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Top-down aerial of coral heads and a turquoise lagoon with a white yacht and tender, Red Sea coast at Sahl Hasheesh (about 20 km south of Hurghada). Deep blue left side leaves room for text.
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Private boat tripsin Hurghada

Your group, your boat, your island. Booked direct with the captain.

Who

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Top trips from Hurghada

Where do you want to swim today?

Orange Bay, Giftun island 25 min by speedboat Giftun island

Orange Bay

White sand and a shallow lagoon on Giftun island. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat Mahmya Island, Giftun island 30 min by speedboat Giftun island

Mahmya Island

A protected beach on Giftun's south shore. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat Giftun Island, National park 30 min by speedboat National park

Giftun Island

The national-park islands right off Hurghada. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat Dolphin House, Shaab El Erg reef 90 min by boat Shaab El Erg reef

Dolphin House

The horseshoe reef where wild dolphins rest. DolphinsSnorkelSwim Paradise Island, Giftun island 30 min by speedboat Giftun island

Paradise Island

A beach on Giftun's south shore, next to Mahmya. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat

More from the marina

Map: Magawish Island and the boat route from Hurghada Marina From the marina South of the marina

Magawish Island

A small island beach 8 km south of the marina. BeachSwimSnorkel Eden Island, Giftun island 30 min by speedboat Giftun island

Eden Island

Beach and island bar on Giftun's south shore. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat Sahl Hasheesh, South of Hurghada From the marina South of Hurghada

Sahl Hasheesh

Islands and reefs in the bay south of Hurghada. SnorkelDivingSwim

The map

Islands minutes from the marina

Orange Bay Mahmya Island Giftun Island Dolphin House Paradise Island Magawish Island Eden Island Sahl Hasheesh Hurghada Marina

Map drawn from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Times are typical for a speedboat from Hurghada Marina.

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    Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes. Your captain makes the final call on the day.

    Choose your ride

    Pick your boat

    Speedboat: an example of the type 2–8 guests

    Speedboat

    Fastest to the islands. Small groups. €89–€394 per boat
    Day boat: an example of the type 10–40 guests

    Day boat

    Two decks, shade, sunbeds. The classic island day. €178–€806 per boat
    Motor yacht: an example of the type 8–30 guests

    Motor yacht

    Air-con lounge, sundeck, lunch cooked on board. €201–€892 per boat
    Catamaran: an example of the type 10–40 guests

    Catamaran

    Stable and roomy. Nets to lie on over the water. €201–€892 per boat
    Glass-bottom: an example of the type 10–40 guests

    Glass-bottom

    See the reef through the floor. Good for kids. €15–€62 per person
    Fishing boat: an example of the type 2–10 guests

    Fishing boat

    Rods, bait and a captain who knows the spots. €250–€520 per boat

    On the water

    A day out there

    Snorkel straight off the boat
    Snorkel straight off the boat
    Reefs a few metres down
    Reefs a few metres down
    Wild dolphins north of Hurghada
    Wild dolphins north of Hurghada
    Lunch at anchor
    Lunch at anchor
    Back at sunset
    Back at sunset
    Or go fishing
    Or go fishing

    What it costs

    Your own boat, for about a seat

    –each
    • Shared group tripa seat, with other groups €38each
    • Private speedboat (2 to 4 hours)€89–€394 per boat €28each
    • Private day boat for a group (8 to 14 people)€178–€806 per boat €87each
    • Motor yacht€201–€892 per boat €89each

    Typical Hurghada prices, split across your group; a shared boat is priced per seat. Each captain sets their own price. Where these numbers come from.

    How it works

    Three taps to the water

    1. 1

      Pick the island and the boat

      Real photos, the size, the shade, what's on board.

    2. 2

      Pay a small deposit

      The rest goes to the captain on board, cash or card.

    3. 3

      Your captain confirms on WhatsApp

      Pickup time, meeting point, boat photo. Done.

    For boat owners

    Own a boat in Hurghada?

    List it free. Founding captains pay 10% for their first year.

    List my boat سجّل مركبك بالعربي

    Good to know

    Questions

    How much is a private boat trip in Hurghada?

    A private speedboat usually costs €89 to €394 for the boat, for a trip of a few hours; a big day boat for your group €178 to €806. Split across six people, a private speedboat comes to about €28 each, against €21 to €125 for a seat on a shared boat.

    What is included?

    The boat, the captain and crew, and snorkel gear on most boats. Lunch, hotel pickup and the Giftun park fee (operators quote about €5 to €10 a person, in cash) vary by boat: you see them before you pay, never as a surprise on board.

    How far are the islands?

    Giftun island and Orange Bay are about 25 minutes from Hurghada Marina by speedboat. The map above shows each island and reef with its time.

    What if the wind closes the port?

    The Red Sea Ports Authority closes the harbours when the wind gets strong (on 20 March 2025, for example, at 24 to 30 knots). If that happens on your day, you get a free new date or your deposit back.

    Do we need our passports?

    Bring your passport or a photo of it: boats leaving the marina carry a passenger list for the checkpoint. You fill in the details once, before the trip, so nobody waits at the gate.

    Can we see dolphins?

    Bottlenose and spinner dolphins often rest at Dolphin House, the Shaab El Erg reef north of Hurghada, but sightings are never guaranteed. Under HEPCA's rules boats keep 30 m away and stay out of the lagoon, swimmers wear fins, mask and a life jacket, and nobody touches, chases or feeds the dolphins.

    Is it good for kids?

    Yes. Ask for a boat with shade and a ladder. Boats we list must carry life jackets in kids' sizes. Glass-bottom boats show the reef without swimming.

    How do we pay?

    A small deposit online holds the boat. You pay the rest on board, to the captain, in cash or by card.

    Pre-launch

    Plan your boat day

    We're signing the first captains now. Tell us your day and we'll send you real boats and prices on WhatsApp.