Great Boat- Great Crew-Great Foodp
Our 1 night cruise was the perfect trip for us on the Nile on a Falucca. The boat was great, having the bathroom relived any stress of traveling with my teens.
The food was amazing and the crew - Mohammed and Medoo were professional, warm and friendly. There were no concerns the entire time.
Amazing trip and we would do it again.
Venture40439006658 · jul 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Magical journey on my beloved felucca upon the mighty Nile
Unforgettable 3 night Nile tour.
If you are a ‘rush rush rush person’ this is not for you.
If you want utter relaxation, calm and space to allow events to unfold.
Book this treat. You won’t regret it!
Ahmad, Waleed and Sabid did everything they could to make my trip memorable and made me feel looked after and safe.
I travelled as a solo female and in fact was the only person onboard.
‘You are a Queen’ Ahmad said at the start of the journey… and so I was treated.
Delicious vegetarian meals were made lovingly (they checked my dietary requirements beforehand). In fact there was so much food, fruits and snacks on offer every day I could not complain. Cold bottled water whenever I required it.
Ahmad was exceptionally attentive and was amiable, reassuring company along the way. It is clear he and Waleed are good friends and they joked and bantered the whole way and are expert boatmen too. Their confidence and skill was fascinating to watch.
Sleeping arrangements were great, I was given the whole area to sleep on comfortable mattresses and cushions to lay my head.
My suitcase was stowed away safely each night and brought out patiently upon my many requests.
The trip to the camel market by tuktuk was funny!
Although it was sad to see these beautiful noble animals here.
The souk was more enjoyable with beautiful displays of fruit, vegetables and spices. Ahmad was my guide and never left my side, buying fresh bread to eat in our tuktuk on the way back to the felucca. We bought spices and greeted the locals.
Everyone we met had a ready smile and Ahmad taught me enough Egyptian to get by 😃
The temple visits were awesome. Komombo, Sinsila and Edfu all exceeded my expectations. I could spend as much time as I wanted as I went alone. My few Egyptian phrases granted me smiles everywhere.
The breathtaking sunrises and sunsets were worth the price of the felucca trip alone. The birdlife and the calm motion of the felucca upon the Nile gave ample time ‘to just be’, sunbathe on the sundeck, read or listen to Bob Marley. Ahmad loves him 😃
The toilet was always clean with running water and a light.
And every evening a chance to dip in the Nile and experience this beautiful river with the team and the locals was a gift. I’m not confident in the water, but I had no worries in this cool, clear water.
One evening Sabid climbed a mango tree and when the prized fruit dropped in the river, Waleed immediately stripped and dived in to retrieve it.
It was hilarious, I laughed so much. We all did.
Ahmad then presented the mango to me. I was very touched by their kindness and unwavering generosity.
It was DELICIOUS.
I must have eaten at least five mangoes.
Everyday Waleed at the office rang to check in with me and sent temple tickets via WhatsApp. It was lovely to receive a call from him. And he also arranged a taxi to my hotel in Luxor. Professional, friendly and helpful.
It was a sad day when I left.
Please book JJ Jamaica Felucca tours, it is an unimaginable treat. You will not regret it!
I went in the low season and although it was hot, it did afford me deluxe attention onboard my beloved felucca and empty temple grounds without crowds. I didn’t regret a moment of it.
Please book this tour and keep these good men working and providing for their families.
I will definitely return to Aswan to use JJ Jamaica again for a longer tour.
This review is from my heart ❤️
108Bridge · jul 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fun Adventure on a Felucca!
It was my first time on a Felucca and first time on the Nile in Egypt. The crew was very nice and fun. Would definitely recommend if you want an adventure!
719dougg · jul 2024 · via Tripadvisor
2 jours sur felouque
Deux jours de croisière en felouque en compagnie des capitaines Mido et Ahmed. Deux personnes très gentilles et attentionnées, avec une cuisine délicieuse et généreuse. La felouque est très propre et avoir des WC est très pratique. Un rythme de croisière lent et hors du temps permettant de profiter pleinement des paysages.
