AmaNubia
Will sail from Luxor, Egypt · Fly into LXR
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AmaNubia is a new ship for AmaWaterways. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for November 2026. Every new ship on the way
About AmaNubia
AmaNubia is a new AmaWaterways cruise ship, due to make her maiden voyage on November 2026. She will carry 76 guests with a crew of 65. She is set to sail Nile itineraries.
AmaNubia is an upcoming AmaWaterways Nile ship that the line says begins sailing in November 2026, joining AmaDahlia and AmaLilia. Announced as a half-sister to AmaLilia, she is to carry 76 guests in 38 staterooms, 15 of them suites, with interiors drawing on temple stonework, the Nile and Nubian culture. She will sail the Secrets of Egypt & the Nile program with Egyptologists on board; her guests' Cairo nights are booked at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 76
- Crew 65 · 1:1.2
- Debuts
- November 2026
- Length
- 72 m
- Will be shorter than 95% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 5
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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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.
Compare the decks
Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
On this deck: Lotus Deck
On this deck: Acacia Deck
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Lily Deck with Jasmine and Lotus accommodation above and below
Compare forward Lily Deck cabin sections
Start with the forward overlapping cabin block, away from the central stair/lift and the aft spa/fitness area. Match the individual room on the three maps.
Why we flag this
The published diagrams place cabins forward on Lotus Deck, broad accommodation on Lily Deck and cabins on Jasmine Deck. This is a spatial preference, not a sound measurement. Check the source plan.
Jasmine Deck below the Sun Deck
Check Jasmine cabins beneath the pool
Compare the suite with the forward pool and open-deck footprint. Also check distance from the Chef's Table aft before assuming an upper suite is quiet.
Why we flag this
The Sun Deck pool is forward above portions of Jasmine accommodation; the Chef's Table is aft on Jasmine Deck. Check the source plan.
Forward Lotus Deck above Acacia public space
Check Lotus cabins above the restaurant
Compare the cabin with Journeys Restaurant below and the lounge/reception route on the same deck. Ask about service hours and doors before booking.
Why we flag this
The maps place Journeys Restaurant forward on Acacia Deck and Lotus accommodation forward beside reception/lounge access. This flags a layout relationship, not confirmed disturbance. 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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she will sail
Home port: Luxor, Egypt.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AmaNubia?
AmaNubia is being built for AmaWaterways.
When does AmaNubia enter service?
AmaNubia is a new ship for AmaWaterways. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for November 2026.
How big is AmaNubia?
AmaNubia measures 72 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How many passengers does AmaNubia carry?
AmaNubia will carry 76 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 65 (about 1.2 guests per crew member).
Where does AmaNubia sail?
AmaNubia is set to sail Nile itineraries. Her home port will be Luxor, Egypt.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaNubia?
AmaNubia sails from Luxor, Egypt. Fly into Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Where can I find the deck plans for AmaNubia?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaNubia; this page links to Deck plans.
Which cabins are good choices on AmaNubia?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Lily Deck with Jasmine and Lotus accommodation above and below: Start with the forward overlapping cabin block, away from the central stair/lift and the aft spa/fitness area. Match the individual room on the three maps. 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 AmaNubia?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Jasmine Deck below the Sun Deck: Compare the suite with the forward pool and open-deck footprint. Also check distance from the Chef's Table aft before assuming an upper suite is quiet. Forward Lotus Deck above Acacia public space: Compare the cabin with Journeys Restaurant below and the lounge/reception route on the same deck. Ask about service hours and doors before booking. 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 AmaNubia 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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.
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