The deluxe 5* Royal Ruby is a new and exclusive ship to Discover Egypt (www.discoveregypt.co.uk) in the UK and to celebrate the launch into their programme they are offering discounts off seven night Nile cruises in December and January.

The first departure is on the 20 December giving travellers looking to escape for Christmas the chance to spend a unique Christmas day sailing down the Nile.

Facilities include a restaurant lounge bar, large sun deck with a swimming pool and pool side bar, plus a beauty salon for guests to treat themselves to whole array of treatments.

The cruises begin in Luxor, home to some of the most spectacular ancient sites in the world, including the Valley of the King and Queens, including the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Temples of Karnak. Cruise highlights include the Colossi of Memnon, Esna and Edfu, Aswan and its High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and the Old Granite Quarries.