Luxury Red Sea Yacht Charters in Egypt

Private crewed yacht charters in Egypt’s Red Sea

A private yacht charter gives your group the whole yacht for the week, with a professional crew and a chef who plans the menu with you before you arrive. Only your group is on board. The captain plans the route and the pace around you: reefs right below the swim platform, sandy islands, dolphin reefs and quiet anchorages. Snorkelling is easy straight from the yacht, and diving can be added as an extra through a licensed dive operator.

The Red Sea fleet on this site runs from about €15,000 a week for a whole crewed catamaran to superyachts from €120,000 a week that spend the winter here, from October to April. Most yachts take up to 12 guests, and a few larger yachts sleep 20 or more for a family reunion or a group of friends. Your broker confirms which yachts are in the Red Sea on your dates.

Snorkellers in clear water beside yachts off Hurghada — Snorkelling off Hurghada, and a yacht over the reef.

Motor yacht on turquoise water in the Red Sea off Egypt — Snorkelling off Hurghada, and a yacht over the reef.

Where a private yacht goes

The north. The Giftun islands off Hurghada, the reef walls of the Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran. Most northern routes start in Hurghada, El Gouna or Sharm el Sheikh.

The deep south. From Port Ghalib near Marsa Alam: the Dolphin House at Sha’ab Samadai, the coral pinnacles of the Fury Shoals and quieter reefs further south.

Diving, if you want it. The wrecks of Abu Nuhas and the SS Thistlegorm are among the best-known dive sites in the Red Sea. Diving is added as an extra through a licensed dive operator, and your broker plans it into your route.

What to ask before you book

Tell your broker who is coming, the ages of any children, how you like to eat and what you want from the week: rest, water toys, beaches, snorkelling or diving. Running costs, marine park fees and extras are set differently on every yacht, so your broker sets out exactly what is included before you commit.

From the yacht

Of course, everybody know that the strongest is the diving, you know, but also we have a E foil, then wind foil, paddle board and all many activities.

IMLADRIS crew in our yacht walkthrough

Good to know

Private yacht charter questions

How much does a private Red Sea yacht charter cost?

Crewed catamarans start at about €15,000 a week for the whole yacht, and superyachts that winter in the Red Sea run into six figures. Running costs such as fuel, food and marine park fees come on top on most yachts. Tell us your group and dates for real numbers.

Do we have to dive?

No. Many reefs start right below the swim platform, so snorkelling is easy from the yacht, and the route can include beaches, dolphin reefs and quiet anchorages. Diving can be added as an extra through a licensed dive operator.

How many guests can a Red Sea yacht take?

Most yachts take up to 12 guests, and a few larger yachts sleep 20 or more. For bigger groups, two yachts can cruise together.

How long is a typical trip?

A week is the classic length, boarding and leaving on the same day of the week. Shorter trips are possible on some yachts, especially outside the busiest weeks.

See all questions and answers