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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Egypt

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Half of this country is best reached by hull. The 15 below range from an hour in a glass-bottom boat to a four-day sailing between Aswan and Luxor, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you really get.

Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch - Orange Bay before the crowds
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Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

1.Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,451 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53Our pick

Spend a full day aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with early access to Orange Bay, two Red Sea snorkeling stops, a seafood and BBQ buffet, unlimited drinks, snacks, and a back massage. Guides Andrew and Mostafa help keep the day friendly, clear, and safe.

“Andrew and his crew really enjoy their job and it shows, they made the trip. I couldn't fault a single thing, pick up and do of at the hotel, lovely boat trip to Orange Bay (this trip leaves earlier so you are 1st there before all the other boats arrive) scuba diving and snorkeling at 2 beautiful spots. The provided lunch was good as well. I would do this trip again.”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast, safety, and the first look at the Red Sea
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

2.Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,345 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $34

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a Hurghada boat with breakfast, lunch, drinks, two snorkeling stops, and two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Arabi, and Nemo help first-time swimmers, while banana boat rides and optional parasailing add extra fun.

“Such an amazing day! Everything ran smoothly from pick up to drop off. The food was delicious and the guides were so friendly, funny, and helpful. The snorkelling was a great experience and the island was so beautiful. Make sure you bring cash with you for the island. Drinks are quite expensive, around £10-15 each.”

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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop - Leaving Hurghada Marina for the reef
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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

3.Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,637 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Board the Royal Seascope at Hurghada Marina for a 45-minute view of coral and fish through wide underwater windows, followed by a 20-minute snorkel stop. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help explain the trip and assist swimmers. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Mohammed and Ahmed were amazing and looked after us very well. They were great guides and very informative. The transport was on time and had no issues.”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Getting From Your Hotel To The Harbor
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

4.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Spend eight hours on the Red Sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You will snorkel at two sites, search for dolphins, and eat breakfast and seafood lunch onboard. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sayed help with safety, timing, and the lively atmosphere.

“It was all absolutely amazing, great team on the boat”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

5.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Top rated

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of Kings. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber are praised for clear explanations and attentive care. Expect early starts, shared transport, and a fast pace.

“Our guide mohamed gobran was the key for this beautiful experience. We is very attencive and really wants for us to be without any doubs. Our Group was very smal What is was great for the explanation. We are studants and didn’t have our studant card and we help us to buy the tickets with the discount! Overall it was a great experience. The hot air ballon was cancelled. The cruise it is ok and the food is Good”

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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment - Hotel pickup takes care of the hardest part
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

6.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,190 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $25

Spend two hours on the Nile with hotel pickup, an open buffet, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a Tanoura performance. Guides such as Mariam, Mustafa, Ahmed, and Aladdin are praised for helping with transfers and photos. The cruise is a lively, affordable Cairo night out, not a luxury sailing.

“Mariam was our guide and she was very friendly and interesting. She helped us with everything that we needed so every recommendation. The tour itself was very interesting, chill and also good value for money.”

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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer - From hotel pickup to the Nile Crystal
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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

7.Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,184 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Spend an evening aboard the Nile Crystal with a buffet dinner, belly dancing, folklore performances, Western music, and views of Cairo after dark. Optional private transfers simplify the port connection. Plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours aboard, although the full booking is listed as 3 hours.

“really enjoyed the cruise, food was good and was the entertainment. The trip was only two hours and not three but enjoyed it non the less.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the heat
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

8.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

You’ll sail for three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the West Bank. Guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, and Mido Mosa are praised for clear explanations and careful organization. A sunrise balloon ride is planned, but confirm the exact timing before booking.

“Well organised tour and cruise. Ship was clean and comfortable and food was good. We booked through Imperial Egypt and our guide was Mido Mosa. Mido was friendly and knowledgeable about the many sites we saw. Would highly recommend”

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Hurghada: Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling - The speedboat saves time and adds excitement
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Hurghada: Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling

9.Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $26

Choose a 7-hour yacht cruise or a 3-hour speedboat run from Hurghada and nearby resorts. You’ll snorkel with guides such as Tito, Pepsi, Hassan, or Walid, ride banana boats, eat lunch on Hula Hula Island, and, on yacht trips, receive a five-minute beach massage.

“the snorkeling was great despite the high waves. the guides did their best to keep all of us together and shows us the reefs and fiah. unfortunately we had to return to the port after this because of a sandstorm so we didn't get to go to Hula Hula nor have lunch nor a massage. otherwise it would have been a great trip. but the crew on board did their best to show us a great time! lots of laughing and joking around, true Egyptian hospitality 🙏🏻”

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Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure - White Island: beautiful, brief, and tide dependent
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Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure

10.White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,824 reviews · from $26

Take a seven-hour yacht trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohammed and White Island. Hotel pickup, guided snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and safety support are included. Boats such as Miss Sherry have three levels, bathrooms, showers, and room for about 25 people, though capacity may vary.

“There were around 35 people on the boat, where it states 25max. On return, very loud music, party boat atmosphere. Not as good customer service as we have received on previous trips.”

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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - The boat, shade, and time between stops
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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

11.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Join FTS Travels from Hurghada for a 6 to 7-hour Red Sea cruise with wild dolphin watching, two guided snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, banana boat rides, and a shaded sun deck. Guides such as Mido, Abdo, and Mostafa are known for helping nervous swimmers and families feel safe.

“money for value is amazing 1000% worth it and amazing experience”

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Sharm El-Sheikh: Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise - Two reef stops with a guide beside you
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise

12.Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,462 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $33

Spend 6 to 7 hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed Marine National Park, with two guided snorkeling stops and time at White Island. The crew, including guides such as Islam, Mohammed, and Mido, helps beginners and families in the water. Lunch, drinks, park fees, and optional hotel pickup are available.

“We Love the trip whole crew very respectful and helpful on any step through the whole journey, snorkeling experience was great there was always enough time to see beauty of coral reef, white island even tho immersed in water still great to see and enjoy , food was great , thanks to the crew trully recommend good quality yacht”

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Hurghada: Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch - The speedboat ride to Giftun Island
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Hurghada: Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

13.Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,233 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Take a private or shared speedboat from Hurghada to Giftun Islands National Park, stopping twice to snorkel before spending about 1.5 hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Mido, Ahmed, Youssef, and Wissam are praised for patient water support, clear instructions, music, fruit, and drinks.

“Amazing experience, friendly and welcoming people throughout the whole experience.”

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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch - Picking between the yacht and speedboat
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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

14.Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,178 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $30

Sail from Hurghada to Paradise Island for reef snorkeling, a beach lunch, swimming, and free time. Choose a seven-hour yacht with guides such as Pepsi or Mustafa, or a three-hour shared or private speedboat. Hotel pickup, soft drinks, equipment, and island entry are included when selected.

“Boat driver was super friendly and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. The beach has many places to go and many things to do including food etc. would recommend to anyone visiting Egypt”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - The 5:00 am road from Hurghada
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

15.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270

You’ll travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking Egyptologist, overnight in a 4-star hotel, and see Luxor Temple, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The sunrise balloon flight is the star attraction, weather permitting.

“We really loved our experience. Our driver was the best driver in egypt! The first driver to not drive like a psycho and was given the best hospitality. We loved him. The way everything was planned out was great. We really didn't want a tour guide because we like to see things we want to see but we ended up still having a tour guide, he was good the first day then a complete different person the second day so it was strange to us. He was very informative but we didn't like how we were always taken to a place where they wanted to make us buy an overpriced…”

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