
The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Excellent cruise.','It’s an amazing cruise. Friendly, professional and organized staff. Clean ship and great food.
This was the best cruise I have ever had. Gray experience.',5.0,'2023-11-09T16:04:21Z','REV-Q3FYCcyvYam/eA87mBsADgSjliZ7Y9nmBG37G4v2MII=','en','401wassimt','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nile Done Right','This was a lovely introduction to the Nile. Rooms were very well appointed and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. Swimming on the upper deck with the Nile rolling by was magic. Food was great (so much food!). Entertainment every night was fun.  We did upgrade our room when we arrived at a discount. So that might have influenced my feelings a bit. But I truly felt this was something special.',5.0,'2023-07-13T13:35:08Z','REV-fmVuOzYOaqS9C+ca6LCcSToF3BxKwIsxiwuvxOW5zO0=','en','818merediths','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P298','Sonesta St. George Cruise','Wonderful Nile Cruise','Beautiful 5-star ship; spacious rooms; panoramic sliding windows; relaxing sundeck, pool and cabanas; wonderful variety of foods; decadent desserts; friendly, attentive staff. Highly recommend!',5.0,'2023-07-01T14:23:43Z','REV-KJlGyT6+CY8GBw0efMspvlHCTqZrTQDC99/M7Y9esKA=','en','arlen61','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P298','Sonesta St. George Cruise','Excelente Cruzeiro','Quarto muito bom, embarcação muito limpa e conservada com um serviço excelente.
Visitamos todos os locais previstos sempre dentro dos horários.',5.0,'2023-08-01T04:13:19Z','REV-6jHN9oMIkScmapor28Oa4fEHd2nu4CrWN0kW+1V86HQ=','pt','Alexandre P','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P299','Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Movenpick Sunray - it\'s fine - needs updates','Cruising the Nile is a must when in Egypt, it\'s an amazing experience. We were on the Movenpick Sunray from Aswan to Luxor. We were told it was a new ship, but it was quite dated and we all agreed they put WAY too much furniture in the rooms (in my room with a queen size bed, they could have eliminated the dresser, a chair, and one of the two small tables). They also need better charging areas in the rooms. The service was great, the food was very good. I had my laundry done and they did a great job. The gift shop was not interesting, but most gift shops were not very good in Egypt. Hotel Marsam has the BEST gift shop of local artisans.',3.0,'2023-11-16T20:57:24Z','REV-LK6MaJ5buulfGmdT1/gVvTSE+a0sIMFczxnH9ijhIa0=','en','1devon','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P299','Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Experiencia incrivel!!','Experiencia incrivel!!
Staff muito atencioso, quarto espaçoso, comida muito boa e variada!! 
Uma otima maneira de conhecer as cidades e templos perto do nilo, ja inclui o guia, os tikets de entrada nos templos e pontos turisticos, inclusive o transporte ate eles!! Recomendo',5.0,'2024-03-11T19:40:26Z','REV-rzARPeUpVoV563CT40YDy+UkO7LiX+cQrXdSf+JDz8g=','pt','Inspire395281','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','4 nights of bliss on the Sonesta St. george','The boat was amazing, our room was big and clean and just pure luxury. On arrival we found a basket of fruit and wine in our room. The food on the boat was fantastic, something for everyone\'s taste, From steak, pasta, fish, chicken and the desserts were incredible. We took so many photos and the views from the boat were amazing. Shout out to Mina, the assistant manager of the bar, he looked after us so well, Afternoon tea on the top deck was a real treat with incredible views. The swimming pool was just right and there was a seated area that was covered in to help you escape the sun. There was entertainment every night in the bar/lounge, big comfortable armchairs. I bought an alabya to really feel part of Egyptian night. The boat was moored right on front of Edfu temple which is lit up at night and was an incredible backdrop to photos.
I highly recommend taking a trip on this boat.',5.0,'2023-07-01T10:39:04Z','REV-sp71jqKQWOUGNoren0gaYqeDhAzasmpu0v601fZzQxM=','en','P679WDkayl','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Disappointing Nile Cruise through Century Travel','I booked a 9 day Nile holiday through Century Travel in Cyprus because it was recommended. The flight timings were excellent and the recommended boat seemed very good.  After booking our flights were changed with a 7 hr stopover in Cairo and about 8 days before departing the boat was changed.

The Sonesta St George Hotel is supposedly 5-star but we found the rooms to be very dated indeed and the food was very poor. On boarding the Sonesta St George cruise boat the surroundings were lavish and staff attentive. The cabin however was dated and bathroom dirty - see pictures below. The public areas were lovely but it was a back to back cruise, that is Luxor to Aswan and then back to Luxor.  The standard definitely dropped on the return leg e.g. dirty cutlery the last night.

