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Jaz Senator

An all-suite ship for 32 guests

Jaz Senator is a Nile cruise ship operated by JAZ Voyages. It has 16 cabins and 16 suites for up to 32 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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An all-suite ship for 32 guests. A small all-suite vessel carrying just 32 guests on the Luxor–Aswan route, suited to travellers wanting space, quiet and a single-sitting dining room.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 16 · up to 32 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: JAZ Voyages
Accommodation: 16 cabins · 16 suites
Guests: Up to 32
Decks: 4
Dimensions: 62.5 × 10.6 m
Route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan; 7-night itinerary also calls at Dendera
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Every Thursday from Luxor for the 5 and 7-night cruises.
Wi-Fi: Internet service available, listed alongside 24-hour reception

About Jaz Senator

Jaz Senator is an intimate all-suite ship of 16 suites, each 32 m² with a king-size bed, a separate lounge area and panoramic windows opening onto a private balcony over the Nile. With a maximum of 32 guests, it is among the smaller vessels on the river.

The restaurant seats every guest in a single sitting for international cuisine, with a lounge bar serving through the day and a pool bar on deck; a full American breakfast can be brought to the suite on request. Facilities run to a swimming pool with pool bar, a fitness studio, a charcoal sauna, a massage room and a hairdresser, along with deck games and live evening entertainment.

Sailings follow the Luxor–Esna–Edfu–Kom Ombo–Aswan line on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries, with the longest programme also calling at Dendera. The ship uses private piers along the route.

Highlights

All-suite ship, 32 guests maximum
32 m² suites with private balcony
Single-sitting restaurant
Pool bar, fitness studio and charcoal sauna
Private piers along the route

At sail

Day by day

Jaz Senator sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan; 7-night itinerary also calls at Dendera Departures every thursday from luxor for the 5 and 7-night cruises.. 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.

6 days / 5 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor

Cabin	Winter 2026–27 · Feb–early Apr & festive weeks	Winter 2026–27 · Nov–Jan & late Apr
Suite (per person, sharing)	$3,330–$4,840	$2,620–$3,340
Suite (sole use)	$5,660–$8,230	$4,450–$5,680

8 days / 7 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor

Cabin	Winter 2026–27 · Feb–early Apr & festive weeks	Winter 2026–27 · Nov–Jan & late Apr
Suite (per person, sharing)	$4,660–$6,780	$3,660–$4,680
Suite (sole use)	$7,920–$11,520	$6,220–$7,950

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

Published by the operator. Confirm what your own booking covers before you travel.

Included

Breakfast and lunch buffet in the restaurant
Special a la carte menu at dinner
Complimentary WiFi
Complimentary refreshments on buses during touristic tours
Complimentary bottle of local wine and fruit basket on arrival
Tea and coffee tray plus espresso machine in the suite
Fully stocked minibar refilled daily
Pastries in suites during sailing
24-hour reception
Room service
Sundeck pool and pool bar
Lounge bar
Library

Not included

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Suite - 32 sqm, king-size bed, separate lounge area, panoramic windows onto a private balcony (6 on upper deck, 11 on main deck). All-suite ship - max 2 guests per suite plus 1 child.
Dining: Elegant restaurant seating all guests in one sitting, international cuisine
Lounge bar with all-day service
Pool bar
Full American-style breakfast served in-suite on request
Facilities: Swimming pool with pool bar
Fitness studio / fully equipped fitness centre
Charcoal sauna
Massage services
Hairdresser
Gift shop
Deck games
24-hour reception
Private piers
Laundry service
Doctor on call when docked
Live evening entertainment
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool with pool bar, fitness studio, charcoal sauna, massage room, hairdresser/beauty services
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 Senator, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.2 out of 5via Tripadvisor (115)

Good to know

Jaz Senator questions, answered

How much does Jaz Senator cost?

Our winter 2026–27 rates start from US$2,620 per person for 5 nights in a suite shared by two, rising to about US$4,840 in the festive weeks; the exact fare depends on your sailing week and cabin.

How many cabins does Jaz Senator have?

16 cabins and 16 suites, for up to 32 guests.

What route does Jaz Senator sail?

Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan; 7-night itinerary also calls at Dendera, departing Every Thursday from Luxor for the 5 and 7-night cruises..

What's included on Jaz Senator?

Full board accommodation, sightseeing, private coach transfers, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees. 10% surcharge 22 December - 4 January and Easter.