Dahabiya The Orient can accommodate up to 10 guests. Dahabiya Zekrayaat and Dahabiya Loulia can accommodate up to 12 guests. Most boats of similar measurements can accommodate 16 or more guests. However, as we designed our boats, one of the main objectives was to create as much space as possible on board.
Triple accommodation in a cabin is only available on Dahabiya Nora and Dahabiya Miriam.
There are 220-volt power points all over the boat. As electricity is provided by a generator, we have to switch the generator off at night time. The entire boat is air-conditioned.
We accept EUR€, US$ and GBP£ on board, but no credit cards.
There are no engines on board our Dahabiya boats; they are designed for sailing the Nile. Due to the prevailing wind, more sailing is possible upstream towards Aswan than downstream towards Esna. Even the ancient hieroglyphs show this: a boat with a sail is sailing south (=upstream), a boat with oars is heading north (=downstream). [...]
Yes, it is also possible to book our Dahabiya boats privately for your group for a minimum number of 3 nights. Different trips and itineraries can be tailored to families or small private groups. Early booking is highly recommended for private journeys, especially in the high season, October through April. Please contact us for more [...]
