
MS Acamar and what a complete facilities set means
The Acamar is a five-star ship distinguished less by one standout feature than by having a complete set of them: well-appointed cabins, full sun deck facilities, a spa, restaurant, lounge and reception. At $1,220 per person it is below the luxury average of $1,354 without being at the bottom of the tier.
That matters because the luxury tier on the Nile is not uniform. Several ships at this level are suite-only vessels that trade facility breadth for cabin size, while others are larger ships with more on board and more ordinary rooms. The Acamar sits on the second side of that trade.
It sails northbound from Aswan to Luxor, calling at Kom Ombo and Edfu, over four or three nights. Pick it if you want the full luxury package and would rather not pay the premium that suite-only ships command for floor area you may not spend much time in.
Helpful Resources
Luxury Nile Cruise Guide | Aswan Travel Guide | Nile Cruise Prices | Compare Nile Cruise Ships | What's Included | Best Time to Cruise
Cruise Highlights
- strong all-round facilities for a five-star ship
- Aswan to Luxor route
- Kom Ombo and Edfu
- Real, currently operating vessel
- Quote-friendly package
33 Nights4 Days / 3 Nights · Aswan to Luxor
- 1Day 1Board in Aswan, visit Philae Temple and the High Dam.
- 2Day 2Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu with guided temple visits.
- 3Day 3Continue to Luxor and visit East Bank highlights.
- 4Day 4Visit Luxor West Bank and disembark.
44 Nights5 Days / 4 Nights · Luxor to Aswan
- 1Day 1Arrive in Luxor, board the cruise, visit Karnak and Luxor Temple.
- 2Day 2Explore the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then sail toward Edfu.
- 3Day 3Visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, then continue sailing toward Aswan.
- 4Day 4Visit Philae Temple, the High Dam area, and optional Nubian experiences.
- 5Day 5Disembark in Aswan or add Abu Simbel as an optional extension.
77 Nights8 Days / 7 Nights · Round Trip
This 7-night option sails this ship's own 4-night and 3-night legs back to back for a full Luxor - Aswan - Luxor round trip, without repeating the same guided temple visits on the way back.
- 1Day 1Arrive in Luxor, board the cruise, visit Karnak and Luxor Temple.
- 2Day 2Explore the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then sail toward Edfu.
- 3Day 3Visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, then continue sailing toward Aswan.
- 4Day 4Visit Philae Temple, the High Dam area, and optional Nubian experiences.
- 5Day 5Continue in Aswan, then begin the return sailing toward Luxor. An Abu Simbel extension can still be added before departing.
- 6Day 6Sail back toward Luxor, passing Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way.
- 7Day 7Free time in Luxor to relax onboard, shop, or arrange optional extras before your final night.
- 8Day 8Disembark in Luxor.
Cabins and Facilities
A five-star ship with well-appointed cabins and full sun deck facilities.
- Restaurant
- Sun deck
- Lounge
- Reception
- Spa or wellness area
What is included?
- Full board meals
- Guided shore excursions
- Entrance fees to scheduled temples
- Port taxes
Not usually included
- Drinks beyond water
- Personal spending
- Tips and gratuities
- Cairo portion of the trip
| Season | 3 nights4 days / 3 nights | 4 nights5 days / 4 nights | 7 nights8 days / 7 nights |
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| Low seasonJun to Aug | Ask for rate | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| ShoulderMay and Sep | Ask for rate | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| High seasonOct to Apr | Ask for rate | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| EasterPeak dates | Ask for rate | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| ChristmasPeak dates | Ask for rate | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
Indicative per person rates in a double cabin. Final price depends on cabin category, exact dates, and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
Cruise FAQ
What makes MS Acamar a luxury ship?
It is a five-star vessel with well-appointed cabins, a full sun deck and a spa or wellness area, sailing the Aswan to Luxor route. It sits in the luxury tier without the suite-only pricing of the very top ships.
What does it cost across the year?
Rates step up through the year: lowest from June to August, a little higher in the May and September shoulder months, higher again in the October to April high season, with Easter and the Christmas and New Year sailings the most expensive dates of all. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact figure.
How does it compare with a deluxe ship on the same route?
The itinerary is identical. What you are paying for is cabin quality, a less crowded sun deck, better service ratios and smaller excursion groups. Whether that is worth roughly double depends on how much of the trip you spend on board.
Which direction does it sail?
Aswan to Luxor, northbound. Philae Temple and the High Dam first, then Kom Ombo and Edfu, finishing with Karnak and the Valley of the Kings at Luxor.
Is it a good choice for a honeymoon?
Yes, and the northbound direction helps: you start in Aswan, which is the calmest city on the route, and end in Luxor where onward flights are easiest.
What is not included?
Drinks beyond water, tips and gratuities, personal spending and any Cairo portion of the trip. Meals, guided excursions, scheduled temple entrance fees and port taxes are covered.