The most disappointing thing was the reaction by Century Travel. They could not accept that the holiday package was not up to standard - in fact they blamed everything on the in-country agent. I shall not be booking through Century Travel again and do not recommend this holiday at all.',3.0,'2023-04-12T03:20:00Z','REV-FYHaJBpLn+bEBDwo2lwh5ZsxSwLoCHaRLpktYbZFfhs=','en','clive613','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Nothing Special, scams all around','Not sure why the there are 2 separate threads for this boat on TA
December 2022 Cruse experience...
Summary: Like 1* or 2* Sonesta motels in USA, anything but upscale, forget luxury 

First the good...
The staff at the kitchen/dining are VERY helpful and kind, service is attentive. Food quality depends on your own benchmark and expectations. We stayed at Mena House for 3 nights and ate there. Food quality at St. George is nothing really compared to Mena house. But over-all it is certainly not bad. The rooms are just ok, nothing special (we stayed in top deck, view from there is better than that from lower floors). Other services are reasonable.

The bad...
They mention that tap water is for shower only. You need to brush using bottled water. Similarly, you need to drink bottled water. What is included? One 16oz (or could be 14oz) water/person/day. Want extra? That will be 50 EGP for a bottle, which is a pure rip-off. Captain\'s cocktail? Watery margarita for free. Bad quality drinks. Coffee at breakfast is cheap, flavorless, and pathetic. Room cleaning and laundry just ok, eager to charge but return laundry half dry. The evening entertainment programs are below-average at best.

The ugly...
The worst part of the cruse is the so called Egyptologists or the tour guides provided by Sonesta. Ours was one named Medhat Nasri, short on guiding, made no particular effort to avoid crowds, always with stretched arm for tips, collected commission from every shopping from every customer. Overall,  a very avoidable soul. Then there was an unscrupulous photographer from some street corner who came in the dining room of the boat, took pictures of you without permission, got it printed the next day and demanded money. The cruse managers (named Mr. Sameer) turned a blind eye. The wifi is pathetic. Very very slow and yes, they have a 1GB data cap. But it is so slow that the data cap did not matter. Hard to believe it was the year 2022.

My two cents...
If money is not an issue, consider ONLY Oberoy or Sanctuary cruises. Avoid all others, and most definitely avoid Sonesta, which is a scam. If money is an issue, do a private LXR-ASW (or the vice versa) road trip with a private guide. It will be much cheaper, and most importantly, you will really enjoy Egypt.',1.0,'2023-03-13T13:32:26Z','REV-vcDbSUruVxFBf1ryfCXnSEjCKWeH42ToGzvxQts32kE=','en','86xyzx','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Ok food, leaky shower, somewhat inappropriate behaviors','The cruise itself was smooth and nice, however the room we stayed in had issues with a leaking shower. The food was okay, at times was repetitive and somewhat bland. The workers were fantastic at their jobs, but I did not necessarily appreciate the inappropriate looks and behaviors they had to my wife during this trip. Still, I do commend the work ethic they had.',3.0,'2023-05-25T10:36:28Z','REV-p52q3IdUUXnzlRcg4Ku510LvVcY3vrKxnOe4e856iEE=','en','jacobarturo','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Poor Nile Cruise Room','Being honest and fixing problems with room 
And not putting guests in rooms with drain issues
Don’t except room 314
We were on this ship for one night when I took a shower I noticed that there were little black pieces of something on the shower stall
When my wife flushed the toilet a whole bunch of black waste came out of the shower drain
We called the front desk who sent up an assistant who than called a young man to clean up the shower stall
Than several other man appeared with a vac who vac the drain and the whole shower stall filled with a horrible black sludge 
They wiped it up again and left after we said we would not stay in that room 
They offered us a room in the bottom of the boat and said it was the only room available 
When I asked the man who was cleaning up the mess  if this happened before he said yes 
We slept in the room  for the night since it was already 9:30pm but my wife did not take a shower 
We insisted that we be moved to a hotel that our group would eventually go to
The next day management and our travel agent offered to pour bleach down the drain every hour 
We said no to that suggestion as it was acknowledging that there was a problem 
In addition we had been warned by 2 nurses in our group that we could be exposing ourselves to ecolli 
The next day the ship and our travel agent moved us to a hotel 
This is not a 5star boat',2.0,'2022-10-22T13:48:51Z','REV-lJhNjTA8PQwP1FOhj1foxgR/ICgduhFe805pKF9NjlU=','en','bradyboy2','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Keine 5 Punkte wegen schlechtem WLAN ansonsten super','Das erste Highlight ist der Liegeplatz gegenüber des Luxortempels.
Das zweite Highlight waren die bodentiefen zu öffnenden Fenster in der Kabine, die es nur auf wenigen Schiffen gibt.
Die Kabinen waren zweckmäßig eingerichtet und die Nasszelle mit großer Dusche.
Kein Trinkwasser, dafür gab es täglich pro Person ein kleine Flasche Wasser zum Zähneputzen.
Es gab ein Fernsehgerät, allerdings ohne deutschen Sender, obwohl gut die Hälfte der Reisenden Deutsche oder Österreicher waren.
Das WLAN lies sehr zu wünschen übrig, obwohl es überall auf dem Schiff aktiv sein sollte.
Meistens funktionierte es in der Lobby.
Das Essen war super und abwechslungsreich, Salate haben wir allerdings nicht gegessen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.',4.0,'2023-12-08T08:50:39Z','REV-/juwlpnJWxj/F7zb2kWFB9KIZEuWOYsapisTkmROdIk=','de','Renadde','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Kein 5 Sterne Schiff, 5 Sterne sehen anders aus, damit macht man den Namen kaputt','Wir waren eine Woche auf dem Schiff ende Okt 23.
Der Service auf dem Schiff ist klasse alle sind sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Personal bekommt 5 Sterne.

