Best Sailing Trips in Egypt: 15 Worth the Fare

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-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 Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sayed help with safety and snorkeling, while the crew keeps the day lively.

“my granddaughter did snorkeling and it made her holiday go from good to fantastic, well worth money”

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

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

Leave Sharm el Sheikh by yacht for Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island. Expect two guided snorkeling stops, about 90 minutes each, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, and an optional 15-minute introductory scuba session. Ahmed is one instructor praised for patiently helping first-time participants. Hotel pickup and equipment are available.

“Staff, boat and food was good. But this was overtourism. It was many boats and people at the same spots on the Reef. You are swimming in people and divers, there are ropes attached to the reef everywhere. So very stressful”

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

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

Set sail from Sharm el Sheikh at 9 am aboard a spacious yacht for one or two Ras Mohamed snorkeling stops, then continue to White Island. Enjoy a seafood buffet, soup, drinks, and playful water activities including a hanging chair and waist harness. Hotel pickup is included, while snorkeling gear costs extra.

“It took 3 overseas calls to book the trip due to website errors. We were clearly paying much more than others on the boat. Wet suits were not included in the $120 vip price, nor were basic drinks such as coffee. Beware the $17 fruit plate scam -- where they make it seem 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 the Nile with hotel pickup, an open buffet, Egyptian music, Tanoura dancing, belly dancing, and singing. The experience is sold as a private yacht cruise, but you may share a larger vessel with around 50 other diners. Pickup covers downtown Cairo and the Pyramid Area, with airport service available for an extra airport tax.

“I entered a beautiful boat and left it on the other side to enter what looked like a cheap canteen on water. The light in the dining hall was so bright that i could barely see something outside. The windows have been too high for a convenient look for me anyways. The music was alarming loud and the food could really be better. The drinks were ridiculous expensive. I had to pay 500 pound for one beer. I spent the most of the cruise outside so I can't say anything about the entertainers (I've done this for the view). I guess you'll have a better experience when you don't decide…”

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5.Amazing Sunset sailing by Felucca in Luxor -2 Hours (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · from $17

Settle onto a traditional felucca for a private two-hour sunset sail in Luxor. Your driver collects you at the hotel, while crew members such as Captain Sayed, Abdul, or Cook serve tea and help with photos. Expect views of Luxor Temple, both Nile banks, and a calm, weather-dependent ride.

“Our guide Mustafa was very friendly and accommodating. We had the boat all to ourselves and they even took plenty of pictures for us. It was very relaxing and beautiful on the water- we would recommend this trip very highly!”

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6.Mahmya Island: Red Sea Sailing Experience

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

Sail about an hour from Mahmya Beach to a quiet Red Sea island, then swim, snorkel, relax under a parasol, and enjoy a buffet lunch. English- and Arabic-speaking staff handle the day, with snorkeling gear, towels, floats, sports, and soft drinks included at lunch. Mohamed is noted for especially kind service.

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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 aboard a private or shared yacht for 10 to 15 people. You get hotel pickup, island time, two or three snorkeling stops, equipment, seafood lunch, drinks, and a guide. Look for dolphins, enjoy the Red Sea views, and add parasailing if available.

“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 $10Best value

Spend about two hours moving from your Cairo hotel to the Nile and onto a traditional felucca for roughly one hour. Guides such as Fero, Ahmed, Mostafa, and Hussain have helped make this a relaxed outing, with bottled water, soft drinks, snacks, and private-car transfers included. Ask about a motorboat if low bridges or weak wind could limit the route.

“We purchased this tour as it fitted into our itinerary while on a short stay in Cairo. We went for this option over a dinner cruise as the reviews of food on the dinner cruise weren't great and we wanted to see the skyline from the water while it was still light outside. The woRead more”

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9.Paradise Island Yacht Cruise, Lunch & Snorkeling

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

Sail from Hurghada to Paradise Island for guided reef snorkeling, white-sand beach time, an oriental buffet lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Choose a relaxed seven-hour yacht trip or a three-hour speedboat outing. Guides such as Pepsi, Oscar, Fay, and Gamal help with safety and equipment, while hotel pickup is available from nearby Red Sea resorts.

