October 3, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$14,049
Price / day
$1,277
River Tosca|S.S. Sphinx
River Tosca vs S.S. Sphinx
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
River Tosca
Uniworld River Cruises
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Newer Ship
S.S. Sphinx
Built in 2021
12 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
S.S. Sphinx
$841 / day
$252 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
River Tosca vs S.S. Sphinx: Quick Comparison
S.S. Sphinx is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 12 years newer than River Tosca, which entered service in 2009. S.S. Sphinx also carries 2 more passengers. River Tosca has upcoming sailings in Egypt, while S.S. Sphinx has sailings in Egypt. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, S.S. Sphinx has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 | River Tosca | S.S. Sphinx |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2009 | 2021Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 82 | 84 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 71.93 m | 71.93 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 41 | 42 |
Key Differences: River Tosca vs S.S. Sphinx
Age
S.S. Sphinx was built in 2021, making it 12 years newer than River Tosca, which was built in 2009.
Passenger capacity
S.S. Sphinx carries up to 84 passengers compared with 82 aboard River Tosca, a difference of 2 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for River Tosca and S.S. Sphinx cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, S.S. Sphinx has the lower average starting price per day at $841 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
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.
S.S. Sphinx
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
- Departure Port
- Cairo
- Region
- Egypt
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 17, 2026Cairo
- Day 2 · Oct 18, 2026Cairo
- Day 3 · Oct 19, 2026Cairo
- Day 4 · Oct 20, 2026Dendera
- Day 5 · Oct 21, 2026Luxor
- Day 6 · Oct 22, 2026Kom Ombo
- Day 7 · Oct 23, 2026Aswan
- Day 8 · Oct 24, 2026Aswan
- Day 9 · Oct 25, 2026Esna
- Day 10 · Oct 26, 2026Luxor
- Day 11 · Oct 27, 2026Cairo
- Day 12 · Oct 28, 2026Cairo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
River Tosca
October 10, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$9,999
Price / day
$909
S.S. Sphinx
October 17, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$9,999
Price / day
$909
October 24, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$8,499
Price / day
$773
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
River Tosca
Average
$1,093 / day
VS
S.S. Sphinx
Average
$841 / day
S.S. Sphinx is currently 23% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$841/day vs $1,093/day
About $252 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose River Tosca if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Egypt.
- Departing from Cairo works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than S.S. Sphinx.
Choose S.S. Sphinx 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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
River Tosca vs S.S. Sphinx: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
S.S. Sphinx
Built in 2021
12 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
S.S. Sphinx
$841 / day
About $252 less per day
- S.S. Sphinx is 12 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- S.S. Sphinx carries 2 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, River Tosca or S.S. Sphinx?
S.S. Sphinx is newer. It was built in 2021, while River Tosca was built in 2009, making S.S. Sphinx 12 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
S.S. Sphinx has a passenger capacity of approximately 84, compared with 82 for River Tosca.
Which ship is cheaper, River Tosca or S.S. Sphinx?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, S.S. Sphinx has the lower average starting price per day at $841 per day versus $1,093 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does River Tosca sail?
The upcoming River Tosca sailings currently listed cover Egypt, departing from Cairo.
Where does S.S. Sphinx sail?
The upcoming S.S. Sphinx sailings currently listed cover Egypt, departing from Cairo.
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