to debut on the Nile in 2028.
“This second vessel represents our absolute confidence in Egypt’s enduring appeal and our commitment to setting new standards in Nile cruising,” says Cristina Levis, chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. “Having two sister ships of this caliber allows us to offer even more travellers the exceptional experiences that have defined A&K’s presence in Egypt since 1977.”
The vessel will be the sister ship to Nile Seray, An A&K Sanctuary, which is scheduled for delivery in late 2026. The new ships represent the most significant expansion of A&K's Egyptian fleet in the company’s nearly five-decade history on the Nile.
By 2028, A&K’s Egyptian fleet will include six vessels, including the Zein Nile Chateau dahabiya and the Sun Boat III and Sun Boat IV riverboats.
The new, unnamed vessel will have 32 suites for 64 guests. Each suite will span at least 355 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows and waterside Juliet balconies. Two suites will have full private balconies with outdoor spa pools. It will also have two restaurants, a spa with two treatment rooms, a gym, a top deck with daybeds, a swimming pool and an outdoor bar.
Egyptologists will accompany every excursion.
“Egypt is experiencing a remarkable renaissance in luxury tourism, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation,” says Amr Badr, senior vice president for Egypt and the Middle East for Abercrombie & Kent. “These new vessels represent not just an expansion of our fleet, but a deepening of our commitment to Egypt and its people. Working with The Arab Contractors shipyard and in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism demonstrates our confidence in Egyptian craftsmanship and our dedication to supporting the local economy.”
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