Jaz Nile Monarch
A small, intimate 45-cabin Nile cruiser
Jaz Nile Monarch is a small Standard Nile cruise ship: 45 outside cabins on four decks, run by Jaz. Doubles are about 17 m² and the suites run to about 32 m², some with a bathtub. It has a rooftop pool and pool bar, a spa, a gym and nightly entertainment. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan, from $810 per person all year.
Why travellers choose the Jaz Nile Monarch
The ship
Nile Monarch is a small ship on a river of large ones: 45 cabins over four decks, which means fewer people at breakfast and on the coaches. Every cabin is on the outside.
Cabins
There are 35 doubles of about 17 m², 6 single cabins and 4 suites of up to about 32 m², some with a bathtub. Every cabin has large panoramic windows, individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, a safe, a hairdryer and a private bathroom with a shower.
Life on board
The rooftop sun deck carries the pool and a pool bar. Inside are the main restaurant with international and Egyptian cooking, a lounge with entertainment, a spa, a gym, a gift shop and laundry. There is no lift.
Follow the Jaz Nile Monarch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | Oct – Sep | $810 | $1,080 |
What's included on the Jaz Nile Monarch
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
Jaz Nile Monarch at a glance
- Operator
- Jaz
- Category
- Standard Cruises
- Cabins
- 45 · about 17 m² each
- Balcony
- French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
- Lift
- No — the decks are linked by stairs
- Length · decks
- 4 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 Jaz Nile Monarch
Dining on board
Meals are served on a full-board basis. The main restaurant seats all guests in a single sitting, and an afternoon tea-time service runs alongside light bites and drinks in the lounge and pool bars. Most beverages are usually charged separately — we confirm the exact board basis in your written quote.
Jaz Nile Monarch FAQ
How many cabins does Jaz Nile Monarch have?
45: 35 doubles of about 17 m², 6 single cabins and 4 suites of up to about 32 m².
Are there single cabins?
Yes, six — more than most ships we sell carry.
What is on board?
A rooftop pool and pool bar, a restaurant, a lounge with entertainment, a spa, a gym, a gift shop and laundry.
Does the price change with the season?
No. Nile Monarch is quoted at one rate for the whole year.
How much does a cruise on Jaz Nile Monarch cost?
From $810 per person sharing a double for 3 nights, and from $1,080 for 4 nights — the same rate all year. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.
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