The Regina is a Panama registered vessel
classified as 4 star. It is 300 feet in length,
almost 50 feet wide and some 3100 gross tonnage. Built in
Germany in 1929 for millionaire Julius Fleischman, it was
the largest private yacht in
the world. Named the “Orion” it was sold in 1965 to a
Greek cruise company who changed the name to “Argonaut”.
In 1985 they completely refurbished the vessel. In
1995 it was purchased by an Egyptian firm and in 1996
completely overhauled and the name became “Regina
Maris”, (which mean the Queen of the Sea). The
ship only carries a maximum of 190 passengers with a crew
of 80. There are 70 outside cabins, fully
air-conditioned with private showers, telephones, music
system. The ship has a panorama restaurant that
seats up to 150, a swimming pool on it’s garden deck,
shopping bazaar including drugstore, souvenirs,
beauty salon and barber shop. Entertainment includes
a live band and disco plus both oriental and Nubian
folkloric shows.
Day 01:
Friday: Arrive Cairo and be met by our staff who will
assist with clearing immigration and customs and transfer
you to a fine hotel for the evening.
Day 02:
Saturday: Transfer to Suez to meet the ship. After
boarding enjoy a tour to St. Anthony’s monastery.
Lunch and Dinner. The ship departs Suez late
in the evening sailing down the Gulf of Suez to round the
southern tip of the Sinai and then heads north into the
Gulf of Aqaba. (B,L,D)
Day 03:
Sunday: You continue to sail north in the Gulf enjoying
the sights along the way. Arrive Eilat in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 04:
Monday: Tour to the Dead Sea (with a short swim), then on
to Jerusalem where you will visit the Old City sites.
Return to the ship to overnight OR simply stay on board
and enjoy the day at the beach. (B,L, D, Meals are
included in both options).
Day 05:
Tuesday: A short sail to Aqaba where you will enjoy a tour
to Petra and Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum is where Lawrence of
Arabia operated in WW 1 and is a beautiful,
historic site. The ship sails in the evening back
south toward Sharm el Sheikh at the foot of the Sinai
peninsula. (B,L,D)
Day 06:
Wednesday: Today you can visit St. Catherines monastery
and Mount Sinai or enjoy a day in the water at Ras
Mohammed National park snorkeling or diving (if you are
certified). Ship sails in the evening for Safaga. (B,L,D)
Day 07:
Thursday: Arrive Safaga. A day tour to Luxor where you
will enjoy seeing both East and West bank antiquity sites
before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)
Day 08:
Friday: Buffet breakfast while the ship sails to
Suez. Full day at sea enjoying seeing two continents
(Africa and Asia) at one time. (B,L,D)
Day 09:
Saturday: Arrive Suez, disembark and our staff
will transfer you to Cairo to overnight.
Day 10:
Sunday: Our staff will take you to the airport,
assist with departure formalities and checking in for your
international departure OR extend your stay to enjoy more
of Egypt.
Tour includes: Transfers pertaining
to the tour, hotel in Cairo (based on double occupancy),
meals as outlined by B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner,
land tours while on the cruise, travel insurance for
those departing from the USA or Canada, service charges
and taxes.
NOT included: items of a personal
nature such as entry visas, tips, telephone, laundry, bar
bills (coffee and tea are included with meals however
other drinks are ala carte), anything not specifically
mentioned as included.
Tour cost: Tour cost: Email
us or call 1 (877) 778-3497 for current pricing.
NOTE: This itinerary is a
sample and the actual itinerary is subject to change due
to sea conditions or other considerations.
