Filter By Cruise Features
MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise — Rates, Facts, Photos & Booking Help
Sail Upper Egypt aboard the 5-star MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise. Features smart voice-controlled cabins, panoramic sliding windows, sundeck pool, gym, and sauna.
* **Panoramic Sliding Windows:** Accommodations feature wide, full-height panoramic sliding glass windows for fresh-air viewing.
* **Upper-Deck Layout:** All 70 passenger rooms are situated exclusively on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors, omitting lower waterline placements.
* **Dedicated Wellness Deck:** Houses an onboard health club equipped with a cardio fitness gym, a dry-heat sauna room, and a massage room.
* **Sundeck Pool & Cabanas:** The open-air top deck features an LED-lit swimming pool, shaded cabanas, sun loungers, and a rooftop bar.
MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise Description
MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise carries an official 5 Stars rating from the Egyptian Tourism Authority, is rated as a Luxury cruise in our editorial standards, has 70 cabins, with a size of 20 m². Each cabin features a large panoramic window facing the Nile. At that scale, the boat operates in the flagship tier — expect a fuller social atmosphere, multiple lounges, and the kind of programming budget that smaller vessels can't match. Sailing under the Royal French banner, MS Royal Princess Amira is part of a fleet long established on the Aswan–Luxor route.
Following an extensive structural and interior renovation in late 2024, the MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise represents a new era of boutique five-star hospitality on the Nile. Measuring 72 meters in length across four levels and a sweeping sun deck, this elegant riverboat features golden-hued exteriors and a contemporary classic interior that merges warm natural materials with bronze accents. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, it offers a sophisticated, luminous sanctuary for holidaymakers exploring ancient pharaonic monuments.
Picture it: the desert breeze on the sun deck, a glass of karkadé in hand as palm-fringed banks drift by, and the timeless silhouette of a temple emerging at dusk. Aboard MS Royal Princess Amira, the journey itself becomes the destination — comfortable, elegant, and paced so you can simply take it all in. The great monuments of Upper Egypt await by day; calm, well-appointed comfort welcomes you back each evening.
🛏️ Accommodation
The riverboat provides an exclusive capacity of 70 luxurious cabins and suites designed for privacy, acoustic insulation, and ergonomic comfort. Demonstrating intelligent floor planning, all passenger accommodations are positioned exclusively across the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors, completely avoiding lower waterline placements. Every room features large panoramic sliding windows that open up to frame wide perspectives of the riverbank. Standard room amenities include smart voice-activated controls for climate, lighting, and entertainment, alongside a private en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, a safety deposit box, a minibar, a direct-dial phone, and daily five-star housekeeping.
- Private en-suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Satellite TV, in-house video channels, mini-bar
- In-cabin electronic safety deposit box
🍽️ Dining & Cuisine
Culinary experiences aboard the MS Royal Princess Amira take place in a five-star main restaurant located on the 1st floor. Operating on a full-board schedule, the kitchen staff prepares daily multi-cuisine buffets alongside à la carte services that showcase Mediterranean, Levantine, and authentic regional Egyptian specialties. For evening socializing, guests gather in the main lounge bar, which features plush seating clusters, ambient lighting, and regular entertainment programs, including Oriental Galabeya costume nights, live music, and folkloric performances.
🌊 Leisure & Entertainment
Recreation is centered on the open-air sun deck, equipped with a medium-sized swimming pool featuring LED night lighting, adjustable sun loungers, shaded cabanas, and a rooftop bar serving beverages and snacks from morning till sunset. Indoors, guests have access to a dedicated wellness deck featuring a fitness gym, a dry-heat sauna room, and an aromatherapy massage room. Additional assets include a marble lobby with a 24-hour concierge desk, Sharp corridor air purifiers, a gift boutique, and public Wi-Fi.
✨ What Makes It Unique
What sets the MS Royal Princess Amira apart is its pioneer status as one of the Nile’s premier smart riverboats, featuring voice-controlled automation for in-room air conditioning, lighting, and TV media. Furthermore, its strict upper-floor accommodation plan guarantees that no guest rooms sit on the waterline, while its dedicated wellness deck houses both a gym, sauna, and massage spa for complete physical rejuvenation.
🛎️ Onboard Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry service
- Onboard gift shop
- Internet access in designated areas
- Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Mastercard)
Specs verified · cabin counts, cabin sizes, deck features, and facility list confirmed against the operator’s published sheet.
MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise Photos
Browse the gallery to see MS Royal Princess Amira's cabins, dining, sundeck and exterior. Click any image to enlarge.
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise Rates in USD
Calculate Your Total Cruise Cost
Enter your travel details for an instant estimate.
