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Centennial Celebration of the ss Karim

March 21, 2017 by Philip Sheldon

the ss karim hides behind tree fronds on the nile river

By Philip Sheldon

the ss karim with a beautiful sunset

For the past 35 years, HE Travel has proudly had exclusive rights to cruise the Nile on the ss Karim during our Egypt tours. 2017 marked the Centennial for this proud ship, which is one of the last authentic paddle-wheel steamships in operation in the world!

view of the nile river bank from the ss karim

During its first 75 years after being built in Scotland, this magnificent ship served as Egypt’s royal yacht, hosting Kings and Queens, Emperors and Empresses, and Presidents from across the globe.

ss karim docked on the nile river

Our guests continue to be treated as royalty in the large, elegant staterooms of the ss Karim. Please join us to celebrate the legacy of this historic by enjoying High Tea on the ss Karim as we glide past the riverbanks of history!

tender behind the bar on the ss karim

Enjoy these views from the ss Karim!

local fishermen pull up to the ss karim on the nile river

water buffalo on the river bank of the nile river

local fishermen on the nile river with a verdant palm forest in the background

warm sunset from the ss karim on the nile river

Click here to read about our Nile in Style: Gay Egypt Cultural Tour.

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About Philip Sheldon

Since 2001 Phil has been the owner of HE Travel, which combines the best tours of Hanns Ebensten Travel, Alyson Adventures, and OutWest Global Adventures. Phil has lived in Japan and China, visited all 50 US states, 5 provinces and territories of Canada (including Yukon and NW Territories), and over 100 countries. On his travels, Phil especially enjoys hearing what people are uniquely proud of in their hometowns and also seeing the common threads that link us all together.

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