Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya

A 118-foot Sonesta sailing dahabiya launched in 2009, with bathtubs in every cabin and suites with private balconies. It suits couples and families wanting a slow seven-night sail.

The Amirat is the smallest boat in the Sonesta Nile fleet, launched in 2009 and about 118 feet long. Two large sails, at bow and stern, move the boat when the wind allows, and the motor runs only when needed. Deluxe cabins have twin beds, panoramic windows and a bathroom with a bathtub. The suites add queen beds and private balconies at the stern. On the sun deck you get a bar, loungers, shade and a whirlpool. Breakfast and lunch are buffets, and dinner is à la carte. Families and groups can charter the whole boat. Seven nights is a long commitment, and there is no short three- or four-night option.

Departure dates are set by season, for seven nights in either direction. Southbound, the program covers the West Bank and Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the High Dam and Philae. Northbound runs the same stops in reverse. The slower pace gives most stops a full day. Book a suite if you want a private balcony, since the deluxe cabins have windows only.

Duration options

4 nights

Route

Luxor ⇄ Aswan

Type

Dahabiya · Dahabiya

Capacity

7 cabins · up to 14 guests

Dahabiya facilities

Cabins & suites

The dining experience focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients served in an elegant setting, often featuring al fresco meals on the deck. Guests enjoy a mix of international favorites and traditional Egyptian dishes, with menus tailored to the day's local market finds.

Facilities as listed by the operator; confirmed with your booking.

Times are a typical schedule and can change with river traffic and lock timings.

Standard itineraries include 7-night comprehensive voyages or shorter segments between Luxor and Aswan, visiting the Karnak Temple, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. The dahabiya's size allows for unique stops at Gebel el-Silsila and various Nile islands that larger ships may bypass.

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