Royal Dahabiya Yachts on the Nile
The Dongola Royal Deluxe Dahabiya
The dahabeya was built in approximately 1835, used by Egypt former royal families and later on celebrities of the 1950’s era for pleasure trips. Because of its being painted in gold the Dongola and similar boats were called ‘dahabeya’ which means ‘Golden Boat’. The Dongola is not air-conditioned. Please click here for rates.
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The dahabiya was built in approximately 1835 and were used by Egypt former royal families and later on celebrities of the 1950’s era for pleasure trips. Because of its being painted in gold the Dongola and similar boats were called ‘dahabeya’ which means ‘Golden Boat’.
Sailing on a dahabeya means exploring the Nile in a traditional style being able to enjoy visits of some unique places and monuments unattainable by modern cruise ships. Other memorable experiences are the BBQ on isolated islands or joining the ‘chef’ for green-grocery shopping in rural markets and villages.
Along the way, we moor on uninhabited Nile islands, whose virgin landscapes have hardly changed throughout millennia. Wandering the gardens and Nile islands is an idyllic pastime, and the perfect compliment to your visits to Egypt ‘s matchless monuments.
The Dahabbiyas are beautifully crafted wooden ships, outfitted in colonial style with oriental and Egyptian touches. The interiors boast period furnishing, and each cabin has its own distinct style and interior .
The Dongola offers five cabins for a maximum of ten guests: The ‘Kings Suite’ in the stern, two ‘Prince Cabins’ all with private bathroom and two ‘Senior Cabins’ sharing one bathroom. All are double cabins with king size beds, eiderdown duvets and opening windows. The Dongola is not air-conditioned.
Facilities
The boat features a combination of nostalgic atmosphere and modern comfort, a pleasant place to relax and to enjoy the peace and silence. The salon is the perfect meeting place and sometimes, in cold winter days, dinner is served here. For relaxing and enjoying the passing landscape the sun deck is the place, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.
Technical Data
Two masts flat bottom yacht. Length: 34,5 meter, draught 0.6 meter, 20 meter long sun deck, 12.5 meter main mast with 24 meter boom and 360 square meter sail, stern mast 9,5 meter with 16 meter boom and 140 square meter sail.
Cancellation policy for charters:
All deposits and further payments non-refundable
Rate Includes:
- All transfers in Luxor and Aswan, always on a private basis .
- Private air conditioned coaches for all transfers and tours .
- Guided sightseeing including all entrance fees, all as per itinerary .
- Pre set meals as listed including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Tea/ coffee and afternoon tea while on board the Deluxe Nile Cruise.
- Bottled water with meals
Rate Does Not Includes:
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance
- International air fare.
- Domestic air within Egypt, please ask us for details
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