The 15 Egypt Sailing Trips That Earn Their Price

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Join Go Shalabi for an 8-hour yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, and Ashraf help beginners feel safe in the water.

“Despite having picked a day of strong winds, our boat still sailed and it ended up being one of the nicest experiences we've had in Hurghada. Warm clothes and big towels are a must. We stopped first on Orange Bay, took some photos, then sailed to the first snorkeling stop near Giftun island. Although the water in February is colder, snorkeling was worth it, seeing the corals and the many different color fish made my day. Seafood lunch on board was delicious. Finally, we stopped on Magawish for another round of snorkeling in less deep waters and sunbathing. Our guides Fouad, Ahmed and Saef expertly coordinated the group and ensured…”

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2.Ras Mohamed & White Island luxury Yacht Trip Sharm el Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 997 reviews · from $25

Spend about eight hours at sea from Sharm el Sheikh, cruising to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island. You get two guided snorkeling stops, lunch, drinks, and time on the sandbank. Hotel pickup, equipment, and a 15-minute introductory scuba session depend on the option you book.

“Unfortunately the weather was not so good making the sea very choppy, also very windy and cold. Because of this we couldn't go to white island and the snorkeling experience was quite dangerous. However, despite the weather and the very risky aspects to snorkeling, Read more”

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3.Snorkeling trip to Ras Mohamed & The White Island aboard Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $70Top rated

You’ll sail from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island on a spacious yacht, with one or two snorkeling stops, a seafood buffet, drinks, hotel pickup, and playful water activities such as a hanging chair and walk-on-water harness.

“The tour we received was not the tour we booked. The initial hotel pick up was late and in doing so we endured a speeding scary ride to the port, including double backing for nearly 40minutes. We specifically booked this tour as it was advertised with an English tour guide, Read more”

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4.Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $15

Spend about three hours on a Cairo Nile dinner cruise with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, Tanoura and belly-dance shows, live singing, and return transport. The cruise is shared, despite the private yacht wording, and drinks cost extra.

“Evrything was great. Muhamed was punctual, good driver and very kind person. I imagine that all cruise experiences are similar, but the hotel wanted to charge us 4 times higher price, so we are happy that we chosed Viator.”

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5.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Spend four days aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. Pickup, transfers, nine meals, and three nights aboard ship are included. Entrance fees, drinks, Wi-Fi, tips, and the hot-air balloon cost extra.

“Talaat Abdo was an entertaining guide who explained things clearly and made the visits fun. He kept us well informed of what was happening on our itinerary. I would definitely recommend him.”

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6.Red Sea Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 7h 30m · from $95

Spend 7.5 hours sailing from Mahmya Beach to a polished eco-beach on the southern Giftun coast. Swim, snorkel by boat, watch for dolphins, eat a buffet lunch, and relax under palm pergolas. Mohamed is praised for his kindness, while transport from outside Hurghada costs extra.

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7.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange bay Island W lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 144 reviews · from $33

Sail from Hurghada to Orange Bay on a yacht with 10 to 15 people. You get hotel pickup, one hour on the island, two or three snorkeling stops, seafood lunch, drinks, and time for dolphins or parasailing. Ahmed, Mahmood, and the crew help keep the day friendly and relaxed.

“The whole day went efficiently from start to finish. The boat crew were very friendly and helpful and made the whole day an enjoyable experience.”

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8.Felucca Sailing trip on the Nile in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $10

Spend about an hour sailing Cairo’s Nile in a traditional wooden felucca, with hotel pickup, bottled water, soft drinks, snacks, and a private guide. Guides such as Fero, Ahmed, Mostafa, and Osama have helped make the trip personal, though low bridges can limit the route.

“We ran out of time to do this in Luxor so we tried to do it in Cairo. Everything was great with the guide, driver and boat but the bridges that cross the river are too low for the felucca to pass under. Had we known that we would be in a very limited space we would have pasRead more”

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9.Paradise Island Yacht Cruise, Lunch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24

You’ll cruise from Hurghada to Paradise Island with guides such as Pepsi, Oscar, Fay, and Gamal helping with safety, snorkeling, and timing. Choose a relaxed seven-hour yacht trip or a three-hour speedboat outing, with reef snorkeling, buffet lunch, soft drinks, and beach time included.

“The guide read Fay the best guide and Mahmoud Abraham and Ahmed Mohamed were excellent. Nothing was too much troubleThe island is beautiful pure paradise. I would highly recommend this activity. Suitable for any age.”

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10.Sailing Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $328

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for two nights aboard a Nile cruise with meals, transfers, and guided visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu. You will ride a horse-drawn carriage to Horus Temple, watch Nubian life from the deck, and finish near Luxor. Boat quality and timing can vary.

“We booked this tour and paid over 500 euros for the following "services": - The entire boat was reserved for a Chinese group. All the information boards (as per my pictures) were in Mandarin... we had to use our internet services (as those aren't provided in the package) to loosely Google Translate our program - The boat was old and dirty. Since we were dropoff passengers (the group had a 5-day program), we were put on the lower deck near the machine rooms where we could not only hear thr rumbling noise of the machinery but also smell the fumes emanating from them - The room was dirty. I don't…”

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11.Private Yacht Cruise to Dolphin House with Lunch : Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $150

Start with private hotel pickup at 8:00 am, then sail from Hurghada to Dolphin House. You get two reef snorkeling stops, gear, safety equipment, lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks, with a chance to see dolphins in the Red Sea. The private setup suits families and small groups.

“This was advertised as a two hour dive, “the only quick dive in Hurghada”, but the trip took 9 hours. The diving was great and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable but I was expecting a short trip without any extras so I could still have the rest of my day to do something else. So just be aware you will not be on a two hour dive like the listing advertised.”

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12.Hurghada Pirates sailing boat to Orange bay & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $78

Set sail from Hurghada on a twin-masted wooden pirate ship with air-conditioned salons, a large sun deck, kids’ games, two guided snorkeling stops, Orange Bay time, and a buffet lunch. The 5.5-hour trip includes equipment, transport, taxes, and a maximum of 45 people.

“Sailing boat was beautiful! Staff amazing. Nothing go wrong and snorkeling area was magic! Everything perfect!”

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13.4-Days Aswan sails Nile Cruise Luxor &Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $257

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by sleeper train, then cruise three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star ship. Guides including Khaled, Michael, and Mike lead visits to Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and more. Entrance fees and drinks are extra, and a hot-air balloon ride is optional.

“Great trip for the money. Our guide Mike was quite good and friendly. They did everything that was promissed with a better schedule than what was on the Page.”

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14.Coptic Cairo, Mosques , sailing on Nile and Bazaar Private Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide visiting Al-Hakim Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili, and Moez Street. You’ll eat koshary at Abu Tarek and finish with a felucca ride on the Nile. Guide Loaai is noted for calm, clear English.

“Super visite avec un excellent guide, Loaai, très avenant. On était ravie. Le guide ne parlait pas français (pas de guide français disponible pour cette visite) donc on a dû se débrouiller avec l'anglais. Il a parlé lentement et calmement avec un Read more”

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15.Paradise Catamaran Conquest 2 Hours Semi Submarine & snorkeling – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · from $8Best value

From Hurghada Marina, you spend about two hours aboard a semi-submarine viewing coral and fish through underwater windows at 4 meters, followed by guided snorkeling. Hotel transfers, equipment, a soft drink, and a diver show are included, though port and out-of-area transfer fees may apply.

“Great trip, well organised and accommodating staff. Lovely snorkelling with lots of awesome fish. Would definitely recommend.”

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