12 Island Hopping Sailing Trips in Egypt Worth Booking

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.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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5.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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6.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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7.Day sail to White island and Ras Mohamed

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 136 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $31

You’ll sail from Watanya Marina to Ras Mohamed National Park, stop twice to snorkel, and visit White Island if tides allow. Guides such as Islam, Ismail, Abdullah, and Mohammed Fayad help with safety and reef viewing. Expect a spacious yacht, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup if selected.

“We had a great time at Ras Muhammad, thanks to the very professional and kind staff on the yacht. Kareem and Shadi in particular did a splendid job! They made us feel safe and welcome from the moment we stepped on board. Whenever a general announcement was made in English, they would come over and kindly ask if we needed it translated into Arabic (we were Arab-Danes). They were also very knowledgeable about the Red Sea and answered all of our questions with great insight. The whole crew was fun, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the day. We warmly recommend this trip!”

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8.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange & Magawish island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $53

You’ll sail from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Magawish Island with two snorkeling stops, seafood lunch, drinks, and optional parasailing. Guides such as Abdull and Sayed keep the day lively and well organized, while private trips offer more control over timing and route.

“Die Guides waren sehr professionell. Wir haben viel gesehen, beispielsweise Delfine und Inseln. Auch das Schnorcheln war ein einmaliges Erlebnis.”

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9.Sail Around Elephantine Island.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $13Best value

Sail for about an hour around Elephantine Island in a private felucca, with views of Aswan and a possible stop at Kitchener’s Island Botanical Gardens. English and Arabic guides, hotel pickup, bottled water, and boat fees are included. In calm weather, a motorboat may replace the felucca.

“The guide was really great, and they also gave us a tour of the islands. Traveling with the wind was really nice and we had a comfortable time.”

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10.Orange Island Yacht Trip with Lunch & Water Sports

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $26

You’ll cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay, with two snorkeling stops, a ferry ride, beach time, and a short banana boat or sofa ride. Guides provide equipment and help non-swimmers. Lunch, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are included, while parasailing is available as an option.

“Retard du chauffeur en plus au retour nous avons été déposé de l autre côté de la route. Excursion de 8h mais qu une heure trente sur l île. De plus j avais réservé avec un guide Français que nous n avons pas eut. pas évident de comprendre le déroulement de la journée”

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11.Yacht trip To Magawish island w Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Spend eight hours on a mega yacht from Hurghada, with dolphin watching, two 45-minute snorkeling stops, lunch, and two hours at Magawish Island. Arabic and English guides lead the water time, and a seafood lunch, private transfer, or parasailing may be added at checkout.

“The trip was absolutely fantastic. Our driver was punctual at the agreed pick-up point and got us to the boat quickly and safely. We were the only guests that day, so we practically had a private tour. The guide was very friendly and helpful. The snorkeling spot was absolutely stunning, and we had it completely to ourselves. The guide took wonderful care of my 60-year-old mother. Afterward, we continued on to the island and were able to spend the rest of the day relaxing there. Even when I realized I had left a bag on the boat, I was immediately driven back to get it. The food on the island…”

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12.Yacht Trip 2 islands, Diving & Snorkeling W Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $27

Spend a full day on the Red Sea with hotel pickup, a yacht cruise to Orange and Giftun islands, reef snorkeling, an optional introductory scuba session, buffet lunch, drinks, and banana boat or sofa rides. Expect a lively group outing with time for both beach rest and water activities.

“the activities was amazing and a wonderful experience,the boat trip was great ,could of done with music to create better atmosphere. the pickup for our trip from our hotel was poor , arrived 30 mins late ,the driver was not very safe ,stalled his car because he was to busy playing with his mobile,he stopped for 10 minutes to see his friend while we all waiting in the vehicle.constantly on his mobile the whole journey with no concentration to the road.”

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