Top 10 Questions Guests Ask Before Booking Swan Dahabiya
In this piece of article, we, as an experienced cruising company in Egypt, are answering the top 10 commonly asked questions that travelers ask before booking. Before this, let’s have a little brief about the Dahabiyas luxury boats.
What is meant by Dahabiya?
The word ‘dahabiya’ is an ancient Arabic word that stands for ‘the golden one.’ That’s the reason why dahabiya boats are also known as golden sailing boats. Historically, these were only made for royal and wealthy people for sailing across the Nile for ages. Cruising in the modern era has adopted this dahabiya authenticity and perfectly blended the modernity with it. Now in new-age dahabiyas, one can experience jacuzzis, spas, gourmet-style dining, open-air sun decks, libraries, and spacious suites.Let’s get answers to commonly asked questions.
- What are the inclusions in a Dahabiya package?
On a Best Dahabiya Nile cruise, inclusions are accommodation, meals, guided tours, and taxi transfers. With that comes access to all the on-board amenities like jacuzzis, open-air decks, libraries, and dining. Luxury stay in the cabins and a fully guided and assisted tour for the selected itinerary. - How many guests can board a dahabiya?
Around 8-18 guests can easily travel in a well-crafted dahabiya. Fewer guests on board promote peaceful and personalized assistance from the staff. It is a much better option than the large cruise ships on which more than 50 passengers travel together. One can feel more connected with nature with fewer crowds on board. - What routes do dahabiya ships sail?
For the Dahabiya Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor is the most preferred sailing route. These are two major ports on which most of the cruises start or end their journey. Places like Abu Simbel, Esna, Kom Ombo, and Edfu are places for shore excursions. One of the common itineraries is 4 days, 3 nights from Aswan, with departure every Friday. - How long are the itineraries offered by Swan Dahabiya?
The itineraries for cruises are from 4 days to 8 days; one trip usually lasts for 4-5 days, and round trips between Aswan and Luxor end in 7-8 days. The longer journeys start and end at the same port. Whereas one-way travel starts from a different port and ends at another place. - Which is better, cabins or suites?
Cabins on a Nile River cruise dahabiya are standard rooms with attached bathrooms, ACs, and coffee trays. The suites are exclusively designed, more spacious rooms, with more facilities like a hair dryer, a digital safe for valuables, attached balconies, and a tea/coffee station. Both are good, but for an exclusively relaxing experience, one should go for suites for a truly awe-inspiring sailing experience. - What cuisines are served at the dining hall?
Multi-cuisine food is served for all meals on board. From international dishes to traditional Egyptian food, it is available, as these menus are designed for travellers across the world. Every dish is curated by experienced gourmet chefs, so one can savor the flavor that they remember for life. Buffet-style dining is served, where guests are assisted by waiters and chefs for a mesmerizing dining experience on the Swan Dahabiya. - Are shore excursions and entrance fees included in a Swan Dahabiya package?
Yes, in the package of dahabiyas, the entrance fees of the mentioned shore excursions are included. Transportation required from the cruise to the historical landmarks is also included. Costs for hot-air balloon rides in Luxor are not included. It is advised that guests ask about inclusion clearly before making the Small Nile Cruise booking with your chosen travel company. - Is Wi-Fi available on board?
Yes, the Swan Dahabiya offers Wi-Fi onboard for the travellers for consistent connectivity with the social world. Only at some selected decks and places is the internet provided, as cruises promote digital detox for the guests to have a relaxing vacation getaway. - What languages does the tour guide speak on board?
The tour guides on board are multilingual; they understand different languages, especially English, to understand what guests say. These tour guides also speak English fluently, which makes the shore excursions more valuable, and guests can feel a deeper connection with the culture as tour guides ensure you understand about Egypt’s culture and history. - Is travel insurance required while travelling to Egypt?
Yes, while travelling outside the country, not just for Egypt, it is advised to have full coverage travel insurance. It can be beneficial and can save a lot during travel, as even minor charges are also covered in the insurance. It also promotes safe and informed travel. While getting visas, travel insurance is also checked.
