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Jaz Crown Prince

Balconied sailing on the Aswan–Luxor reach

Jaz Crown Prince is a Nile cruise ship operated by Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group). It has 80 cabins and 0 suites for up to 160 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

Balconied sailing on the Aswan–Luxor reach. A five-star deluxe riverboat of 80 French-balcony cabins working the Aswan–Luxor corridor, suited to travellers wanting the classic three- to seven-night temple route in comfort.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 80 · up to 160 guestsBoard full boardRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group)
Accommodation: 80 cabins · 0 suites
Guests: Up to 160
Decks: 5
Route: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor. Sites: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: 3-night typically Fridays from Aswan; 4-night typically Mondays from Luxor
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi available on board, with signal fluctuations in remote areas.

About Jaz Crown Prince

Jaz Crown Prince carries 80 cabins across the Aswan–Luxor run, each about 19 m² and fitted with a French balcony, satellite television, mini-bar and individual air conditioning. Four single cabins carry no single supplement, and triples are available for families.

Full-board dining centres on a main restaurant, where multi-station buffets for breakfast and lunch pair continental staples with Egyptian dishes, and evenings bring plated dinners or themed events. A lounge serves tea and coffee through the day, with a bar on the sun deck.

Up top there is an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a spa offering massage treatments. Sailings cover the familiar sequence of Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna between Aswan and Luxor, taking in Philae, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Hatshepsut. Note that the vessel has no elevator on board.

Highlights

80 French-balcony cabins, around 19 m²
Single cabins with no single supplement
Outdoor sun-deck pool and bar
Fitness room and massage spa
Full-board buffet and plated dining

At sail

Day by day

Jaz Crown Prince sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor Departures 3-night typically fridays from aswan; 4-night typically mondays 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)	$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 Crown Prince 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

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Standard double cabin - 19 sqm, French balcony (76 units)
Single cabin - 4 units, no single supplement
Triple cabin - available
Dining: Main dining room, full-board, multi-station buffet breakfast and lunch mixing continental classics with Egyptian specialities
Evening plated dinners or themed events
Lounge with tea and coffee service
Sun deck bar
Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool
Fitness room
Spa with massage treatments
Sun deck bar
24-hour reception
Laundry service
Gift shop
No elevator on board
Spa · pool · gym: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, spa with massage treatments
Itineraries: 04 Days / 03 Nights Aswan to Luxor
05 Days / 04 Nights Luxor to Aswan
08 Days / 07 Nights ex Luxor

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Jaz Crown Prince, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.1 out of 5via Tripadvisor (38)

★★★★★
“Myself and 2 friends recently took Jaz Crown Prince 7 night cruise on the Nile, what a wonderful experience it was.”
— cat, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Jaz Crown Prince questions, answered

How much does Jaz Crown Prince 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 Crown Prince have?

80 cabins and 0 suites, for up to 160 guests.

What route does Jaz Crown Prince sail?

Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor. Sites: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, departing 3-night typically Fridays from Aswan; 4-night typically Mondays from Luxor.

What's included on Jaz Crown Prince?

Accommodation, transfers, full board, sightseeing, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees. Excludes optional tours, beverages, gratuities, insurance, visa. Single supplement 50%; children 3-12 at 50%.