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Jaz Regent vs Jaz Viceroy
Both are modern five-star Jaz ships with 38 m² balcony suites, a pool with a pool bar, a gym and a sauna. Choose the Jaz Viceroy for a newer, smaller ship (built 2022, 74 guests) with a two-level sun deck and triple cabins for families. Choose Jaz Regent (renovated 2022, 90 guests) for more suites and a Monday start from Luxor. Often the deciding factor is simply which weekday suits your flights.
From each ship's specification
Jaz Regent and Jaz Viceroy side by side
| Jaz Regent | Jaz Viceroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Built | Renovated throughout in 2022 | Built 2022 |
| Cabins | 56: 23 suites of 38 m² with balcony, 31 doubles of 19 m² with a panoramic window, 2 singles | 37: 21 suites of 38 m² with balcony, doubles of 19 m² with a French balcony, twins, singles and triples |
| Guests | Up to 90 | Up to 74 |
| Decks | 3 | 5, with a two-level sun deck |
| Departures | Mon from Luxor (4 nights), Fri from Aswan (3 nights); 7 nights both ways | Sat from Luxor (4 nights), Wed from Aswan (3 nights); 7 nights both ways |
| Pool | Swimming pool with pool bar | Swimming pool with pool bar |
| Spa and gym | Massage room, gym, sauna, beauty salon | Spa and massage, gym, sauna, beauty salon on request |
| Dining | Main restaurant, bar lounge, pool bar | Buffet breakfast and lunch, à la carte dinner; an oriental night with folklore |
| Extras on the route | Philae and Elephantine Island | Optional Abu Simbel, Dendera and Abydos |
Often the decider
Monday or Saturday
Jaz Regent leaves Luxor on Mondays and Aswan on Fridays, the most common pattern on the Nile, so it connects easily with a Lake Nasser cruise. Jaz Viceroy leaves Luxor on Saturdays and Aswan on Wednesdays, which suits a trip that starts at the weekend. See Nile cruise departure days and combining a cruise with Lake Nasser.
In our words
What guests say about Jaz Regent
Guests describe Jaz Regent as modern, clean and tastefully decorated, with a warm crew and a wide choice at meals, and it draws noticeably better comments than the older ships in the Jaz fleet. Wi-Fi is weak, as on most large ships, and Tutankhamun’s tomb and Abu Simbel are usually paid extras. The Viceroy is newer and has fewer guest reviews so far.
Our view
Which suits whom
- A family of three: Jaz Viceroy, which has triple cabins.
- A suite: either; Jaz Regent has 23 balcony suites, the Viceroy 21, both of 38 m².
- A smaller ship: Jaz Viceroy, with 74 guests against 90.
- Dendera and Abydos: Jaz Viceroy, which offers both as options.
- A Monday start: Jaz Regent.
Prices
What they cost
Nile cruises run about US$120 to US$1,500 per person per night, depending on the ship, the cabin and the dates. Ask us for both on yours. See Jaz Regent and Jaz Viceroy.
Asked often
Jaz Regent or Jaz Viceroy, answered
- Is Jaz Regent or Jaz Viceroy better?
- Both are modern five-star ships with 38 m² balcony suites, a pool, a gym and a sauna. The Viceroy is newer (2022) and smaller (74 guests), with triple cabins; the Regent, renovated in 2022, takes 90 and has a few more suites. Choose by departure day as much as by ship.
- What days do Jaz Regent and Jaz Viceroy sail?
- Jaz Regent sails Mondays from Luxor (4 nights) and Fridays from Aswan (3 nights). Jaz Viceroy sails Saturdays from Luxor (4 nights) and Wednesdays from Aswan (3 nights). Both also run seven-night round trips.
- Which Jaz ship is best for families?
- Jaz Viceroy, because it has triple cabins, so a family of three can share, and a two-level sun deck with a pool.
