Ship comparison
Historia vs Jaz Regent: which to choose?
Both are five-star ships of about 90 guests that leave Luxor on Mondays and Aswan on Fridays. ChooseHistoria for a boutique ship built in 2021, with a 1920s-inspired design, small-group guiding, a spa and the better access for limited mobility. Choose Jaz Regent for value and outdoor space: 23 of its 56 cabins are 38 m² suites with a private balcony, and it usually costs less for the same dates.
The facts
Historia and Jaz Regent side by side
| Historia | Jaz Regent | |
|---|---|---|
| Built or refurbished | Built 2021 | Refurbished 2022 |
| Cabins | 44, including 12 suites | 56: 23 suites of 38 m² with a private balcony, 31 doubles of 19 m², 2 singles |
| Guests | Up to 88 | Up to 90 |
| Size | 72 m, five decks | 72 m, three decks |
| Departures | Mon from Luxor (4 nights), Fri from Aswan (3 nights); 7-night round trips | Mon from Luxor (4 nights), Fri from Aswan (3 nights); 7-night options |
| Pool | Heated pool on the sun deck | Pool with a pool bar |
| Spa and gym | Seneb Spa; gym with Nile views | Massage room, beauty salon, sauna and gym |
| Health | 24-hour clinic and doctor on call | Doctor available 24 hours |
| Access | Lift, wheelchairs on board, one wheelchair-accessible suite | Ask about access |
| Stands out for | A boutique 1920s-inspired design and small-group guiding | Many balcony suites for the price |
The guest view
What guests say about each
Historia guests talk most about the food and the people, with the head chef and pastry kitchen named again and again, and visits run with a private guide in small groups. Worth knowing: evenings are calm, and imported wine is expensive.
Jaz Regent guests describe a modern, clean, tastefully decorated ship with a warm crew and a wide choice at meals. Worth knowing: Wi-Fi is weak, as on most large ships, so an eSIM helps.
Our view
Which to choose
| If you want | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A boutique feel | Historia | A newer ship with themed suites and calm evenings. |
| A balcony | Jaz Regent | 23 suites with a private balcony. |
| Value | Jaz Regent | For the same dates it usually costs less. |
| Limited mobility | Historia | A lift, wheelchairs on board and a wheelchair-accessible suite. |
| Travelling alone | Jaz Regent | Two single cabins. |
Nile cruise ships run about US$120 to US$1,500 per person per night. See also Historia vs Sonesta St George and Jaz Regent vs Sonesta St George.
Asked often
Historia and Jaz Regent, answered
- Is Historia or Jaz Regent better?
- Historia is the more boutique ship, newer, with a spa, small-group guiding and better access. Jaz Regent has 23 balcony suites and usually costs less.
- Do Historia and Jaz Regent sail on the same days?
- Yes. Both leave Luxor on Mondays for four nights and Aswan on Fridays for three nights.
- Which has balconies?
- Jaz Regent, whose 23 suites each have a private balcony.