Add More Optional Tours
- All rates are per person in USD, full-board with all sightseeing included.
- Holiday seasons (Christmas, Easter, New Year) carry a supplement reflecting peak demand.
- Dates marked with a ✨ tab above are special events (e.g. eclipses) or limited promotions; the supplement or discount shown on each tab applies to trips sailing on those dates.
- Single supplement 50% of Adult in Double cabin rate.
- Triple reduction 3% of Adult in Double rate.
- Suite Supplement start from 80% on Person in Double Cabin Rate based on suite Type. (Only in mixed Cabins / Suites Cruises)
- Royal & Presidential Suites Rate is equal to two Double Cabins.
- For cruise-only without sightseeing, deduct $120 from the 3-night price and $160 from the 4-night price.
MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise Children Policy
| Age category / arrangement | Rate |
|---|---|
| Infant (under 3 years) | Free of charge — Maximum 1 free Infant per Cabin; second Infant in cabin will be charged Child Rate |
| Child (3 – 12 years) | 50% of the adult rate |
| Child (12 years or older) | Full adult rate |
| Maximum children per cabin | 1 child sharing 2 adults, or 2 children sharing 1 adult |
| 1 child + 1 adult sharing one cabin | No discount — same rate as 2 adults in double cabin |
| 2 children in a separate cabin | Same rate as 1 adult in single cabin |
What's Included & What's Not
✅ The Rate Includes
- Accommodation for 3 or 4 nights in your chosen cabin category
- Transfer from airport, train station or hotel on arrival
- Full-board dining: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All guided sightseeing tours per the standard 3 / 4-night itinerary
- Services of a licensed, professional Egyptologist guide
- All entrance fees to historical sites named in the itinerary (Except Optional Tours)
- Departure transfer to airport / train station
❌ The Rate Excludes
- Tours not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional excursions (e.g. Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon)
- Beverages: water, soft drinks, alcohol
- Tipping for cruise crew and guide (gratuities)
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
Before you book: Review the full payment, amendment, and refund terms in our Cancellation Policy.
MS Royal Princess Amira is your best fit if
- You prefer a traditional window cabin over a balcony — MS Royal Princess Amira's cabins have river-facing windows.
- You want the amenity range of a larger Nile vessel — MS Royal Princess Amira has 70 cabins, among the larger ships sailing the Aswan–Luxor route.
- You want a luxury-class Nile cruise — MS Royal Princess Amira offers refined service, spacious accommodation, and elevated dining.
- You want a pool for cooling off during Upper Egypt's afternoon heat — MS Royal Princess Amira has an outdoor pool on the sun deck.
- You want spa facilities after excursion days — MS Royal Princess Amira has a sauna and dedicated massage treatment rooms onboard.
- You want to maintain a fitness routine while cruising — MS Royal Princess Amira has an onboard gym.
MS Royal Princess Amira isn't your best fit if
- You're booking for three adults sharing a cabin — consider booking 1 Double + 1 Single instead of a Triple Cabin, or book another cruise with a larger cabin size.
- If you need an elevator between decks, consider Al Hambra Nile Cruise, MS Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise, and JAZ Celebrity Nile Cruise.
- If you need a wheelchair-accessible cabin, consider MS Acamar Nile Cruise.
- If you specifically want suite-only accommodation, try to use our search bar and find an All-Suites cruise.
- If you want a restored heritage vessel, consider Mövenpick SS Misr and Steam Ship Karim Nile Cruise.
- If you specifically want an international brand operator, consider Jaz Elite Regent Nile Cruise, JAZ Celebrity Nile Cruise, and S.S. Sphinx Nile Cruise.
- If you want a walk-out balcony instead of a French balcony, try to use our search bar and find an Outside Balcony cruise.
Itineraries
MS Royal Princess Amira sails the classic Aswan↔Luxor route. Choose between a 3-night cruise (Aswan → Luxor) or a 4-night cruise (Luxor → Aswan). 3-night departures from Aswan are typically on Friday. 4-night departures from Luxor are typically on Monday.
3-Night Itinerary: Aswan → Luxor
Full detailed 3-Night Aswan → Luxor itinerary →
4-Night Itinerary: Luxor → Aswan
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifics about MS Royal Princess Amira — class and rating, cabin layout, itineraries, departure days, and the practicalities of sailing on this particular vessel.
What is the official Egyptian Tourism Authority rating of MS Royal Princess Amira?
What is your editorial rating of MS Royal Princess Amira?
How many cabins does MS Royal Princess Amira have?
What is the average cabin size on MS Royal Princess Amira?
Does MS Royal Princess Amira offer lower-deck cabins?
Do the cabins onboard MS Royal Princess Amira have a balcony?
Does MS Royal Princess Amira have an elevator on board?
