Nile Felucca Vacation in Egypt
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The Nile Felucca boat is a basic Sailing Nile Boat, and is always such an interesting way to sailing the Nile River, Yes its open to all Nationalities , and the recommended age of the passenger to be between 18- 35 years old , as most of the people at this age would more open to an adventure travel by sailing the Nile on a Budget way , People older then 35 years old we would personality recommend to book on the Nile Cruise boat, where they can have a private bathroom and shower, beds and all the luxury facilities to sail the Nile River
Destinations | Aswan |
Duration | |
Type | Private |
Including | 1. Sleeping bag / or Sheet / or blanket |
Excluding |
Itinerary
Guest Cabins & Suites
The Felucca Captains Crew are totally responsible for make it sail and stop in some of the Nile routes Also they Cook all meals onboard, Water soft drinks, beer can be purchased onboard with a reasonable prices,
a tally for which is kept. You are not permitted to take on board any drinks that the crew sells. Drinks for sale will be stored in a cold box and the crew will ensure they are kept icy cold. On the last day, everybody pays his or her drinks bill with the felucca captains.
Mineral Water = 1 US$, Soft Drinks = 1 US$, Large Beer = 3 US$
Dining and entertainment
Our Nubian felucca crew entertains you with their music and dance; have fun and join them in this; also you can play cards, read a book, chat with the other people on board, swim, or help the crew in preparing the meals.
By now you will have become accustomed to the traditional felucca sailing boats as we use them to visit the West Bank at Aswan and the islands of the First Cataract.
Nevertheless the thought of a two day sail can be a little daunting for some, so we take time to give you an introduction to this part of our itinerary.
During day trips we sit on padded benches at the edges of the boat with our legs resting inward towards the centre. On overnight trips the felucca is transformed into a 'floating hotel'. Wooden boards are placed across the felucca's centre (from bench to bench) to make a deck on which mattresses are placed to make a comfortable platform from which to lay back and watch the river-banks pass by (underneath the decking makes a secure place for our luggage). An awning can be erected above this platform to protect you from the sun if needed.
Overnight the awning is put in place and canvas sheets are erected around the outer sides of the felucca to form a cozy, tent-like place in which to eat and sleep.
We recommend you bring a sleeping bag with you, but the crew will supply blankets too.
Other service
There are no toilet facilities on board. You can use the toilets provided at the sites you visit during the day, at night you are moored by the riverbank and will need to find somewhere onshore. In general, and that is why it is a real adventure, you can use the toilets in the sites (temples & museums) the general standard of public toilets, when you can find them, is to a poor hygienic standard. Most come with a water squirted for washing yourself,
so always have toilet papers with you!
Entertainment onboard the Nile Felucca Ship
Sailing Date – Route
Important Remarks & Advise
1. To keep the boat clean as this is where you will be sitting, eating lying and sleeping. Take your shoes off when boarding the boat and rinse your feet in the water bucket. You should not walk with shoes on, whilst on the boat. As you get off the boat on to go to the toilet or walk on the island put your shoes back on.
2. Put all your valuable items, passports, documents and money in your big bag to be stored beneath the boat. You will not need any of these items for the 2 days.
3. It is a good idea to pack a small day pack with all of the items you will need for the 2 days as you will not have access to your big bags as they are stored beneath the mattress/floor of the boat.
4. Keep all lose items in your small daypack to avoid them blowing away with the wind or as the boat tilts falling over the side into the water.
5. At night put everything beneath the boat. Fishermen come past during the night and items can be easily lost
6. There is a garbage bin located at the front of the boat. All rubbish is to go in the bin. No rubbish is to be thrown into the Nile or left on the islands.
7. When you need to go to the toilet collect a plastic bag from the front of the boat, go to the toilet on the island, after use place your toilet paper in the plastic bag and return it to the rubbish bin on the boat. Egypt has a huge waste and rubbish problem and we do not want to add to it.
8. Each felucca has life jackets stored beneath or at the front of the boat.
9. Never jump into the water whilst the felucca is sailing. You can be easily dragged by undercurrents and dragged under by debris in the Nile.
10. Dress modestly on the boat – swimmers, shorts and t-shirts are acceptable, though anything less is an invitation. After swimming wrap a towel around you, do not walk around the islands or the boat in just swim wear
11. At night if leaving the felucca always takes someone with you. Never walk the islands after dark alone.
12. Public displays of affection are frowned upon and can lead females into unnecessary trouble with crew and locals.
13. Your crew will prepare and cook breakfasts, lunches and dinner. The food is simple, good and there is plenty of it.
14. You should assist your crew by keeping the boat clean and assisting with cleaning and cooking duties.
15. Remember your crewmembers are working, and need to look after your safety; you should refrain from offering them alcohol etc, lengthy conversations or putting yourself in unnecessary danger.
16. If you have had an enjoyable 2-day cruise, upon departure please feel free to tip your felucca crew for their services.
Recreation