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Boat Trips in Egypt: 15 of Them, Priced and Timed

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The shortlist you would send a friend before they fly: 15 boat trips in Egypt, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

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 buffet lunch, drinks, snacks, massage, and optional scuba. Guides Andrew and Mostafa help keep the day friendly and organized, while the crew supports less confident swimmers.

“The whole tour on boat has been the best experience in my life. Snorkelling was fantastic. Next year im bringing my children to share this experience. Andrew and mostafa was brilliant tour guides.. Thank you 🙏🏽”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast, safety briefing, and the first water stop
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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 on the Red Sea with Zanetta Tours, stopping twice to snorkel before two hours at Orange Bay. Breakfast, lunch, fruit, unlimited soft drinks, equipment, and a banana boat or sofa ride are included. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Nemo, and Arabi are known for helping nervous swimmers and keeping the boat lively.

“It was great, the staff was helpful and kind, we loved the snorkeling however the orange bay was a bit too much for us because of the crowd.”

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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop - From the marina to a nearby Hurghada 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

From Hurghada Marina, you ride a semi-submarine to a nearby reef, spend about 45 minutes viewing fish through wide windows three meters below the surface, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Maged, and Ahmed help with the tour and water activity. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Very well organised, friendly and very kind guide. Really recommend Mohamed as a guide!”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Hotel pickup and the early start
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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

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour yacht day from Hurghada, with Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish Island stops. You get two snorkeling sites, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, Ashraf, and Sabry help swimmers of different abilities, while the crew keeps the mood lively and safety in view.

“what a day we had Hussain Ibrahim chef Omar they were all fabulous thank you so much for the best day”

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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

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. An English-speaking Egyptologist leads the visits, and the package includes a 30 to 45 minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor. Mohamed Gobran, Saber, and Mahmoud are among the guides praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“Trip of a lifetime. If you want to see Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples and have a balloon ride in a short time. This trip is for you. Early starts, cruising the Nile and the best Egyptologist as a guide - Mohamed GonRead more”

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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment - From hotel lobby to Nile boat
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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 an open buffet, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a Tanoura show. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover Cairo, Giza, Haram, and 6th of October City. Guides such as Mariam, Mustafa, Ahmed, and Aladdin have helped make the evening easy and friendly, though the boat may differ from promotional photos.

“SUPER SUPER SUPER Hotel pickup and drop-off were punctual and safe. The on-board entertainment was fantastic, with fantastic music and dance performances. The food was delicious and plentiful. The guide was wonderful, accompanying me throughout the cruise and very kind. She made sure I didn't feel alone.”

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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer - Pickup, the dock, and getting aboard
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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, Egyptian folklore, belly dancing, live music, and a cruise past Cairo after dark. Choose private hotel transfers for an easier start and finish. Plan for roughly two hours on the boat, bring a light jacket, and head to the upper deck early for the best Nile views.

“The food, drinks, entertainment and service was all very good.”

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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch - From your Hurghada hotel to the marina
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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

8.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

Set out from Hurghada on a small speedboat with an English-speaking captain and snorkeling guide. Search for dolphins, stop at two or three reef sites, then relax on a bright sandbank or island area with lunch, fruit, drinks, and shade. Guides such as Islam, Ahmed, Karim, and Momo are often praised for safety and friendly service. Parasailing is available as an add-on.

“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

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

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

Travel for four days from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings included. You get full-board meals, air-conditioned transfers, and an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, or Mido. The sunrise balloon ride needs careful confirmation, as timing and extras can vary.

