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Sphinx
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Specifications
ShipyardMaasara Shipyard (Cairo, Egypt)
Year2021
Length72 m
Beam15 m
Gross tons1,340 GT
Decks5
Cabins42
Passengers84
Crew58
Crew ratio1:1.45
FlagEG
Description
The brand-new S.S. Sphinx has 42 cabins for 84 passengers, all with double occupancy and French balconies. Custom-made furniture is handcrafted with contemporary design featuring Egyptian artwork, hand-carved furnishings, and handmade fabrics. The cabins are furnished with a queen-size bed, bedside tables with reading lamps, mirrored vanity with chair, TV with satellite reception, hairdryer, spacious closets, direct dial telephone, safe, bathroom with LED mirror, glass-enclosed shower, bathrobe, slippers, and air conditioning. Complimentary internet is available throughout all public areas onboard.
The SS Sphinx features a modern and bright Fitness Center with a Spa and massage room, while the Lounge bar offers a beautiful panoramic view and comfortable seating. The main atrium spans three decks, with the Reception open 24/7 on the lower deck. On the Sundeck, with an adjoining bar, there is a pool with seating and sun loungers, as well as a beautiful panoramic terrace. Onboard, there is a self-service laundry, an elevator connecting all decks except the Sundeck; all decks are also interconnected by stairs located midship and aft. The entire crew, including hotel staff and officers, is Egyptian but speaks English fluently.
Saskia Pacifico.
The SS Sphinx features a modern and bright Fitness Center with a Spa and massage room, while the Lounge bar offers a beautiful panoramic view and comfortable seating. The main atrium spans three decks, with the Reception open 24/7 on the lower deck. On the Sundeck, with an adjoining bar, there is a pool with seating and sun loungers, as well as a beautiful panoramic terrace. Onboard, there is a self-service laundry, an elevator connecting all decks except the Sundeck; all decks are also interconnected by stairs located midship and aft. The entire crew, including hotel staff and officers, is Egyptian but speaks English fluently.
Saskia Pacifico.
