Amwaj Nile Cruise 2026 — Review, Itinerary & Prices | Open-Air Jacuzzi, 4 Suite Categories & Sitting Area Every Cabin | Thursday from Luxor | from $749

Bottom line: The MS Amwaj (also known as the Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise) is the most comprehensively wellness-equipped luxury ship on the Thursday/Monday departure schedule — and one of the most suite-varied ships in Egypt For Travel’s entire fleet. With 46 standard cabins, 12 junior suites, 2 executive suites, and 2 royal suites (62 total), the Amwaj offers four distinct accommodation levels at a single starting price of $749. The open-air Jacuzzi on the pool deck — positioned directly above the Nile with unobstructed river views, open to the Egyptian sky — alongside a steam bath, sauna, and massage services create the most complete wellness facility on any Thursday/Monday ship. Every cabin includes a sitting area, a dressing table, a bathtub, and panoramic windows — hotel-quality cabin details that elevate even the standard cabin experience significantly above comparable ships on this schedule. At $749 departing every Thursday from Luxor (and every Monday from Aswan), the Amwaj is the definitive luxury choice for Thursday arrival travelers.

Amwaj — Quick Facts

Is the Amwaj Worth It?

Yes — 4 suite categories, an open-air Jacuzzi on the Nile, steam bath, sauna, and hotel-quality cabin sitting areas at $749 on the Thursday schedule is outstanding value. The Amwaj’s open-air Jacuzzi is an experience that cannot be replicated in an indoor hotel spa: soaking under the Egyptian sky with the Nile banks, desert cliffs, palm groves, and the first stars of the evening appearing overhead is one of the most genuinely memorable experiences available on any Nile cruise ship at any price. The 4-tier suite range (standard, junior, executive, royal) gives guests precise accommodation choice at $749 — most ships at this price offer only standard cabin plus one suite type. The sitting area and dressing table in every standard cabin is a detail that most Nile cruise ships charging $850 or more do not include. The Amwaj’s 62-cabin capacity makes it the largest ship on the Thursday/Monday schedule, providing the social energy of a full-sized ship with a genuine 5-star deluxe standard.

Who Is the Amwaj Best For?

• Thursday/Monday schedule travelers who want the best-equipped luxury ship on this departure calendar. The Amwaj is the largest, most suite-varied, and most wellness-equipped ship operating on Thursday from Luxor in Egypt For Travel’s fleet. For guests arriving in Luxor on a Thursday, the Amwaj is the definitive premium starting option.
• Open-air Jacuzzi users who want the authentic outdoor Nile Jacuzzi experience. The Amwaj’s open-air Jacuzzi is on the pool deck — fully exposed to the sky, the Nile air, and the views of both banks. Soaking at dusk or after dark with the desert cliffs catching the last light, or under a clear Egyptian sky full of stars, is the experience guests describe for years afterward. Combined with the steam bath and sauna on board, the Amwaj has the most complete outdoor and indoor wellness combination on any Thursday/Monday ship.
• Suite variety seekers who want genuine accommodation choice. With 12 junior suites, 2 executive suites, and 2 royal suites alongside 46 standard cabins, the Amwaj offers 4 distinct levels at $749. The 12 junior suites give couples and groups significant availability; the 2 executive suites offer a distinctive mid-tier premium step; the 2 royal suites are the most exclusive accommodation on the Thursday schedule.
• Guests who value cabin quality in standard rooms. The sitting area, dressing table, bathtub, and panoramic windows in every Amwaj standard cabin mean the standard room feels like a hotel junior suite rather than a standard cruise cabin. This is a meaningful difference from ships where these features are reserved for suites.

Who Should NOT Book the Amwaj?

• If Monday/Friday departures suit the travel itinerary better and a private Nile balcony via sliding glass doors in every cabin is the priority, the Nile Goddess ($849, Mon/Fri) delivers sliding-glass-door access to private Nile balconies in every cabin category, plus midnight room service.
• If Monday/Friday departures are preferred and a piano bar, à la carte dining, and award-winning pedigree are the priorities at $749 equivalent budget, the Acamar ($879, Mon/Fri) delivers these on a different schedule at $130 more per person.
• If an in-cabin bathroom Jacuzzi rather than an open-air deck Jacuzzi is the priority, the Sonesta St. George ($1,549, Mon/Fri) is the only ship in Egypt For Travel’s fleet with a Jacuzzi inside every cabin bathroom — on a different schedule at $800 more per person.