Das Schlimmste keine kalten Getränke, selbst die Eiswürfel haben nicht richtig gekühlt.
Und als all in Gast wurde man schlechter behandelt von den Getränken als , wenn man bezahlt hat. Bsp Der Bezahlgast bekommt eine Dose Cola und der All in Gast bekommt die Cola aus der Literflasche meist mit wenig Kohlensäure. 😳
Nur ein kleines Beispiel das das Management differenziert, auf keinen Fall ist das 5 Sterne würdig.
Das das Schiff in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Kabinen sehr klein sind wurde schon beschrieben.

Ein Kunstrasen am Sonnendeck?
Das geht besser wenn man 5 Sterne ernst nimmt.

Daher stimmt Preis Leistung überhaupt nicht.

Das Essen auf dem Schiff war sehr gut, es hätte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein 
können.

Der Reiseleiter Moslam war ein Traum
und das hat viel Spass gemacht
Auf jeden Fall versuchen ihn zu bekommen . Er ist freier Mitarbeiter unter anderem für die Tui mit der wir unterwegs waren als Veranstalter.',3.0,'2023-10-27T05:42:38Z','REV-Xbe3+P5U2V6RD4Cwm2DlmrNLP0PmmoyiNuoTnOd1nWs=','de','108uwed','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P300','Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise','Angenehmes Schiff aber Vorsicht!','2022/Juni mit Phönix Reisen. Das Schiff könnte zwar etwas
Renovierung gebrauchen ist aber angenehm. Wir würden 4* vergeben nach den Europäischen Standards.
Das Essen ist 5*!!! Personal super freundlich, jedoch am Sonnendeck sehr jung und ziemlich untrainiert. Man muss stark auf „Espresso\"bestehen sonst gäbe es nur Nescafé... nach dem 3. Tag klagten viele der Mitreisenden auf Verdauungsbeschwerden(…).. Es
kann nur vom Zähneputzen mit
Leitungswasser kommen, denn
alles andere konnten wir alle
ausschließen. Das taten wir aber auch nur weil der Reiseleiter Ahmed ausdrücklich betonte dass man mit dem gereinigtem Wasser aus der Leitung bedenkenlos Zähne putzen darf... NEIN! Bitte nur mit Mineralwasser!
Ausflüge: ACHTUNG!!! Heißluftballon Fahrten werden von der örtlichen PartnerAgentur von Phönix Reisen, Dynasty Travel, in Luxor zum doppelten Preis wie woanders angeboten!!! Vor Ort 65€, bei Dynastie Travel 110-120€! Die lange Fahrt nach Abu Simbel (knapp 5 Stunden/weg) war unbequem mit dem kleinen Bus. Es sollte mehr auf Komfort geachtet werden wenn es alles als 5* Service verkauft wird.
Trinkgeld: Das Personal wartet sehnsüchtig darauf, wir würden beim nächsten mal eher denen persönlich geben, als dem
Reiseleiter und wer weiß wo es am Ende landet',4.0,'2022-06-21T10:17:18Z','REV-AUMS7Wttz6xFuae2PK4EkRVhN9PVDTM3lQTrTQjWWJg=','de','Tom B','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Not as Grand as I was Expecting','This is supposedly one of the best cruise ships on the Nile according to our guide. Whilst this is a nice ship, I\'m surprised that this is rated as the best ship.

The rooms are a nice size as are the bathrooms, but the bath/shower is very cumbersome to operate and in need of replacement. The water pressure is poor as is the drainage.

The internet on board is terrible with a lot of people complaining. You can\'t get it in your bedroom and even in reception the connectivity is patchy.

Lunch and evening meals are good, but the breakfast is disappointing and they never change the offerings for the entire cruise.

They are slightly disorganised and I was surprised and disappointed to be charged for my own drinks I had put in the fridge in the cabin. I left those drinks behind when challenged even though they didn\'t stock that brand on the boat. 

