Sonesta
MS Acamar
A 54-cabin, five-deck Luxury cruiser (accessible, lift)
MS Acamar is a Luxury Nile cruise ship of 54 cabins on five decks, and one of only three Luxury ships we sell with a lift — it reaches every cabin, and four cabins are designed for guests with reduced mobility. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $925 per person.
Why travellers choose the MS Acamar
The ship
MS Acamar is the Luxury ship we suggest first when someone in the party finds stairs hard. A lift runs to every cabin — only three ships in our Luxury category have one — and four cabins of about 26 m² are laid out for guests with reduced mobility. The hull dates from 2003, when it sailed as Amarco; it was renovated in 2008 and took the Acamar name in 2018.
Cabins
Most of the 54 are standard cabins of about 21 m², with soundproof panoramic windows, a bathtub, air-conditioning, a minibar, satellite TV, a safe and a tea-and-coffee tray. Above them are two Presidential Suites of about 27 m² and two Royal Suites of about 52 m².
Life on board
The sun deck has the pool; inside are a full spa, a gym, a bar and the restaurant, which serves full board and can cater for special diets if you tell us when you book.
Follow the MS Acamar on the map
Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.
Rates by season · per person, standard cabin
Guide prices only — the exact rate depends on your date, cabin and how full the ship is. Your written quote always confirms the final figure before anything is held.
| Season | Dates | 3 nights | 4 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | May – Aug | $925 | $1,100 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $1,315 | $1,615 |
What's included on the MS Acamar
Included 8 items
- Accommodation in an outside cabin with private bathroom, air-conditioning and Nile view
- Full-board meals — daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or set menu depending on ship)
- Guided sightseeing at every temple stop with a licensed Egyptologist
- All entrance fees for the standard itinerary (Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings)
- Transfers between the cruise ship and the sightseeing sites
- Welcome drink on arrival, afternoon tea daily, and bottled water on excursions
- Onboard evening entertainment — galabeya party, folkloric shows, live music
- All service charges and Egyptian VAT
Not included 6 items
- International flights to Egypt and Egypt visa$30 USD on arrival for most nationalities
- Domestic flights to Aswan or from Luxor (available as a paid add-on)
- Optional excursions — Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon over the West Bank, Nubian village visit
- Personal expenses (drinks other than tea/water, laundry, spa services, souvenirs)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended — most operators require it)
- Gratuities for the cruise crew, guide and driver~$8-12 USD per day combined
MS Acamar at a glance
- Category
- Luxury Cruises
- Built · renovated
- 2003 · renovated 2018
- Cabins
- 54 · about 21 m² each
- Balcony
- French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
- Lift
- Yes — a lift between the guest decks
- Length · decks
- 5 decks
- Routes
- 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor · 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan
- Payment
- No online payment — a written quote first, then a deposit by bank transfer or a secure card link.
Facilities & life on the MS Acamar
Dining on board
Full board in the restaurant, with special dietary menus on request — tell us when you book. Water with meals is included; other drinks are extra, and the exact board basis is on your written quote.
MS Acamar FAQ
How many cabins does MS Acamar have?
54: 45 standard cabins of about 21 m², 4 accessible cabins of about 26 m², 2 Presidential Suites of about 27 m² and 2 Royal Suites of about 52 m², over five decks.
Is MS Acamar suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
It is the Luxury ship we recommend for it. A lift reaches every cabin, and four cabins are designed for guests with special needs. Tell us what you need and we will reserve the right cabin.
How old is MS Acamar?
It was launched in 2003 as Amarco, renovated in 2008 and renamed Acamar in 2018.
Which itineraries does MS Acamar sail?
3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. We confirm the departure day for your dates on the written quote.
How much does a cruise on MS Acamar cost?
From $925 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $1,315 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $1,100. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.
Similar ships travellers also ask about
Sonesta
MS Le Fayan
Jaz
MS Jaz Viceroy
Get a written quote for the MS Acamar — in under 2 hours
No account, no payment, no obligation. Tell us your dates and a named specialist replies with availability, cabin options and the exact price.
