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Jaz Viceroy

Balconies and suites, built in 2022

Jaz Viceroy is a Nile cruise ship operated by JAZ Elite Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group), built 2022. It has 37 cabins and 21 suites for up to 74 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

Balconies and suites, built in 2022. A five-deck JAZ Elite ship built in 2022, with French-balcony cabins and 21 balconied suites, sailing the Aswan–Luxor route with optional side trips.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 37 · up to 74 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: JAZ Elite Cruises (JAZ Voyages / Jaz Hotel Group)
Accommodation: 37 cabins · 21 suites
Guests: Up to 74
Decks: 5
Built: 2022
Route: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna (lock) - Luxor; optional Abu Simbel, Dendera & Abydos
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Wednesdays ex Aswan, Saturdays ex Luxor
Season: Year-round, with Wednesday and Saturday departures.
Wi-Fi: Free limited Wi-Fi

About Jaz Viceroy

Built in 2022, Jaz Viceroy is a five-deck cruiser combining 16 double cabins of 19 m² with French balconies and 21 suites of 38 m² with private balconies, alongside twin, single and triple options. It sits in the operator's premium JAZ Elite tier.

Dining is based in a main restaurant with buffet breakfast and lunch and an à la carte dinner spanning international and local cuisine, backed by a lounge bar, a sun-deck bar and an oriental dinner with Egyptian folklore entertainment. A two-level sun deck holds a swimming pool with pool bar, and the ship carries a gym, sauna, spa massage room and a beauty salon on request.

The route runs Aswan–Kom Ombo–Edfu–Esna–Luxor, passing through the Esna lock, with optional extensions to Abu Simbel, Dendera and Abydos. Year-round departures leave Aswan on Wednesdays and Luxor on Saturdays.

Highlights

Built 2022, five decks
French-balcony cabins and 38 m² suites
Two-level sun deck with pool bar
Gym, sauna and spa massage
Optional Abu Simbel, Dendera and Abydos

At sail

Day by day

Jaz Viceroy sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna (lock) - Luxor; optional Abu Simbel, Dendera & Abydos Departures wednesdays ex aswan, saturdays ex 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)	$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 Viceroy 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 - 19 sqm, French balcony
Twin cabin
Single cabin
Triple cabin
Suite - 38 sqm, private balcony
Dining: Main Restaurant - buffet breakfast and lunch, a la carte dinner, international and local cuisine
Lounge Bar
Sun Deck Bar
Oriental dinner with Egyptian folklore entertainment
Facilities: Swimming pool with pool bar
Two-level sun deck
Spacious lounges / upper deck lounges
Gym (09:00-18:00)
Sauna
Spa / massage (09:00-18:00)
Beauty salon (on request)
Gift shop
24-hour reception
Laundry / dry cleaning
Doctor available 24 hours
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool, gym and sauna, massage/spa room 09:00-18:00, beauty salon on request
Itineraries: 04 Days / 03 Nights ex Aswan
05 Days / 04 Nights ex Luxor
08 Days / 07 Nights ex Aswan
08 Days / 07 Nights ex Luxor

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What guests say

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

4.6 out of 5via Tripadvisor (18)

★★★★★
“Our family of four just went on a 3 night 4 day cruise from Aswan to Luxor … on the Jaz Viceroy and it was a trip to remember. The itinerary was very well planned, the staff was attentive and the boat itself was lovely.”
— Preetha R · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Jaz Viceroy questions, answered

How much does Jaz Viceroy 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 Viceroy have?

37 cabins and 21 suites, for up to 74 guests.

What route does Jaz Viceroy sail?

Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna (lock) - Luxor; optional Abu Simbel, Dendera & Abydos, departing Wednesdays ex Aswan, Saturdays ex Luxor.

What's included on Jaz Viceroy?

3 or 4 nights full board on board, all transfers, excursions, entrance fees between Luxor and Aswan