Are all cabins on MS Royal Princess Amira configured as suites?
Is MS Royal Princess Amira a modern build or a restored heritage vessel?
Is MS Royal Princess Amira currently in active service?
What cruise lengths does MS Royal Princess Amira offer?
What route does MS Royal Princess Amira sail, and what does each itinerary cover?
Which days of the week does MS Royal Princess Amira depart?
What are the check-in and check-out times on MS Royal Princess Amira?
What languages are spoken on board MS Royal Princess Amira?
What currencies are accepted on MS Royal Princess Amira?
What payment methods does MS Royal Princess Amira accept?
How much deposit do I need to book the MS Royal Princess Amira Nile cruise?
Can I pay for the MS Royal Princess Amira cruise in monthly instalments?
Can I change my MS Royal Princess Amira cruise date or swap cruises for free?
Is the MS Royal Princess Amira cruise price protected against future increases?
What happens if my MS Royal Princess Amira cruise is cancelled or disrupted?
What is the cancellation and refund policy for the MS Royal Princess Amira Nile cruise?
Looking for general Nile-cruise information? For visa requirements, packing checklists, tipping etiquette, dress codes, optional excursions, and the daily rhythm of cruise life, see our Comprehensive Nile Cruise Guide for First-Timers — the answers in that guide apply to every Nile cruise on the route, including MS Royal Princess Amira.
Why Book With Nile-Cruise-Egypt.com?
We’ve spent 25+ years booking Nile cruises and treat every reservation as the start of a long-term relationship, not a one-off transaction. Here’s what that means in practice:
- Honest cruise matching, not the highest commission — we recommend the boat that fits your budget, dates, and travel style, even when it isn’t the one paying us the most.
- One named consultant from enquiry to disembarkation — you won’t be passed between agents or talk to a different person each time you email.
- No bait pricing — the rate you see is the rate you pay; cabin upgrades, optional excursions, and seasonal supplements are quoted up-front, never sprung at checkout.
- Operator-direct rates — we work directly with Nile cruise operators, so what you pay is comparable to booking the boat yourself, with the added safety net of our support throughout.
- Egypt-based, on-the-ground support — our office is in Cairo, not a call centre in another country; if something needs fixing during your trip, we can act on it locally and immediately.
- Most travellers return or refer us — repeat bookings and word-of-mouth referrals make up the majority of our work, which is the only customer-satisfaction metric we trust.
From your first enquiry through to disembarkation, our priority is honest guidance, peace of mind, and a Nile cruise you’ll remember as a personal experience — not just a trip.
Family Travel, Made Effortless
A Nile cruise is one of the easiest ways to travel Egypt with family. Unpack once — your floating hotel moves with you, so there are no early-morning hotel checkouts, no repacking, and no long road transfers between cities. You wake up already at the next temple.
We take the logistics off your plate so you can focus on the experience:
- Transfers handled — airport pickups and all moves between the boat and the sites are arranged for you.
- Meals included — full-board dining on board, so there’s no hunting for restaurants with tired, hungry children.
- Expert Egyptologist guides — licensed guides bring the temples to life at a pace that keeps all ages engaged.
- Everything in one place — pool, dining, sun deck and cabins together, so families stay close and relaxed between excursions.
The result: less stress, fewer logistics, and more time making memories together.
A Shared Ship, Your Own Experience
You travel alongside other guests, but your experience stays very much your own. The ship is the setting — how you enjoy it is up to you.
- Your private cabin — every cabin has its own en-suite bathroom and individual climate control, so your space is entirely yours, set to your comfort.
- Dine your way — share a table and meet fellow travellers, or keep to yourselves; the choice is yours at every meal.
- Private excursions on request — prefer to explore the temples with your own guide and vehicle rather than the group? We can arrange private touring for you.
- Your own pace — join every activity or simply relax on the sun deck and watch the Nile drift by. Nothing is compulsory.
It’s the ease of a guided cruise with the privacy and flexibility of independent travel.
Why Book Now Rather Than Later
There’s no pressure here — but there are real, practical reasons not to leave MS Royal Princess Amira sitting in a browser tab. Booking now removes risk rather than adding it:
- Cabins and dates are limited — each boat sails on a fixed schedule with a fixed number of cabins. Popular dates and the best cabin categories sell first; once a departure fills, no amount of budget brings it back.
- Today’s price can rise — Nile cruise rates move with fuel costs, temple entrance fees, and government taxes. When those go up, published prices follow. The figure you see today is not guaranteed to be there next month.
- Your deposit locks today’s price — place your 20% deposit and the rate you were quoted is held for your booking, even if prices rise afterwards. You are protected from increases the moment you confirm.
