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Jaz Imperial

Fifty cabins and 41 m2 suites on the Nile

Jaz Imperial is a Nile cruise ship operated by Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / JAZ Hotel Group). It has 50 cabins and 4 suites for up to 100 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4, 7 or 8 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

Fifty cabins and 41 m2 suites on the Nile. A five-star, 50-cabin Nile cruiser for up to 100 guests, sailing the Luxor–Aswan loop with a sundeck pool, hot tub and 41 m2 suites.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 50 · up to 100 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / JAZ Hotel Group)
Accommodation: 50 cabins · 4 suites
Guests: Up to 100
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 71.5 × 14.5 m
Route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Luxor; sightseeing includes Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak, Valley of the Kings
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 · 8 nights
Departures: Mondays from Aswan; Thursdays from Luxor (Travelocity/Expedia listing: every Thursday from Luxor for 07 nights)
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi available.

About Jaz Imperial

The Jaz Imperial is a five-star ship with 50 cabins and four suites across five decks, carrying up to 100 guests. Double cabins run to about 20.5 m2, while the suites offer 41 m2 with a separate living area. It sails a round trip from Luxor through Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan and back, in three-, four-, seven- and eight-night itineraries.

Sightseeing along the way takes in the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. The main restaurant serves regional and international dishes at every meal, backed by a lounge bar, pool bar and wine bar.

A swimming pool, hot tub, fitness facility and beauty salon are on board, and evenings bring Egyptian national dance and music performances. Departures leave Aswan on Mondays and Luxor on Thursdays.

Highlights

50 cabins for up to 100 guests
41 m2 suites with separate living area
Swimming pool, hot tub and gym
Wine bar, lounge bar and pool bar
Nightly Egyptian dance and music

At sail

Day by day

Jaz Imperial sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Luxor; sightseeing includes Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak, Valley of the Kings Departures mondays from aswan; thursdays from luxor (travelocity/expedia listing: every thursday from luxor for 07 nights). 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.

8 days / 7 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor

Cabin	Winter 2026–27 · Feb–early Apr & festive weeks	Winter 2026–27 · Nov–Jan & late Apr
Double cabin (per person)	$1,620–$2,140	$1,010–$1,400
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,750–$3,640	$1,710–$2,380
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,540–$2,030	$960–$1,330

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 Imperial in the cabin booked
Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
Sun deck, pool, 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 20.5 m2 (44)
Single cabin (2)
Suite 41 m2 with separate living area (4)
Dining: Main restaurant serving regional and international dishes for all meals
Lounge bar
Pool bar
Wine bar
Facilities: Swimming pool
Pool bar
Lounge with bar
Wine bar
Gift shop
Beauty salon
Fitness facility / gym
Hot tub
Nightly Egyptian national dance and music performances
Phone service
Air conditioning
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool, hot tub, fitness facility, beauty salon
Itineraries: 3 nights ex-Aswan
4 nights ex-Luxor
7 nights round trip ex-Luxor
8 nights

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What guests say

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

4.2 out of 5via Tripadvisor (115)

Good to know

Jaz Imperial questions, answered

How much does Jaz Imperial cost?

Our winter 2026–27 rates start from US$1,010 per person for 7 nights in a double cabin, rising to about US$2,140 in the festive weeks; the exact fare depends on your sailing week and cabin.

How many cabins does Jaz Imperial have?

50 cabins and 4 suites, for up to 100 guests.

What route does Jaz Imperial sail?

Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Luxor; sightseeing includes Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, departing Mondays from Aswan; Thursdays from Luxor (Travelocity/Expedia listing: every Thursday from Luxor for 07 nights).

What's included on Jaz Imperial?

Full board, sightseeing, transfers, entrance fees, guides