The Princess Farida is a dahabiya built in 2024: 55 metres long, two decks, and eight suites, each named after King Farouk or a member of his family. Six luxury suites of 22 m² and two royal suites of 35 m² with a private terrace. It sails between Luxor and Aswan at a sailing boat’s pace and moors at islands and villages that the cruise ships pass by.
Written by Mo Adam, licensed Egyptologist guide since 2011. Updated 17 October 2026.
Three twin and three king bed luxury suites of 22 m², and two royal suites of 35 m² with a king bed and a private terrace. Every suite has a private bathroom, air conditioning you control yourself, satellite TV, a safe, a mini fridge, and tea and coffee making.
Arranged on request and paid separately.
A 25 percent deposit confirms your booking. The balance is paid on arrival, by bank transfer or in cash. Cards are accepted, with a 3 percent surcharge.
A child travelling free shares the parents’ cabin and does not get a separate bed. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will confirm it for you.
| If you cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before sailing | No charge |
| 59 to 30 days before | 25% of the total |
| 29 to 15 days before | 50% of the total |
| 14 to 7 days before | 75% of the total |
| Less than 7 days, or no show | 100% of the total |
If your plans change you can move your dates instead, free of charge more than 30 days before sailing and subject to availability. Peak travel periods can carry different terms, and your booking confirmation states which apply. If the trip cannot run for reasons beyond anyone’s control, such as a strike, an epidemic or a sudden change in the law, no cancellation fee applies.
A dahabiya is a sailing boat. The Princess Farida has eight suites, where a cruise ship carries well over a hundred guests, and it moors at islands and village landings that the larger boats pass by.
Three nights from Aswan to Luxor, leaving every Friday. Four nights from Luxor to Aswan, leaving every Monday. The whole boat can also be chartered.
Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples, and on the west bank of Luxor the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Every visit is with a licensed Egyptologist guide. Abu Simbel is an optional extra.
Your suite on full board with afternoon tea, all the sightseeing in the itinerary with a licensed Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees, air-conditioned transfers, and mineral water, tea and coffee. Other drinks, tipping and optional tours are extra.
A 25 percent deposit confirms the booking. The balance is paid on arrival, by bank transfer or in cash. Cards are accepted, with a 3 percent surcharge.