“Amazing trip, wonderful experience at the Paradise island! It's called for a reason - true Paradise is there. Warm and colourful sea, breeze to freshen you up, loads of inflatables and beautiful spots to take the Instagram photos. The guides, especially Pepsi and Oscar, are looking after you from the moment you enter the boat, till the boarding your transport back! Highly recommend activity - good for families, couples and groups of people - everyone will find their Paradise!”

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

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

Spend two nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor with meals, transfers, an Egyptologist guide, and temple visits at Kom Ombo and Edfu. You will ride a horse-drawn carriage to Horus Temple, pass the Esna Lock, and watch Nubian villages drift past. Boat quality can vary, so confirm the assigned ship before departure.

“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.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange & Magawish island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $53

From Hurghada, cruise to Orange Bay before the crowds, snorkel among Red Sea corals, enjoy shrimp, calamari, fish, salads, rice, and fruit, then continue to Magawish Island. Guides including Abdull and Sayed are known for clear instructions and good humor. Add five-minute parasailing if you want a quick view from above.

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

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12.Luxury Yacht Trip with Personal Crew and Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Spend five hours off Hurghada on a yacht with a captain, crew, chef, snorkeling guide, lunch, drinks, towels, and gear included. Expect two or three snorkeling stops, time on the water, floating beds, and sunset views. Guides such as Shero and Mano are praised for helping nervous swimmers, while pickup from your hotel costs extra.

“Today on October 1st it's my birthday & I have booked this activity to celebrate my birthday here in Hurghada. This was the best birthday. The crew was great, snorkeling was a fun experience, food was delicious but most of all the crew & staff was great. Aqua man (Achmed) is such a vibe. He made our trip worth booking anytime we decide to come back to Hurghada. Great job guys at Lilyana👌🏾🎉”

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13.Private Day Tour To Luxor from Cairo by Plane,Tours,Sailing Felucca,Camel&Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $422

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, then spend a packed day with a private Egyptologist guide such as Hatem, Ahmed, or Ghada. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Banana Island. A felucca sail, Egyptian lunch, tea, camel ride, and hotel transfers are included, but entrance fees and tips are extra.

“If you only have a limited time in Cairo, this is a good way (but a long day) to get a tour of the must-see historic sites in the Luxor area (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor temples). We modified our itinerary to skip the camel ride and go to Luxor temple instead - do not miss Luxor. Our guide, Ahmed, was very knowledgeable on Egyptian history and was very helpful in accommodating unexpected needs and in changing our lunch menu and itinerary. He also checked on us to make sure we got back to our hotel ok. He and the driver were very nice and we definitely recommend…”

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14.Snorkeling Trip on Yacht with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $120

Travel from Cairo to Ain Sokhna in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then spend the day on a shared yacht with lunch, soft drinks, and snorkeling. You can request an English, Arabic, Spanish, or German guide. Guides such as Halim and Miriam have earned praise for helpful service, but snorkeling time and equipment costs need careful checking.

“Great snorkeling trip on a beautiful yacht! I had a wonderful time on this snorkeling excursion. The yacht itself was very nice, clean, comfortable, and spacious and the crew was friendly and professional. The food served onboard was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. The snorkeling spots were good too we saw some colorful fish and had a nice time in the water. The only downside was that the snorkeling mask and flippers (25€) and tips weren’t included in the price, which was a bit disappointing. Still, it was a fantastic experience overall, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who likes snorkeling or is looking for…”

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15.Orange Island Yacht Trip with Lunch & Water Sports

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $26

Join FTS Travels from Hurghada for a full-day Red Sea trip to Orange Bay and Giftun Islands. You’ll make two snorkeling stops, ride a banana boat or sofa boat, enjoy beach time, and eat a buffet lunch with drinks. A guide and snorkeling instructor are provided, with extra support for non-swimmers.

“A sublime and perfect day! A crew that's more than up to the task, caring, friendly, and full of good advice... Snorkeling moments forever etched in memory with a preserved and unparalleled coral reef! Orange Bay is really the Mini Maldives that the Egyptians say... Thanks a lot, I recommend +++ 5* really deserved 🙏🏽😎”

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