AmaWaterways AmaNubia Brings a New Nile River Ship to Egypt

AmaWaterways AmaNubia is bringing travelers a new way to experience Egypt and the Nile River. The new 76-guest river ship debuts in September 2026, offering an intimate new option for travelers considering an Egypt river cruise.

Purpose-built for this legendary river, AmaNubia will accommodate just 76 guests in 38 staterooms, served by a crew of 65. For travelers considering Egypt in 2027 and beyond, we think AmaNubia deserves serious consideration.

An Intimate New Ship Designed for the Nile

At 236 feet long, AmaNubia is considerably smaller than the river ships many travelers may have experienced in Europe. Its intimate size is well suited to cruising the Nile, while its locally inspired décor is designed to reflect the destination.

Guests will find many of the amenities associated with AmaWaterways, including a Sun Deck, swimming pool, main restaurant, specialty dining at The Chef’s Table, and a private dining room. The ship will also offer an Owner’s Suite and French Balcony staterooms.

We also like the exceptional guest-to-crew ratio. With 65 crew members serving only 76 guests, AmaNubia should provide a highly personalized onboard experience.

Exploring Egypt With AmaWaterways

AmaNubia will sail AmaWaterways’ Secrets of Egypt & the Nile, an 11-night program combining Cairo with a Nile River cruise. The journey includes guided sightseeing with expert Egyptologists and visits to many of Egypt’s celebrated archaeological and cultural treasures.

This combination is important. A journey to Egypt isn’t simply about the ship. It’s about standing before ancient temples and tombs, exploring Cairo and then returning to the comfort of a modern river ship as you travel through the heart of Egypt.

AmaNubia Offers Compelling Value on the Nile

Here’s another reason AmaNubia caught our attention: pricing.

Our team recently compared select February and November 2027 Nile cruise programs from several leading travel brands. Based on the 12-day programs we compared, AmaWaterways’ cruise price per day was approximately 26% to 32% lower than comparable programs from two of its primary competitors.

Fares, accommodations and program inclusions vary by brand and departure date, and pricing is always subject to change. Still, we found the comparison compelling—particularly for a brand-new ship where even the entry-level accommodations feature French Balconies.

We also found AmaNubia to have stronger availability on the dates we researched, while several competing Nile programs had limited availability or were already sold out.

Why AmaNubia Has Our Attention

We’re always looking beyond the marketing brochures to determine where we see genuine value for our clients.

In AmaNubia, we see an interesting combination: a brand-new 76-guest ship, an unusually high crew-to-guest ratio, French Balcony accommodations, a comprehensive Egypt program and very competitive pricing.

For travelers who have Egypt and the Nile on their bucket list, AmaWaterways AmaNubia gives us another compelling reason to consider making that journey in 2027.

Final Thoughts

Egypt is a destination where the right ship, itinerary, and travel partner can make an enormous difference.

AmaWaterways has already established a presence on the Nile with AmaDahlia and AmaLilia, and the arrival of AmaNubia expands that fleet with another intimate option.

With attractive 2027 availability and the competitive pricing we’re currently seeing, AmaWaterways AmaNubia is one we’ll be watching closely—and one we believe is well worth considering for a future journey through Egypt.

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