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We are a family who enjoy the Luxor cruises and hotels. We try and do a different boat and also different hotel each time we go. The Emilio is possibly okay for first timers. The thrill of boat, food, drink and cruise under one umbrella would be an absolute exciting experience. Unfortunately for us it was extremely disappointing. The Emilio is ageing and it shows. You are met with a bland foyer. The cabins are breaking down in different areas. Arms fall off chairs, hair dryers stuck together with tape. No glasses or accessories i.e face cloths. We had to request for the room to be sprayed to deter being bitten over and over. The dining room is laid out incorrectly. Just one long counter. Soup is set in the middle. Desserts are on the left hand side. Main dishes on the right. Normally people queue from left to right, which in this case causes people to try and get to soup and accused of jumping in. The food in itself was plain, although always hot and well cooked. Not a great deal of variety. The staff do their best to compensate for a sad situation, but they seem very loyal to the Emilio. Wi-Fi hit and miss after paying for it. We feel that the cruise itself was arranged incorrectly. We spent too long sitting in Luxor, both at the beginning and the end of the cruise. Other cruises have either left Luxor straight away and done all of Luxor on return or vice versa. All of this will not deter us from going back to Luxor but definitely not on the MS Emilio.

It was a fantastic vacation. The best cruise in my life. We were fed very tasty food, the staff was polite. Along the way, there are many different sights.

The ship was very clean; the crew very helpful, attentive and polite. BUT the food, while abundant and well-cooked, was very bland and repetitive. We had to bribe the chef to give us a taste of Egyptian food! Also, the ship did not dock at Luxor on the outward leg (they blamed low water) but in a filthy village 20 miles away. The beer was ok, but avoid local spirits (whisky etc) as they taste horrible.

Just returned from a Nile cruise on the MS Emilio which can only be described as being well below expectation. Never the 5 star cruise, more like 3 star at best. We joined the Emilio on the 8th March and were immediately greeted by the tour reps who appeared to have only one thing on their minds - how much money can be extracted out of these customers!! In the first breath of the welcome meeting we were told that we should pay £27 per person up front to cover tips for the crew. Several on board (including my wife & I) declined to pay this until the end of the cruise. In fact some (including us) declined to pay this fee at all based on the poor attitude and service provided on the cruise. Waiters need more training on how to serve customers properly and at times were rude, crockery was rejected on numerous occasions because they were dirty. We did tip our cabin boy - because he did a great job in our cabin, and one of the waiters - because he was a cut above the rest in his service. The food was less than inspiring - lunch & dinner consisted of a choice of Chicken, fish or beef in various forms or a basic salad. Note that sometimes they labelled liver as beef - quite common in Egypt it appears. At no point did the crew conduct any safety procedure during the cruise. The main reception desk was also unable to provide any currency exchange for us or change large denomination local notes for smaller values. At no point did the tour reps. provide any itinerary for the cruise or local knowledge which we would have expected to enhance our experience. Additionally, we were very disappointed to be tied up alongside another vessel in Luxor for TWO days before commencing our cruise. This also applied in Aswan where we were tied up for another TWO days. So much for a 7 day cruise!! Those unfortunate enough to be allocated cabins at the rear of the boat (cabins 326 - 331) on the middle deck suffered from excess noise & vibration, especially when cruising and the main engines were operating. We believe these rear cabins should be sold at a reduced price and not at full value. There is a Jacuzzi on deck - it was not working for the entire cruise despite being reported to a crew member and it was cold water only. The Emilio info states that there is a "swimming pool" - this is in fact a plunge pool. They also claim that there is an open air gym - this in reality is "one" old bike located at the rear of the sundeck! When we booked the Hotel-cruise package we were not offered the "All Inclusive drinks upgrade". A few were and included this in their booking at £80 per person for the week. We were offered this once on board by the tour rep at £40 per cabin per night - therefore £280 for the week instead of £160 if included at the time of booking. In our view this was an opportunity to "fleece" the customer. So if considering a cruise on this or any other vessel the tour operator needs to be asked about Inclusive packages. The tour rep spoke at length about a "tour package" at £140 per person. At no point did they offer the £99 package which was available on the tour operators web site. It should also be said that the local provider ("Meeting Point") of the transfers between the hotel and the MS Emilio cruise ship were incapable of organising the transfers properly. Several of us were left off the transfer listings creating heated discussions with the coach drivers to allow us to board the coaches.

