Enjoy sailing on the Nile aboard this beautiful 140 year old Nostalgic Dahabiya

For Sale this beautiful 140-year-old nostalgic Dahabiya for the price of 1,300,000 Euros

This is an original and rare dahabiya built in 1882 and restored in 2019. She is thirty-three metres from stem to stern and six metres across the beam. She is five metres from the keel to the sun deck.

As with all traditional dahabiyas, is a two-master and she also has a small stern sail. She has an original iron hull built in Scotland in 1882 and a hardwood sun deck, quarter deck and stern.

The dahabiya is towed by her tugboat when the wind is low but otherwise sails upstream with the northerly winds.

Below the spacious wooden sun deck, there are six double cabins en suite and a large en-suite grand cabin with a private stern balcony, captain’s quarters, and a modern fitted stainless steel kitchen.

All guest cabins are fully furnished with luxury linens and covers. En-suite bathrooms have traditional showers and baths, mirrors and bespoke soaps, shampoos, towels etc.

The construction of the interior is in keeping with the original heritage of the boat dating back to the late nineteenth century, and furnishings, artwork, and decorations (including restored hand-painted panelled rooms) wood and brass fittings have been restored to respect the heritage of the boat.

Cabin windows are also original with glass, fly screens and louvred shutters.

The sun deck is about twenty metres in length and six metres wide and has a variety of furnished areas including hand-made rattan tables and lounge chairs in the style of the 1920s.

There is a bar area where guests can find fridges with cold soft drinks and where the chef can provide buffets and snacks as requested by guests. There is also a large dining table and seating for eight guests for fine dining, morning breakfasts and lunches with an original buffet lantern.

There are traditional hanging lamps in the canopy for evening/ night dining and entertainment.bghh

Dahabiya Features

• 36.75m in length
• 6m Wide
• 5.5m High
• The top Deck is 20m in length and 6m wide

Dahabiya and Accommodation

• 1  Deluxe Suite
• 6 Standard cabins
• Plus a small room for a tour guide

Room Features

• Fans in all rooms
• Digital Safe Box in the main suite
• Bathroom with full amenities plus baths and shower