Vessel details, accommodation, dining, families, mobility, navigation, packing and practical policies in one place.
Panoramic suites are published at approximately 24 m² and luxury cabins at approximately 18 m². All include private bathroom facilities. Bed configuration, exact occupancy, extra beds and cots are confirmed before booking.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are included, with bottled water, tea, coffee, juices and soft beverages. Dietary needs should be shared in advance. Alcohol is not served; guests may bring their own.
Cabin sharing, child rates, cots, extra beds and children’s meals depend on the selected departure and available accommodation. Parents should consider open decks, gangways, steps and uneven shore visits.
Fatima is a traditional river vessel with gangways, steps and variable mooring access. Archaeological sites and village walks may include uneven ground. Speak with the team before booking so requirements can be assessed accurately.
Fatima travels primarily under sail and may use a tugboat when conditions require it. Wind, water level, Esna lock schedules, permissions and site opening times can change the precise order of visits.
A standard 25% deposit is commonly used, but the confirmed quotation states the exact deposit, balance date, currency and transfer fee. Gratuity guidance is approximately €20 per guest per night for the crew and €5–€10 per guest per day for the Egyptologist; gratuities remain voluntary.
Southbound journeys generally begin with sightseeing in Luxor and embarkation in Esna. The northbound Dream of the Golden Nile begins in Aswan. Exact meeting points and times are confirmed before travel.
All journeys include accommodation aboard Fatima, soft all-inclusive meals and non-alcoholic refreshments, crew service, housekeeping and the scheduled sailing program. Sightseeing, entrance tickets, Egyptologist guiding and private transfers are included only when stated in your quotation.
No. Alcohol is not served aboard Fatima. Guests may bring their own alcoholic drinks, subject to responsible consumption and local regulations.
Yes, subject to the selected journey and cabin arrangements. Parents should consider open decks, gangways, uneven archaeological terrain and the quiet character of dahabeya travel.
The route and principal experiences are carefully planned, but wind, water level, Esna lock schedules, permissions and site opening times may change the exact order. The team protects the journey’s quality and key visits wherever possible.
Fatima is a traditional river vessel with gangways, steps and variable shore access. Many sites also involve uneven ground. Guests with limited mobility should speak with the team before booking so practical requirements can be assessed honestly.
Mobile coverage may be available on parts of the river but can be inconsistent. The journey is designed as an opportunity to disconnect.
Yes. All twelve cabins can be reserved for families, friends, celebrations and specialist groups, subject to availability and a tailored quotation.
Tell us your preferred dates, group size and the kind of journey you are imagining. Our team will personally review the best sailing, cabin and arrangements.
