What A Dahabiya Charter Is.

A dahabiya charter is the hire of an entire dahabiya — a traditional Nile sailing boat with real cabins — for one group. Nobody else is aboard. The vessel’s own crew runs the cruise, and Boreas plans it with you.

This is different from a shared sailing, where you take one cabin alongside other guests. On a charter your group has the whole boat, from the sundeck to the restaurant. Dahabiyas (also spelled dahabeya) are built for this scale: eight to twelve cabins, not seventy.

Charter At A Glance.

The key facts about a Boreas dahabiya charter, in one place. Anything marked “confirmed per charter” is quoted to your group when you enquire.

The Dahabiyas You Can Charter.

Boreas represents four dahabiyas on the Nile. Nile Divine is the smallest at 16 guests, Hathor the largest at 32. Each is a different boat for a different group.

Hathor — Up To 32 Guests.

Hathor is a luxury dahabiya that sails between Aswan and Luxor. She can be chartered whole for one group of up to 32 guests, or booked by the cabin on shared departures subject to availability. She has eight cabins and four suites, two of them Royal Suites with two bathrooms and a jacuzzi. Hathor vessel page →

Which Dahabiya For Your Group.

Match the boat to the group. Here is the short version.

• Largest dahabiya group (up to 32 guests), with jacuzzi suites and a sun deck: Hathor.
• Up to 24 guests, with a heated pool, gym and yoga deck: Nawara.
• Up to 20 guests, with suites that have private balconies on the river: Nile Majestic.
• Smallest group (up to 16 guests), a spa and an art-filled boat: Nile Divine.
• More than 32 guests, or a lively hotel-style trip: Lady Carol or Lady Mary, 70 cabins each.

Not sure? Tell us your group size and dates. We will say which vessel suits you, including when the answer is a ship. New to dahabiyas? Read our guide to dahabiya Nile cruises.

Who Charters A Dahabiya.

Groups of up to 32 who want the boat to themselves. These are the six most common reasons.

More ideas, with the best boat for each: Dahabiya charter ideas →

On Board And In The Evening.

Days follow the wind and the river: breakfast on the sundeck, a temple or village walk, lunch under way, a swim at an island, dinner on board. What is offered in the evening depends on the vessel.

The Route.

Dahabiya charters sail the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, in either direction. The great temples sit on the route, and so do quieter moorings and village walks that a big ship skips. Exact stops, their order and the number of nights are planned with your group.

Sites along the river include Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, and Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan. For a detailed look, read our day-by-day dahabiya itinerary.

Combine With More Of Egypt.

A dahabiya charter can sit inside a longer trip. Add a hotel stay before or after, pair the Nile with the Red Sea, or add a land programme. Ask us and we will build the combined itinerary.

How A Charter Request Works.

There is one step to start: tell us who is travelling and when. Everything else is confirmed in your quote.

1. Send your group and datesGroup size, preferred dates and the kind of trip. Use the form, WhatsApp or email.
2. We reply within 24 hoursA Boreas charter specialist answers and asks anything we still need.
3. We recommend a vesselWe say which dahabiya suits your group, including when the answer is a ship.
4. You receive your quoteRates, inclusions, minimum nights, itinerary, availability and payment terms, confirmed for your group.