Nile Whisper Felucca Sail

This was one of the coolest things I got to do in Egypt! Sam and his crew were very hospitable and fun! The food was delicious and the accommodations superb!! I will definitely recommend this tour to all my friends!

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I stayed overnight on Sam’s one of a kind Felucca, with 3 girlfriends. We sailed the Nile River for hours until sunset. Sailed underneath the Aswan bridge which was amazing for photos. Sleeping was easy, they put up mosquito nets and there’s thick plush comforters to keep you warm. This felucca is unique because it’s the only one that can sleep 10 people and also has two full bathrooms with showers, fully disable toilets, and a full kitchen with a private chef who cooks AMAZING local Egyptian food. The bathrooms and kitchen are on a Support boat that tags along nearby. Sam and his crew were overly accommodating, helped us with everything, including getting beer and wine for us. The sun deck is beautiful and the photos at sunset are amazing. Book this felucca for a day trip and overnight or multi days down the Nile, you will not regret it!!!

It is good to be amongst happy people, and we certainly were with the crew we had on the Nile Whisper for our 3 night trip on the Nile. We carefully chose this vessel and the experience did not disappoint given the quest to recreate traditional felucca sailing. The excellent vegetarian catering, showers and toilets and the rest of the team were hidden away on the support boat which vanished and appeared exactly as required. The Nile Whisper even had battery powered lights for reading and USB ports should they be required. We were able to get involved in the sailing after expressing that we were keen sailors at home, my husband spent a lot of time helming and the crew welcomed help with the sail adjustments, at the beginning and end of the day. We were very fortunate with light but consistent breezes and travelling with the current, so rarely needed to be towed. The overnight arrangements were humble but beautiful, cotton / linen compartments around the day beds and the enclosed seating area at the stern provided privacy for dinner and overnight. Evening anchorages were so quiet and peaceful. We can’t thank the boat and crew for such a wonderful experience and would not hesitate to recommend the Nile Whisper to anyone thinking of sailing the Nile in this way.

This new felucca has two levels - a well fitted lower deck with sofas that converts to beds and a top level with reclining chairs to enjoy the view from. The crew were very hospitable and kind and accompanied us on a motorboat where they cooked delicious meals and took care of us. We could sit back and enjoy!

I stayed for one night on Sam’s felucca with a group and it was the most amazing experience. We sailed up the Nile from Aswan for a few hours in the evening and caught the sunset on the calm waters. Sam’s felucca has two decks, the lower with beds and the upper sun deck with loungers, which is the perfect place to watch the sunset from. The support boat which stays alongside the felucca contains the toilets and showers and is where the chef prepares the food. I was in Egypt for 10 days and the food provided on the felucca was by the far the best of the whole trip - the chef is very talented! The beds are comfortable, with Egyptian cotton sheets and a heavier blanket for when it gets colder at night, and the mosquito net protects you from being bitten. Overall my experience on the Nile Whisper was brilliant, and the final treat was watching the sunrise before having a lovely breakfast on the upper deck. Sam is an excellent host and will make your trip one to remember! I definitely recommend taking a trip on the Nile Whisper, whether just for a few hours or several nights!

I went as part of a group trip. Sam was a great host. There is a top deck where you can relax and see the sunset. You can sleep on really comfortable mattresses and pillows at night. The meals are delicious. The cook was top notch. There are charging stations and reading lights. There is a mosquito net that covers the sleeping area. There are showers and bathrooms available. The showers have hot water.