PRINCE ABBAS Ship Review

Overview

Prince Abbas sailing along the Nile. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises.

Making 13-day roundtrips from Cairo, Prince Abbas sails for both Uniworld and Viking River Cruises on the Jewels of the Nile itinerary down the Nile and through Lake Nassar to Abu Simbel, one of the world’s most magnificent temples. The ship provides a comfortable home base for these cruises through antiquity, with numerous creature comforts.
Prince Abbas first set sail in 1998, and measures 280.5 feet long and 50.9 feet wide.  She is capable of carrying 140 passengers.

PRINCE ABBAS Staterooms

One of the staterooms aboard Prince Abbas. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises.

In a refreshing change from most ships, there is just a single stateroom category aboard Prince Abbas. All 70 staterooms have river views, hotel-style bedding and a private bathroom.

PRINCE ABBAS Public Areas

Prince Abbas features a Library with comfortable seating. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises.

Onboard, Prince Abbas features a main lounge complete with full-service bar, a cozy restaurant, a fitness center and billiard room, as well as a library, Greenery Room, and a sun deck with a mosaic-lined swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

River Cruisers Should Know!

• Prince Abbas has no passenger elevator.
• All staterooms aboard Prince Abbas are fitted with 220 volt, European style two-prong plugs. North American cruisers should bring an adapter, such as the Samsonite Europe Non-Grounded adapter.