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Jaz Regent

Suite-led sailing, renovated in 2022

Jaz Regent is a Nile cruise ship operated by JAZ Elite Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group). It has 56 cabins and 23 suites for up to 90 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

Suite-led sailing, renovated in 2022. A five-star deluxe ship in the JAZ Elite tier, mostly balconied suites, sailing the Luxor–Aswan route on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 56 · up to 90 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: JAZ Elite Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group)
Accommodation: 56 cabins · 23 suites
Guests: Up to 90
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 72 × 14.9 m
Built: — · refit 2022
Route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan (also Philae, Elephantine Island)
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: 3-night ex Aswan every Friday; 4-night ex Luxor every Monday.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi available

About Jaz Regent

Renovated in full in 2022, Jaz Regent is a five-deck, five-star deluxe cruiser weighted toward suites: 23 balconied suites of 38 m² sit alongside 31 double cabins of 19 m² with panoramic windows, plus two singles. Cabins carry satellite television and in-cabin Wi-Fi.

Public spaces include a swimming pool with pool bar and sundeck, a bar lounge, a library and a gift shop, with a gym and sauna, a massage room and a beauty salon for downtime between excursions.

Sailings follow the Luxor–Esna–Edfu–Kom Ombo–Aswan line, taking in Philae and Elephantine Island. Departures leave Luxor on Mondays and Aswan on Fridays across three-, four- and seven-night programmes.

Highlights

Renovated throughout in 2022
38 m² balconied suites, panoramic doubles
Swimming pool with pool bar
Gym, sauna and massage room
Library, beauty salon and gift shop

At sail

Day by day

Jaz Regent sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan (also Philae, Elephantine Island) Departures 3-night ex aswan every friday; 4-night ex luxor every monday.. 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)	$990–$1,440	$780–$1,010
Single cabin (sole use)	$1,690–$2,450	$1,320–$1,720
Triple cabin (per person)	$950–$1,370	$740–$960
Suite (per person, sharing)	$1,980–$2,880	$1,560–$2,020

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)	$1,320–$1,920	$1,040–$1,350
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,250–$3,270	$1,760–$2,290
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,260–$1,820	$990–$1,280
Suite (per person, sharing)	$2,640–$3,850	$2,070–$2,700

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 Regent 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: Suite - 38 sqm, private balcony (23 units)
Double cabin - 19 sqm, panoramic window (31 units)
Single cabin (2 units)
Dining: Main Restaurant
Bar lounge
Pool bar
Facilities: Swimming pool with pool bar
Sundeck
Library
Gift shop
Massage room
Beauty salon
Bar lounge
Gym
Sauna
Internal telephone
Doctor available 24 hours
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool with pool bar, massage room, beauty salon; gym and sauna
Itineraries: 04 Days / 03 Nights ex Aswan
05 Days / 04 Nights ex Luxor
08 Days / 07 Nights ex Aswan and ex Luxor

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What guests say

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

4.2 out of 5via Tripadvisor (115)

★★★★★
“Seven day Nile cruise in winter. The highlight of our Egypt trip. The crew of the Jaz Regent were super helpful and went out of their way.”
— Alan B, Epping, United Kingdom · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Jaz Regent questions, answered

How much does Jaz Regent cost?

Our winter 2026–27 rates start from US$780 per person for 3 nights in a double cabin, rising to about US$1,440 in the festive weeks; the exact fare depends on your sailing week and cabin.

How many cabins does Jaz Regent have?

56 cabins and 23 suites, for up to 90 guests.

What route does Jaz Regent sail?

Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan (also Philae, Elephantine Island), departing 3-night ex Aswan every Friday; 4-night ex Luxor every Monday..

What's included on Jaz Regent?

Accommodation, transfers, excursions, entrance fees, English-speaking guide (max 8 people), daily water, taxes and service charges, complimentary airport transfer (East Bank only)