Aboard · EGYPT BOAT TOURS
The 15 best egypt boat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about 8.5 hours on a Royal Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay, with two reef snorkeling stops, a buffet lunch, massage, snacks, and drinks. Guides including Andrew and Mostafa help with safety and timing, while early arrival gives you a quieter hour on the island.
“V good ! Enjoyed it … highly recommend C f CD de r”
Set aside 7 to 8 hours for a Red Sea boat day with guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Nemo, and Arabi. You will get breakfast, lunch, drinks, two snorkeling stops, two hours at Orange Bay, and a banana boat or sofa ride. Pickup depends on your location and may cost extra.
“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.”
Spend two hours aboard Hurghada’s Royal Seascope, watching Red Sea coral and fish through panoramic windows three meters below the surface, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help with the trip and water time. Hotel pickup is optional.
“The submarine cruise and snorkelling arrangements made by our guide Mohammed was excellent, we got picked up from the hotel and dropped back and it was fun all the way. I’d suggest him any day, good communication and he speaks good English. All over excellent services.”
Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish Islands. Expect guided snorkeling, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed and Talal help swimmers of different abilities, while the crew keeps the day lively and well organized.
“We had an amazing day out with Abobakr, Mohammed, and Mohammed!! Food was great, we were well looked after, beaches were beautiful, and snorkelling was amazing! If we could, we would have loved to be able to stay on each island just a little bit longer, especially Orange bay, as there’s so many places to take great photos there and then you run out of time to just relax. Otherwise wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you for a great day out!!”
Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile boat, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Early starts are part of the deal. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber are known for clear explanations and careful group handling.
“Our guide Mohamed Gobran was amazing. This cruise is good for people who like a fast paced tour of the Egyptian archeological sites.”
Spend two hours on the Nile with a buffet dinner, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a colorful Tanoura show. Hotel pickup and return are included, with guides such as Mariam, Mustafa, Ahmed, and Aladdin helping with transfers, seating, and photos. Expect a lively, affordable evening rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise.
“It’s very nice to join the tour and I appreciated my guide and pickup. It’s on time and smooth, so I had a great time on the boat. Of course, the show was worthy to watch and it’s impressive. I recommend the tour.”
Spend an evening aboard the Nile Crystal with a buffet dinner, belly dancing, folklore, live music, and sailing views of Cairo. Choose hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Ahab and Asam have helped make some bookings especially smooth, though timing can vary.
“A very good way to enjoy the Egyptian culture. A truly amazing night. Definitely recommend”
You’ll sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor with Egyptologist guides, full-board meals, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and a Luxor balloon flight. Guides such as Mohammed Abdo, Hady, and Mido have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful organization.
“The cruise was good considering the price. The guide Mostofa was also good. However there are some items to be considered before boarding this- 1. The sail time is only 24 hours. On day 1 you board the cruise and Day 2 they drive you to Abu Simbel that is 4 hours drive Read more”
Choose a 7-hour yacht cruise or 3-hour speedboat trip from Hurghada and nearby resorts. You’ll snorkel with guides such as Tito, Pepsi, or Walid, ride banana boats, eat lunch on Hula Hula Island, and enjoy a five-minute massage on yacht tours.
“Our guide Karin was an excellent host, but we were shocked by the level of pollution from the crew members who were throwing cigarette butts into the sea, contaminating their own environment. We found this sad and awful.”
Join FTS Travels from Public Beach Number 9 for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea trip with dolphin watching, two guided snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and banana boat rides. Guides such as Mido and Abdul help swimmers and families, while sightings remain subject to nature.
“money for value is amazing 1000% worth it and amazing experience”
Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to two Red Sea snorkeling sites and Orange Bay. Guides such as Mido, Ahmed, Hassan, and Youssef help in the water, while the crew provides gear, drinks, fruit, music, and about 1.5 hours on the island.
“We all really enjoyed the trip to orange bay island, was really clean and had beautiful waters. Our guide Abdul was really great and was really helpful throughout the island and the snorkelling. Our captain Ganala was very good at taking us around in the speedboat in a professional manner, unfortunately he tried his best to call the dolphins but they didn’t come. Next time hopefully 😎. Overall I would recommend this trip for everyone as it was a 10/10 for me.”
Sail from Hurghada to Paradise Island for coral-reef snorkeling, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, and beach time. Choose a 7-hour yacht with guides such as Pepsi or Mustafa, or a 3-hour speedboat with shared or private transfers. Hotel pickup is available from Hurghada and nearby resorts.
“The excursion was amazing from start to finish. Transport arrived on time, the driver was very friendly. The boat we were on was beautifully maintained and felt luxurious - had a good amount of passengers on but didn't feel overfilled. Paradise island was lovely, although pricey our guide Jr was very helpful, stayed nearby and would have helped negotiated prices if we'd have needed to. Food at the restaurant was lovely, something for everyone and we got an extra welcome drink for booking through GYG. Snorkeling was also an incredible experience, both my children were nervous but the instructors couldn't do enough for them and made sure they were well…”
Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car, with an English-speaking Egyptologist, a 4-star hotel, meals, a felucca ride, camel trip, and sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Aladdin, Hassan, Hamdy, and Ahmed are praised for clear explanations and personal service.
“Mohamed alazeb was really helpful with is. He knows all the history of Egypt.”
You’ll ride from your hotel to Hurghada Marina, view coral and fish through underwater windows, then snorkel with a guide near the boat. Expect about two hours on the water, one included drink, and return transport. Guides such as Mustafa and Ahmed are praised for careful support.
“Everything was excellent, marine water , swimming in the sea, some activities, excellent staff’s warm welcome us thank you all of you, great work, well done keep it up!”
Travel from Hurghada to a semi-submarine viewing area, descend 5 meters to watch Red Sea fish and coral, then snorkel from a floating station. Guides such as Walid, Ahmed, and Mahmoud help with equipment and nervous swimmers. Hotel pickup, gear, water, and one soft drink are included.
“This program has very good ptice/value. Valit was very kind on the tour andheloed us when we had qestions etc.”
Pick a river, a coast or a harbour.
