Hurghada by boat: Giftun, the Red Sea reef and the semi-submarine
Sailing days, snorkelling and the underwater deck. Pick your trip and book online.
You’re going to love Hurghada
Hurghada is the Red Sea’s busiest seaside resort, a long strip of beaches and marinas on Egypt’s eastern coast where the desert meets some of the clearest water in the Middle East. It is the starting point for sailing days, snorkelling cruises and semi-submarine trips.
From here the boats head to Giftun Island and the coral reefs offshore: pirate-themed sailing ships, four-deck Elite VIP cruises, a floating replica of Queen Nefertari’s tomb and yellow semi-submarines with a glass-walled deck below the waterline.
The 4 best reasons to sail from Hurghada
Coral reefs close to shoreSnorkelling stops on the Red Sea reef are part of almost every trip.
Giftun IslandA day on a pirate-themed sailing ship with time on the island and lunch on board.
See the reef drySemi-submarines let non-swimmers and little children watch the reef through panoramic windows.
Everything organisedMost trips include hotel pick-up, lunch and the equipment, with guides in several languages.
What to do in Hurghada from the sea
- Sail on a pirate shipA day of sailing, snorkelling and buffet lunch to Giftun Island and Orange Bay.
- Cruise in Elite VIP styleFour decks, waiter service and two guided snorkelling stops, with dolphins if luck allows.
- Dine on Nefertari’s tombA snorkelling cruise on a floating replica, with an underwater viewing deck and a 3-course meal.
- Go under the waves, dryA 90-minute semi-submarine tour from Hurghada, Makadi Bay or Safaga.
Boat trips and attractions in Hurghada
Hurghada looks different from the water: coral reefs a short sail from the coast, Giftun Island and the marine life you can see from a snorkel or through the windows of a semi-submarine. Pick a sailing day, a VIP cruise, the Nefertari or the underwater deck.
At the end of this guide you will find our trips from Hurghada, with live availability and secure online payment.
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Local operators
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Experiences we offer in Hurghada
⏱ 4 h 30 min · 👥 up to 30
Hurghada Nefertari Snorkelling Cruise with Lunch or Dinner
from €85 / person
