
AmaCleo
Floating the Nile, AmaCleo hosts just 82 guests in upscale comfort and locally-inspired décor. On this unique trip, enjoy expert commentary from an onboard Egyptologist and exclusive excursions for a trip like no other.
Good for
Dining options, Onboard entertainment, Fitness center, Spa services, Excursions
What to expect from AmaCleo
Overview
The Jewel of the Nile, AmaCleo carries just 82 guests in 41 staterooms, of which 13 are spacious suites. With Egyptian-inspired décor and modern comforts, the ship offers a refined setting to explore Egypt’s timeless treasures. At the ship’s main restaurants, guests can enjoy regionally inspired dining with Middle Eastern flavors. The ship also hosts an onboard Egyptologist to help guests learn more about the areas they pass. A spa, fitness center, and attentive service complete the experience, making AmaCleo a graceful way to discover the Nile.
Accommodation
AmaLilia has 41 staterooms, including 13 suites. All have climate control, flat-screen TVs, spacious bathrooms, and a desk and chair. The three different categories of suites offer more space with separate sitting areas, upgraded amenities, and enhanced bathrooms for added comfort. Many staterooms and all suites feature French balconies for fresh air and river views.
Owners Suite
Spacious Staterooms and Suites
Unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with room to relax and enjoy the river views. Elegant décor and comfortable spaces create a peaceful retreat to start and end the day.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Lily Deck
- Owner's Suite
- French & Outside Balcony
Grand Suite
Spacious Staterooms and Suites
Unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with room to relax and enjoy the river views. Elegant décor and comfortable spaces create a peaceful retreat to start and end the day.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Jasmine Deck
- Grand Suite
- French & Outside Balcony
Luxury Suite
Spacious Staterooms and Suites
Unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with room to relax and enjoy the river views. Elegant décor and comfortable spaces create a peaceful retreat to start and end the day.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
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Lily Deck
- Luxury Suite
- French & Outside Balcony
Category CA Staterooms
Balconies and Panoramic Views
Take in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its own beautiful perspective of the river.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Jasmine Deck
- Category CA
- French Balcony
Category CB Staterooms
Balconies and Panoramic Views
Take in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its own beautiful perspective of the river.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Lotus Deck
- Category CB
- French Balcony
Category E Staterooms
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
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Acacia Deck
- Category E
- Fixed Window
Decks
Sun Deck
- Bar
- Sun Deck
- Pool
Jasmine Deck
- The Chef's Table
- Elevator
- Atrium
- Wheel House
- Category CA Staterooms
- Grand Suites
Lily Deck
- Journeys Restaurant
- Elevator
- Atrium
- Luxury Suites
- Owners Suite
Lotus Deck
- Reception
- Elevator
- Library
- Boutique
- The Lark Lounge & Bar
- Category CB Staterooms
Acacia Deck
- Massage Room
- Hair & Nail Salon
- Fitness Room
- Category E Staterooms
- Elevator
Gratuities
Gratuities are left to your discretion, but we provide general itinerary and destination-specific guidelines in the My Cruise section under “Prepare Your Cruise” within “Life On Board.” Guests may also choose to pre-pay gratuities for their river cruise and certain pre- or post-cruise land packages. For current rates or details, please contact your travel advisor or the AmaWaterways Reservations team.
Entertainment
You can always count on your floating hotel to provide you with all the amenities and conveniences you need to make your time in Egypt as comfortable as possible. Take in views of the Nile River from the Sun Deck or gather in the main lounge with fellow adventurers. With only 82 guests on board, enjoy the luxury of space to unwind, relax and connect with loved ones.
The Lark Lounge & Bar
This versatile space hosts a bar, dance floor, plenty of comfortable couches and big windows on three sides and is used for everything from the morning port talks, daytime reading and chatting to scenic cruising, afternoon tea and evening entertainment.
Sun Deck
Enjoy fresh air and breathtaking Nile River views on the Sun Deck, where a refreshing pool awaits. Relax on a shaded lounger while sipping a cold drink or allow the ever-changing scenery to capture your daydreams.
Onboard Entertainment
Onboard Performances and Musical Evenings
Throughout many voyages, the ship’s lounge transforms into a stage for local ensembles, jazz duos, and classical quartets
Select sailings have Music Hosts, conductors and musicians who guide you through historical context, lead onboard performances, and deepen your connection with the region’s musical heritage.
