ABERCROMBIE & Kent (A&K) has celebrated the keel-laying of its second Nile riverboat (render pictured), which took place at The Arab Contractors shipyard. The maritime tradition marks the joining of a vessel’s first structural components, beginning construction for the as-yet-unnamed riverboat, scheduled to launch in 2028. She will feature 32...
ABERCROMBIE & Kent (A&K) has celebrated the keel-laying of its second Nile riverboat (render pictured), which took place at The Arab Contractors shipyard.
The maritime tradition marks the joining of a vessel’s first structural components, beginning construction for the as-yet-unnamed riverboat, scheduled to launch in 2028.
She will feature 32 suites for just 64 guests, mirroring the design and spacious accommodations of Nile Seray, which is scheduled to launch later this year.
Like her sister, the new vessel will offer suites with a minimum of 33m2, floor-to-ceiling windows, and waterside Juliet balconies.
Her two grandest suites will boast full private balconies with outdoor spa pools.
The vessel will feature two restaurants, a spa with two treatment rooms, a well-equipped gymnasium, a top deck with canopied daybeds, swimming pool, and an outdoor bar with wrap-around views of the Nile valley.
“Celebrating this keel laying represents another important step in our commitment to Egypt,” Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group chief executive officer Cristina Levis said.
“The construction of this second vessel reflects both the tremendous interest we’ve seen from travellers and our confidence in Egypt’s enduring appeal as a destination.
“Working with The Arab Contractors demonstrates our dedication to Egyptian craftsmanship and supporting the local economy,” she said. MS