On recommande
665s_verineb · jun 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Navigare in tranquillità sul Nilo
Eravamo solo io e mio marito sulla Feluca dotata di bagno..è stato bellissimo!Ci siamo fermati un paio di volte a fare il bagno nelle fredde acque del Nilo ,abbiamo visitato il mercato di cammelli di Daraw e il sito di Kom Ombo..ma il valore aggiunto è stata la presenza del capitano Mhamed e del cuoco e marinaio Hussien!Due persone speciali con cui abbiamo passato piacevoli giornate ..Grazie di tutto,un’esperienza che consiglio a tutti👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
alessandrasN2671ZZ · mei 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Don’t miss this amazing journey
Fantastic trip on the Nile. If you want to really experience the Nile take a trip back in time on a lovely felucca. Mustafa and his crew were amazing hosts. Shaaban’s food was authentic and excellent. Heshm always assured we had smooth sailing. The boat is very comfortable. The best part is becoming family with the wonderful staff.
vengapower · mei 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Felluca JJ Jamaica was geweldig!
Prachtige tocht op de Nijl, geweldige uitzichten, zeer lekker eten en comfortabele kussens om te luieren. Ook enorm aangenaam personeel (Tarik en ...) dat voor alles zorgt en dat met het grootste respect voor de aanwezige groep. Zalige ervaring, enorm aan te raden!
173mariekeb · mei 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Amazon trip and professional crew
Amazing trip, friendly crew and good homemade food. Very good organisation of the trip, JJ Jamaica crew know their job, the Felucca is in good condition and also has toilets even if they’re really small we were happy to have this convenience. Mosquito nets and blankets for the night. We only spent one night on the felucca, so JJ Jamaica organized our pick up at kom Ombo to join Luxor at a very good price. I would recommend the experience. Sara
635saraj · mei 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Tranquil and unforgettable - definitely recommended
Our (3 adults, 2 children aged 12 and 8) three-night private felucca trip from Aswan to near Edfu was unanimously chosen as the highlight of our three-week Egypt trip!
Cruising along the Nile was bliss, it is such a peaceful and tranquil way to travel. Our crew of Ahmed, Wally and another guy looked after us extremely well. We spent most of the time chilling out on the boat, watching the Nile and scenery go by. We did a bit of light reading, played some games, went up on the top deck too. It was a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle. The stops on the way were interesting - exploring Kom Ombo temple, getting a taste of local life in Daraw village (Ahmed walked us in, showed us around and bought us some fresh bread) and the beautiful Gebel El Silsila. The lunch and evening mooring stops were all stunning, mostly on sandy Nile beaches, with the opportunity for a swim in the Nile if you wanted. In the evening we watched the sunsets and did a bit of stargazing which was an extra special experience.
The sailing was very calm and even. I had been mildly concerned about my 8 year old on a boat for three days - but life jackets were available if we wanted one and there was enough stability (and my daughter was sensible enough) that we didn't make use of them.
Ahmed made some really delicious meals that even won over our picky 8-year-old. He was able to cater really well to us all being vegetarian. It’s impressive what can be done in a tiny kitchen! Water was provided and we had the opportunity to purchase (inexpensive) soft drinks at the start of the trip if we wanted - which were kept lovely and cool.
The boat was spacious, comfortable, and kept very clean by the crew. Having a (western style) toilet was really appreciated and was also kept super clean by the crew throughout the trip.
At night they wrapped the boat with material and provided plenty of comfy blankets. We didn't need mosquito nets but I think they were available if we wanted. The crew slept in a separate area in the front of the boat and one was on the roof - we always felt safe.
Looking back, we couldn't be happier with our choice. Opting for the felucca over other options was definitely the best decision — the dahabiya boats we saw were all being towed by noisy tugs (apparently this is the norm) and the cruise ships were hugely noisy too. The felucca trip gave us a peaceful and authentic taste of Nile life that we'll be reminiscing about for years to come.
If you're after a amazing Egyptian adventure, don't think twice about booking a felucca trip with JJ Jamaica —it's an definite must-do!
jennim219 · mei 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Expérience magnifique et inoubliable
Ce fut 2 jours hors du temps. La communication avec Tareq avant le départ était très fluide. Le bateau est très propre. On se sent en sécurité tout le long. Il y a tout le nécessaire pour vous sentir comme à la maison. Tareq est un excellent cuisinier en plus d'être capitaine et musicien.
Nous avons visité un temple. Nous aurions pu nou baigner si nous le souhaitions ou visiter le souk ou le marché aux dromadaires.
L'expérience était inoubliable. Un des meilleurs moments de nos vacances !
arthurhK1876ZA · mei 2024 · via Tripadvisor