How do Nile cruise levels affect trips?

The level of water plays a vital technical role in cruise operations and affects them through two main axes:

• Locks (Esna Locks): during winter (the winter closure) or maintenance work in June, the working hours at “Esna Lock” are closed or reduced. The low level of water might delay large ship movement or temporarily prevent their passing.
• Professional crisis management: professional tourism companies accurately monitor the water level. In case the cruise is unable to pass, the companies immediately provide luxury and air-conditioned tourism vehicles to transport the guests to continue the temple visit (Like Edfu and Kom Ombo) without any effect on the quality of the tourism program, with the company bearing any additional costs to ensure customer comfort.