- There’s no downside to securing it — with a low 20% deposit, 0% interest instalments on the balance, and free date, cruise, and name changes, booking early costs you nothing in flexibility. You simply lock the cabin and the price, and keep your options open.
In short: waiting risks losing your cabin or paying more, while booking now secures both — with every guarantee below standing behind your reservation.
Booking Guarantees & Flexibility
Every MS Royal Princess Amira booking with Nile-Cruise-Egypt.com comes with the guarantees below. These are the same terms set out in our booking contract and cancellation policy — summarised here so you know exactly where you stand before you pay.
Flexible, transparent payment
- 20% deposit to book. You secure your cabin with a 20% deposit at the time of booking — not the full amount up front.
- 0% interest instalments. Pay the balance in equal monthly instalments at no added cost. The final instalment is due 30 days before your travel date.
Cabin guarantees
- No lower-deck cabins, guaranteed. You will never be placed in a lower-deck cabin.
- Top-deck assurance. A guaranteed top-deck cabin is available for a 10% supplement — or free of charge as top check-in priority, subject to availability on the day.
Change & cancellation flexibility
- Free date change up to 30 days before your travel date (subject to any seasonal price difference).
- Free cruise swap up to 30 days before travel (subject to any price difference between the two cruises).
- Free name change up to 7 days before travel.
Price protection
- Locked-in price. Your price is protected against any future increase in cruise rates, fuel prices, government taxes, or entrance fees.
- Price-drop refund. If the price drops after you book, you receive the difference back (same booking conditions apply).
If an operational issue affects your cruise
Examples: urgent maintenance, administrative issues, or a cruise-specific force-majeure event.
- Reassignment to a similar or higher-category cruise.
- Conditions guaranteed — your original plan’s terms stay exactly as booked.
- No downgrade — you keep all rights, privileges, and cabin guarantees.
If there is a national or global shutdown
Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, navigation suspension, or any force-majeure event affecting all cruises.
- Postpone free of charge — move to a later date keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits, and conditions; or
- Full refund — receive a 100% refund.
Full terms, definitions, and any conditions are set out in our booking contract. If anything here is unclear, your dedicated consultant will walk you through it before you commit.
Available Nile Cruises with Same Sailing Days
3-Night Every Friday / 4-Night Every Monday
Browse every Nile cruise in our fleet that shares MS Royal Princess Amira's departure schedule. Each link opens the full cruise page with rates, photos, and itinerary.
- Al Nabilatan Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- Alessandra Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Blue Shadow II Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Blue Shadow IV Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Concerto Plus Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Esmeralda Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Farah Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Farida Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Golden Boat Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Grand Mandarine Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Hapi V Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Historia The Boutique Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- HS Solaris II Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Jamila Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- JAZ Crown Empress Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- JAZ Crown Prince Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Jaz Elite Regent Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- JAZ Helio Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- JAZ Nile Monarch Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- Kira Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- M.S. Mayflower Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- M/S Royal Serenade Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Mirage I Nile Cruise Moderate
- MS Acamar Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- MS Alma Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- MS Champollion 1 Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- MS Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Ciela Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS DWA Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Kleos Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- MS Mojito Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Moon Dance Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Mövenpick Darakum Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- MS Mövenpick Hamees Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- MS Nile Bride Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Nile Commodore Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- MS Nile Crown III Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- MS Nile Odyssey Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- MS Nile Plaza Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- MS Nile Premium Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Nile Style Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Nile Symphony Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MS Salacia Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- MS Tamr Henna Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- MS TiYi Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- MS Tosca Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- MY Alyssa Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Mövenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Mövenpick SS Misr Nile Cruise Historical
- Nile Azur Nile Cruise Moderate
- Nile Capital Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise Luxury
- Nile Story Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Orient Sun Times Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Orient Tower Prestige Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- Prince Omar Nile Cruise Moderate
- Princess Sarah Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Queen Of Hanza Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Ra I Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Radamis II Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Moderate
- Royal Princess Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Royal Ruby Nile Cruise Deluxe
- S.S. Sphinx Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Luxury
- Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Soleil Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise Ship Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Sonesta St. George I Nile Cruise Ship Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise Ship Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- Steam Ship Karim Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Historical
- Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Ultra Luxury
- SUNRISE Semiramis I Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- SUNRISE Semiramis III Nile Cruise Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Tulip Nile Cruise Deluxe
- Upscale Nile Cruise Deluxe
Ready to Sail on MS Royal Princess Amira?
In conclusion, the MS Royal Princess Amira Nile Cruise is an exceptional selection for travelers seeking modern smart technology, quiet upper-deck accommodations, and comprehensive wellness leisure. By combining panoramic sliding-window cabins, voice automation, a sundeck pool with cabanas, a gym and sauna spa, and full-board dining, it promises an extraordinarily comfortable Egyptian voyage. It remains a top option for luxury river cruising.