AmaLilia
Sails from Luxor, Egypt · Fly into LXR
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About AmaLilia
AmaLilia is an AmaWaterways cruise ship, in service since 2024. She carries 82 guests with a crew of 65. She sails Nile itineraries. We rate her 4.2 out of 5.
AmaLilia is AmaWaterways' second Nile ship, announced in 2022 as a sister of AmaDahlia and sailing since April 2024. The 72-meter ship carries 82 guests in 41 staterooms, 13 of them suites, with Egyptian-inspired interiors, a Main Restaurant with Middle Eastern dishes, a Chef's Table, a spa, a fitness room and a Sun Deck pool. An Egyptologist travels with each group on the Secrets of Egypt & the Nile program, a seven-night cruise from Luxor framed by hotel stays in Cairo.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 82
- Crew 65 · 1:1.3
- Entered service
- 2024
- Maiden voyage April 2024
- 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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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
Lily Deck below Jasmine cabins and above Lotus cabins
Compare forward Lily Deck rooms first
Look for the forward accommodation overlap, away from the atrium and restaurant entrance. Confirm the exact room across the three maps and inspect connecting-door symbols.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific plans place accommodation forward on Lily and Lotus Decks, with Jasmine accommodation above. The aft Lily Deck contains Journeys Restaurant. Check the source plan.
Jasmine Deck below the pool and bar level
Check Jasmine suites beneath Sun Deck activity
Compare the suite footprint with the pool, bar and seating above. Also check the Chef's Table and atrium access on the same deck.
Why we flag this
The Sun Deck has a pool and bar, while Jasmine Deck contains suites, an atrium and the Chef's Table aft. Exact overlap determines the relevance of the caution. Check the source plan.
Lotus lounge/lobby and Acacia wellness neighbours
Check Lotus and Acacia public-area transitions
Check rooms near the lounge, café, reception and atrium on Lotus Deck, and rooms adjoining fitness/massage facilities on Acacia Deck. Ask about doors and public hours.
Why we flag this
The maps label these public and wellness areas beside the accommodation. The note identifies a reason to investigate, not an operator designation of a bad cabin. 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.
Where she sails
Home port: Luxor, Egypt.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AmaLilia?
AmaLilia is operated by AmaWaterways.
How big is AmaLilia?
AmaLilia measures 72 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How many passengers does AmaLilia carry?
AmaLilia carries 82 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 65 (about 1.3 guests per crew member).
When did AmaLilia enter service?
AmaLilia entered service in 2024.
Where does AmaLilia sail?
AmaLilia sails Nile itineraries. Her home port is Luxor, Egypt.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaLilia?
AmaLilia sails from Luxor, Egypt. Fly into Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Where can I find the deck plans for AmaLilia?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaLilia; this page links to Deck plans.
How is AmaLilia rated?
Cruises Frog rates AmaLilia 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 AmaLilia?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Lily Deck below Jasmine cabins and above Lotus cabins: Look for the forward accommodation overlap, away from the atrium and restaurant entrance. Confirm the exact room across the three maps and inspect connecting-door symbols. 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 AmaLilia?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Jasmine Deck below the pool and bar level: Compare the suite footprint with the pool, bar and seating above. Also check the Chef's Table and atrium access on the same deck. Lotus lounge/lobby and Acacia wellness neighbours: Check rooms near the lounge, café, reception and atrium on Lotus Deck, and rooms adjoining fitness/massage facilities on Acacia Deck. Ask about doors and public hours. 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 AmaLilia 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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