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 3-island yacht trip for dolphins and snorkeling, with seafood lunch, hotel pickup, and Orange Bay chill time.

“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 day from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed and White Island, with two guided snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Staff were rude and unhelpful, we were pushed aside on the stairs by staff. We were not offered life jackets. Member of staff shouted at us when we asked for milk. We did not snorkel as we felt there were far too many boats in the water, we felt it was very unsafe. Despite a Read more”

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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 Mohammed and White Island, with seafood lunch, hotel transfers, and included drinks.

“The tour we received was not the tour we booked. The initial hotel pick up was late and in doing so we endured a speeding scary ride to the port, including double backing for nearly 40minutes. We specifically booked this tour as it was advertised with an English tour guide, Read more”

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4.Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $15

Enjoy a 3-hour Nile dinner cruise from Cairo with hotel pickup, an open buffet, and live Tanoura and belly dance shows, for just $15.

“Driver was friendly and on time. Boat was ok but service and food was not the best. It’s definitely something affordable and interesting to do especially in the evening but nothing to rave about.”

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

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

A private felucca sunset sail on the Nile in Luxor with hotel pickup, tea, and unobstructed views of Luxor Temple from both banks.

“The cruise in a felucca was a wonderful way to close out the 5 days we spent in Luxor! The guide and the crew ( boys and their Dad were wonderfully attentive to our needs.”

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6.Mahmya Island: Red Sea Sailing Experience

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

Mahmya Island Red Sea sailing: 7.5 hours of beach time, reef snorkeling, possible dolphins, and an open buffet lunch for $95.

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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, possible dolphins, and an onboard seafood lunch, plus optional parasailing.

“Missed pick up due to it us waking up late however they waited for my husband and daughter and wow am I glad as they had the best time ever! . The whole trip sounded amazing they both came back so excited. The staff on the yacht accommodated them both so well and everyone on board sounded to have had a blast.. from the snorkeling to seeing wild dolphins my 3 year old told me she saw a mama dolphin and its baby. Honeslty my husband wanted to book again for the next day. They travelled to 3 islands, danced on board, ate well and laughed all the way. My…”

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8.Felucca Sailing trip on the Nile in Cairo

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

Short Cairo Nile felucca sail with hotel pickup, soft drinks, snacks, and views at golden hour. Private group, great value, some timing caveats.

“Our guide Mostafa picked us up very timely in front of our hotel and was very friendly and gave us several dinner options that we chose from and got before getting on the boat. He also took great photos of us and it felt like friends being on a boat. very calm and relaxing experience.. Just what we needed on that day. can definitely recommend.”

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9.Paradise Island Yacht Cruise, Lunch & Snorkeling

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

Hurghada yacht or speedboat to Paradise Island for guided snorkeling, buffet lunch, soft drinks, and beach time, with pickup options.

“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 Aswan to Luxor with Egyptologist-led temple visits at Kom Ombo and Edfu, meals onboard, plus carriage rides.

“Awful company. Contacted week before saying we had to do 3 nights instead of 2. Cancelled a hotel, lost the money. Contacted us night before saying we had to get a train from luxor to aswan (had just travelled from A to L) then told us 5am. We said no, got train at 7am, was absolutely disgusting. Now on 2 day cruise again so have lost hotel money and need new hotel. 5* cruise isn't true, food was OK, cabin, OK. Haven't contacted us for refund despite immediate complaint, just sent 30£. Do not book.”

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11.Hurghada Pirates sailing boat to Orange bay & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $78

Pirate-style sailing boat from Hurghada to Orange Bay with two guided snorkel stops, buffet lunch, family pirate games, and transfers.

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

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12.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange & Magawish island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $53

Hurghada yacht cruise to Orange Bay and Magawish: snorkeling, seafood lunch, optional parasailing, and a chance to see 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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13.Luxury Yacht Trip with Personal Crew and Chef

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

5-hour private Hurghada yacht with personal crew and chef, two snorkeling stops, sunset views, and lunch included.

“From the moment we were collect from our hotel to the moment to were dropped off. Chill Tours were excellent. The staff are fun and friendly but so professional. That’s from the driver, the guides, the captain, the photographer, the chef and the boat staff. All brilliant. My friends had the best 30th wedding anniversary, I’m sure memory’s that will stay with them forever. Again I cannot recommend this company enough. Thank you all for a wonderful day. Dennis”

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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

Fly from Cairo to Luxor for Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Nile felucca, camel ride, and lunch, with hotel pickup and return flights.

“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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15.Snorkeling Trip on Yacht with Lunch

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

9-hour Ain Sokhna yacht day from Cairo with snorkeling, lunch onboard, and private air-conditioned transfers included, plus multilingual guidance.

“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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