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Traditional sail boats with 4–10 cabins. Quiet, intimate, and unhurried — moored at hidden riverbanks the big ships can't reach. The most romantic way to sail the Nile.
Dahabiyas are wind-powered, hand-built boats with no more than 10 cabins. They visit lesser-known sites like Gebel Silsila and El-Kab, anchor at sandbanks for sunset dinners, and feel more like a private yacht than a cruise.
Only ships we would sail ourselves, vetted for service and comfort.
Transparent, per-person pricing with sailing days you can rely on.
A Luxor and Aswan team that knows every ship on the river.
Transfers, guiding and booking handled seamlessly for you.
Traditional sail boats with 4–10 cabins. Quiet and intimate.
Dahabiya Sailboats4 Nights
Dahabiya Sailboats5 Nights
Dahabiya Sailboats3 Nights / 4 Nights / 7 Nights
Dahabiya Sailboats5 Nights / 7 Nights 
Dahabiya Sailboats3 Nights / 4 Nights
Dahabiya Sailboats5 Nights / 7 Nights Not quite what you're after? Browse our other ways to sail the Nile.
A few things worth weighing up before you book your dahabiya boats.
Esna to Aswan is the classic dahabiya route, calling at sites the larger ships cannot reach.
Dahabiyas range from 4 to 10 cabins — smaller boats suit private charters, larger ones suit shared bookings.
Sailing depends on wind as well as season; October to April offers the most reliable conditions.
With so few cabins per boat, dahabiya sailings and full-boat charters book out well in advance.
Everything you need to know before your dahabiya boats.
Perfect temperatures for shore excursions to Karnak, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Clear skies and comfortable deck lounging weather.
Fewer passengers, better rates and morning excursions stay comfortable. Afternoon relaxation on deck is ideal.
Hot but air-conditioned ships are very comfortable. Best prices of the year and some sites are noticeably less crowded.
Most Nile cruises include full board meals, guided shore excursions, onboard entertainment and afternoon tea.
Upper deck cabins offer better views but can be noisier. Middle deck offers stability. All cabins on quality ships have river views.
4-night Luxor–Aswan cruises cover the highlights. 7-night round trips include more stops and a relaxed pace.
Tell us your dates and we'll match you with the right ship and sailing.
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