DAHABIYAS - LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE RIVER-GOING SAILING SHIPS
Dahabiyas, river-going sailing ships, were common in Egypt in the early 1900s when sophisticated travelers loved to cruise the Nile in comfort. They made their way down the Nile enjoying the river breeze. To this day the dahabiyas are popular among those who wish to enjoy Egypt at a leisurely pace, to take in the landscapes, view the ancient treasures and life on the riverbank.
Dahabiyas have experienced a revival in popularity.
The experience of sailing the Nile on a dahabiya fulfills dreams and is quite different from traveling on a floating hotel like a cruise ship. The dahabiya experience is a privilege both romantic and intimate. Feel the wind in your hair, float along, and the only sound you’ll hear is the wind in the sails and children laughing on the riverbank wishing you a happy journey.
WHY SAIL ON A DAHABIYA
- Our dahabiya accommodates 10 guests in four double cabins and one suite, all air-conditioned.
- Enjoy the feeling of travelling in small groups in a romantic and intimate ambience.
- All the beautiful temples can be visited at the right time of day.
- A dahabiya can moor in places where a cruise ship cannot, such as islands and villages along the bank.You can take a walk through the village and observe the bustling village life.
- The dahabiya is our most elegant ship on the Nile.
DAHABIYA ``ABUNDANCE`` FLOORPLAN
Visualize yourself on board – which cabin would you choose?
- traditional sailing ship: no engine, generator. 35m long, 6,5m wide.
- tugboat on a 40m rope.
- 4 cabins à 12m2 twin beds, 90 cm wide, 2 m long, 2 windows, wardrobe; bathroom with shower and small tub.
- 1 suite à 22m2 double bed 1,55 m wide, 1,95 m long private balcony, 2 windows on each side, full-width glass doors, refrigerator, kettle; bathroom with shower and small tub 4,5m2, hair dryer
- shaded sun deck 200m2
- WiFi in all areas
- WiFi in all areas
- all required life jackets and fire extinguishers
- we use only locally grown fresh food, prime quality, water filters
- we create as little waste as possible; we separate rubbish and compost organic material
- we include women in our supply chain