First big hassle at the airport where they would not take the US$25 dollars receipted on the passport and we paid about double that in English pounds. We queried this with the rep and he said that they need "agents" to help with the influx of people and each need a percentage of the Visa charges??? Next was a fabulous 5-star hotel in Hurghada called the Old Palace where we stayed for 2 nights prior to setting off for the cruise which commenced in Luxor! So we travelled on a cheap tinny sort of coach and happened to be sitting above the wheels resulting in backache after a couple of hours. Trip took 5+ hours. The ship looked OK but on further inspection it was very dirty!!! Esp the furnishings & carpet in the bedroom! But the worst to come was the food!!!!!!!! Most of us at our table went down with an intermittent tummy bug throughout the week on board - but my companion and I spent most of the time in bed with severe gastro-enteritis (still have it, and it has gone on for 10 days - just waiting for my GP to ring me now, as too poorly to wait at the surgery). During the week in question, I surfaced about 3x just to have black tea and lots of rice. But as soon as I tried, for instance, beef stew I had the runs again! Likewise my friend. When my friend ordered a coffee the waiter dropped the spoon - and picked it up stirring the coffee again!!! Absolutely disgusting! The staff including the rep were so money-grabbing and deceitful that one just did not want to order anything. When we asked about an excursion, the rep would not give us a receipt or ticket but insisted on cash for the first (and only) trip I did on Day 2! After this I went down with ongoing diarrhoea. The drinks and water were sold at highly inflated prices and when the boat stopped for people to look around, a big sign was displayed stating NO WATER OR DRINKS ALLOWED TO BE PURCHASED EXCEPT ON BOAT!!!!!!!!! i also tripped on one of their carpets and to break the fall stretched out and cut both arms. These were deep cuts and are still suppurating. I asked the Reception whether they had a FIRST AID BOX and he took out a box which contained all sorts other than plasters or bandages or antiseptic!!! The rep never enquired how I was, as most in our party knew I was unwell and in bed - other than when I bumped into him when going for a massage.\ My friend was unable to swim in the pool on the upper deck as water much too cold and "funny colour"...At the end of the journey, I decided to buy a DVD to see what I had missed - and this morning (after getting back in the early hours yesterday: 19 Feb 15) my friend and I had a look, and the first disc showed a very long queue of pple waiting for coffee to be poured (this lasted about half an hour!) - and unsurprisingly the guests looked very bored and annoyed! Another disc showed a party of people going on a motor boat to view the natural beauty and birds in Aswan. I did not recognise ONE of the individuals there and can only assume this was thrown in to fatten up the £20 unbelievably unprofessional photography on these 2 discs. \ I doubt I shall go on a cruise ever again - unless it is the Cunard! The aggressive and nasty begging of the natives was very unpleasant and my friend had a Beduine scarf pulled over his head with the demand for money! Presumably a joke. I rushed to the scene and helped him untangle himself, but he had already paid £20 so I said I wanted a handbag (worth about £5) but not the "scarf"... When once you have paid anything, do not expect change. Give the correct money, as they will have you over a barrel then. These people I encountered were extremely cunning, and proficient in the art of conning. NEVER AGAIN! from Catlover9cleo, London, England.

Our ship was the Emilio Domino Prestige and we were very happy with the standard of care and attention given by all the Staff. Two who stood out were Waleed, our guide who is one of the most kind and considerate men you could wish to meet and Mr Isaacs the rep from Orbital travel who was always there when we needed him right up to our final departure. Waleed loved his country and his subject and and his enthusiasm and laugh were infectious. We would certainly recommend this ship.

I had a great time onboard with my sister. The boat was very nice and clean. The staff was ever so nice, always trying to keep you happy and do anything to make sure we had a good time. The food was excelent and constantly checked by the kitchen staff. All staff and guest where made to sanitize their hands before entering the dining room . The only thing i didn't like was the size of the pool and the deserts, but than I didn't had a single nice sweet in Egypt.

On arrival we were told we were not going to the boat originally given but being upgraded? to the Emilio. The boat initially looked dated but once on board it was a really nice boat. The staff were pleasent and helpful. The rooms were cleaned twice a day and cleaned well (towels turned into animal by the staff each day, lovely touch). Our Guide, who was an ex school teacher, was very knowlegable and presented the tours in order and explained with great detail and understanding the life and history of the Pharoes. The food was to a good standard (go all inclusive as drinks soon mount ou over the week) and tasty. When you go ashore to see the sights you are pestered on a large scale but just ignore, if you can, and listen to your guide's advice if you want to buy anything. Having said that if you hold out you can get a great bargain. Would recommend this boat to anyone. Plenty of sunbeds and room in the bar.

We have just returned from the cruise, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The cruise was fabulous, cabin very clean, food good. We had an excellent guide Azza who made it all worthwhile, she was so passionate about her job, so knowledgeable and a great sense of humour. We were disappointed when she was not our guide to Abu Simbel, we realised what an excellent guide she was.
Anyone who is thinking of going on a cruise to Egypt, we would definitely recommend this one.

Overall a great holiday on MS Emilio. Very apprenhensive before going, but need not have worried. Food and staff were excellent. When restaurant staff told I was vegetarian, they came up with even more choices. Rooms were cleaned to a good standard. Price of drinks were expensive. Just wish something could be done about the hassle when getting off the boat. Surely the locals should realise we would buy more if allowed to look first.

The MS Emilio has nice rooms, good food. Unfortunately a small swimming pool but overall a very good ship!