Ship comparison
Jaz Regent vs Sonesta St George
Both are five-star ships that leave Luxor on Mondays and Aswan on Fridays. Choose Jaz Regent for value and space: 23 of its 56 cabins are 38 m² suites with a private balcony, it carries 90 guests, and it usually costs less. Choose Sonesta St George for a grander, livelier ship of 114 guests, with an oversize pool, a full spa and nightly entertainment. Couples who want a balcony lean to Jaz Regent; families and those who enjoy evening shows lean to St George.
The facts
Jaz Regent and Sonesta St George side by side
| Jaz Regent | Sonesta St George | |
|---|---|---|
| Refurbished or built | Refurbished 2022 | Built 2011 |
| Cabins | 56: 23 suites of 38 m² with a private balcony, 31 doubles of 19 m², 2 singles | 57: 47 Deluxe Cabins and 10 suites, up to a Royal Suite |
| Guests | Up to 90 | Up to 114 |
| Size | 72 m, three decks | 75 m, five decks |
| Departures | Mon from Luxor (4 nights), Fri from Aswan (3 nights); 7-night options | Mon from Luxor (4 nights), Fri from Aswan (3 nights); 7-night round trip |
| Pool | Pool with a pool bar | Oversize pool with a shallow extension, and a jacuzzi |
| Spa and gym | Massage room, beauty salon, sauna and gym | Spa with massage, sauna and steam bath; gym and jogging track |
| Evenings | Bar lounge | Lounge with dance floor and nightly entertainment; piano bar |
| Health | Doctor available 24 hours | Doctor on call |
| Stands out for | Many balcony suites for the price | Grand interiors and the livelier evenings |
The guest view
What guests say about each
Jaz Regent guests describe a modern, clean, tastefully decorated ship with a warm crew and a wide choice at meals, one of the better-finished ships in its fleet. Worth knowing: Wi-Fi is weak, as on most large ships, so an eSIM helps.
Sonesta St George guests single out a crew that fixes problems quickly, comfortable beds and table-served dinners with a new menu each night. Worth knowing: the decor is grand and ornate, which some love and others find a lot.
Our view
Which to choose
| If you want | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A balcony | Jaz Regent | 23 suites with a private balcony, far more than most ships. |
| Value | Jaz Regent | For the same dates, Jaz Regent usually costs less. |
| Evening entertainment | Sonesta St George | Nightly shows, a dance floor and a piano bar. |
| A family | Sonesta St George | A big pool with a shallow end. |
| Travelling alone | Jaz Regent | Two single cabins, so a solo traveller need not pay for a double. |
| Spa time | Sonesta St George | A full spa with steam bath, and spa fittings in the cabin bathrooms. |
Nile cruise ships run about US$120 to US$1,500 per person per night, depending on the boat, cabin and season. See also Historia vs Sonesta St George and Jaz Regent vs Jaz Viceroy.
Asked often
Jaz Regent and Sonesta St George, answered
- Is Jaz Regent or Sonesta St George better?
- Jaz Regent is better value, with 23 balcony suites and fewer guests. Sonesta St George is grander and livelier, with a bigger pool, a full spa and nightly entertainment.
- Does Jaz Regent have balconies?
- Yes. Its 23 suites of 38 m² each have a private balcony. The 31 double cabins have panoramic windows.
- What day do Jaz Regent and Sonesta St George sail?
- Both leave Luxor on Mondays for four nights to Aswan and leave Aswan on Fridays for three nights to Luxor.
- Which is cheaper, Jaz Regent or Sonesta St George?
- Jaz Regent usually costs less for the same dates and cabin type.
