AmaDahlia
Sails from Luxor, Egypt · Fly into LXR
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AmaDahlia near Luxor, 2024 · Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About AmaDahlia
AmaDahlia is an AmaWaterways cruise ship, in service since 2021. She carries 72 guests with a crew of 62. She sails Nile itineraries. We rate her 4.2 out of 5.
AmaDahlia was AmaWaterways' first ship in Egypt, joining the Nile in September 2021. The 72-meter ship carries 72 guests in 36 staterooms, 16 of them suites with step-out balconies, and has a Main Restaurant mixing Egyptian and international dishes, a Chef's Table, and a Sun Deck pool and bar. Egyptologists lead the excursions on her Secrets of Egypt & the Nile program, which pairs a Luxor-based cruise with hotel nights in Cairo. AmaWaterways announced a reimagining of the ship, with the updated AmaDahlia returning in September 2026.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 72
- Crew 62 · 1:1.2
- Entered service
- 2021
- Refitted 2026
- Length
- 72 m
- Shorter than 95% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 5
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.7, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the AmaWaterways fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
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Deck plans & cabin locations
Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.
All decks
Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.
On this deck: Sun Deck

On this deck: Jasmine Deck

On this deck: Lily Deck

On this deck: Lotus Deck

On this deck: Acacia Deck

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Lotus Deck where Lily and Acacia accommodation overlaps
Compare forward Lotus Deck cabin sections
Look for a cabin aligned with accommodation above and below, away from the central lobby. The smaller Acacia cabin block means this recommendation applies only to the overlapping forward section.
Why we flag this
The maps show forward Lily cabins, forward and aft Lotus cabins, and a short forward Acacia cabin block. Lily's aft area is a restaurant, not accommodation. Check the source plan.
Forward Lily Deck under Jasmine public areas
Check Lily cabins beneath the lounge
Before choosing a larger suite, compare its footprint with The Lark Lounge & Bar and library overhead. Ask about music, public hours and service access.
Why we flag this
Jasmine Deck places the lounge/library forward, above portions of Lily Deck accommodation. The flag describes the layout, not a measured noise level. Check the source plan.
Jasmine and Acacia Decks
Check Jasmine rooms and lower-deck wellness neighbours
Jasmine rooms sit below the Sun Deck and between public spaces; Acacia rooms adjoin treatment/salon areas. Compare the exact room with the pool, bar and public routes.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific plans show Sun Deck pool/bar, Jasmine accommodation between Al Fresco and the library/lounge transition, and Acacia wellness spaces next to a small cabin block. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive deck artwork captured 21 October 2026. Download compiled by Cruise Frog; it is not a separate operator-issued PDF brochure. Named decks use bottom-to-top viewer levels: 5 = Sun Deck, 4 = Jasmine Deck, 3 = Lily Deck, 2 = Lotus Deck, 1 = Acacia Deck.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Photos

AmaDahlia near Luxor, 2024Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: Luxor, Egypt.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AmaDahlia?
AmaDahlia is operated by AmaWaterways.
How big is AmaDahlia?
AmaDahlia measures 72 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How many passengers does AmaDahlia carry?
AmaDahlia carries 72 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 62 (about 1.2 guests per crew member).
When did AmaDahlia enter service?
AmaDahlia entered service in 2021 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does AmaDahlia sail?
AmaDahlia sails Nile itineraries. Her home port is Luxor, Egypt.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaDahlia?
AmaDahlia sails from Luxor, Egypt. Fly into Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Where can I find the deck plans for AmaDahlia?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaDahlia; this page links to Deck plans.
How is AmaDahlia rated?
Cruises Frog rates AmaDahlia 4.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on AmaDahlia?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Lotus Deck where Lily and Acacia accommodation overlaps: Look for a cabin aligned with accommodation above and below, away from the central lobby. The smaller Acacia cabin block means this recommendation applies only to the overlapping forward section. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on AmaDahlia?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Forward Lily Deck under Jasmine public areas: Before choosing a larger suite, compare its footprint with The Lark Lounge & Bar and library overhead. Ask about music, public hours and service access. Jasmine and Acacia Decks: Jasmine rooms sit below the Sun Deck and between public spaces; Acacia rooms adjoin treatment/salon areas. Compare the exact room with the pool, bar and public routes. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find AmaDahlia deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.
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