Top 6 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 $15Best value

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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