Top 15 Sailing Trips in Egypt

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun Island, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sabry help beginners in the water, while the shaded yacht gives non-swimmers a comfortable place to relax.

“Absolutely amazing value for your money, the guides were lively, entertaining and very helpful. Unlimited drinks, very nice freshly cooked food, one of the best days we had whilst here, would recommend to anyone.”

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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 sailing from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island. You get two guided snorkeling stops, a buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and optional introductory scuba sessions. The crew, including guides such as Ahmed, can help first-timers, but weather, boat assignment, crowds, and add-on sales can affect the day.

“What an awesome day today was.. Something I'd definitely do again. It was my wife and I's first time snorkeling and diving and these were the perfect guys to do it with. The patience shown in making sure we were comfortable before we moved on to the actual activity aRead more”

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

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

Leave your Sharm el Sheikh hotel by air-conditioned vehicle and sail at 9:00 a.m. aboard a spacious yacht. Snorkel once or twice at Ras Mohamed, visit White Island, enjoy a seafood buffet, and try the hanging chair and water-walking harness. Bring money to rent snorkeling gear if needed.

“I booked this on a whim as a birthday present to myself :) I opted for the VIP option and would highly recommend it. The staff and boat the vibe, everything was immaculate! I can’t fault it at all, they communicated very well via WhatsApp about pick up etc and they arrived oRead 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 an evening Nile cruise from Cairo, with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, oriental sweets, live singing, belly dance, and Tanoura performance. The vessel may be a shared boat rather than a private yacht, and drinks cost extra. Downtown Cairo and Giza hotel transfers are included.

“We did the lower cost trip. Yes the more expensive boat is nicer but I didn't want to see a boat I wanted to see the Nile. All the other reviews are correct. Just limit your expectations and enjoy. The boat was full of locals which is always good :)”

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

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

Set out from your Luxor hotel with a driver and guide such as Salah, Mustafa, or Ahmed, then spend one to two hours on a private felucca. Sip Egyptian tea, watch the sunset, and see Luxor Temple from the Nile. The pace is quiet and personal, though wind can affect how much actual sailing you do.

“The sunset was perfect even though there was no wind at all so we couldn't sail. The views, the chill and the sounds of animals living near the Nile river was everything we needed while waiting for our late night flight. It took 2h as per description and we had the whole boat to ourselves. The crew prepared for us local egyptian tea so we could enjoy even more.”

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6.Mahmya Island: Red Sea Sailing Experience

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

You spend about an hour sailing from Mahmya Beach to Mahmya Island, then swim, snorkel, eat a fresh buffet lunch, and relax under palm pergolas. English and Arabic hosts are available. Crew member Mohamed has been singled out for his kindness, while dolphins may appear during the crossing.

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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 and Giftun Island National Park in a private or small-group yacht setting. You get hotel pickup, 2 or 3 snorkeling stops, about an hour on Orange Bay, seafood lunch, drinks, and a snorkeling guide. Ahmed and Mahmood are among the friendly crew members praised for making the day fun and easy.

“an amazing experience. value for money,great food,beautiful island, stunning snorkeling spots”

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8.Felucca Sailing trip on the Nile in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend about two hours traveling from your Cairo hotel to the Nile, then relax aboard a traditional wooden felucca for roughly one hour. Guides such as Fero, Ahmed, Mostafa, and Osama have helped make the ride enjoyable, though low bridges can limit the route and a motorboat may be needed when wind is weak.

“Great host she was kind and hospitable and very good driver. Highly recommend to all visiting Cairo!!”

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9.Paradise Island Yacht Cruise, Lunch & Snorkeling

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

Cruise from Hurghada or nearby resorts to Paradise Island for clear-water snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and soft drinks. Choose a relaxed seven-hour yacht trip, a sunset departure, or a three-hour speedboat ride. Guides such as Pepsi, Oscar, Fay, and Gamal may lead the day, with hotel pickup available.

“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”

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

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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a small-group Nile cruise with meals, cabin accommodation, transfers, and an Egyptologist. Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu, ride a horse-drawn carriage to Horus Temple, watch Nubian villages pass by, and reach Luxor after two nights on board. Pickup from Aswan and drop-off in Luxor are included, with West Bank fees extra.

“I’m not a cruise guy and normally I avoid this wristband-like tourism. However, the experience was very nice. I read a lot before embarking on a Nile cruise boat and It was what I expected. Not more, not less. The boat was nice, old style. CoulRead more”

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11.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange & Magawish island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $53

Spend a full day at sea from Hurghada, visiting Orange Bay and Magawish Island with two snorkeling stops, a seafood lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Abdull and Sayed are praised for friendly service and clear explanations. Add five-minute parasailing for a bird's-eye view of the Red Sea.

“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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12.Luxury Yacht Trip with Personal Crew and Chef

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

Spend five hours aboard a luxury yacht from Palm Royal marina, with crew, chef-prepared lunch, snorkeling stops, towels, drinks, and water toys. Guides such as Shero and Mano are praised for helping nervous swimmers, while the crew can arrange hotel pickup for an added fee. Check which yacht and service level your booking includes.

“Was a fantastic trip with beautyful yacht, super crew and cook, the snorkeling and swimming was much fun. Especially fotograph Shero , thank you very much for your wonderful pictures over and under water and chef Sasa for this perfect organized trip!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Cairo with a private guide and air-conditioned car. Visit Al-Hakim, Ibn Tulun, Refaai Mosque, Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili, and Moez Street, then eat koshary at Abu Tarek and sail the Nile by felucca. Guide Loaai speaks English slowly and clearly, but French guiding is not available.

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

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

You fly from Cairo to Luxor, meet a private guide such as Hatem, Ahmad, Ghada, or Sabry, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and the Nile. Lunch, felucca sailing, a camel ride, hotel transfers, and return flights are included. Expect an early start, a full schedule, and extra fees for entrance tickets and tips.

“Great trip, everything went smoothly. The Karnak temple was probably the highlight of my entire trip to egypt. Awe inspiring. Go see it.”

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15.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, deck time, and snorkeling. Guides may speak English, Arabic, Spanish, or German. Halim and Miriam have led departures, though snorkeling quality and water visibility can vary.

“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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