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Jaz Nile Monarch
Contemporary comfort between Luxor and Aswan
Jaz Nile Monarch is a Nile cruise ship operated by Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group). It has 45 cabins and 4 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Contemporary comfort between Luxor and Aswan. A modern Nile cruiser with panoramic-window cabins and four suites, sailing the Luxor–Aswan route with an Abu Simbel option on its seven-night itinerary.
- Operator
- Jaz Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group)
- Accommodation
- 45 cabins · 4 suites
- Decks
- 4
- Route
- Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor; Abu Simbel on the 7-night. Sites include Philae, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Every Monday from Luxor, every Friday from Aswan
- Wi-Fi
- Free limited Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi listed in cabin amenities.
About Jaz Nile Monarch
Jaz Nile Monarch is a four-deck river cruiser with a clean, contemporary look. All cabins carry large panoramic windows and full air conditioning, along with television, private bathroom, safe, minibar and hairdryer, and four suites reach up to 32 m².
A rooftop sun deck holds a swimming pool and pool bar, with a fitness centre, massage service and a beauty salon elsewhere on board. The main restaurant serves local and international cuisine, and a lounge bar hosts cocktails and evening entertainment.
Itineraries run three, four and seven nights along the Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna reach between the two cities, with Abu Simbel added on the seven-night sailing. Departures leave Luxor every Monday and Aswan every Friday, calling at sites including Philae, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple.
Highlights
- Rooftop sun deck with pool and pool bar
- Panoramic-window cabins, suites to 32 m²
- Fitness centre, spa massage and salon
- Lounge bar with evening entertainment
- Abu Simbel on the seven-night sailing
At sail
Day by day
The classic rhythm on the Luxor to Aswan corridor; Jaz Nile Monarch sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the same water. Exact order flips with the direction of sailing; the temples are the same either way.
Day 1
Embark at Luxor
Board after lunch, then Karnak and Luxor Temple with the evening light on the East Bank.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
The West Bank, then sail
Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut in the morning quiet, back for lunch as the ship sails south.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
The Temple of Horus by caleche or coach in the morning; the double temple at Kom Ombo toward sunset.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Aswan
Philae Temple and the High Dam, with a felucca sail around the islands in the afternoon.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5
Disembark at Aswan
Ashore after breakfast; Abu Simbel works as an early-morning extension by road or air.
Breakfast
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 Nile Monarch 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 - large panoramic windows
- Single cabin
- Suite - up to 32 sqm (4 units)
- Dining
- Main restaurant - local and international cuisine
- Lounge bar with cocktails and evening entertainment
- Sundeck pool bar
- Facilities
- Rooftop sun deck with swimming pool
- Fitness centre / fitness corner
- Spa and massage services
- Beauty salon / hairdresser
- Gift shop
- 24-hour reception
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Doctor available 24 hours
- Spa · pool · gym
- Rooftop pool on the sun deck, fitness centre, spa and massage, beauty salon
- Itineraries
- 04 Days / 03 Nights
- 05 Days / 04 Nights
- 08 Days / 07 Nights (Abu Simbel available on the 7-night)
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
Good to know
Jaz Nile Monarch questions, answered
How much does Jaz Nile Monarch 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 Nile Monarch have?
45 cabins and 4 suites.
What route does Jaz Nile Monarch sail?
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor; Abu Simbel on the 7-night. Sites include Philae, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, departing Every Monday from Luxor, every Friday from Aswan.
What's included on Jaz Nile Monarch?
Meet-and-assist at airport or train station, full board accommodation, private Egyptologist guide, modern vehicle transfers, all entrance fees listed in the itinerary, water during tours, taxes and charges
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