Good to Know
Charter Terms
Everything you need to know about booking, payment, and the practicalities of your private dahabiya charter.
Payment Policy
Securing your booking
25%
On acceptance of quotation
Initial deposit to secure your booking.
25%
60 days before embarkation
Second installment.
50%
30 days before embarkation
Final payment.
All amounts are calculated on the net, non-commissionable charter rate. Payment is made by bank transfer; our bank account details are sent to you on request.
Cancellation & No-Show
If plans change
120 days or less before embarkation
25%
90 days or less before embarkation
50%
60 days or less before embarkation
75%
30 days or less before embarkation
100%
No-show (no cancellation email received)
100%
Cancellations must be received by email. The percentages above are charged on the quoted charter rate.
Good to Know
Before you sail
Check-in & Check-out
Sightseeing & Tour Guiding
VEDA Dahabeyas and the owning company, Back to Gaia L.L.C., are licensed to provide accommodation and sailing only. Transportation, tour guiding, and sightseeing are arranged by your travel agency — or one of your choosing.
Tour Guide Accommodation
The dahabiyas do not have dedicated cabins for tour guides. If you would like a guide on board for the entire cruise, a passenger cabin from your chartered cabins should be assigned for them.
All four VEDA dahabiyas are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Transport, and hold fire safety certification from Civil Defense.
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