The have a lovely upper deck and it\'s a delight to sit there as you slowly sail down the Nile.',3.0,'2023-03-10T15:34:30Z','REV-YqXWf+Oc62N8aqfRrtHk/VfXhmKCWNE3OjdWSZy2R8M=','en','Martin H','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Great tour guide','Just returned from a cruise ,Aswan to Luxor 3 nights.
Pros -The staff were attentive,going out of their way,over and above their duty to make you feel welcome.Every need catered to.Free water bottles replenished every day in the cabin.
The food was good,many options to pick from,especially the buffet.
The highlight was the guide,Hany Refaat was possibly the best guide I have ever seen.Knowledgable,and very passionate about the history,architecture of ancient Egypt.He has a gift for storytelling and makes ancient Egypt come alive magically.He is very accurate with his facts and gave our 4 days a very special touch.We traveled with young adult children and even they had the highest praise for Hany.There are so many monuments and so much information is needed to know what you’re looking at..Do yourself a favour and request him.
Cons-The ship is a bit dated ,but clean.Dinner could be earlier considering the early mornings to start the tours.',5.0,'2023-03-04T18:54:13Z','REV-9YFdR5eOjeYpWTvP7ZgzsPq4Kcd0eKxYPxENLjtRjqE=','en','Explore366326','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Extra ordainary experiance','it was wonderful experience. everything there exceeded our expectations:
1. staff was very friendly and polite, let you feel you are their number one guest.
2. they are concerning with all fine details with their guests and do everything possible to make they stay is comfortable
3. they have excellent chef with variety of food from different cuisine and all was very delicious
4. there\'s doctor available on board and when i needed a help i found extreme care from everyone
5. the hospitality i found there i never experienced in any other hotel especially i\'m frequent traveler all over the world
6. the provided tour guide for small group not exceeded 10 persons and he was very kind, supporting and knowledgeable
7. the room was very comfortable and quite with daily cleaning and changing room items
Diffidently i recommend this cruise to anyone who want to explore and enjoy a nice time in Luxor and Aswan',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:40:06Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC6tynqjdwZWbSIF/jD1qIzo=','en','Mohammed K','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Unexpected and Great','This is an unexpectedly pleasant experience.  I was not caring about doing a Nile cruise much less which boat to take.  I was talked into this one.  And the boat does matter!  This is a high end boat like an ocean liner.  A beautiful roof top sun deck to really enjoy the environment.  On board the the rooms are nice with sizable bathrooms.  There is a spa for massages.  The dining room is elegant and the food has been very good.  My only criticism is that a majority of the food has been western cuisine vs. egyptian.  They make several stops to see the temples on your journey.  I am really impressed and will recommend to my friends and family.',5.0,'2021-09-18T08:07:25Z','REV-2y5DXFwA3j2tfNcSREszL1EAlIaSTxnvYTlkrxg4m/I=','en','chadly74','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P286','Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise','Experiencia increíble','Reservamos este crucero por ser uno de los mejores y no nos defraudó. Las habitaciones muy cómodas y lindas. Todo el personal muy amable. Las comidas estilo buffet muy ricas y variadas. Todos los pasajeros viajan con sus guías particulares a bordo y están muy organizados.',5.0,'2023-06-18T08:05:53Z','REV-bso3jzf2CkATIUSq7/CxYPdj39QY/qjwhGV1eMnroCY=','es','191anacristinac','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Wonderful','Beautiful boat. Great staff. Wonderful in every way!!! Delicious food. Nice rooms.
Smooth cruising all the way. Three nights is perfect.',5.0,'2024-02-16T11:38:20Z','REV-mF/SDjbbyjvIQkIEJL/SkodSG8sWFLao10vY/C7iXfs=','en','leslier329','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','The best of Egyptian','its the best of my experience in Egypt for take such cruise traveled in this fantastic ancient country.wish I could have another chance travel there again.',5.0,'2024-01-25T19:22:25Z','REV-ev/Tjh0X+72t8DIZ4bL/rLGr7CMds8pRSv2xhanF8jo=','en','longq338','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Amazing staff and food','Very good cruise. Staff and food amazing. Omar really looked after us!

Boat well presented and rooms a good size.',5.0,'2024-01-01T06:38:57Z','REV-ARxlSzvzHLoZLQQ09fvXcXgUi/i7DE8QaEnF7sXtjRI=','en','C7550MOanthonyh','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Recommended','I stayed on the Royal Lily for four nights in December as part of a small group.

Staff throughout pleasant, efficient and helpful with a good understanding of English.

We boarded in Luxor and sailed to Aswan with various stops en route. Whilst this boat is rated as 5 star it still had to berth at the various stops with the rest of the river cruisers  - we were never more than 2 deep on the docks, but I suspect that this could be 4 deep depending upon arrival time etc. Not a problem as the transit across the boats is easy.

The river was apparently  quieter than normal during this peak period - probably due to the well reported problems elsewhere in the region. Security at docks and sites visited was reassuringly clearly visible.

Well appointed cabin - clean & comfortable. Necessarily compact bathroom worked well. Please note that when moored alongside another boat the curtains need to be closed for privacy. The style of the cabin was more old school/wood panelling  than modern stainless steel/glass. Suited me perfectly.

