Egypt · SAILING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 sailing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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”
Cruise from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park for two guided snorkeling stops, a visit to White Island, buffet lunch, and drinks. Hotel pickup is offered, with optional equipment and a 15-minute introductory scuba session. Ask about the boat, timing, and sea conditions before booking.
“The boat was large and not to crowded, as a boat trip it was very nice and lunch was good. As a snorkeling trip it was terrible. The stops was at very small reefs that you could swim around in less than 5 minutes, the reef was shared with several other boats, each carrying 40Read more”
You’ll sail from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed and White Island on a spacious yacht, with one or two snorkeling stops, a seafood buffet, drinks, and playful water activities. Pickup is included, but snorkeling gear, breakfast, and snacks cost extra.
“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”
You’ll spend about three hours around Cairo’s Nile waterfront, with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, oriental sweets, live singing, Tanoura dancing, and belly dancing. Amir, Hassan, and Mohamed are among the drivers praised for smooth transfers, but boat quality, timing, and service can vary.
“If I could give 0 stars I would! To start with, our reservation was for the cruise at 19:00 and we were told that we were going to be picked up at 18:30. The driver got to our hotel at 19:10 with no explanation and took us to the cruise. When we got there around 19:45 we noticed Read more”
Set out from your Luxor hotel with a private guide and crew for one to two hours on a traditional felucca. Watch Luxor Temple glow from the Nile, sip Egyptian tea, and see both riverbanks. Guides may include Salah, Mustafa, Ahmed, or Mahmoud, depending on assignment.
“5 stars of thanks to these lovely people! 🌠⛵🏞️ everyone was warm and kind :) we felt really taken care of. they scooped us up no problem and it was a smooth fun evening with the drivers & awesome boat crew. so thankful for a sweet sunset and cool experience on Read more”
Spend 7.5 hours sailing from Mahmya Beach to a quiet Giftun Island beach, with snorkeling, swimming, towels, gear, lunch, and soft drinks included. You get a one-hour boat ride, a reef trip, beach time, and optional paid water sports, with English and Arabic support.
Join a private or small group yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay with 10 to 15 people. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, island time, two or three sea stops, seafood lunch, soft and hot drinks, and a chance to spot dolphins. Ahmed and Mahmood are among the crew members praised for friendly service.
“an amazing experience. value for money,great food,beautiful island, stunning snorkeling spots”
Take a private-car transfer from your Cairo hotel to the river, then spend about an hour on a traditional felucca with a local guide, bottled water, soft drinks, and snacks. Guides such as Fero, Ahmed, Mostafa, and Osama have helped make the ride personal, though low bridges can limit the route.
“A very nice Experience to enjoy the Nile river Our tour guide was the best and he explained to us everything about Cairo too !”
Cruise from Hurghada to Paradise Island with guides such as Pepsi, Oscar, and Gamal. Choose a relaxed seven-hour yacht trip or a three-hour speedboat outing, then snorkel coral reefs, enjoy an oriental buffet, and rest on sandy beaches. Hotel pickup is available from major Red Sea resorts.
“absolutely perfect day. the day was well organised with punctual pickup. the day was literally paradise. I would highly recommend this island as not too busy or overcrowded like the others. some people from our group went to other islands and said it was very busy. the food was really good and none of us had a bad belly from it. the snorkelling was very well done. staff worked hard all day. not too long of a day. I'd advise to take some snacks and some cash for tips. you have the option to buy photos too. the staff are really hard working and want you to enjoy every minute.…”
Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide visiting Al-Hakim, Ibn Tulun, and Refaai mosques, Coptic Cairo, Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili. You’ll eat koshary at Abu Tarek and finish with a felucca ride on the Nile. Guide Loaai is noted for calm, clear English.
“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”
Fly from Cairo to Luxor for a private day with an Egyptologist guide such as Hatem, Ahmad, or Ghada. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Banana Island, then sail a felucca with lunch, tea, and a camel ride before flying home.
“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…”
Board a yacht in Sharm el Sheikh for a sunset cruise along the Sinai coast, then enjoy seafood or meat, salads, rice, pasta, soft drinks, a DJ, live band, slow dancing, and belly dancing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with groups capped at 30 people.
“Bonsoir c’était une soirée magique qui nous a permis de nous rapprocher de vos coutumes. Vous êtes exceptionnels et tellement gentils. Nous garderons un magnifique souvenir de notre voyage en Égypte 🇪🇬 grâce à vous. Nous reviendrons c’est certain 🥰bien entendu je vous mets un avis 💯 / 💯 positif. Prenez soin de vous.”
Spend about four and a half hours on a private yacht off Sharm el Sheikh, with hotel pickup, a sunset cruise, seafood or barbecue dinner, soft drinks, fruit, music, and optional celebration decorations. It suits couples, families, and groups of up to 10. A cake costs extra.
“It was lovely and worth every penny. The host goes over and beyond to ensure we were happy and comfortable. All round positive feedback only thing is the food was cold when served and people need to be warned before hand that you have to take off your shoes on the boat. It was not very nice asking guests to walk around barefoot.”
Pick a temple, a reef or a dune.
