Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) has commissioned its second luxury Nile riverboat amid rising demand and renewed interest in Egyptian tourism

AKTG signed an agreement with Egyptian shipbuilder The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) for the construction of the ship earlier this month. The vessel will be sister ship to Nile Seray, the brand’s fifth luxury riverboat in Egypt, which launches in 2026.

The new vessel, which is yet to be named, will have the same layout as the Seray, featuring 32 suites and a capacity of 64 guests. Each will offer floor-to-ceiling windows and waterside Juliet balconies. Two suites will include private balconies with outdoor spa pools overlooking the river.

“This second vessel represents our absolute confidence in Egypt’s enduring appeal and our commitment to setting new standards in Nile cruising,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of AKTG. “Having two sister ships of this calibre allows us to offer even more travellers the exceptional experiences that have defined A&K’s presence in Egypt since 1977.”

The expansion forms part of A&K’s broader investment into the A&K Sanctuary portfolio. The company has announced further developments across its cruise and land portfolio, including its Pure Amazon riverboat in Peru, Gorilla Forest Lodge in Uganda and Baines’ Lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

Future openings include Kitirua Plains Lodge in Kenya’s Amboseli region in mid-2026 and a luxury retreat in Moab, Utah.

The announcement also comes at a key moment for Egyptian tourism, following the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which now showcases 100,000 artefacts, including the full treasure collection of King Tutankhamun for the first time since its discovery in 1922. Abercrombie & Kent says bookings to Egypt have risen sharply year-on-year, driven by strong demand for private experiences.

“Egypt has always held a special place in A&K’s story,” Levis added. “These vessels embody our understanding that luxury today is defined not by excess, but by space, authenticity, and the quality of experience.”