Nile cruise line
Iberotel Cruises Nile cruises
Iberotel Cruises has 4 Nile cruise ships in this directory, sailing the Luxor to Aswan route past the temples of Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. The fleet runs from 29 to 128 cabins. Itineraries cover 3, 4, 7 night sailings. Compare the boats below on cabins, decks and dining, then enquire on WhatsApp for live dates and rates.
Iberotel is a hotel brand carried by Jaz Hotel Group, part of Egypt's Travco Group, rather than an independent cruise line, and the same hulls can appear under both the Iberotel and Jaz names. It sits in the mid to upper-mid tier.
Iberotel Cruises runs 4 ships on the Nile that we list. They range from 29 to 128 cabins. Sailings run 3, 4 or 7 nights between Luxor and Aswan. Fares work out at US$97 to US$260 per person per night.
Published rates for all 4 Iberotel Cruises ships state a basis we can convert: US$97 to US$260 per person per night (indicative agency rates, checked 2026-10-11).
Iberotel Helio
50-cabin cruiser with two-level sun deck
Iberotel Amara
Small cruiser with sun-deck plunge pool
Iberotel Crown Emperor
Large five-deck cruiser, Aswan to Luxor
Iberotel Crown Empress
Large cruiser with panoramic cabins
Which Iberotel Cruises ship should you choose?
- Iberotel Amara — The smallest, 2 suites among 29 cabins, from US$182 per person per night.
- Iberotel Crown Emperor — 8 suites among 118 cabins, up to 232 guests, refitted in 2009, from US$97 per person per night.
- Iberotel Crown Empress — The largest, 8 suites among 128 cabins, up to 253 guests, refitted in 2019, from US$260 per person per night.
- Iberotel Helio — 50 cabins, refitted in 2024, from US$97 per person per night.
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Iberotel Cruises questions, answered
How much does a Iberotel Cruises Nile cruise cost?
Across the Iberotel Cruises ships we hold a usable published rate for, fares work out at US$97 to US$260 per person per night. Operators quote on different bases, some per night and some for a whole three or four night sailing, so every figure here is converted to a nightly rate before it is compared.
How many ships does Iberotel Cruises run on the Nile?
We list 4: Iberotel Amara (29 cabins), Iberotel Crown Emperor (118 cabins), Iberotel Crown Empress (128 cabins), Iberotel Helio (50 cabins).
Which Iberotel Cruises ship should I choose?
They sail the same river and call at the same temples, so the choice is the ship rather than the route: for the newest interiors, Iberotel Helio, refitted in 2024; for the lowest nightly rate we can verify, Iberotel Helio at US$97 per person per night; and for the quietest ship, Iberotel Amara at 29 cabins. Tell us who is travelling and we will narrow it to one.
What routes and lengths do Iberotel Cruises ships sail?
Sailings of 3, 4 or 7 nights run between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Departure days are fixed per ship, for example 3-night every Friday from Aswan; 4-night every Monday from Luxor. A 7-night departing every Monday from Luxor Port is also advertised.
Not sure which Iberotel Cruises boat?
Tell us your dates and group size and a real specialist will match you to the right Iberotel Cruises sailing, with live availability and the current rate.
