Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The M / S Orchestra is a brand new boat. It is an elegant vessel that impresses as you step on board with its spacious and clear reception area, its beautifully designed space and carefully selected decor. Perfect for a comfortable cruise.
Departures from Luxor in front of the Chicago House (American University), before the temple of Karnak; from Aswan, on the ledge between the station and the Coca Cola factory. In both cases, the quays are a little off centre.
70 cabins (15 of which have a large bed) and three suites (the "Chopin" suite it is particularly beautiful). The furniture is new, in modest design and made of wood. A good area of more than 210 square feet, with bay windows, a mini-bar, a television with a video system, a safe, individually controlled air conditioning, bathroom with bathtub and a hair dryer. Clean and quiet ambience.
Built in 1998, the boat is in excellent condition and well maintained. The boat is 243 feet long and 49 feet wide. The common spaces are open and clear. The styles are mixed with certain luck: an air of the Acropolis at the reception area or a British atmosphere in the large main bar and its billiard area. Mainly green.
The meals are served alternately buffet-style and from menus, in a large dining room with elegant furniture, flirting with the Empire style. Great selection of starters and courses, meat and fish. Regular tea time at 5.00pm.
The terrace on the upper deck occupies the entire length of the boat. Good state of the equipment in general. The rather big swimming pool and the jacuzzi are new. Deckchairs.
The Orchestra is a very good boat, brand new, with a well-balanced distribution of cabins. The architecture is neat and luxurious.
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