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 183 sq ft (17 m²) and the suites run to about 344 sq ft (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 travelers 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 buses. Every cabin is on the outside.
Cabins
There are 35 doubles of about 183 sq ft (17 m²), 6 single cabins and 4 suites of up to about 344 sq ft (32 m²), some with a bathtub. Every cabin has large panoramic windows, individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, a safe, a hair dryer 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 elevator.
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 183 sq ft (17 m²) each
- Balcony
- French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
- Elevator
- 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 183 sq ft (17 m²), 6 single cabins and 4 suites of up to about 344 sq ft (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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