Public areas were spacious enough, clean and modern. The sun deck with a small pool and bar was well equipped and comfortable with plenty of shade.

Food in the water level restaurant (with plenty of windows/natural light) was to a high standard, with plenty of choice to suit all tastes, be they Arabic, European or Asian cuisine. 3 nights were buffet style - 1 a preordered table d’hote menu. Buffet breakfasts were superb, with a wide variety of dishes. Speciality coffees were available at extra cost - well worth it. Beer and wine available at reasonable prices for for a predominantly muslim country.

On board WiFi was a bit patchy at peak times, but acceptable for my needs - basically e mail & WA.

For those with limited mobility there is no lift.

Recommended, but wouldn’t want to travel on a boat of lesser star rating!',5.0,'2023-12-31T06:42:49Z','REV-2I2FQy4zq6rCKvmyJNoiHgWATlx7zVC0+W6o3l1vYW8=','en','JoeCBansteadUK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Wow - Sailing The Nile','Wow - the service was great, food (breakfast lunch dinner) top tier, rooms were clean and comfortable and the upper deck views were spectacular. Highly recommend the Royal Lilly!',5.0,'2023-11-18T10:23:55Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wJXM5qDYJYaO+Wdm5F1XXt0=','en','garutha2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','excellent cruiseship','Had a great time. Exceeded our expectation! As vegetarions we had numerous options. The staff was excellent. Very clean and nice maintained!',5.0,'2022-12-28T21:14:43Z','REV-c0NWy+fODoULXYr3EEbGYe5sKH9BevEVmakGAr6WmO0=','en','vaishkumar','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Lovely vacation','Very good and very friendly staff with excellent and professional experience In Addition to very nice food.. I highly recommend.',5.0,'2022-01-04T06:05:13Z','REV-7Nwxga2NN+2d7n7XD6Pvf4eaMNSLFjO8BLlXAm2L5e0=','en','ehabe2022','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Quality cruise','One of the best boats sailing from Luxor to aswan or vice versa.. Five star service offered by the crew..
I highly recommend for tourists and Egyptians👍 Everything is up to Mövenpick standards and quality.. the food variety, quality and presentation will guarantee you return +2 kg 🤦🏼‍♀️😂🥰 but really worth it..',5.0,'2022-01-03T17:05:50Z','REV-UC+VM4A2XeAY6SkT7vF9cAbRq6dlh3ksIVtv/0mMW5Q=','en','813maie','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Highly Recommended','We had a GREAT time on this cruise! We travelled as an extended family of 10 people; including 2 young children and a teenager. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodating. My sister in law is allergic to gluten and the chef made sure he made gluten free food (outside of the buffet) for every single meal especially for her. The staff also really go out of their way to make sure the children have everything they need, and will even go and make them something extra in the kitchen if they ask for anything that’s not available at the buffet. The food was excellent, the rooms were clean, and the trips were well organized. 

