KEMET DAHABEYA

Book our Dahabeya sailboat ‘Kemet’

Come sail the Nile on a voyage curated just for you. We offer bespoke by the room or private charter Dahabeya Nile cruises in the Thebaid region (mainly between from Luxor and Aswan). The Kemetale Team will curate your Egypt voyage - A tale of history, culture & cuisine. Contact us for curating the details of your voyage.

Sailing the nile “Along the thebaid of upper egypt”

“Dahabeya” the Dahabeya or Dahabiya is a sailing boat. Originally built to carry celebrities and royal families, the Dahabeya was a luxury pleasure boat for the Nile. The name means "golden one" alluding to the gold and dongola decoration.

The Thebaid or Thebais was a region of ancient Egypt, which comprised the thirteen southernmost nomes of Upper Egypt, from Abydos to Aswan.

‘Kemet’ Dahabeya

'Kemet' means "Black Land". This is what the Pharaohs called Egypt, due to the fertility of the soil around the Nile, which was very dark and rich.

Our Dahabeya Sailboat 'Kemet' endeavors to be an authentic unique signature of Egypt today, combining old shipbuilding, maintaining the classic Dahabeya (sailing boat) look adding marine features, authentic Egyptian furniture and décor elements with an infusion of modern style art, colors and utilitarian function. An infusion of old and new, modern artists, craftsmen, craftswomen & ship builders coming together collaboratively to create a unique take on Egypt. Kemet was exclusively designed, built and equipped in collaboration with local partners in Egypt.

Dahabeya Kemet is available for group charter & can accommodate up to 19 guests.

SuITES

Kemet’s rooms are inspired by the three cornerstones of the Nile; the water of the Nile: Aur, the soil of the Nile: Doum, and the trade of the Nile: Lazuli. The rooms represent the ways in which these three elements arose from the Nile River. The Nile throughout Egypt’s history is used as a water provider, a soil enricher and a trade facilitator.

SAILING Itinerary & Activities

We offer private chartering of Kemet 4+ nights Nile sailing . Our most popular trips are 4 & 5 night cruise exploring the Thebaid from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa.. We will be happy to accomodate your preferences offering a fully curated journey.

Most of our trips start in Aswan or the legendary city of Luxor, the ancient capital city of “Thebes”, today a breathtaking open-air museum.

During your time aboard Kemet, enjoy the ability to stop at ancient sites and temples like Edfu, Silsila Stone Quarry and Kom Ombo for guided tours, a donkey ride through sugarcane fields, a pop-up picnic on an island, lively shows by local musicians & much more.

Prices

Please contact us for charter pricing. For individual suite bookings please check the Book Sailing section.

INclusions

Full board (Fusion, Egyptian and International cuisine), private sailing crew & host, Egyptologist/guide, excursions, picnics, barbeques, entertainment, transfers from / to airport / hotel in embarkation and disembarkation cities and above all Tales to tell again and again!

HOW TO BOOK KEMET Dahabeya

CHARTER BOOKINGS

We offer Dahabeya Kemet as an exclusive charter Nile sailing experience: You and your group will have the entire boat to yourselves & your journey will be crafted according to your personal wishes and interests.

1. Contact us for your inquiry - via e-mail to info@kemetale.com or through our contact form.

2. The Kemetale Team will reply to you and craft your unique Kemet Dahabeya Nile cruise.

SUITE BOOKINGS

You are not traveling in a group but would love to sail Kemet and experience your journey together with other guests? We open selected dates for individual suite bookings.

1. Check the link below to see which dates are available for individual suite bookings.

2. Book your Kemet sailing right here on the website! or simply select your date and suite type and email us by clicking here!