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Iberotel Crown Emperor
Large five-deck cruiser, Aswan to Luxor
Iberotel Crown Emperor is a Nile cruise ship operated by Iberotel Cruises / JAZ Hotel Group (JAZ Voyages), Travco Group, built 2003 and refurbished 2009. It has 118 cabins and 8 suites for up to 232 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Large five-deck cruiser, Aswan to Luxor. A five-deck ship with 118 cabins and eight balcony suites, sailing Aswan-Kom Ombo-Edfu-Esna-Luxor on 3-, 4- and 7-night trips.
- Operator
- Iberotel Cruises / JAZ Hotel Group (JAZ Voyages), Travco Group
- Accommodation
- 118 cabins · 8 suites
- Guests
- Up to 232
- Decks
- 5
- Dimensions
- 100 × 14.8 m
- Built
- 2003 · refit 2009
- Route
- Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Mondays from Aswan, Thursdays from Luxor.
- Wi-Fi
- Limited complimentary Wi-Fi.
About Iberotel Crown Emperor
Iberotel Crown Emperor is a large five-deck cruiser with 118 cabins and eight suites, run by Iberotel Cruises. The 19 m2 double cabins are fully air-conditioned with private bathroom and hairdryer, while the eight 38 m2 balcony suites add a separate living room and bedroom.
The main restaurant serves local and international cuisine, with a lounge bar and a sun-deck pool bar. A large sun deck holds a swimming pool and pool bar, with massage services and deck fitness equipment. Reception and room service run 24 hours, and evenings bring daily shows, a folklore party and Nubian entertainment.
Sailings cover 3 nights from Aswan, 4 nights from Luxor and 7-night round trips from either city, calling at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. Limited complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.
Highlights
- 118 cabins and eight balcony suites
- 38 m2 suites with separate living room
- Large sun deck with pool and bar
- Daily shows and folklore entertainment
- 3-, 4- and 7-night Aswan-Luxor routes
At sail
Day by day
Iberotel Crown Emperor sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor Departures mondays from aswan, thursdays from luxor.. The order of the temples is fixed by the river, so what changes between programmes is the direction and how much is fitted into each day.
Luxor to Aswan, 4 nightsusually departs Monday
Day 1
Luxor, embark and the east bank
Board before lunch. The two east-bank temples in the afternoon, when the light is best at Karnak.
Visits Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 2
The west bank, then sail through the Esna lock
An early start for the tombs, then the boat sails south and passes the Esna lock, often in the evening. Moor at Edfu.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
Edfu at first light, usually reached by horse-drawn carriage from the mooring. Sail to Kom Ombo, whose double temple sits directly above the water.
Visits Edfu · Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan
The Aswan cluster, usually in one morning, with a felucca sail among the islands in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk · felucca
Day 5
Disembark
Breakfast on board and disembarkation, typically by 08:00. Abu Simbel is a pre-dawn add-on, not part of the sailing.
Optional Abu Simbel by road or air
Aswan to Luxor, 3 nightsusually departs Friday
Day 1
Aswan, embark
Board before lunch, then the Aswan cluster in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk
Optional felucca among the islands
Day 2
Kom Ombo and Edfu
Sail north. Kom Ombo sits at the mooring; Edfu is a short carriage ride inland.
Visits Kom Ombo · Edfu
Optional Abu Simbel, pre-dawn by road or air
Day 3
Through Esna to Luxor, east bank
The Esna lock can hold the fleet for a while; the east-bank temples follow on arrival.
Visits Esna lock · Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 4
West bank and disembark
Check out after breakfast, then the west bank before departure.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
Day structure aggregated from the published itineraries for this class of boat and direction. Operators shift a call by half a day and the Esna lock queue moves everything; confirm the running order for your departure.
Cabin pricing
Rates by season
Our own per-person USD rates for winter 2026–27, in a main-deck cabin on full board; guided sightseeing is quoted separately. Each cell is a range because the fare moves with your sailing week and cabin. We confirm the exact fare on your quote, with no booking fee to ask.
4 days / 3 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | Winter 2026–27 · Feb–early Apr & festive weeks | Winter 2026–27 · Nov–Jan & late Apr |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $420–$610 | $290–$430 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $710–$1,050 | $480–$730 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $400–$580 | $270–$400 |
5 days / 4 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | Winter 2026–27 · Feb–early Apr & festive weeks | Winter 2026–27 · Nov–Jan & late Apr |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $550–$820 | $380–$570 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $940–$1,400 | $640–$970 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $530–$780 | $360–$540 |
- Cabins are allocated by the operator at confirmation; tell us your preferred deck and we will ask.
- Longer itineraries are priced as the sailings combined, confirmed on your quote.
The fine print
What's included and what isn't
Many ship fares bundle guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist; it varies by package, and your quote states exactly what applies.
Included
- Accommodation aboard Iberotel Crown Emperor in the cabin booked
- Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
- Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout
- Wi-Fi on board
Not included
- Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
- Gratuities for the crew
- Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
- Transfers and extensions such as Abu Simbel, unless quoted
The boat in detail
- Cabin categories
- Double cabin 19 m² (108 units)
- Single cabin (2 units)
- Suite with balcony 38 m² (8 units) - separate living room and bedroom, bathrobes, slippers
- Dining
- Main Restaurant - local and international cuisine
- Lounge Bar
- Sun Deck Bar / pool bar
- Facilities
- 24-hour reception and room service
- Laundry
- Gift shop
- Beauty salon on request
- Doctor on board
- International phone access
- Fully air-conditioned cabins with in-cabin safe and minibar
- Draft 1.54 m
- Entertainment: daily shows, captain's cocktail, folklore party, Nubian show, belly dancer
- Spa · pool · gym
- Large sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar; massage services; fitness equipment on deck
- Itineraries
- 3 nights Aswan to Luxor
- 4 nights Luxor to Aswan
- 7 nights round trip from Aswan or Luxor
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of Iberotel Crown Emperor, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
4.1 out of 5via Tripadvisor (24)
Good to know
Iberotel Crown Emperor questions, answered
How much does Iberotel Crown Emperor cost?
Our winter 2026–27 rates start from US$290 per person for 3 nights in a double cabin, rising to about US$610 in the festive weeks; the exact fare depends on your sailing week and cabin.
How many cabins does Iberotel Crown Emperor have?
118 cabins and 8 suites, for up to 232 guests.
What route does Iberotel Crown Emperor sail?
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor, departing Mondays from Aswan, Thursdays from Luxor..
What's included on Iberotel Crown Emperor?
Full board with sightseeing, transfers, guide and entrance fees
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