Thank you Royal Lily for the incredible service! Highly recommended.',5.0,'2021-12-24T13:04:48Z','REV-1byt7cf64a38FnBvqKwPfDMRyklL4XMhvmdnpKCCtX4=','en','naela112','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Crociera di buon livello','Ho fatto la crociera di 3 notti da Assuan a Luxor con le tappe classiche durante il tragitto che hanno impegnato la maggior parte del tempo lasciando poco spazio al relax, ma per me non è stato un problema. La motonave non è certo recentissima ma il primo impatto è stato buono con la reception e il lobby bar eleganti. Ci hanno servito un ottimo cocktail di benvenuto e anche nei giorni successivi al rientro dalle visite c\'era sempre una bevanda rinfrescante ad attenderci. Il piano inferiore è invece dedicato al ristorante, forse la parte migliore di tutta la nave sia per la bella sala con tavoli grandi sia per il buffet vario e di buona qualità e soprattutto per l\'eccellente personale. La serata egiziana è stato servito cibo tradizionale con camerieri vestiti a tema e un dopocena con danza del ventre e dervisci. Per l\'ultimo pranzo invece era previsto un menu a la carte. I piani superiori sono riservati alle 60 cabine, ma ci sono anche una minuscola palestra, il bazaar e la stanza per sauna e massaggi. Il ponte superiore ha un grande spazio ombreggiato con tavoli e divanetti, un piccolo bar e ovviamente l\'area solarium con piscina e vasca idromassaggio, i teli sono a disposizione. Veniamo alla camera, non certo grande e che risente del peso degli anni con gli arredi un po\' rovinati. Peccato non ci sia il balcone e nemmeno la possibilità di aprire la finestra. Presenti bollitore, cassaforte e un abbondante rifornimento d\'acqua. Bene il tendaggio e le prese internazionali seppur poche. Il bagno è rialzato e piccolino con la rubinetteria un po\' troppo incrostata e un phon non eccezionale, buoni invece i prodotti a disposizione. Durante la navigazione la motonave è estremamente silenziosa e solo in certi punti si percepisce una lieve vibrazione ma nulla di disturbante. Il wifi è una nota dolente perché funziona in modo altalenante e dipende dalla zona in cui ci si trova, in camera è praticamente assente. In conclusione direi che la crociera è andata benissimo ma non la definirei proprio \"deluxe\", appellativo usato per la maggior parte delle motonavi riservate ai turisti occidentali ma che spesso si tratta di un livello solo medio-alto ma più che accettabile.',4.0,'2023-04-12T16:28:01Z','REV-VC46QPKm/wLqVQ1tm0AawPJ+IUwD2jrta7Qxr802Xj0=','it','80robertog','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P329','MS Mayfair Nile Cruise','Enjoyable Nile Cruise on MS Mayflower','Thoroughly enjoyed a 3-night/4-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Mayfair Cruises on their ship the M.S. Mayflower, which was in great shape, clean, and included many on-board amenities. There was a sun deck covering the entire top of the boat and lounge areas on each deck to relax or gather with friends or family. My cabin was small but had a large, comfortable bed taking up most of the room. Closet space was ample with a small safe. A large bottle of water was provided daily. The bathroom was small but nice and clean. Down-time between the daily excursions and meals was spent on the nice sun deck. The excursions to the Nile temples were a highlight for this Egypt trip. Our cruise guide Adel was very knowledgeable and spent the time to highlight unique things at each place visited, and we came away with a better understanding of Egypt and its history. It was nice to return to the Mayflower after a long day to dine, rest and relax as the boat cruised to the next location. On-board service was very good, especially with the wait staff in the dining room. Enjoyed each meal service, especially the dinner that highlighted Egyptian dishes, but just wish that was offered every night!',5.0,'2024-01-27T18:54:40Z','REV-VOk+UzLYBXJBCvs77BtD4PBm/w3YItOv7SXk3GeZMLs=','en','CarlosFR','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','The best of Egyptian','its the best of my experience in Egypt for take such cruise traveled in this fantastic ancient country.wish I could have another chance travel there again.',5.0,'2024-01-25T19:22:25Z','REV-ev/Tjh0X+72t8DIZ4bL/rLGr7CMds8pRSv2xhanF8jo=','en','longq338','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Amazing staff and food','Very good cruise. Staff and food amazing. Omar really looked after us!

Boat well presented and rooms a good size.',5.0,'2024-01-01T06:38:57Z','REV-ARxlSzvzHLoZLQQ09fvXcXgUi/i7DE8QaEnF7sXtjRI=','en','C7550MOanthonyh','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Recommended','I stayed on the Royal Lily for four nights in December as part of a small group.

Staff throughout pleasant, efficient and helpful with a good understanding of English.

We boarded in Luxor and sailed to Aswan with various stops en route. Whilst this boat is rated as 5 star it still had to berth at the various stops with the rest of the river cruisers  - we were never more than 2 deep on the docks, but I suspect that this could be 4 deep depending upon arrival time etc. Not a problem as the transit across the boats is easy.

The river was apparently  quieter than normal during this peak period - probably due to the well reported problems elsewhere in the region. Security at docks and sites visited was reassuringly clearly visible.

Well appointed cabin - clean & comfortable. Necessarily compact bathroom worked well. Please note that when moored alongside another boat the curtains need to be closed for privacy. The style of the cabin was more old school/wood panelling  than modern stainless steel/glass. Suited me perfectly.

Public areas were spacious enough, clean and modern. The sun deck with a small pool and bar was well equipped and comfortable with plenty of shade.

Food in the water level restaurant (with plenty of windows/natural light) was to a high standard, with plenty of choice to suit all tastes, be they Arabic, European or Asian cuisine. 3 nights were buffet style - 1 a preordered table d’hote menu. Buffet breakfasts were superb, with a wide variety of dishes. Speciality coffees were available at extra cost - well worth it. Beer and wine available at reasonable prices for for a predominantly muslim country.

On board WiFi was a bit patchy at peak times, but acceptable for my needs - basically e mail & WA.

For those with limited mobility there is no lift.

