An all-suite dahabiya for 16 guests, launched in 2025
Azhar is an all-suite dahabiya launched in 2025: 8 suites of about 301 sq ft (28 m²) for 16 guests on a 180-foot (55-meter) boat with three decks and a crew of 14. The sun deck holds the restaurant, bar and a jacuzzi, the lower deck a reading salon, and one suite has step-free access. It sails Esna to Aswan in four or five nights and back in three.
Azhar was launched in 2025. It is 180 feet (55 meters) long with two lateen sails and carries 16 guests in 8 suites, with a crew of 14. Solar panels on the roof deck supply part of its power.
All 8 rooms are suites of about 301 sq ft (28 m²), in king, twin and accessible layouts. The accessible suite has step-free access, a roll-in shower and an emergency call button. Every suite has a minibar and a coffee machine.
The sun deck holds the restaurant, the main bar, a jacuzzi and a massage room; the roof above has shade and loungers, and the lower deck has a reading salon beside the suites. Azhar sails four or five nights from Esna to Aswan, usually leaving on a Monday, and three nights from Aswan to Esna, usually on a Friday.
Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.
Guide prices only — the exact rate depends on your date, cabin and how full the ship is. Your written quote always confirms the final figure before anything is held.
| Season | Dates | 3 nights | 4 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | Oct – Sep | $1,650 | $2,200 |
The restaurant is on the sun deck, beside the main bar. Meals are full board, with tea and coffee included; other drinks are charged separately.
Eight suites of about 301 sq ft (28 m²), for a maximum of 16 guests, in king, twin and accessible layouts.
It has one accessible suite with step-free access, a roll-in shower and an emergency call button. Tell us when you inquire so we can check that suite is free.
It has a jacuzzi on the sun deck, next to the restaurant and bar.
Four or five nights from Esna to Aswan and three nights from Aswan to Esna; it is also available on our six-night Luxor to Aswan trip. Departures are usually on Mondays from Esna and Fridays from Aswan; we confirm the date with your quote.
From $1,650 per person sharing for three nights from Aswan to Esna, and from $2,200 for four nights from Esna to Aswan; a cabin to yourself is $2,400 and $3,200. We confirm the price for your dates and cabin in writing.
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