{"id":555,"date":"2026-10-09T16:39:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sail-the-nile.com\/2026\/?page_id=555"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:11:19","slug":"dahabiya-minya","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sail-the-nile.com\/2026\/dahabiya-minya\/","title":{"rendered":"Our dahabiya MINYA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our dahabeya MINYA<\/h1>
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Welcome aboard the Dahabiya MINYA (happy bride)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Dahabiya MINYA was completed in 2021 to the design of Captain Mohammed Morsy and Johanna Marius. With six cabins and one suite, she offers space for 14 passengers.<\/p>\n

For the upscale furnishings, we have made sure that as many items as practically possible come from Egyptian production, e.g. bed linen, towels, porcelain, carpets, lamps, creative elements.
\nWe have paid particular attention to ensuring that women are included in the supply chain.<\/p>\n

Scroll down to see photos and a video of the MINYA and learn more about the beautiful ship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Mealtimes depend on your sightseeing programme.<\/p>\n

Lunch consists of vegetarian dishes; for dinner, our chef will prepare beef, chicken or fish dishes depending on availability.<\/p>\n

Your captain shops every day and brings fresh fruit and vegetables from the market.<\/p>\n

If you have specific dietary requests \u2013 e.g. if you are vegetarian or vegan \u2013 we naturally serve an extensive choice of delicious dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Safety<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Meals<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The MINYA team<\/h3>\n

Can you see the old man in the back row (3rd from right), to the left of Captain Mohammed (centre, back row)? That is Abd El-Fatah, Captain Mohammed\u2019s former sailing teacher. Now he accompanies the MINYA on its travels as a guiding and enriching presence, taking over if the captain has to leave the helm temporarily.<\/p>\n

Read more about our team in this blog article<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Dahabeyas - Learn more about these river-going sailing ships<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n

Dahabiyas have experienced a revival in popularity.<\/p>\n

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\u2019ll hear is the wind in the sails and children laughing on the riverbank wishing you a happy journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Why sail on a dahabiya<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n