MS Jaz Royale
Former name: Steigenberger Royale
Specifications of MS Jaz Royale
| Year of build | 1992 / Age: 33 |
| Builder | Maasara Shipyard (Cairo, Egypt) |
| Class | Nile River hotel ship |
| Ferry route / homeports | Luxor-Aswan |
| Length (LOA) | 72 m / 236 ft |
| Beam (width) | 14 m / 46 ft |
| Passengers | 52 - 104 |
| Crew | 75 |
| Decks | 5 |
| Cabins | 52 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2018 |
| Former names | Steigenberger Royale |
| Owner | Travco Group |
| Operator | Travco-Jaz Hotels and Resorts Egypt |
MS Jaz Royale Review
Review of MS Jaz Royale
The MS Jaz Royale cruise ship (also known as "Steigenberger Royale") is a premium Nile River cruiser operating in Egypt on itineraries between the homeports of Luxor and Aswan. Itineraries include 4-night (Luxor–Aswan), 3-night (Aswan–Luxor), and 7-night (roundtrip from Luxor) cruises, all featuring visits to the Valley of the Kings. The vessel combines modern design, advanced maritime technology, energy-efficient diesel engines, spacious staterooms and public areas, and excellent service. Each cruise includes expertly guided tours to Egypt’s most famous ancient sites.
The hotel ship Jaz Royale is owned by the Travco Group and operated through its subsidiary, Travco-Jaz Hotels and Resorts Egypt.
Cabins
Jaz Royale offers a total of 52 cabins, including two suites (35 m² / 377 ft²) and 50 double cabins (22 m² / 237 ft²). Each stateroom features a mini-fridge, individually controlled air conditioning, large panoramic windows overlooking the river, and an Italian-style bathroom equipped with a shower, bidet, WC, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, telephone, music system, and closed-circuit video.
Shipboard Facilities
The ship’s main restaurant accommodates all passengers in a single sitting and serves buffet-style meals featuring a mix of international and local cuisine. Traditional afternoon tea includes cakes and snacks, while the large lounge bar offers additional snacks and beverages.
Jaz Royale has two sun decks: the upper deck features a small swimming pool and Jacuzzi, while the lower sun deck includes a bar. Other onboard amenities include laundry facilities, a Panorama Bar, a luxurious lounge, modern fitness equipment, and a gift shop.
Itineraries
The cruise ship operates three itineraries in Egypt, the main one being the 7-night Luxor–Aswan–Luxor voyage:
- Day 1: Check-in and overnight onboard
- Day 2: Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon; depart at 1 p.m. for Edfu (via Esna), overnight in Edfu
- Day 3: Visit Horus Temple; sail to Kom Ombo, visit Sobek Temple; continue to Aswan (overnight)
- Day 4: Aswan excursions (High Dam, Philae Temple, Felucca boat tour, overnight)
- Day 5: Optional tour to Abu Simbel; sail to Kom Ombo (visit Kom Ombo Temple), then to Edfu (overnight)
- Day 6: Depart from Edfu to Esna (visit Khnum Temple), continue to Luxor (overnight)
- Day 7: Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, overnight in Luxor
- Day 8: Check-out
This itinerary is a B2B (back-to-back) combination of the 4-night Luxor–Aswan and the reverse 3-night Aswan–Luxor cruises.
The CroisiEurope Jaz Royale 2021 schedule (7-night roundtrips, “The Land of the Pharaohs” itinerary) included the following departure dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10; October 2, 16; and November 6, 21.
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