The Dahabeya cruises on the Nile as a sailing ship. In most cases, it only has a generator to generate electricity, but without a drive motor. Dahabeya are accompanied by tugboats, which take them in tow when the wind is calm.A Dahabeya Nile cruise is considered a special adventure trip, as it sails along the banks of the Nile and allows sightseeing that cannot be achieved by the large Nile ships. For only a dahabeya can moor on these flat banks of the Nile.