A yacht trip to El Gouna is a unique and incredibly eventful journey from Hurghada. El Gouna is a piece of artificial paradise, created by the efforts of architects and builders right in the desert on the shores of the Red Sea.
A yacht excursion to El Gouna is an unforgettable and incredibly rich trip from Hurghada.
El Gouna is a piece of artificial paradise, created by the efforts of architects and builders right in the desert on the shores of the Red Sea. The city is located 25 kilometers north of Hurghada and is built in a unified architectural style – Mediterranean with Eastern motifs. Even the color scheme of the buildings here is sustained in sandy-mustard tones.
Local millionaire Sami Saviris realized his dream: he implemented a project of Venice in Egypt. It seems completely unbelievable. But today, anyone can see it with their own eyes.
El Gouna consists of more than 20 islands. In addition, there are many private islands with villas. Almost all of them are connected to the mainland by bridges. Some can only be reached by boat. During the construction of the resort, kilometers of canals were dug, through which seawater flows
What’s included in the tour:
- Transfer: Pick-up from your hotel at approximately 8:00 AM (exact time will be confirmed after booking; travel time to the port is 20-60 minutes depending on your hotel location).
- Embarkation: Boarding a yacht or bus near El Gouna (the program may vary and start from the sea or the city).
- Canal Cruise: A boat ride through the water canals of El Gouna, also known as the “Egyptian Venice”.
- Shore Excursion: A short walk along the area, including a visit to a bar (drinks and ice cream $2-5).
- Yacht Transfer & Lunch: Transfer to a yacht for a seafood lunch (buffet style).
- Submarine Excursion: A ride in a semi-submarine along the reefs to observe marine flora and fauna.
- Water Sports: Rides on an inflatable banana boat and donut.
- Snorkeling: A stop in the open sea for snorkeling at a coral reef.
- Dolphin Bay: A visit to Dolphin Bay, with a high chance of seeing these graceful creatures.
- Return: Return to the pier around 4:00 PM (time may vary slightly).
Please note that the order of activities may change depending on the guide’s decision and time constraints.
Included in the tour price:
- Lunch, soft drinks, and fruits on the yacht;
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, life jacket);
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
- Transportation from Hurghada to the pier near El Gouna (Areas: El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi – additional charge of $10* roundtrip. Areas: Soma Bay and Safaga – additional charge of $20* roundtrip. *The price is indicated for one booking roundtrip, up to 6 people. Transfer may be group).
Children up to 5 years old inclusive – Free
Additional Information:
Yacht capacity is from 20 to 40 people. The yachts are spacious, there will be enough room for everyone. There is a capacity limit set by the tourist police. To book a tour, click on the icon of your preferred messenger on the right side of the screen and write to us. Please bring with you: A towel, water, a swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a power bank for charging your phone, warm clothes (in winter, it can be windy). We recommend bringing your own snorkeling mask and tube, although they are also available on the yacht.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.