Amwaj Suite Categories — Which to Choose?

Egypt For Travel Expert Assessment

"The Amwaj’s open-air Jacuzzi is the experience guests describe for years after the trip. Soaking in the Jacuzzi on deck at dusk, watching the desert cliffs catch the last orange light over the Nile — this is what luxury Nile cruising should feel like. The four suite categories at $749 give guests genuine accommodation choice that most ships at $850+ do not provide. The sitting area and dressing table in every standard cabin is a detail that makes the standard room feel like a hotel suite. At 62 cabins, the Amwaj is the largest ship on the Thursday/Monday schedule, which means the social energy of a full luxury sailing with a complete wellness offering."
— Egypt For Travel Operations Team — ETA Category A Licence No. 1947

What You Will See — Sites Visited on the Amwaj

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the open-air Jacuzzi on the Amwaj and why is it different from an indoor hotel spa?

The Amwaj’s open-air Jacuzzi is located on the sun deck — fully open to the Egyptian sky with no roof, no walls, and no enclosure. The Jacuzzi sits on the pool deck with unobstructed views of both Nile banks: the sound of water against the hull, palm groves and sandstone cliffs on the eastern and western banks, the desert air, and the open sky. The experience of a hotel spa Jacuzzi — indoors, tiled, enclosed — and the experience of the Amwaj’s open-air Jacuzzi with the Nile flowing past and the Egyptian sky overhead are genuinely different in every sensory dimension. The most valued time in the Amwaj’s Jacuzzi is at dusk: when the desert cliffs turn orange and the first stars appear over the Nile, and the water temperature contrasts with the cooling evening air. Combined with the steam bath and sauna on board, the Amwaj offers the most complete outdoor and indoor wellness combination on any Thursday/Monday departure ship in Egypt For Travel’s fleet.

How many suite types does the Amwaj have and which should I choose?

The Amwaj has four accommodation categories — a four-tier range that is rare on Nile cruise ships at $749, where most offer only standard cabin plus one suite type. Standard cabins (46): The right choice for the large majority of travelers. Every standard cabin on the Amwaj includes a sitting area, dressing table, bathtub, and panoramic windows — features normally found only in junior suites on comparable ships. Standard on the Amwaj feels like a junior suite elsewhere. Junior suites (12): Significantly more space than the standard cabin; the most bookable suite category with the best availability. Recommended for couples who want extra room and the ability to choose early in the booking process without competition for limited availability. Executive suites (2): A premium mid-tier between junior and royal; limited to 2 on the ship, giving a near-private experience. Sells out well in advance of peak Monday departures. Royal suites (2): The most exclusive accommodation on the Thursday schedule; the largest rooms and highest service level on the Amwaj. Book 6–8 weeks ahead in peak season (October–April). Contact Egypt For Travel for current rates by category: WhatsApp +20 155 555 2466.

What makes the Amwaj the best ship on the Thursday/Monday schedule?

The Amwaj leads the Thursday/Monday schedule on every significant measure: 62 cabins (the largest capacity, giving the social energy of a full sailing every Thursday); 4 suite categories (the widest accommodation range on this schedule); open-air Jacuzzi + steam bath + sauna (the most complete wellness facility on any Thursday/Monday ship); and sitting area, dressing table, and bathtub in every standard cabin (a hotel-suite standard in the base room). At $749, the Amwaj is not competing against the Mon/Fri fleet — it is the benchmark ship on its own schedule. For any guest arriving in Luxor on a Thursday, it is the correct luxury choice.

Is the Amwaj the same as the Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise?

Yes — the MS Amwaj and the Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise are the same ship. Both names refer to the same vessel operated by Egypt For Travel on the Thursday from Luxor / Monday from Aswan departure schedule from $749. If you find references online to either name, they describe the same ship, the same facilities, and the same itinerary. Contact Egypt For Travel on WhatsApp +20 155 555 2466 to confirm availability and current pricing for your preferred Thursday departure date.