Private Boat Trips in Hurghada

Book a speedboat if you want more time swimming and less cruising, and a larger private boat if you want space, shade and a roomier day. A speedboat is small, fast and open with limited shade; a larger boat has a sundeck and shaded seating, suits bigger groups and celebrations, and can serve lunch on board.

A speedboat is a small, fast open boat. It gets you from the marina to a reef or island quickly, so more of your day is spent swimming and less is spent cruising. The trade-off is space and comfort: shade is limited to a small canopy, there is no cabin, and in choppy water the ride can be bumpy. It works best for couples, families and small groups who want to be in the water.

A larger private boat (often called a yacht in Hurghada) is slower but roomier. You get a sundeck, shaded seating and room to move around, and lunch can be arranged on board. It is the better choice for bigger groups, birthdays and family celebrations, guests who prefer to relax on deck, or anyone who wants to add fishing to the day.

Not sure? Send us your group size, ages and what you want to do on WhatsApp and we will suggest the boat that fits.

Group trips charge per person. Private trips charge per boat. Our private speedboat is €250 for the boat, not per guest, and that price covers the captain, hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, snorkeling equipment, life jackets and water or soft drinks.

For the custom private boat, the price depends on the vessel, the number of guests, the length of the day and extras such as lunch or fishing gear, so we quote after you send the details.

Two costs are usually extra on private trips: island entrance or environmental fees where a site charges them, and lunch unless your package includes it. We confirm both before you pay, so there are no surprises at the marina.

A quick example: four friends on the private speedboat share €250, while a couple pays the same €250 for the whole boat to themselves. The more of your group you bring (within the boat's safety limit), the better the per-person value. If your group is larger than a speedboat can safely carry, a custom private boat is the answer.

Most private days combine a reef stop for snorkeling with time on an island beach. A popular choice is Orange Bay on Giftun Island, where the white sand and shallow turquoise water are the main draw. The Giftun islands lie just off Hurghada and have been a protected area since 2004, so fees and visitor rules can apply there.

Other options depend on the day: a different reef, a quieter beach, or a run north towards the reefs where dolphins are sometimes seen. Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed, and we never chase, touch or feed them.

The final route is always the captain's call on the day. Wind, waves and navigation rules decide which sites are safe and permitted, and the captain will adjust the plan if conditions change.

Snorkelers who want to go deeper can add diving: our private diving trip runs on the same idea, with your own boat and dive guide. And if you just want the classic island day at the lowest price, our shared trips to Giftun Island and Paradise Island are good value.