9 Private Island Boat Tours in Egypt to Build a Day Around

1.PRIVATE! | Full Day Charter Boat Trip| Up to 14 | Snorkeling and Islands tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews Our pick

Spend about eight hours on a private Hurghada boat with your own group, captain, cook, and snorkeling crew. Visit Omo Gamaar and Carless Reef, look for dolphins, and choose an optional island stop. Lunch, drinks, gear, restroom use, and the national park ticket are included.

“We had an amazing day. Capt Mohammed and his 2 crew Yousuf and Ayad were brilliant. We spent whole day out at sea. We saw dolphins and went snorkeling. The captain helped us in the sea as I was nervous and never done before. They prepared a very nice lunch for us also. All in all an amazing day. Highly recommend it.”

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2.PRIVATE! | 4-hour Speed Boat Trip | Swim With Dolphins, Snorkeling & Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada for four to five hours of dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, island time, and a shipwreck stop. Guides such as Islam, Mohammed, and Said are praised for helping beginners and children. Pickup costs extra, and dolphin sightings depend on sea conditions.

“This trip was excellent. We have 2 snorkeling in two different locations. And the most amazing part of coz would be dolphin watching. We saw the dolphins in two different locations with ten dolphins. Even saw a baby dolphin!! The trips was so good and our guide was so good and friendly.”

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3.Private Speedboat to Orange Bay and White Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay, two Red Sea snorkeling spots, and White Island, also listed as Nemo Bay. Your English-speaking guide handles the day, with fruit, soft drinks, equipment, and an optional five-minute parasail flight included if selected.

“Great value fun day out. Attentive staff, beautiful scenery and great joined up experience, small group makes for chilled vibe. Minor first aid given to my partner for a cut on her foot by Mido who was knowledgeable and kind. paragliding and snorkeling immense fun and paradise beach just gorgeous for relaxing afterwards. Personal note: Orange island a bit touristy for our taste - basically somewhere for great Instagram pics if thats your thing but not much else to it.”

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4.Private Speed Boat to Magawish Island’s Hidden Wonders – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $70

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Magawish Island for two guided snorkeling stops, dolphin watching at Dolphin House, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. The trip starts at noon and lasts about five hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“The host disrespect me that he touched my nipple during our conversation. I will not recommend anyone to join this trip with that particular host.”

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5.Aswan Private Felucca Ride: Sail Around Elephantine Island.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $13Best value

Set out from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise for about an hour on a private felucca around Elephantine Island. Your guide may be Kareem, and the boat passes Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens. If the wind fails, a motorboat operates instead. French guidance may be arranged on request.

“The guide was really great, and they also gave us a tour of the islands. Traveling with the wind was really nice and we had a comfortable time.”

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6.Private Speedboat to Magawish Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $88

You’ll leave Hurghada by private speedboat for Magawish Island, with time for snorkeling, swimming, beach rest, snacks, fruit, and soft drinks. A guide and snorkeling equipment are included, while lunch, parasailing, and pickup from nearby resort areas can be added.

“Snorkeling foi ótimo e toda equipa fantástica! Vimos também um Golfinho.”

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7.Private Sunset Cruise to Giftun island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Magawish Island, or Abu Moquar sandbank. Captain Wissam and guide Faris are associated with the trip, which includes two snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, beach time, and a sunset ride back.

“Responsive when we wanted to change the boat. The team is great !!! Captain & guide!! Lunch is a bit mediocre but hey we didn’t book the trip for the lunch !!”

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8.Private Speedboat To Bayoud Islands From El Gouna

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll ride a private speedboat from El Gouna Marina to Gouna Dolphins and Otate Bayoud with an English-speaking captain. Expect dolphin watching, two snorkeling stops, swimming, fruit, drinks, shaded seating, and about four hours on the Red Sea.

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9.Private 4-Hour Speedboat Trip with Island Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to snorkel in the Red Sea and spend free time on Magaweish Island. Your group gets hotel pickup, shaded seating, gear, life jackets, fruit, snacks, water, and soft drinks. Parasailing and a 15-minute massage are available when selected.

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