
Sphinx
The S.S. Sphinx will make her debut on the Nile river on January 4, 2020. As the only luxury river cruise ship in Egypt, S.S. Sphinx will offer three gourmet dining venues, including a private dining room and an al fresco dining experience on the upper deck, a swimming pool, massage room and 42 gorgeously appointed suites. Egyptian artwork, fabrics and hand-carved furnishings will bring the beauty of the region to life onboard.
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Ship Profile
Amenities
Ship Details
- Cruise Type: River
- Maiden Voyage: 2020
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- Onboard Currency: N/A
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Deck Plans & Cabins
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- Level
- Deck Plans
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- Level 03
- Abu Simbel Deck
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- Level 02
- Dendera Deck
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- Level 04
- Karnak Deck
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- Level 01
- Luxor Deck
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- Level 05
- Sun Deck
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Dining
DINING
A wonderful dining experience calls for a few special ingredients:
• Inviting ambiance of an elegant restaurant with a beautiful scenic backdrop
• A professionally-trained culinary staff who stands ready to fulfill your requests including providing recommendations from our wine list planned by our award winning European sommelier
• Gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients, often brought onboard from local markets
• International chefs from London’s five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Châteaux Hotels
• Open seating for all dining occasions
• Menus change daily and reflect the best of the region and season:
Breakfast:
Full buffet breakfast, including made-to-order omelettes, pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, bacon and sausages to lighter fare—cereals, an assortment of homemade breads, pastries, fresh fruits and juices, fine teas and French Press coffee from organic pure Arabica coffee beans.
<b></b>Lunch:
Fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade soups and bread, hearty sandwiches and delectable sweets
<b></b>Dinner:
Gourmet entrees from homemade ravioli to filet mignon accompanied by complimentary fine wine, beer, soft drinks, and divine desserts
Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are offered on Europe cruises only. Dining choices may vary on cruises in Egypt and China.
Uniworld offers their guests a variety of different dining experiences, so in addition to buffet breakfast and lunch, and sit down dinner all of which have open seating, Uniworld has introduced a number of new dining options that include:
• Al fresco dining on the sun deck, weather permitting
• Lite lunch dining options on the sun deck, weather permitting, and in the lounge
• Early Riser breakfast
• Afternoon tea
• Travelling Lite: This was introduced to cater to those guests who are calorie conscious and prefer to have lighter meals. These guests now have the option of ordering from the Travelling Lite menu; this is just another example of Uniworld’s consistent focus on giving Uniworld’s guests more dining options.
• Food and Wine pairing dinner on itineraries featuring Uniworld’s Epicurean Adventure Program: On eleven of Uniworld’s Europe itineraries, they offer the Epicurean Adventurer Program, an added-value program designed to provide their guests with an in-depth insight into a regions food and wine. As part of the program, they offer a food and wine pairing dinner to take guests deeper into the wonderful world of wine and its relationship with food.