Recommended, but wouldn’t want to travel on a boat of lesser star rating!',5.0,'2023-12-31T06:42:49Z','REV-2I2FQy4zq6rCKvmyJNoiHgWATlx7zVC0+W6o3l1vYW8=','en','JoeCBansteadUK','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Wow - Sailing The Nile','Wow - the service was great, food (breakfast lunch dinner) top tier, rooms were clean and comfortable and the upper deck views were spectacular. Highly recommend the Royal Lilly!',5.0,'2023-11-18T10:23:55Z','REV-Wix/q79Kc/cZEwe4WNM5wJXM5qDYJYaO+Wdm5F1XXt0=','en','garutha2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','excellent cruiseship','Had a great time. Exceeded our expectation! As vegetarions we had numerous options. The staff was excellent. Very clean and nice maintained!',5.0,'2022-12-28T21:14:43Z','REV-c0NWy+fODoULXYr3EEbGYe5sKH9BevEVmakGAr6WmO0=','en','vaishkumar','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Lovely vacation','Very good and very friendly staff with excellent and professional experience In Addition to very nice food.. I highly recommend.',5.0,'2022-01-04T06:05:13Z','REV-7Nwxga2NN+2d7n7XD6Pvf4eaMNSLFjO8BLlXAm2L5e0=','en','ehabe2022','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Quality cruise','One of the best boats sailing from Luxor to aswan or vice versa.. Five star service offered by the crew..
I highly recommend for tourists and Egyptians👍 Everything is up to Mövenpick standards and quality.. the food variety, quality and presentation will guarantee you return +2 kg 🤦🏼‍♀️😂🥰 but really worth it..',5.0,'2022-01-03T17:05:50Z','REV-UC+VM4A2XeAY6SkT7vF9cAbRq6dlh3ksIVtv/0mMW5Q=','en','813maie','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Highly Recommended','We had a GREAT time on this cruise! We travelled as an extended family of 10 people; including 2 young children and a teenager. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodating. My sister in law is allergic to gluten and the chef made sure he made gluten free food (outside of the buffet) for every single meal especially for her. The staff also really go out of their way to make sure the children have everything they need, and will even go and make them something extra in the kitchen if they ask for anything that’s not available at the buffet. The food was excellent, the rooms were clean, and the trips were well organized. 

Thank you Royal Lily for the incredible service! Highly recommended.',5.0,'2021-12-24T13:04:48Z','REV-1byt7cf64a38FnBvqKwPfDMRyklL4XMhvmdnpKCCtX4=','en','naela112','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P327','Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise','Crociera di buon livello','Ho fatto la crociera di 3 notti da Assuan a Luxor con le tappe classiche durante il tragitto che hanno impegnato la maggior parte del tempo lasciando poco spazio al relax, ma per me non è stato un problema. La motonave non è certo recentissima ma il primo impatto è stato buono con la reception e il lobby bar eleganti. Ci hanno servito un ottimo cocktail di benvenuto e anche nei giorni successivi al rientro dalle visite c\'era sempre una bevanda rinfrescante ad attenderci. Il piano inferiore è invece dedicato al ristorante, forse la parte migliore di tutta la nave sia per la bella sala con tavoli grandi sia per il buffet vario e di buona qualità e soprattutto per l\'eccellente personale. La serata egiziana è stato servito cibo tradizionale con camerieri vestiti a tema e un dopocena con danza del ventre e dervisci. Per l\'ultimo pranzo invece era previsto un menu a la carte. I piani superiori sono riservati alle 60 cabine, ma ci sono anche una minuscola palestra, il bazaar e la stanza per sauna e massaggi. Il ponte superiore ha un grande spazio ombreggiato con tavoli e divanetti, un piccolo bar e ovviamente l\'area solarium con piscina e vasca idromassaggio, i teli sono a disposizione. Veniamo alla camera, non certo grande e che risente del peso degli anni con gli arredi un po\' rovinati. Peccato non ci sia il balcone e nemmeno la possibilità di aprire la finestra. Presenti bollitore, cassaforte e un abbondante rifornimento d\'acqua. Bene il tendaggio e le prese internazionali seppur poche. Il bagno è rialzato e piccolino con la rubinetteria un po\' troppo incrostata e un phon non eccezionale, buoni invece i prodotti a disposizione. Durante la navigazione la motonave è estremamente silenziosa e solo in certi punti si percepisce una lieve vibrazione ma nulla di disturbante. Il wifi è una nota dolente perché funziona in modo altalenante e dipende dalla zona in cui ci si trova, in camera è praticamente assente. In conclusione direi che la crociera è andata benissimo ma non la definirei proprio \"deluxe\", appellativo usato per la maggior parte delle motonavi riservate ai turisti occidentali ma che spesso si tratta di un livello solo medio-alto ma più che accettabile.',4.0,'2023-04-12T16:28:01Z','REV-VC46QPKm/wLqVQ1tm0AawPJ+IUwD2jrta7Qxr802Xj0=','it','80robertog','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P330','The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise','Cruising the Nile','The Oberoi Zahra is a great way to get from Luxor to Aswan and see the Nile as well.  We enjoyed 7 days on this amazing cruise.  Staff was very accommodating.  Our guide, Sam, our Egyptologist for the trip, was amazing and very knowledgeable about the history and sites of the many places we visited.  Loved spending a week on this cruise.',5.0,'2024-02-21T12:09:55Z','REV-1VxAE3jaFNjiydJ6G9VGvTWh0RofBRlbGCMsc4W13Wk=','en','kristinae209','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P330','The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise','A lovely 3 nights.','The boat is clean and well appointed, the staff super attentive, food wonderful. Our fellow passengers limited in number and good to get to know.  The guide was just brilliant and deserves special mention, Eman Maher Gerges. Very knowledgeable, great English and very human. 

