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Steigenberger Regency
Panoramic-window cabins on the Upper Nile
Steigenberger Regency is a Nile cruise ship operated by Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts (H World International / Deutsche Hospitality); operated and sold by JAZ Hotel Group / JAZ Voyages, built 1992 and refurbished 2017. It has 52 cabins and 2 suites for up to 104 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Panoramic-window cabins on the Upper Nile. A five-star, 52-cabin ship on the Luxor–Aswan route, suited to travellers who want large river-facing windows and a two-level sun deck.
- Operator
- Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts (H World International / Deutsche Hospitality); operated and sold by JAZ Hotel Group / JAZ Voyages
- Accommodation
- 52 cabins · 2 suites
- Guests
- Up to 104
- Built
- 1992 · refit 2017
- Route
- Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Nile, Upper Egypt)
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- 3 nights every Wednesday from Aswan and 4 nights every Saturday from Luxor.
- Season
- Year-round; both programmes operate January-December
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary WiFi in all rooms; internet and dial-up access listed
About Steigenberger Regency
The Steigenberger Regency is a five-star ship of 52 cabins and two suites. The cabins carry large panoramic sliding windows over the Nile and measure 19.5 m² on the main and upper decks, while the suites run to 35 m². Dining and drinks are spread across a main restaurant, a lounge bar, a sun-deck bar and two named bars, the Panorama and the fireside Chimney Bar.
A two-level sun deck carries a swimming pool with a pool bar and a Jacuzzi, and the ship keeps a gym, a spa and beauty salon, a library with game tables and a gift shop. Complimentary WiFi reaches the cabins.
Sailings follow the Luxor–Aswan corridor through Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries, taking in the West Bank, Karnak, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae.
Highlights
- Large panoramic sliding windows in cabins
- Two-level sun deck with pool and Jacuzzi
- Panorama Bar and fireside Chimney Bar
- Spa, beauty salon and gym
- Library with game tables
At sail
Day by day
Steigenberger Regency sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Nile, Upper Egypt) Departures 3 nights every wednesday from aswan and 4 nights every saturday from 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) | $810–$1,230 | $530–$710 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,380–$2,100 | $900–$1,210 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $770–$1,170 | $510–$670 |
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) | $1,080–$1,650 | $710–$950 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,840–$2,800 | $1,200–$1,610 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $1,030–$1,560 | $670–$900 |
- 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 Steigenberger Regency 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, main deck (large panoramic sliding windows) - 19.50 m2
- Double cabin, upper deck (large panoramic sliding windows) - 19.50 m2
- Suite (satellite TV, bathtub) - 35 m2
- Dining
- Main Restaurant
- Lounge Bar
- Sundeck Bar
- Panorama Bar
- Chimney Bar
- Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Two-level sun deck
- Swimming pool with pool bar
- Jacuzzi on deck
- Panorama Bar
- Chimney Bar / fireplace lounge
- Library and game tables
- Restaurant and lounge
- Gym / fitness equipment
- Spa and beauty salon
- Gift shop
- Laundry service
- Doctor on call
- Individually controllable air conditioning, marine satellite TV, safe box, minibar in cabins
- Large panoramic sliding windows on main and upper deck cabins
- Spa · pool · gym
- Two-level sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar; jacuzzi on deck; gym / fitness equipment; spa and beauty salon; massage service at additional charge
- Itineraries
- 3 nights / 4 days: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor
- 4 nights / 5 days: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
- 7 nights / 8 days Luxor - Aswan - Luxor round trip including West Bank, Karnak, Edfu, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, optional Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of Steigenberger Regency, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
3.5 out of 5via Tripadvisor (8)
“Highest praises for the Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Service, food, cabins were all top notch.”
— Dave R, College Station, Texas, USA · via Tripadvisor
Good to know
Steigenberger Regency questions, answered
How much does Steigenberger Regency cost?
Our winter 2026–27 rates start from US$530 per person for 3 nights in a double cabin, rising to about US$1,230 in the festive weeks; the exact fare depends on your sailing week and cabin.
How many cabins does Steigenberger Regency have?
52 cabins and 2 suites, for up to 104 guests.
What route does Steigenberger Regency sail?
Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Nile, Upper Egypt), departing 3 nights every Wednesday from Aswan and 4 nights every Saturday from Luxor..
What's included on Steigenberger Regency?
Full board on board plus sightseeing programme as listed
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