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MS Esplanade |
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MS Esplanade was built in 2012 to carry 150 guests along the Nile River in spacious suites and staterooms. Featured amenities include a pool, jacuzzi and sauna with massage services.
Keeping line with Viking’s 175 years of river cruising history, you will receive the very best of service aboard the MS Esplanade. The fact that Viking specializes in river cruises means that the experience of a river cruise will not be matched by any other company. From panoramic windows to the most expert of river tour guides, there will be no shortage of enjoyment aboard MS Esplanade.
MS Esplanade’s immersion in local culture does not end with the river. Open dining is provided throughout the day so guests can partake in the finest in local cuisine at any time of the day. Expertly trained chefs use the freshest ingredients to prepare regional delicacies which match perfectly with hand-picked bottles of local wines.
Off-boat activities are also offered to compliment the on-ship portion of your voyage. Try your hands at local activities and customs to get the real-world feel of the area you are traveling in. From music to food and wine tastings, you will have many tales to bring back to your friends and family.
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MS Esplanade Facts |
Inaugural Year: 2012
Refurbished Year: N/A
Country of Registration: Egypt
Guest Occupancy*: 150
Crew: 75
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio: 1 to 2
Length: 253 feet
Beam: 46 feet
Passenger Decks: 4
Staterooms
Total: 71
Suites, with balcony: 0
Suites, without balcony: 2
Ocean View, with balcony: 0
Ocean View, without balcony: 69
Inside: 0
Accessible Staterooms: 0
Dining Type: Open
Casino: No
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Ship Highlights
Cultural Highlights
To complement your tours and shore excursions, take part in MS Esplanade’s Cultural Highlights—immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore:
- Ride a camel near the pyramids at Giza
- Sample local Nubian cuisine
- Take in traditional performances of folk music and dance
- See the treasures of King Tutankhamun
- Sail a felucca on the Nile
- Enjoy a sound and light show at Abu Simbel
These in-depth experiences are included as an essential part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.
Fine dining aboard MS Esplanade
MS Esplanade’s chefs create a variety of tasty offerings for you, with freshly prepared seasonal local vegetables, local specialties adapted to satisfy the tastes of our passengers, and homemade soups prepared daily. For breakfast, choose from a selections of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, egg dishes, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or a choice of entrées and dessert. And for dinner, you are treated to a full menu with regional specialties. |
MS Esplanade Deals
Check out the cruise deals that we have available on MS Esplanade cruises: |
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MS Esplanade Cruise Destinations
Here are the destinations MS Esplanade sails in. Call us at 1-866-214-7447 for more info: |
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Suite (Category S)
Approximate Size: 344 square feet
Located on: Middle Deck
Suites are outside with river view Suites have hotel-style double beds plus sofa Large picture window that opens Private bathroom with bathtub & shower Air conditioning Telephone, refrigerator, hair dryer & safe Flat-panel television with an infotainment system & satellite
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Deluxe Stateroom (Categories A and B)
Approximate Size: 215 square feet
A located on: Upper Deck
B located on: Middle, Main, and Lower Deck
Deluxe staterooms are outside with river view Most Deluxe staterooms have two twin beds Large picture window that opens Private bathroom with bathtub & shower Air conditioning Telephone, refrigerator, hair dryer & safe Flat-panel television with an infotainment system & satellite |
All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly. |
MS Esplanade Photo Gallery
Here's a look at some of the highlights of MS Esplanade: |
| For photos of staterooms, please click the accommodations tab provided above. Ship is subject to modifications. |
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