AmaWaterways on the Nile at a glance
AmaWaterways currently operates 3 river-cruise vessels on the Nile, with an average passenger count of 75. The line is headquartered in Calabasas, California and was founded in 2002; AmaWaterways operates a young, design-forward fleet across Europe, the Mekong, the Nile and the Chobe. The line is known for twin-balcony staterooms (a French balcony plus a step-out balcony in the same cabin), the chef-driven Chef's Table specialty restaurant and a complimentary bicycle program for guided cycling excursions.
The Nile itself flows through Egypt, Sudan over 6650 kilometres. Nile cruises run between Luxor and Aswan, almost always as part of a guided land package that includes Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. Modern Nile vessels are sun-deck oriented with shaded pools and outdoor lounges; the most luxurious operate as floating boutique hotels with under twenty staterooms. Headline destinations served by AmaWaterways on this river include Luxor, Aswan, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel.
AmaWaterways ships sailing the Nile
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| AmaDahlia | 72 | 2009 |
| AmaLilia | 82 | 2024 |
| AmaMelodia | 72 | 2018 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Wonders of Egypt & the Nile | 12 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Esna · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Abu Simbel |
| Treasures of Egypt | 8 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan |