MS Esplanade
Journey through the heart of Egypt with a Nile River cruise onboard the spacious MS Esplanade. This elegant ship features all outside staterooms with river views; some have windows that open. Each stateroom includes a private bathroom with bathtub and shower, air conditioning and a flat-panel television with an infotainment system & satellite. Onboard amenities include amenities include a pool, jacuzzi and sauna with massage services. A cultural highlights curriculum onboard enhances provides immersive learning and enhances shore excursions. Freshly prepared meals, often highlighting regional specialties featuring seasonal local vegetables, are served onboard daily.
Detailed Information
| Year Built | 2012 |
| Registry | Egypt |
| Length | 253 feet |
| Beam | 46 feet |
| Passenger Capacity | 150 |
| Crew Size | 75 |
| Total Inside Cabins | 0 |
| Total Outside Cabins | 71 |
| Cabins & Suites w/ verandas | 0 |
| Suites | 2 |
| Maximum Occupancy per room | 2 |
| Age Restrictions | All must be 18-20 or one must be 21 or older |
| Dinner Seatings | 1 |
| Seating Assignments | Open |
| Dining Hours | Hours vary, depending on day's excursion. Usually 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. |
| Dining Room Dress Code | Casual or informal |
| Tipping Expected? | Yes |
| Tipping Guidelines | Europe Sailings: €12-15 per person, per day; Sailings to Russia/Ukraine, China, Egypt and Southeast Asia: $15-28 per person, per day. |
| Onboard Currency | US Dollar |
| Basketball Court | No |
| Fitness Center | No |
| Golf Driving Net | No |
| Golf Simulator | No |
| Ice Skating Rink | No |
| Jogging Track | No |
| Mini-Golf Course | No |
| Rock Climbing Wall | No |
| Swimming Pool | Yes |
| Tennis Court | No |
| Water Slide | No |
| Water Sports Platform | No |
| Babysitting | No |
| Children's Playroom | No |
| Kiddie Pool | No |
| Supervised Youth Program | No |
| Teen Center | No |
| Water Playground/Splash Park | No |
| Bars/Lounges | Yes |
| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop | No |
| Casino | No |
| Chapel | No |
| Disco/Dancing | No |
| Elevators | No |
| Cell Phone Service | No |
| Spa | Yes |
| Video Arcade | No |
| Hot Tub | Yes |
| Internet Access | Yes |
| Internet Center | No |
| Wireless Internet Access | No |
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning | Yes |
| Library | Yes |
| Movie Theatre | No |
| Outdoor Movie Screen | No |
| Onboard Weddings | No |
| Laundromats (self service) | No |
| Shops | Yes |
| Showroom | No |
| 24-Hour Room Service | No |
| Hair Dryer | Yes |
| Safe | Yes |
| Telephone | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
| Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors) |
No |
| Kosher Meals | No |
| Single Occupancy Cabins | Yes |
| Single Share Program | No |
| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins | No |
