Hurghada Yacht Charter: Private Yachts from Hurghada & El Gouna

The Red Sea’s main charter base

Hurghada is where most Red Sea yachts are based, with El Gouna’s marina a short drive north. The international airport is close to both marinas, so you can land in the morning and be at anchor off the Giftun islands by the afternoon.

A day boat from Hurghada shares the reefs with dozens of other boats. A private yacht lets you leave earlier, stay later and move on when a site gets busy, and a week-long charter reaches the wrecks and reefs that day boats never get to.

Yachts in the marina at Hurghada with the mosque behind — Yachts in Hurghada, and the marina promenade on the Red Sea coast.

Colourful marina promenade on the Red Sea coast of Egypt — Yachts in Hurghada, and the marina promenade on the Red Sea coast.

What you can reach from Hurghada

Giftun islands. The closest island escape, with white-sand beaches and reefs a short run from the marina.

The northern wrecks. Abu Nuhas and its wrecks, and the SS Thistlegorm in the Gulf of Suez, are within reach on a longer trip.

El Gouna and Soma Bay. Lagoons and steady wind make both a favourite for kitesurfing, and El Gouna’s marina is a lively place to start or finish a charter.

Across to the Sinai. A week from Hurghada can cross to Ras Mohammed and finish in Sharm el Sheikh.

Sample route

Seven days from Hurghada

Day 1Board in Hurghada or El Gouna. Afternoon swim and snorkel at the Giftun islands.
Day 2Reefs around the Giftun islands and a beach stop.
Day 3North to Abu Nuhas and its wrecks.
Day 4Sha'ab Ali and the SS Thistlegorm for divers, a reef day for everyone else.
Day 5Cross to the Sinai and the Ras Mohammed National Park.
Day 6The reefs of the Straits of Tiran.
Day 7Disembark in Sharm el Sheikh, or cruise back to Hurghada.

Good to know

Hurghada charter questions

Can we charter a yacht in Hurghada for a day?

The yachts on this site are mostly weekly charters. Some take shorter trips outside the busiest weeks; tell your broker your dates and they will check.

How far is the marina from the airport?

Hurghada's marinas are a short drive from the international airport, and El Gouna is a little further north.

Is Hurghada good for non-divers?

Yes. The Giftun islands have beaches and shallow reefs for snorkelling, and El Gouna and Soma Bay are known for kitesurfing.

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