A ferry boat on Lake Nasser connects Aswan to Wadi Halfa on Egypt’s southern border, where one can pass into Sudan with one overnight on board, leaving Aswan on Monday and Wadi Halfa on Wednesday. The ferry has 24 double cabins, and provides deck chairs for sleeping besides. The standard is local, the distance is covered overnight. The cabins are simple and not state of the art, but there is air condition; the common wash room and toilet are not in the best possible state, but acceptable. On the whole the ferry is alright for the experienced traveler. The view from the upper deck is beautiful. Coming from Wadi Halfa the ship passes the lighted temples of Abu Simbel at about 8 p.m. The food is o.k., and the passage provides ample opportunity to meet other passengers and make contacts. Other local ferries allow for crossing the Nile, since there are no bridges.
