Where to Book Buffet Cruises in Egypt: Our 5 Favourites

1.Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $15Our pick

You’ll cruise the Nile from Cairo in the evening with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international-style dishes, oriental sweets, live singing, Tanoura dancing, and belly dancing. Private vehicle transfers are included, but the boat may be shared with about 50 people rather than being an exclusive yacht.

“It all started with the time I Booked for nile cruise on a private yacht with a 5 star food and entertainment experience for 6pm. Reached out to the operator because there was no pickup contact information and was told I would not get picked up until 7pm with the cruise now departing at 8pm. If I hadn't messaged the operator I would have never know what was happening. The food was at best a 2 star experience. If it wasn't for the entertainment this would have been a 1 star experience. The highlights was our driver. Don't pay the upgrade price because there is no upgrade but the fee…”

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2.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Buffet, Cultural Show and Private Transfer in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $15

Ride a private air-conditioned minivan to a two-hour evening cruise on the Nile. Enjoy Cairo’s lights from the open top deck, a buffet dinner, belly dancing, and a whirling tanoura performance. Guides such as Hassan, Medo, Ahmed, and Mona are praised for friendly, attentive help.

“Very enjoyable evening on the Nile! The food was good and we enjoyed the music and dancing! Also, very fun to have Mona, our wonderful guide to share the evening with.”

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3.Buffet Dinner Cruise with Folkloric Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours cruising the Nile from Cairo while choosing from an Egyptian and international buffet. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, dinner, and a folkloric show are included. Expect city views, belly dancing, and a lively shared-boat setting, with food service that can feel crowded.

“La crociera sul Nilo è stata nel complesso un’esperienza discreta, ma con diversi aspetti migliorabili. La cena, purtroppo, è risultata mediocre: il buffet era piuttosto limitato nella scelta e non particolarmente curato. Anche gli spettacoli serali non hanno lasciato un grande ricordo, apparendo molto caserecci e privi di elementi davvero coinvolgenti o originali. Nel complesso, nulla di particolarmente memorabile.”

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4.Best 3-Hour Nile River Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $65

Sail the Nile after dark with private hotel pickup, a buffet dinner, belly dancing, folk music, and a whirling dervish show. Guides such as Ahmed Maged, Ashraf, Yasser, and Michael have earned praise for friendly service. Allow for transport time, since the three-hour booking includes pickup and return.

“The tour is great. Food is good. Entertainment is great as well. I was chosen to dance the Dervish Dance in the audience participation part and it was a great experience. Don't know how can they do that continuous spinning without getting Dizzy!!!”

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5.Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show & Seafood Buffet from Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $30

Board the Sina Dream Yacht around 6 pm for a three-hour Red Sea cruise with shrimp, squid, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and Egyptian stage shows. Tanoura spinning, violin, singing, and belly dancing keep the night moving. Confirm the hotel transfer details, as transportation may cost an extra $5.

“I enjoyed cruse trip and entertainment. Food is average and not that much good. Overall ok. Can recommend.”

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