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Jaz Celebrity
A 2022-built ship on the Aswan–Luxor Nile
Jaz Celebrity is a Nile cruise ship operated by Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / JAZ Hotel Group), built 2022 and refurbished 2024. It has 70 cabins and 2 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
A 2022-built ship on the Aswan–Luxor Nile. A five-deck, 70-cabin Nile cruiser launched in 2022, sailing Aswan to Luxor in three-, four- and seven-night itineraries with a sundeck pool.
- Operator
- Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / JAZ Hotel Group)
- Accommodation
- 70 cabins · 2 suites
- Decks
- 5
- Built
- 2022 · refit 2024
- Route
- Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- 3-night Wednesdays from Aswan; 4-night Saturdays from Luxor; 7-night Saturdays from both
- Wi-Fi
- Free limited complimentary Wi-Fi
About Jaz Celebrity
Launched in 2022, the Jaz Celebrity has 70 cabins and two suites across five decks, with standard rooms of about 19 m2 and suites of 25 m2. It sails the classic route from Aswan through Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna to Luxor, in three-, four- and seven-night programmes on a full-board basis.
The main restaurant serves global and local dishes, with a lounge bar and a pool bar for the rest of the day. A sundeck swimming pool, fitness equipment, massage services and a billiard room are on board, along with a gift shop, 24-hour reception and an on-call doctor. Nightly Egyptian folklore entertainment fills the evenings.
Three-night trips leave Aswan on Wednesdays, four-night trips leave Luxor on Saturdays, and seven-night sailings depart both cities on Saturdays.
Highlights
- Built 2022, 70 cabins plus two suites
- Sundeck pool with pool bar
- Fitness equipment and massage services
- Nightly Egyptian folklore entertainment
- Full-board Aswan–Luxor itineraries
At sail
Day by day
Jaz Celebrity sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor Departures 3-night wednesdays from aswan; 4-night saturdays from luxor; 7-night saturdays from both. 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) | $430–$610 | $350–$430 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $730–$1,050 | $590–$730 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $410–$580 | $330–$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) | $580–$820 | $470–$570 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $980–$1,400 | $790–$970 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $550–$780 | $440–$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 Jaz Celebrity in the cabin booked
- Full board across all sailing days
- 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
Deck plan
The boat in detail
- Cabin categories
- Standard double/twin 19 m2 (66)
- Single 19 m2 (2)
- Suite 25 m2 (2)
- Dining
- Main restaurant (global and local cuisine)
- Lounge bar
- Pool bar
- Full board basis
- Facilities
- Swimming pool with pool bar
- Fitness equipment
- Massage services
- Billiard room
- Gift shop
- Lounge bar
- 24-hour reception
- On-call doctor
- Laundry
- Spa · pool · gym
- Sundeck swimming pool with bar, fitness equipment, massage services
- Itineraries
- 3 nights ex-Aswan
- 4 nights ex-Luxor
- 7 nights ex-Luxor and ex-Aswan
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of Jaz Celebrity, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
4.1 out of 5via Tripadvisor (38)
Good to know
Jaz Celebrity questions, answered
How much does Jaz Celebrity cost?
Our winter 2026–27 rates start from US$350 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 Jaz Celebrity have?
70 cabins and 2 suites.
What route does Jaz Celebrity sail?
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor, departing 3-night Wednesdays from Aswan; 4-night Saturdays from Luxor; 7-night Saturdays from both.
What's included on Jaz Celebrity?
Full board, sightseeing, transfers, entrance fees, guides
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