Egypt · SAILING
The good sailing tours go early here, and winter goes earliest. Below: 15 of them, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Hurghada’s Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish Islands with snorkeling, dolphins, seafood lunch, and hotel pickup for $47.
“Every thing was amazing, go shalabi 27 was the best group, Said did a great job, he and the whole team was very helpful. The weather was windy, but that doesn’t stopped us to have fun. Jimmy was the best photographer. Soooo Ninja Turtles forever 1000/10”
Review of the Ras Mohamed and White Island yacht trip from Sharm el Sheikh, covering snorkeling, lunch, costs, crowds, safety, and value.
“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.”
Review of Sharm el Sheikh’s luxury yacht trip to Ras Mohamed and White Island, with snorkeling, seafood lunch, transfers, costs, and tips.
“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”
Review of Cairo’s $15 Nile dinner cruise with buffet, belly dance, Tanoura show, hotel transfers, value, timing, and practical booking tips.
“Misrepresentation of a private yacht. It was a large vessel with approximately 50 other visitors. The music was nice. But it was too loud. So loud that we had trouble taking to one another. The staff took pictures and pressed hard to sell them. The driver, Hassan was very good and efficient”
Review of Luxor’s private two-hour sunset felucca sail, with hotel pickup, Nile views, tea, pricing, weather tips, and booking advice.
“Driver/Guide was really kind to introduce viewpoints..dessert and drink was served well..comfortable ride”
Review of Mahmya Island’s Red Sea sailing day, with snorkeling, a beach lunch, practical tips, costs, and who will enjoy it most.
Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay for snorkeling, seafood lunch, dolphin spotting, island time, and optional parasailing for $33.
“an amazing experience. value for money,great food,beautiful island, stunning snorkeling spots”
Review of Cairo’s $10 felucca trip on the Nile, with hotel transfers, sunset views, snacks, guide service, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.
“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”
Review Paradise Island Hurghada’s yacht cruise, snorkeling, lunch, beach time, transfers, prices, timing, and practical tips.
“We loved this trip. Everything went smoothly from pick up to drop off. Very well organised. Crew are fantastic. Beach restaurant is great with a large selection of food to choose from. A full day out at an amazing price. Definitely recommend this trip which we did twice”
Review this 2-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with temple visits, meals, transfers, guide support, and practical booking advice.
“Very nice cruise, very beautiful but prepare cash. The crew is a bit agressive and they won't let you get out of the ship if you don't give them "tips". The price depends on the time spent on board. Bad way to finish this wonderful time.”
Review of Hurghada’s yacht cruise to Orange Bay and Magawish, with snorkeling, seafood lunch, hotel transfers, and optional parasailing.
“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”
Review of Hurghada’s private yacht trip with chef, crew, sunset, snorkeling, lunch, and practical advice on price, access, and value.
“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.”
Review of the 9-hour Ain Sokhna yacht trip from Cairo, with private transfers, lunch, snorkeling, guides, costs, and practical advice.
“Our tour operator guide Halim was very good. He was helpful, accommodating and well-informed. The ride to Ain Sokhna was very comfortable and the boat was also well-equipped. Food was great on the boat with many options like chicken, fish, beef and veg. The scenery from the boat was mesmerising with the sea and the surrounding mountains. However, the boat’s snorkelling guide (not part of the original tour operator) was not at all good. It seemed like he had no idea which the best snorkelling spots are and were making us swim too much too randomly around the sea, making us all tired unnecessarily when there were lovely fishes just…”
Review of Hurghada’s Orange Bay yacht trip with snorkeling, lunch, water sports, island time, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“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 🙏🏽😎”
Review the Cairo to Red Sea yacht trip with snorkeling, buffet lunch, transfers, boat quality, costs, and honest advice before booking.
“Esperienza incredibile. La barca Manchester ha uno staff fantastico. Ci siamo divertiti moltissimo, abbiamo fatto snorkeling tra i coralli e pesci meravigliosi. Pranzo fantastico, tutto buonissimo. Davvero una questa giornata indimenticabile!!”
Pick the sort of day first, then pick the tour.
