Luxury Catamaran with Semi-Submarine and Sunset Hurghada

The luxury catamaran

A catamaran is a twin-hulled boat that sails steadily and offers a large, flat deck, which makes it comfortable for families and for guests who dislike rolling at sea. This one has shaded seating, a sundeck, a swimming pool on board and a smaller pool suited to children, along with a sound system and a friendly crew. The sail from the Hurghada marina gives you coastline, desert mountains and open water.

The late-morning departure is one of the reasons guests choose this trip: you can sleep in, have a calm breakfast and still enjoy a full day. If you wonder whether a catamaran cruise from Hurghada is worth it, it is a good choice for a relaxed day, with the sea, the pool and the island in one programme.

The semi-submarine panorama

A semi-submarine is a boat with an underwater viewing cabin whose large windows sit below the waterline, so you can see the coral reef and its fish while staying dry. The panorama lasts about forty-five minutes, and you sit in comfortable seats along the windows as the boat glides slowly over a reef.

This is the best option for guests who do not snorkel, for young children and for older travellers, and it is also a good addition for snorkellers who want a different perspective. You can see coral formations, shoals of small fish and larger reef fish such as parrotfish and butterflyfish. The visibility is best on calm, sunny days, and the crew steers to the best reef of the day.

Snorkelling on the Red Sea reef

The snorkelling stop is guided, with equipment and a life jacket included. The guide briefs the group before you enter the water and stays nearby, so beginners and weaker swimmers feel comfortable, and the life jacket keeps you afloat without effort. The water near the reef is warm and clear, and you will see coral and colourful fish close up.

Please do not touch or stand on the coral, since the reef is protected and recovers slowly. If you do not wish to snorkel, you can stay on the catamaran and use the pool or sundeck. Bring your own towel, and apply reef-safe sun cream, because you will spend a long time in the sun.

Time on the island beach

The cruise includes about two hours on an island beach, with the island entry fee and national park fees already paid. You can swim in the shallows, sunbathe, walk along the sand or sit in the shade. The water is clear and the sand is pale, and the setting gives you a chance to rest between the semi-submarine and the sail back.

Children enjoy the shallow water, and parents appreciate the shade on the island and on the catamaran. The programme is balanced: not too long on the island, but enough to relax. The best months are spring and autumn, when the sea is warm and the sun is gentle; in summer, bring a hat and drink plenty of water.

Lunch, sunset light and pickup options

Lunch is an open buffet on board, with soft drinks included, so you can eat when you are ready after swimming. On the return sail, the late-afternoon light gives the coast a golden tone, and in the right season the sky begins to turn toward sunset before you reach the marina.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada is included in the default option. A second option has no transfers, for guests who make their own way to the marina, and a third adds a private return transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle. Transfers from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, El Gouna and Soma Bay are an add-on, so ask our team if you stay there.