“This cruise was way above my expectations in every aspect. I was a bit suspicious about the number of positive reviews but now I understand why. Even before starting the cruise the support was great. We faced three delays and reschedules from our flight operator and each time Hany, the person in contact at the tour operator, was very flexible and adaptive to our program. The ship was in a great condition. The room could be a bit bigger but still there was enough space to move around and the windows and deck allowed us to have the best sunset views. But the best part was our guide, Mohamed Abdo…”

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Hurghada: Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling - The journey from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island
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Hurghada: Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling

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

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

Hula Hula Island combines Red Sea snorkeling, banana-boat rides, an island lunch, and beach time. Choose a seven-hour yacht trip with a five-minute massage, or a three-hour shared or private speedboat outing. Guides such as Pepsi, Tito, Karim, and Walid have earned praise for clear instructions and patient help in the water.

“I Had very Good time today really amazing day , Island is very clean and Good Food , Pepsi best Guide in red sea he is funny and the best Guide I meet in hurghada , thanks for all we will come back again”

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Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure - What the seven-hour schedule feels like
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Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure

11.White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure

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

Spend about seven hours cruising from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and tide-dependent White Island. You’ll get hotel transfers, a barbecue lunch, drinks, guides, and optional snorkeling equipment. Boats such as Miss Sherry offer several decks, bathrooms, and showers, while guides including Saeed, Ali, Mohammed, and Mousad have helped nervous swimmers feel at ease.

“Extremely disappointed as this was not the trip that I thought I had booked. I thought I had booked tian island boat trip. I didn’t check the tickets The boat was extremely slow. We sat on it until almost 10.15 before he slowly set out. They told us we were going to a quiet spot but by the time we arrived there must have been at least 50 boats there. We then had to snorkel over all the ropes trying to miss all the other snorkels and divers both getting kicked in the face and sides by a lot of inconsiderate swimmers”

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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Two reef stops, with help in the water
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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

12.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, watching for wild dolphins, snorkeling at two coral reefs, and eating lunch aboard a spacious boat. Guides such as Mido and Abdul help swimmers of all levels, with banana boat and sofa boat rides included. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

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

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Hurghada: Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch - Orange Bay: white sand with a crowd problem
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Hurghada: Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch

13.Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,578 reviews · from $47

Spend 4 to 6 hours on a speedboat from Hurghada with a guide and captain such as Saif, Momo, or Ahmed. Visit Orange Bay and Magawish Island, snorkel at two reef stops, enjoy lunch and fruit, and add five minutes of parasailing if you wish. Early departures help you avoid the busiest crowds.

“Absolutely incredible experience. Guide was extremely caring and helpful when snorkelling. Felt very safe and looked after. Had a private area at orange bay which is a very busy beach so this was perfect. Would highly recommend.”

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Sharm El-Sheikh: Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise - Starting at Watanya Marina in Sharm El-Sheikh
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise

14.Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard a clean, spacious yacht from Sharm El-Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park. Expect two guided snorkeling stops, a visit to White Island, buffet lunch, and help from crew members such as Islam, Mohamed, and Mido. Pickup, gear, and marina fees depend on the option you choose.

“Great guid, on time delivery, good language! The sites were pefect, the weather and the tide could not be better. Recommend the diving! The Sea Life wonderful! Full heartily Recommended!”

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Hurghada: Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch - A 20-minute speedboat across the Red Sea
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Hurghada: Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

15.Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,412 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $30

You’ll ride a speedboat from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island, snorkel over coral and colorful fish, try a banana or sofa boat, relax on white sand, and enjoy lunch on the 5-hour option. Guides such as Ahmed, Mahmood, Kareem, and Zizo are praised for patient safety help, especially with first-time snorkelers and non-swimmers.

“This was one of my favorite activities in Hurghada. Transportation was on time for pick up and drop off. The guides were very organized with the specific information and requests of each group. As non swimmers, we were able to experience snorkeling for the first time thanks to the encouragement and support of our guides. The ride, food, beach beds, and facilities were all fantastic. The beach is amazingly beautiful and clean. They also offered a free 5 mins massage as part of the tour. Hula Hula has beautiful crystal clear turquoise waters with no seaweeds and no garbage… you can see fish swimming around you. Our tour was only…”

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