Live Regional Performances On Ship
Even on non-themed sailings, enjoy musical offerings like local performances, curated playlists, and connections to the musical stories of the rivers you traverse.
Enrichment
The Nile has inspired travelers for centuries, its banks lined with ancient temples, timeless villages, and legendary landscapes. To journey here is to step into the story of Egypt itself.
Egypt Excursions
Ancient History at the Temples of Luxor and Karnak
A guided walk brings the history of Egypt’s grand temple complexes to life, as you move among towering columns and intricate carvings once graced by pharaohs.
The Valley of the Kings
Step into the desert hills where ancient rulers were laid to rest in richly decorated tombs, including the famed resting place of Tutankhamun.
Aswan and the Temple of Philae
Cross the Nile to a sacred island, where the graceful Temple of Philae honors the goddess Isis amid peaceful surroundings.
Sail on a Traditional Felucca
Experience the Nile as locals have for centuries aboard a wooden sailing boat, watching river life unfold at a gentler pace.
Special Interest Tours
AmaWaterways cruises invite you to explore your favorite interests during your trip. From wine-themed cruises with a dedicated sommelier on board to European adventures designed around visiting castles, there’s an itinerary for every passion.
Land Package
Extend Your Journey
Stay and explore your destination a little longer before or after your cruise. AmaWaterways’ curated land extensions pair perfectly with your river itinerary, offering the same luxury, care, and sense of place found on board.
Seamless Travel from Ship to City
Your Cruise Manager continues with you on land, ensuring every detail—from transfers to luggage—runs smoothly so you can simply relax and enjoy the destination.
Hand-Selected Hotels in Prime Locations
Stay steps from world-famous landmarks in luxurious hotels chosen for their comfort, style, and connection to each destination.
Expertly Curated Experiences
Each extension includes activities like guided city tours, museum visits, and wine tastings designed to reveal the culture and character of every destination.
Daily Breakfast Included
Begin each morning with a satisfying breakfast at your hotel—an easy, thoughtful touch that adds comfort and convenience to your time on land.
Dining
AmaLilia has two dining venues. There’s the Main Restaurant, where menus have both Western classics and dishes featuring Egyptian and Middle Eastern flavors. The second venue, The Chef’s Table, presents a multi-course tasting menu for a special evening. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs are happily accommodated.
Exquisite Dining On Board
Experience award-winning cuisine inspired by the regions you sail through. Every dish is crafted from the freshest local ingredients and presented with elegance, turning each meal into a celebration of flavor, artistry, and place.
The Chef's Table
Join a few of your fellow travellers at The Chef’s Table, an intimate venue where the kitchen, usually hidden, becomes part of the entertainment. Watch as the chef meticulously chops, sears and plates a mouthwatering tasting menu in front of your eyes – a highlight of your culinary journey that is served with a selection of fine wines, all courtesy of AmaWaterways.
Journey Restaurant
Experience award-winning cuisine inspired by the regions you sail through. Every dish is crafted from the freshest local ingredients and presented with elegance, turning each meal into a celebration of flavor, artistry, and place.
Regional Flavors and Fresh Ingredients
Taste the essence of every destination through cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients and using regional traditions, bringing the authentic flavors of your travel destination directly to your table.
Perfectly Paired Wines and Beverages
Pair dishes with regional wines, beers, or handcrafted cocktails, thoughtfully chosen by our sommeliers to complement each dish and enhance your dining experience throughout the journey.
Health and Fitness
AmaLilia has a fitness room, two massage treatment rooms, and a hair and nail salon. On the Sun Deck, guests can relax at the swimming pool and bar while enjoying views of the Nile.
Sun-Deck Pool
Find calm in beautifully designed areas made for rest and reflection, whether it’s a quiet lounge, the Sun Deck, or simply watching the river drift by.
Spa
Rejuvenate body and spirit with soothing spa and massage treatments, offering the perfect balance of indulgence and serenity.
Fitness Centre
Stay energized with fitness classes, a session in the gym, or an afternoon pickleball game on board, or seek an active hike or bike ride on shore.
Fitness Classes
Start the day with intention through gentle stretching, yoga, or quiet moments on deck, surrounded by fresh air and flowing scenery.
Other Cruise Information
ClassCruise Type: river
Class:
Ship Size: mini
Style:
Operator Reference: amawaterways
Nursery: none
Child Facilities: none
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