Our dahabiya ABUNDANCE

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.

Mealtimes depend on your sightseeing programme.

Lunch consists of vegetarian dishes; for dinner, our chef will prepare beef, chicken or fish dishes depending on availability.

Your captain shops every day and brings fresh fruit and vegetables from the market.

If you have specific dietary requests – e.g. if you are vegetarian or vegan – we naturally serve an extensive choice of delicious dishes.

Dahabiya ABUNDANCE sun deck in the evening

Safety

We have taken every precaution for your safety. There are life jackets and a fire extinguisher in every cabin. The ship is equipped with lifebelts. We have two meeting points for emergencies: on deck and in the bow of the ship.

Meals

The ABUNDANCE team

Our crew members are a great team and enjoy working together.

Reserved and courteous, they’re popular with our guests. The cook is particularly appreciated and admired for his skill at fulfilling special wishes and his ability to catering to food intolerances.

Dahabiya ABUNDANCE Team in front of the ship

Why sail on a dahabiya

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Our dahabiya ABUNDANCE accommodates 10 guests in four double cabins and one suite, all air-conditioned.

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Enjoy the feeling of travelling in small groups in a romantic and intimate ambience.

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All the beautiful temples can be visited at the right time of day.

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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.

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The dahabiya is our most elegant ship on the Nile.

DAHABIYA ``ABUNDANCE`` FLOORPLAN

Visualize yourself on board – which cabin would you choose?

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traditional sailing ship: no engine, generator electricity & solar energy. 35m long, 6.5m wide.

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tugboat on a 40m rope.

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4 cabins à 12m2.
Twin beds, 90cm wide, 2m long
2 windows, warderobe;
bathroom with shower and small tub

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1 Suite à 22m2
double bed 1,55 wide, 1,95 long
private balcony, 2 windows on each side
full-width glass doors
refrigerator, kettle
bathroom with shower and small tub 4,5m2, hair dryer

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shaded sun deck 200m2
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WiFi in all areas
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A/C in all cabins, suite and salon
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all required life jackets and fire extinguishers
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meeting points on deck and in the bow
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we use only locally grown fresh food, prime quality, water filters
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we create as little waste as possible;
we separate rubbish and compost organic material
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we include women in our supply chain