Private Boat Charter in Hurghada (Full Day)

On a shared excursion the boat goes where the schedule says. On a private charter it goes where you say - and after one day of it, most people find the difference hard to give up.

This is a full-day charter for your group alone, whether that is a family of four or a party of thirty. A private guide comes with you, lunch is prepared on board, and the route is agreed with you rather than handed to you.

Choosing your day

We have a set of snorkeling sites we know well - reefs, drop-offs, sheltered lagoons and islands - and you pick from them. If your group wants three long stops at one reef, that is your day. If you want to move constantly, that works too. Somebody who wants to swim rather than snorkel simply swims.

With luck you will see rays, turtles, angelfish and possibly dolphins along the way, though all of those are wild and none of them is promised.

Lunch on board

A buffet is prepared on the boat: salads, grilled dishes and traditional Egyptian cooking, served fresh rather than reheated. Drinks are included, and dietary requirements can be accommodated if you tell us when you book.

Good to know before you book

• The charter runs a full day, for up to 35 people.
• Hotel pickup and return in a private air-conditioned vehicle are included, along with all service charges and taxes.
• A $5 per person supplement applies from Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, El Ahyaa, El Gouna and Soma Bay.
• Photography, video and anything not listed above are not included.
• Tell us about non-swimmers, small children or anyone with limited mobility in advance - the boarding arrangements and the choice of stops can both be adapted.

Who this is worth it for

Groups travelling together, families with young children who need a flexible schedule, and anyone celebrating something. Divided among a decent-sized group the cost per person compares well with a shared trip, and the day is entirely yours.

$253 per person (regular price $280), including the private boat, guide, buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers and all taxes.