Wear your Saturday night best to take a spin on the Nile Peking. The Nile Peking, located in Old Cairo near the El Malek El Saleh Bridge, is the most intimate and romantic of the Nile cruise ships. Take advantage of the atmosphere and dress beyond what you'd normally consider nice. A ball gown and tux are not too formal for this dinner cruise. Accessorize with jewelry, furs, hats or shawls. If you want to be outside while the ship is cruising bring an extra layer.
Ditch the sneakers and put on your dress shoes for dining on the Scarabee, the Nile Crystal and the Nile Maxim. Men should wear a button-down shirt with jeans or a nice pair of slacks, and women a blouse and skirt or an everyday dress. Bring a light outer layer like a jacket or pashmina to keep you warm while on deck. Keep choices comfortable and easy to move in; these cruises get lively with plenty of dancing and drinking. Find Scarabee in front of the Shepheard Hotel on Kornish El Nile in Garden City. Look for the Nile Crystal at the beginning of Maadi Road of Kornish El Nile, and the Nile Maxim at the Marriott Hotel in Zamalek.
Blend in with the only themed dinner cruise ship in Cairo: the Pharaos. Buy Egyptian attire while in town and wear it on the cruise to get the feeling of Ancient Egyptian royalty. Choose white linens for both male and female, accented with gold jewelry. Men can wear the linen as a toga or, if you're shy, as a kilt. Women can try a white linen dress with straps. Bring shawls and scarves to keep yourself warm. Dress in business casual if dress-up does not entice you. Located at 138 El Nile St., Giza.
