Top 7 Luxury Yacht Cruises in Egypt

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 $15Best value

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.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.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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