Queen Nefer Dahabiya – Cabins & Onboard Facilities
Cabins & Suites
The Queen Nefer is a small, traditional Dahabiya sailboat, 27 metres long and 7.5 metres wide, carrying a maximum of 24 guests across just 6 twin cabins and 1 single suite, each around 21 square metres with panoramic windows, a private bath and shower, and air conditioning.
Dining & Relaxation
A fully operational onboard kitchen prepares daily oriental menus featuring traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean dishes, served in an elegantly designed dining area or the oriental seating area on the open-air sundeck.
Onboard Facilities
- Open-air sundeck with oriental seating area
- 24-hour electric power (220V)
- Laundry service and housekeeping
- Maximum 24 guests, 6 twin cabins and 1 single suite
Nile Cruise Itinerary
The Queen Nefer offers a 4-day cruise from Aswan to Esna and a 5-day cruise from Esna to Aswan, both visiting the temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu, at the slower, more intimate pace typical of a Dahabiya sailboat.
Why Choose the Queen Nefer
Travellers who want a genuinely small-group experience, with only 24 guests aboard and freshly prepared oriental menus, find the Queen Nefer a distinctive and intimate way to sail the Nile.
Book Your Nile Cruise
Contact Egypt Nile Cruise Hub to check availability for the Queen Nefer Dahabiya and to plan your Aswan and Esna touring around your sailing.
Queen Nefer Dahabiya – Frequently Asked Questions
The Queen Nefer is a small, traditional Dahabiya sailboat, 27 metres long and 7.5 metres wide, with just 6 twin cabins and 1 single suite, each around 21 square metres with panoramic windows, private bath/shower and air conditioning, carrying a maximum of 24 guests.
The Queen Nefer has a fully operational onboard kitchen preparing daily oriental menus of traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean dishes, served in an elegantly designed dining area or the oriental seating area on the open-air sundeck.
The Queen Nefer offers a 4-day cruise from Aswan to Esna and a 5-day cruise from Esna to Aswan, both visiting the temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way.
Other Nile Cruises
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Bus, Car
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Full board
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3, 4 or 7 Nights
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Luxor or Aswan
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Aswan or Luxor
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English, Spanish, French, German
Queen Nefer Dahabiya Overview
The Queen Nefer is a small, traditional Dahabiya sailboat for a maximum of 24 guests, with fresh daily oriental menus, sailing intimate 4-day or 5-day routes between Aswan and Esna.
Queen Nefer Dahabiya facilities
- Maximum 24 guests across 7 cabins and suites
- Fully operational onboard kitchen, daily oriental menus
- Open-air sundeck with oriental seating
- 4-day Aswan–Esna or 5-day Esna–Aswan itineraries










