Dahabieh Lazuli

Layout

On board, you are accommodated in simple yet beautifully decorated cabins. On the upper deck, you can take in the scenery while enjoying the pleasures of doing nothing.
At the bow, the lounge, with its cushion-laden benches, rugs and decorative objects, has an Oriental charm, a true invitation to comfortable “meditation”.
In the evening, Lazuli offers a different atmosphere: dinner on deck by candlelight under a starry sky, or on an island among palm trees.

While preserving its old-world charm, Lazuli offers guests today’s comforts: Internet, video projector, air conditioning.

The different dahabiehs:

L’Orient: 6 cabins: 12 passengers.
2 suites with shared balcony, 4 standard cabins.

Le Roi Farouk: the first dahabieh in the Lazuli fleet, which began sailing in 2001.
5 cabins:  10 passengers.
1 suite with private balconies at the rear of the boat, 4 standard cabins

Le Gordon Pacha: the second dahabieh in the Lazuli fleet, which began sailing in 2006.
6 cabins: 12 passengers.
2 suites with private balconies, 4 standard cabins.

L’Albatros: 6 cabins: 12 passengers.
2 suites with shared balcony, 4 standard cabins.

Le Luxor: interior decorated in neutral and white tones.
5 cabins: 10 passengers
1 suite with large private balcony at the rear of the boat.
4 standard cabins

L’Altesse: entirely decorated in red, gold and white.
8 cabins: 16 passengers 
2 suites with panoramic windows at the rear of the boat, 6 standard cabins

L’Abydos: began sailing in 2021, larger and more spacious: this is a premium dahabieh decorated in an Old English style.
10 cabins : 20 passengers
2 suites with panoramic windows at the rear of the boat, 8 spacious standard cabins.

Le Karnak: 10 cabins: 20 passengers
2 suites with panoramic windows at the rear of the boat, 8 spacious standard cabins

Le Lotus : 10 cabins: 20 passengers
2 suites with panoramic windows at the rear of the boat, 8 spacious standard cabins

Good to know: in light wind (as is often the case), the dahabieh is towed by an assistance tugboat.
 

Rooms

All cabins have windows, individual air conditioning, a safe, and a private bathroom with toilet, shower and hairdryer.
Some dahabiyehs offer one or two suites at the stern, with a private balcony (Roi Farouk, Gordon Pacha, Luxor) or a shared one (Orient, Albatros). The other dahabiyehs are made up of suites with large panoramic windows.

Activities offered

The various stops along the way reveal the treasures of Egypt.
Aboard Lazuli, every day is an invitation to discovery and escape, offering exclusive excursions and activities for travellers seeking authenticity.  

The 4 or 5-night cruise (Sunday to Friday) between Luxor and Aswan combines historical discovery with traditional comfort. The journey begins with guided tours of Luxor's iconic monuments and continues with cultural stops, notably at El Kaab, Edfu and Kom Ombo. 
Travellers can also explore traditional villages, discovering the Egyptian rural way of life, meeting local craftspeople and sampling local specialities. Riverside picnics offer unique moments of immersion in the landscapes of the Nile.

If the dahabieh is privatised, the cruise can extend up to 7 nights, depending on your wishes and availability.