AmaDahlia

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The 72-passenger ship AmaDahlia from AmaWaterways offers 36 staterooms for exploring the Nile River in style.

72guests
1,000gross tons
2cruises now
$5,849fares from

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Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.

At a glance

AmaDahlia is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2021. It carries 72 guests and 62 crew (1.2 guests per crew member) at 1,000 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 34th largest of 38 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural (9.5/10) and lowest for family friendly and party (3.5/10). It has 2 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $5,849 to $8,268. 1 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Guests: 72
Crew: 62
Gross tons: 1,000
Decks: 4
Length: 236 ft
Beam: 43 ft
Maiden voyage: 2021
Space ratio: 1.2; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 1.2
Speed (mph): 10

Bliss scores

What AmaDahlia is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 5.5
Adventure and nature 5.5
Cultural 9.5
Dining 8.0
Entertainment 4.5
Family friendly 3.5
Party 3.5
Romantic 8.5
Spa and fitness 5.5
Staterooms 7.0

Our review

AmaDahlia: Exploring the Nile River in comfort & style

If you’ve longed to finally take that cruise along the Nile River, the elegant AmaDahlia is a great choice. The new 72-passenger ship from AmaWaterways offers 36 staterooms, including 16 spacious suites with a wealth of amenities that will surprise and delight you.

On board you'll find a heated sun-deck swimming pool and bar, The Chef’s Al Fresco Restaurant, a hair and nail salon and two massage rooms. Take in scenic Nile River views in luxury, enjoy regionally inspired entertainment and savor the flavors of both local and Western cuisine on board.

Where AmaDahlia sails

AmaDahlia features 7-night cruises along the Nile River round trip from Cairo. A highlight is the visit to Luxor on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power during the 16th to 11th centuries B.C.

Today's city surrounds two huge surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank.

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On board highlights

Classic destinations Luxor
Main lobby Decks 2-3
Al fresco dining Main deck

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Inside and out

Destinations 6

Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.
A panoramic view of the Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt. Once roofed, it dwarfs visitors with dozens of colossal columns reaching 75 feet into the sky.
The Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergates I / Ptolemy IV Philopator of the Precinct of Montu at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience on a river cruise.
Inside the Karnak Temple compound at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a culturally enriching river cruise.
Columns inside the Karnak Temple compound at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience on a safe and secure river cruise.
Views along the River Nile.

Dining 1

Enjoy the flavors of regional and Western cuisine while dining al fresco on AmaDahlia.

On board 5

The spacious lobby aboard the Nile River ship AmaDahlia (digital rendering).
The bright and airy lobby aboard the Nile River ship AmaDahlia (digital rendering).
A look at the main lounge and bar aboard AmaDahlia (digital rendering).
The bright and airy lobby aboard the Nile River ship AmaDahlia (digital rendering).
A rendering of the sun deck on AmaDahlia.