Short answer: If you are staying in El Gouna, start from El Gouna. If you are staying in Hurghada, start from Hurghada. The two towns are about 21 km apart and share the same sea, so the choice mostly comes down to where you want to go.
At a glance
| Hurghada | El Gouna | |
|---|---|---|
| Where boats leave from | Many leave from Hurghada Marina in Sakala | Abu Tig, Fanadir or Abydos Marina |
| Best-known trip | The Giftun Islands, with Orange Bay and Mahmya | Dolphin House and the reefs along the coast |
| Dolphin House | North of the city, towards El Gouna | Between El Gouna and Hurghada |
| Shorter trips | Reefs near the coast, such as El Fanadir | Reefs close to the shore |
| Sea and wind | About 22 °C in February and March, 28 °C in August; north wind all year | The same sea as Hurghada |
When Hurghada makes sense
The Giftun Islands lie off Hurghada and are the city’s classic day out. If a beach stop at Orange Bay or Mahmya is the point of your day, starting from Hurghada is the natural choice. See private yacht charters in Hurghada.
When El Gouna makes sense
If you are staying in El Gouna, its three marinas save you the drive into Hurghada. Dolphin House lies between the two towns, so it suits a day from either. See private yacht charters in El Gouna.
Can we go to Giftun from El Gouna?
Ask in your request. Your concierge checks with the operator and only confirms what they agree in writing. Your quote names the marina, the route and the hours at sea.
What stays the same
Wherever you start, the yacht is for your group only. Before you pay, your concierge confirms with the operator in writing that there is a life jacket for every guest, in children’s sizes if children are coming. To accept the quote, your concierge sends a secure payment link for the 25% deposit; the 75% balance is paid to the operator before boarding. If the port authority or your captain stops sailing, you choose a new date or a full refund.
No yacht listed in El Gouna yet
Tell us your date and group and the LYT Concierge Team will check with operators in El Gouna. These yachts take requests in other cities now.
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