John Carter takes a look at cruising the Nile in style on board a Dahabiyya. These small wooden cruise ships were the favoured transport of 19th century aristocrats and now provide a unique and luxurious way for 21st century travellers to see all the magnificent sites of the Nile. Carrying a maximum of just 12 passengers, they provide a relaxed and intimate small group alternative to ‘regular’ Nile cruises.