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Iris Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Iris Dahabiya – Cabins & Onboard Facilities

Cabins & Suites

The Iris Dahabiya is a 5-star traditional sailboat, 55 metres long and 7.5 metres wide, with 21 cabins and suites: 10 Deluxe Cabins of 20 square metres (4 king-size, 6 twin), 1 Single Deluxe Cabin of 17 square metres, 6 Panoramic Suites with private terraces at 26 square metres, 2 Royal Suites with verandas at 40 square metres, and 2 Junior Suites each on the upper and main decks at 29 square metres. Every cabin has a private jacuzzi bath and air conditioning.

Dining & Relaxation

The ship has both indoor and outdoor dining areas, plus an indoor/outdoor lounge with a semi-classic seating style. An open-air heated jacuzzi and a heated pool in winter give guests a relaxed way to unwind on the sun deck.

Onboard Facilities

  • Open-air heated jacuzzi and winter-heated pool
  • Indoor & outdoor dining area
  • 24-hour reception and free WiFi
  • Sun deck and laundry service

Nile Cruise Itinerary

The Iris Dahabiya sails a 4-day/3-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with guided group excursions to temples and historical sites along the route, at a slower, more intimate pace than a standard cruise ship.

Why Choose the Iris Dahabiya

Travellers who want an intimate, traditional sailing experience with a private jacuzzi bath in every cabin, rather than the scale of a large cruise ship, find the Iris Dahabiya a distinctive way to see the Nile.

Book Your Nile Cruise

Contact Egypt Nile Cruise Hub to check availability for the Iris Dahabiya and to plan your Luxor and Aswan touring around your sailing.

Iris Dahabiya – Frequently Asked Questions

How many cabins does the Iris Dahabiya have?

The Iris Dahabiya is a 5-star sailboat with 21 cabins and suites in total: 10 Deluxe Cabins of 20 square metres, 1 Single Deluxe Cabin of 17 square metres, 6 Panoramic Suites with private terraces at 26 square metres, 2 Royal Suites with verandas at 40 square metres, and 2 Junior Suites each on the upper and main decks at 29 square metres.

What makes a Dahabiya cruise different from a standard Nile cruise ship?

The Iris Dahabiya is a traditional sailboat, 55 metres long, carrying far fewer guests than a standard cruise ship, with private jacuzzi baths in every cabin, an open-air heated jacuzzi, a heated pool in winter, and a more intimate, slower-paced sailing style.

What is the Iris Dahabiya’s itinerary?

The Iris Dahabiya sails a 4-day/3-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with guided group excursions to temples and historical sites along the route.

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Iris Dahabiya Overview

The Iris Dahabiya is a 5-star traditional sailboat with just 21 cabins and suites, private jacuzzi baths throughout, sailing an intimate 4-day/3-night Luxor–Aswan route.

Iris Dahabiya facilities

  • 21 cabins and suites, private jacuzzi baths throughout
  • Open-air heated jacuzzi and winter-heated pool
  • Royal Suites up to 40m² with verandas
  • 4-day/3-night Luxor–Aswan itinerary

Guest Reviews (5 ★ 1 review)

★★★★★

Very nice boat, Clean food and good service.

— Carlos Lopez

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