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Jasmine

Ten cabins, two masts, quiet water

Jasmine is a Nile dahabiya (a traditional wind-powered sailing boat). It has 10 cabins and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

Ten cabins, two masts, quiet water. A two-masted wooden sailing dahabiya of ten cabins running the Luxor-Esna-Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan route year-round, suited to travellers who want a small, unhurried boat.

Best for couples · unhurried first-timersCabins 10 · max ~20 guestsBoard full boardSeason year-round

Fleet: Independent
Accommodation: 10 cabins
Dimensions: 68 × 13.95 m
Route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Al Ramady Island, El Sheikh Fadl Island, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Temple; Abu Simbel optional
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Saturday ex Luxor; Wednesday ex Aswan
Season: Year-round, with two rate seasons: May-August and September-April (Luxor and Aswan Travel)

About Jasmine

Jasmine is a fifty-two-metre wooden dahabiya under two masts, with ten cabins across two decks. Each has panoramic windows over the river, a private bathroom and its own air conditioning, safe and coffee service, with single and suite options alongside the doubles.

She sails the well-worn line from Luxor through Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan, taking in the river islands of Al Ramady and El Sheikh Fadl and, at the end, Philae Temple, with Abu Simbel available as an add-on. Departures leave Luxor on Saturdays and Aswan on Wednesdays, on trips of three to seven nights, across a year-round calendar.

On deck are a swimming pool and pool bar, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sun-deck bar. Meals are full board, a grand buffet of oriental, international and Egyptian dishes served in the main dining room, with a doctor on call at any hour.

Highlights

Fifty-two-metre wooden dahabiya, ten cabins
Luxor-Esna-Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan, plus Philae
Swimming pool, pool bar and sun-deck Jacuzzi
Three to seven nights, year-round
Saturday from Luxor, Wednesday from Aswan

At sail

Day by day

The canonical 5-day / 4-night run from Esna to Aswan. The 3-night reverse sails the same reach; the 7-night round trip combines both. Days flex with wind and mooring rights, which is half the point of a sailing boat.

Day 1
Embark at Esna
Transfer from Luxor, settle into your cabin, first sail south past the Esna lock reach.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
Edfu · Temple of Horus
The best-preserved temple in Egypt by morning, before the day boats; sail on to a quiet mooring off Al Ramady Island.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
The quiet Nile
Island mooring at El Sheikh Fadl, a village walk, swimming off the boat, tea as the sails come down.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Kom Ombo
The double temple to Sobek and Horus at golden hour, then the last night on the water short of Aswan.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5
Aswan
Disembark after breakfast. Philae Temple sits twenty minutes away; Abu Simbel works as an extension.
Breakfast

Cabin pricing

Rates by season

Indicative per-person USD rates from the boat's published 2026/27 programme (two independent sources within 2%). Your exact fare depends on dates and cabin — we quote every sailing live, with no booking fee to ask.

4 days / 3 nights · Aswan to Esna

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$1,790	$1,610
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,760	$2,480

5 days / 4 nights · Esna to Aswan

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$2,240	$2,010
Single cabin (sole use)	$3,440	$3,090

Dahabiya cabins are allocated by the vessel; book early and we will ask for your preferred deck position.
The 7-night round trip is priced as the two sailings combined, confirmed on your quote.

The fine print

What's included and what isn't

Typical for Jasmine's published packages; your quote states exactly what applies to your sailing.

Included

Accommodation aboard Jasmine in the cabin booked, panoramic windows
Full board: the boat's oriental and international buffet, all sailing days
Sun deck, plunge pool, jacuzzi and lounge throughout
Wi-Fi on board

Not included

Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
Gratuities for the crew
Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
Luxor / Aswan transfers and the Abu Simbel extension, unless quoted

Take the whole boat

Ten cabins · up to ~20 guests · whole-boat charter on request

Jasmine's size makes it a natural full-charter boat for families and small groups: your own route pace, your own table, one bill. Tell us your dates and party size and we will price the whole boat.

Price the whole boat

What Jasmine costs in 2026/2027

The published rate is US$835 per person, 3-night; agencies quote US$835 (Ask Aladdin, seasonal or triple basis) to US$1,610 (nilecruisetrips.com, May to Aug) , checked on 2026-09-21.

We are not publishing a trip total for Jasmine, for the reasons below. Ask us and we will quote the sailing you want.

What this figure is, and is not

The published figure may be a low-season or triple-occupancy rate rather than the year-round double.
Published as a range rather than a single figure.
Rates move with season, cabin and departure. We quote every sailing live, and there is no booking fee to ask.

Source: the operator's published rates

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Double / twin cabins, maximum 2 guests each, with panoramic windows
Single cabins
Suites
All cabins: private bathroom with WC, shower and hairdryer, individual A/C, safe, TV, telephone, coffee/tea service
Dining: Main dining room
Grand buffet of oriental and international dishes plus authentic Egyptian cuisine
Full board
Pool bar and sun deck bar
Facilities: 24-hour reception
Jacuzzi on the sun deck
Swimming pool and pool bar
Sun deck bar, outdoor bar
Main dining room and lounge
Gift shop / boutique
Satellite TV and music system
International telephone / fax
Doctor available 24/7
Laundry service
Air conditioning, minibar
Itineraries: 4 days / 3 nights: Saturdays from Luxor, Wednesdays from Aswan
5 days / 4 nights: Saturdays from Luxor, Wednesdays from Aswan
8 days / 7 nights Luxor - Aswan - Luxor
7 nights Luxor-Aswan and Aswan-Luxor

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Good to know

Jasmine questions, answered

How much does Jasmine cost?

Advertised rates start from US$835 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Jasmine have?

10 cabins.

What route does Jasmine sail?

Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Al Ramady Island, El Sheikh Fadl Island, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Temple; Abu Simbel optional, departing Saturday ex Luxor; Wednesday ex Aswan.

What's included on Jasmine?

Full board, sightseeing, private coach transfers, multilingual guide, entrance fees. +25% surcharge 22 Dec-4 Jan and Easter.