October 3, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$14,049
Price / day
$1,277
MS Swiss Ruby|River Tosca
MS Swiss Ruby vs River Tosca
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
MS Swiss Ruby
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River Tosca
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Check prices on CruiseDirectNewer Ship
River Tosca
Built in 2009
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
MS Swiss Ruby vs River Tosca: Quick Comparison
River Tosca is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2009, it is 7 years newer than MS Swiss Ruby, which entered service in 2002. River Tosca also carries 2 more passengers. River Tosca has upcoming sailings in Egypt. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | MS Swiss Ruby | River Tosca |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2002 | 2009Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 80 | 82 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 85 m | 71.93 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | 41 |
Key Differences: MS Swiss Ruby vs River Tosca
Age
River Tosca was built in 2009, making it 7 years newer than MS Swiss Ruby, which was built in 2002.
Passenger capacity
River Tosca carries up to 82 passengers compared with 80 aboard MS Swiss Ruby, a difference of 2 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MS Swiss Ruby and River Tosca (Egypt) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
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River Tosca
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
- Departure Port
- Cairo
- Region
- Egypt
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Cairo
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Cairo
- Day 3 · Oct 5, 2026Cairo
- Day 4 · Oct 6, 2026Dendera
- Day 5 · Oct 7, 2026Luxor
- Day 6 · Oct 8, 2026Kom Ombo
- Day 7 · Oct 9, 2026Aswan
- Day 8 · Oct 10, 2026Aswan
- Day 9 · Oct 11, 2026Esna
- Day 10 · Oct 12, 2026Luxor
- Day 11 · Oct 13, 2026Cairo
- Day 12 · Oct 14, 2026Cairo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MS Swiss Ruby
River Tosca
October 10, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$9,999
Price / day
$909
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MS Swiss Ruby
Average
$0 / day
VS
River Tosca
Average
$1,093 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MS Swiss Ruby if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than River Tosca.
Choose River Tosca if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Egypt.
- Departing from Cairo works for your plans.
MS Swiss Ruby vs River Tosca: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
River Tosca
Built in 2009
7 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- River Tosca is 7 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- River Tosca carries 2 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MS Swiss Ruby or River Tosca?
River Tosca is newer. It was built in 2009, while MS Swiss Ruby was built in 2002, making River Tosca 7 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
River Tosca has a passenger capacity of approximately 82, compared with 80 for MS Swiss Ruby.
Where does River Tosca sail?
The upcoming River Tosca sailings currently listed cover Egypt, departing from Cairo.
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