Why the Acamar Nile Cruise Stands Apart
The Acamar Nile Cruise is one of the most elegant and consistently praised 5-star ships currently sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Carrying just 54 cabins across standard rooms, Presidential Suites, Royal Suites, and wheelchair-accessible cabins, the Acamar is a boutique 5-star vessel that prioritises comfort, calm, and personal service over volume. Independent travellers consistently describe it as a floating palace — a place where the interiors feel considered, the service feels genuine, and the overall atmosphere encourages you to slow down and actually absorb what you are seeing on the riverbanks outside.
The ship’s design follows a classic elegance approach: warm wood interiors, mellow lighting, colourful accents in the lounges, and large panoramic soundproof windows in every cabin that frame the Nile like a moving painting. Tripadvisor reviewers have called it “very luxurious, clean, very chic”, praised the food as “amazing, premium quality”, and described the staff as making “the trip unforgettable.” One reviewer wrote: “It was one of the best trips of my life — you will feel that you don’t want to leave.” For a broader view of what’s available on the same route, see our full Nile Cruises collection.
Two itinerary options are available: a 4-day / 3-night cruise departing Aswan every Friday, and a 5-day / 4-night cruise departing Luxor every Thursday. Both include full-board dining, all temple entrance fees, a private licensed Egyptologist guide, and air-conditioned transfers throughout. Please contact our team for current pricing.
Children Policy
First child under 6 years sharing parents’ cabin travels free. Children aged 6–11 are charged 50% of the adult rate (maximum one child sharing per cabin). Children aged 12 and over are charged the full adult fare.
Not sure which cruise is right for you? Visit our Nile Cruises page for a full comparison, or contact our team for a personalised recommendation.
Overview
The Acamar Nile Cruise is one of the most elegant and consistently praised 5-star ships currently sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Carrying just 54 cabins — standard rooms, Presidential Suites (~27 m²), Royal Suites (~42 m²), and wheelchair-accessible cabins — the Acamar is a boutique 5-star vessel that prioritises comfort, calm, and personal service. Independent reviewers describe it as “very luxurious, clean, very chic” with “amazing, premium quality” food and staff that make “the trip unforgettable.”
Every cabin features panoramic soundproof windows framing the Nile, individual climate control, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, and a private bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower. Onboard facilities include a sun deck pool, main restaurant (buffet and à la carte), gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, massage services, evening entertainment, and an onboard medical clinic. The ship is also one of the few on the Nile purpose-built with wheelchair-accessible cabins and an elevator. Two itineraries: 4 days / 3 nights from Aswan every Friday, and 5 days / 4 nights from Luxor every Thursday. Both include full-board dining, all entrance fees, private Egyptologist, and transfers.
Highlights
- Boutique 5-star ship — 54 cabins only, intimate atmosphere and exceptional service
- Presidential Suites (~27 m²) and Royal Suites (~42 m²) — ideal for honeymooners and special occasions
- All cabins: panoramic soundproof windows, individual AC, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, private bathroom
- Sun deck with swimming pool, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, and à la carte massage services on board
- Main restaurant with buffet and à la carte dining — local and international cuisine
- Elevator and purpose-built wheelchair-accessible cabins — rare on the Nile
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide — all temple and site entrance fees included
- Evening entertainment, gift shop, laundry service, and onboard medical clinic
