Private Yacht Charter in Hurghada: trip overview
A private yacht turns the Red Sea into your own playground. There is no shared schedule: you decide when to leave, which reefs to snorkel and how long to stay on the beach, and the crew adapts the day to you.
It is a surprisingly good-value option for families and groups — divided between eight guests, a private charter often costs little more per person than premium shared trips. We can add a birthday cake, decorations or an extra snorkel guide on request, so it is also a favourite for honeymoons and proposals booked through Hurghada Day Trips.
Highlights
- Exclusive boat with captain, crew and snorkel guide
- Your choice of route: Giftun, Orange Bay, Magawish or quiet reefs
- Lunch cooked on board to your taste
- Flexible start time and duration
- Optional extras: cake, decorations, photographer
Your day, as it feels
There's a particular kind of calm that comes with a private boat. You board when you're ready, the crew greets you by name, and the captain asks a simple question: where would you like to go today?
Maybe it's a quiet reef the big boats skip, a long beach stop at Orange Bay, or an afternoon anchored in a turquoise lagoon with music playing and lunch being grilled just for you. Children nap in the shade when they need to, grandparents stay on deck, and the snorkel guide adjusts every stop to the people in your group.
For celebrations it becomes something even more special — a birthday cake at sunset, decorations on deck, or the perfect quiet moment for a proposal.
Why guests choose this trip with Hurghada Day Trips
Complete privacy
Only your group on board, with a crew focused entirely on you.
Your route, your pace
Choose reefs, beaches and timing — and change your mind on the day.
Surprisingly good value
Split between up to eight guests, it often costs little more than premium shared trips.
Made for moments
Cakes, decorations and photographers can be arranged in advance.
Itinerary, hour by hour
- Flexible
Private pickup
Your driver collects the group from the hotel at a time you choose.
- Morning
Sail and snorkel
Two or three reef stops of your choice.
- Midday
Beach and lunch
Anchor near an island beach; lunch is served on deck.
- Afternoon
Swim and relax
Sunbathe, swim off the platform, or add another reef.
- Late afternoon
Return
Private transfer back to your hotel.
Times are approximate and confirmed with your booking. Pickup times vary by hotel area — you receive yours the evening before.
What's included
- Private return hotel transfer
- Private boat with crew for about 7 hours
- Snorkel guide and equipment
- Lunch, water and soft drinks
- Marine park fees
Not included
- Extras such as cakes or decorations
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips (optional)
Optional extras — told to you before you book
| Optional extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cake, decorations, photographer | quoted in advance |
| Extra hours | quoted in advance |
Your safety on this trip
- Licensed private boats with life jackets in child and adult sizes.
- A dedicated snorkel guide who stays with your group in the water.
- Routes are adjusted to sea conditions and port authority rules.
- Private door-to-door transfers — no waiting for other hotels.
What other travellers complain about — and what we do instead
We read public reviews of Hurghada excursions so you don't have to learn the hard way. Here is what goes wrong on some trips of this kind, and the standard we hold ourselves to.
Is this trip right for you?
Perfect for
- Families with young children
- Birthdays, anniversaries and proposals
- Groups of friends (up to 8 guests)
- Guests who dislike crowds
Maybe not for you if…
- Solo travellers on a budget (shared trips are better value)
Insider tips from our team
- Tell us your ideal day when booking — beach time, snorkelling or both.
- Leave earlier in the morning for the calmest water and emptiest reefs.
- Bring a playlist; most boats have a speaker.
- Mention allergies and favourite foods; the crew cooks to order.
What to bring
- Swimwear and towels
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Music playlist if you have one
Good to know
- The price covers up to 8 guests; larger boats are available for bigger groups on request.
- Routes must stay within the areas and times allowed by the port authority.
Hotel pickup areas
Pickup and drop-off are arranged from hotels in central Hurghada and from El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga. Read our pickup areas guide for typical transfer times.
Private Yacht Charter in Hurghada: questions & answers
Can we fish on the private yacht?
Yes, fishing lines can be added on request, and the crew can cook your catch.
Can we bring our own food or drinks?
Yes, within reason. Let us know when booking so the crew can prepare.
How many people can join?
The listed price covers up to 8 guests. Larger boats for bigger groups are available on request.
Can we choose the start time?
Yes, within port authority hours. Most families start between 08:00 and 10:00.
Can we celebrate on board?
Yes — cakes, decorations and photographers can be arranged in advance for an extra charge.
Is a deposit required?
Private charters may require a deposit to secure the boat. The terms are confirmed before you pay anything.
