Sunset Yacht and Snorkelling Cruise Hurghada

Sunset over the Red Sea

The Red Sea sunset is one of the quiet highlights of a stay in Hurghada. Desert mountains rise behind the coast, and as the sun lowers, the sky turns orange, pink and violet and the colours reflect across the calm water. On the yacht you have an open deck with a clear view of the horizon, which is the best place for photographs.

The cruise is timed so that you sail back as the light fades. The start time can change by up to an hour with the seasons, because sunset moves through the year, and our team confirms the exact time the day before. If you ask when is the best time of year for a sunset cruise in Hurghada, spring and autumn bring clear air and comfortable temperatures.

Snorkelling off the Giftun Islands

The yacht anchors at one prime snorkelling spot off the Giftun Islands, a protected marine area known for coral reefs and plentiful fish. You can step into warm, clear water straight from the boat, with a snorkelling session of about thirty minutes. Mask, snorkel, fins and a life jacket are included, so you need no previous experience.

The crew and guides stay close and help beginners, and there is a special guide for non-swimmers. You may see parrotfish, butterflyfish, colourful reef fish and sometimes turtles or rays, though these are wild animals and cannot be guaranteed. Please do not touch the coral or stand on it. The nature reserve fee is payable separately and is not included.

The yacht, fish and chips and drinks

The yacht has a spacious deck, shaded seating and a crew who look after everyone on board. After snorkelling, a meal of fish and chips is served, freshly prepared, with calamari on the menu, and you can enjoy it on deck with the coast in view. It is a simple, friendly meal that keeps the evening relaxed.

Throughout the cruise you have unlimited hot drinks (tea and coffee), soft drinks and bottled water, so no one gets thirsty in the sun. Towels are not provided, so bring your own. Tell us about food allergies when you book. Underwater photography is available only if you arrange it yourself, since it is not included in the price.

Along the Hurghada coast

The sail along the Hurghada coast takes a good part of the evening, about an hour and a half out and the same back, and it is a pleasant part of the trip rather than a transfer. You see the resorts, marinas and desert mountains from the sea, with the shoreline changing colour as the sun drops.

Many guests ask how to get to the yacht from their hotel: you do not need to, because pickup from your hotel in Hurghada is included, and separate options cover Makadi Bay, El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh, and Safaga and Soma Bay. Be ready at your hotel entrance, because the pickup waits only a few minutes.

The private sunset yacht

The private option gives you a yacht for your own party, with crew, a snorkelling stop of about thirty minutes, time to swim near a sandy beach and fresh seasonal fruit on the return cruise. It lasts about three hours on the water, and the pace is yours: more time swimming, a quieter deck, a romantic evening or a family outing.

Private hotel pickup and drop-off is included. The meal and drinks of the shared cruise are not part of this option, so tell us if you would like to bring your own picnic. The nature reserve fee is payable separately. Ask our team on WhatsApp which option suits your plans and group size.