15 Sailing Trips in Egypt to Build a Day Around

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Hurghada yacht trip to Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish for dolphin spotting and two snorkeling stops, plus seafood lunch, pickup, and snacks.

“Hotel pickup was punctual and everything was well organized from the beginning. Upon arrival at the port, we boarded the yacht, where the crew introduced themselves and explained the activities planned for the day. We had plenty of time for snorkeling, which was truly amazing. During that time, they took photos and videos that you can purchase at the end of the excursion. The second stop was at Orange Island, where we had free time to enjoy a drink or simply relax and take in the beautiful views the island offers. At the last island, we again had free time either to snorkel more or just unwind and enjoy the…”

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

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

Luxury yacht from Sharm to Ras Mohamed and White Island with two guided snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and drinks.

“Picked up on time. Staff on yacht were Helpful and pleasant. The lunch was tasty. Snorkling was very good. The snorkling guide was friendly and encouraging. I had a very good time. You can buy a dive on the boat, which i declined due to ear problems. They also have a photographer aboard. Overall a very good day.”

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

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

Luxury yacht snorkeling from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed and White Island, with seafood lunch, gear rental tips, and easy transfers.

“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

Nile River dinner cruise in Cairo with hotel pickup, open buffet, Tanoura and belly dance shows, plus sunset yacht-style views for $15.

“Amir was a wonderful chauffeur and the trip was well worth our money. Picked us up right at our hotel and dropped us back off with no implications 👍🏽”

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

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

Private 2-hour felucca sunset on the Nile in Luxor with hotel pickup, tea, and Luxor Temple views from both banks.

“The experience has been really nice. The Nile at sunset is stunning. The down part of this experience has been the crew that was solo. This made him difficult to sail in the wanted direction and to prepare the tea at the same time. It felt uncomfortable also to us. The other Read more”

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6.Mahmya Island: Red Sea Sailing Experience

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

Mahmya Island Red Sea sailing day: beach time, reef snorkeling, and a palm-shaded buffet lunch in Egypt. 7.5 hours.

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7.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange bay Island W lunch

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

Hurghada yacht cruise to Orange Bay with snorkeling stops, seafood lunch onboard, dolphins, an island hour to swim, plus optional parasailing.

“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

A short, relaxing felucca sail on the Nile in Cairo with hotel pickup, one-hour cruising at sunset, and skyline views that feel calming and real.

“We were picked up 30 minutes late but the company had notified us beforehand via WhatsApp that they were running late due to traffic. Our tour guide Ahmed was a university student studying languages (English and German) and therefore had a very good command of the English language. We were in our own felucca and enjoyed a lovely peaceful sail while Ahmed described the various sights. The large fountain in the middle of the Nile activated as we sailed by, further adding to our enjoyment.”

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9.Paradise Island Yacht Cruise, Lunch & Snorkeling

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

Cruise from Hurghada to Paradise Island for guided snorkeling, included lunch, and hotel transfers on a calm Red Sea day.

“it was very good day , with very good stuff ,pepsi really very good and funny thanks for all”

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

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

2-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Egyptologist, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, horse carriage ride, meals, and door-to-door transfers.

“Great experience from the staff to the commodities. Our tour guide provided by the agency Zakaria was beside a great guide, a great company during the cruise, he made our journey better for sure”

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

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

Private yacht cruise from Hurghada to Dolphin House with hotel pickup, 2 snorkeling stops, lunch onboard, and dolphin time.

“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

Pirates sailing boat from Hurghada to Orange Bay with two guided snorkels, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers for families.

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

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13.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange & Magawish island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $53

Cruise Orange Bay and Magawish from Hurghada with 2 snorkeling stops, seafood lunch, optional parasailing, and a chance to spot dolphins.

“Wir haben einen unvergesslichen Bootstrip zur Orange Bay und weiteren Inseln erlebt. Besonders beeindruckend waren die drei Schnorchelausflüge, bei denen wir wunderschöne Korallenriffe und zahlreiche bunte Fische sehen konnten – sogar Delfine durften wir beobachten! Die Guides waren sehr freundlich, humorvoll und stets um unser Wohl bemüht. Die Organisation an Bord war top und mit viel Herz gemacht. Absolut empfehlenswert! Ein kleiner Verbesserungsvorschlag: Die Kommunikation am Vorabend könnte klarer sein, insbesondere bezüglich des Treffpunkts. Ursprünglich sollten wir an der Hauptstraße abgeholt werden, was etwas unpraktisch war. Nach Rücksprache wurden wir dann aber pünktlich direkt an der Hotellobby abgeholt – vielen Dank dafür!Read more”

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14.Luxury Yacht Trip with Personal Crew and Chef

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

Private Red Sea yacht with personal crew and chef, 5-hour sunset cruise with guided snorkeling and lunch, Hurghada.

“We initially expected a private yacht experience, so there was a bit of confusion at first. However, the exceptional staff truly made up for it. Despite there being four other guests on board, the team made us feel like we were the only ones there — attentive, warm, and incredibly professional. What stood out most was how the tour guides encouraged and supported my friends who couldn’t swim. Their patience and guidance gave everyone the confidence to get into the water, and we always felt safe and cared for. It ended up being a beautiful and memorable experience thanks to the amazing crew.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $39

Private Cairo tour: Hakim and Ibn Tulun mosques, Coptic Cairo churches, Khan el-Khalili, Abu Tarek koshary lunch, Nile sunset felucca.

“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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