By
Alex Smith |
TUI River Cruises is to launch a newly refurbished ship for the Nile River, TUI Bahareya, in November 2025.
TUI Bahareya will be the sixth ship to join TUI River Cruises’ fleet and the second to sail on the Nile River, with the cruise line reporting strong demand for sailing onboard its predecessor TUI Al Horeya. The ship, whose name means ‘belongs to the river’ in Arabic, will operate two itineraries of seven-night roundtrip cruises from Luxor, Egypt.
Accommodating up to 136 passengers in 68 cabins, TUI Bahareya will be a similar size to the other vessels in TUI River Cruises’ fleet. The ship will include a top deck swimming pool, massage tent, an entertainment area, restaurant, Al Fresco dining and a boutique shop and will feature a modern Arabic-inspired décor.
“This ship signifies our continued growth as a relatively new river cruise brand, and we are confident that, given sales for our first Nile cruise, the launch of TUI Bahareya will go down really well with current and prospective customers,” said Katy Berzins, head of TUI River Cruises. “TUI Bahareya will offer a different culturally immersive experience onboard and will allow customers to get a taste of Egypt through its modern Arabic inspired décor, cuisine, activities and entertainment onboard.”
TUI Bahareya will begin sailing the ‘Ancient Gods and Famous Pharaohs’ itinerary from 4 November 2025, before starting its second itinerary ‘Legends of the Nile’ on 2 December. It will then alternate itineraries each month.