Thank you team Oberoi.',5.0,'2024-02-19T10:47:52Z','REV-3AZ/QLbADXLyWCkxmZ+4VvGv0I+x/hQ7hK3ior+L43E=','en','I9399HApeterb','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P330','The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise','All we hoped for and more','Just absolutely wonderful. What a way to see the Nile and all the major ancient sites (as well as watching today’s Egypt go by as we sailed. The cabin was great and the food excellent. Everyone on board did everything to make sure we were spoilt and had everything we wanted. Excellent guide on the trips in very small groups. Everything we had hoped for and better. Our first cruise and a great experience all round.',5.0,'2023-12-28T04:40:18Z','REV-einujv6lPI3RgVB9giupPRIstFV+IK9OOs8vh5xrh7w=','en','SKS942','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P330','The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise','Luxor - heart of the Ancient World','Luxor is very much the heart of ancient Egypt, including two incredible temples, and both the valley of the kings and the valley of the queens. The valley of the kings itself includes 62 tombs, and including King Tuts.  The city is located on the Nile, and is populated with lovely hotels, and many buying opportunities for well made alabaster objects as well as cotton goods. It is a must see for any trip to Egypt.',5.0,'2023-12-04T13:37:43Z','REV-n26iaYx80Ea0uEFBZyhsKrH/i1H4j5f4B5BA02nDymY=','en','Curious40028643626','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P330','The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise','So fabulous we want to sail again!','The Oberoi Zahra rates a 10 out of 10!  Not one negative aspect the entire 5 days!  Due to the current war, despite Cairo being five hour drive away, many people cancelled their tours to Egypt.  This hurts tourism and people\'s families\' needs.   We chose to continue our plans and instead of a full boat of 52 guests, we had 26.  Staff were proportioned and they were very kind, accommodating, friendly, and of great humor.  Staff are attentive without hovering.  We were concerned some guests might be snobby but that was not the case at all.  All guests were happy, charming, and friendly.  The tours planned for the itinerary had a max of 6 guests for the drivers and the guide assigned.  The drivers and guides are amazing!   There is a nice smooth balance between the tour time and free time and dining time.   The food on the boat is the best you will ever eat!  It is plentiful, high quality, and generous portions.  I had to ask for less portions and not waste food.  The menus are varied each day and there are many choices.  All diets are accommodated.  We were low sodium and they did their best.   I could go on and on praising the Oberoi Zahra and the best compliment is to sail again in the future!',5.0,'2023-11-16T08:48:43Z','REV-8jjz56qw5V5RbFLdbBbE+SdtA7ZxL+7+B1RUmwLI2YY=','en','598MarieM','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P330','The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise','S Star AMzing Wonders','I simply cannot say enough about our recent trip to Egypt with Alexander and Roberts. The tour director met us at the airport, picked up our luggage and escorted us through immigration/ security. We had an amazing limousine driver who navigated the crazy traffic and streets of Cairo. Beep! Beep! I simply cannot describe the wonder of seeing the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in person. We had a special permit to the Sphinx that allowed us VIP access to areas off limits to visitors. My first photo was between his massive paws. I geeked out immediately with tears in my eyes, so lucky I was to be witnessing this wonder. 
We spent twelve days touring Egypt’s most iconic sites, including five amazing nights sailing aboard the Luxury Oberoi Zahra. The gourmet meals, attentive wait staff and spa services made me feel like a Queen. Private docking services gave us time to explore ashore before others arrived. Each night we found towel art that matched what we saw each day and caused us to break out into laughter on many occasion. 
Our guides were Egyptologists who gave us marvelous field talks, enriching our understanding at every turn. Our first guide Khaled Elhennawy, PhD, wrote his Masters on the Book of the Dead! Khaled’s knowledge of ancient Egyptian history, architecture and traditions was unsurpassed. He opened doors everywhere for us along the way, everyone knew him throughout Cairo and Alexandria and embraced us warmly. We felt like celebrities. Khaled was also something of a foodie and ordered delectable local dishes for us. He was always concerned about our comfort and paced the trip if we needed a break to linger longer to absorb it all. 
Yasser was our Egyptologist guide along the Nile in Luxor, Valley of The Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel. His passionate talks described what others might have missed in the beauty of the carvings, paintings, and engineering marvels - his stories brought everything to life.  We started to video his talks, so we didn’t miss a thing. Yasser, your energy was delightful!
We always felt safe and secure and if Egypt is on your bucket list, now is the time to go. Less crowded and few lines. The people were gracious and welcoming. An Alexander and Robert’s tour is your ticket to a worry-free luxury experience.',5.0,'2023-11-01T09:54:35Z','REV-iquuOelvazmgC/zKGaQum6eya1fnWQWb0pRU/CC2PHg=','en','Quest02297796166','TRIPADVISOR'),('119753P330','The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise','Fantastic experience','This boat is six star. Why
