7-Day Hurghada Yacht Charter: Red Sea Diving & Desert Serenity
7 planned days, starting at Hurghada Marina and finishing at Return to Hurghada. Stops include Hurghada Marina, Giftun Island National Park, Abu Nuhas Reef, Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House), El Gouna and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Hurghada Marina
- Final planned stop
- Return to Hurghada
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Yacht familiarisation and safety briefing
- Day 1Sunset drinks on deck
- Day 1First dip in the Red Sea
- Day 1Stroll along Hurghada Marina Boulevard
- Day 2Snorkelling at Orange Bay
- Day 2Diving at Small Giftun Drift
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Hurghada Marina
Board your luxury yacht in Hurghada Marina, a bustling hub offering modern facilities and a vibrant atmosphere. After a welcome brief, enjoy a leisurely afternoon sail to a nearby sheltered bay for your first Red Sea swim.
- Yacht familiarisation and safety briefing
- Sunset drinks on deck
- First dip in the Red Sea
- Stroll along Hurghada Marina Boulevard
- Anchorage
- Safaga Bay
- Dining
- El Mina Restaurant (Hurghada Marina)
- DAY 02
Giftun Island National Park
Spend the day exploring the pristine waters and white sandy beaches of Giftun Island, a protected national park. Enjoy snorkelling or diving amongst vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.
- Snorkelling at Orange Bay
- Diving at Small Giftun Drift
- Relaxation on Mahmya Beach
- Kayaking in the clear shallows
- Anchorage
- Mahmya Bay
- Dining
- Onboard chef prepares fresh seafood BBQ
- DAY 03
Abu Nuhas Reef
Sail north to Abu Nuhas Reef, renowned as a 'shipwreck graveyard' and a world-class diving destination. Explore four accessible wrecks, each with unique marine ecosystems.
- Diving the Giannis D wreck
- Exploring the Carnatic wreck
- Snorkelling the reef plate
- Spotting resident reef sharks
- Anchorage
- Sheltered side of Abu Nuhas
- Dining
- Onboard fine dining
- DAY 04
Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House)
Cruise to Sha'ab El Erg, affectionately known as 'Dolphin House' due to its frequent dolphin sightings. This horseshoe-shaped reef offers excellent diving and calm waters for swimming.
- Swimming with wild dolphins (if present)
- Diving the Northern Wall
- Paddleboarding in calm lagoons
- Sunset cocktails on the sundeck
- Anchorage
- Inside the horseshoe reef
- Dining
- Casual beachfront dinner (tendered to a secluded spot)
- DAY 05
El Gouna
Head to the sophisticated resort town of El Gouna, a Venice-like destination with interconnected lagoons and a vibrant downtown. Enjoy a change of pace with boutique shopping and gourmet dining.
- Exploring El Gouna's downtown area
- Golf at El Gouna Golf Club
- Kiteboarding or windsurfing
- Spa treatment ashore
- Anchorage
- Abu Tig Marina
- Dining
- Chicha (Mexican cuisine, Abu Tig Marina)
- DAY 06
Ras Disha & Siyul Island
Enjoy a final day of Red Sea exploration at Ras Disha, a quiet reef, and the small, uninhabited Siyul Island. These spots offer untouched beauty and excellent opportunities for marine observation.
- Secluded snorkelling at Ras Disha
- Beachcombing on Siyul Island
- Last chance for a deep dive
- Farewell dinner with the crew
- Anchorage
- Siyul Island South Bay
- Dining
- Gala dinner prepared by onboard chef
- DAY 07
Return to Hurghada
Enjoy a final breakfast on board as your yacht makes its way back to Hurghada Marina. Disembark with memories of an incredible Hurghada yacht charter and the stunning Red Sea.
- Leisurely breakfast with sea views
- Final swim before docking
- Shopping for souvenirs in Hurghada
- Departure arrangements
- Anchorage
- Hurghada Marina
- Dining
- Departure brunch on yacht or local café
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