Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Motor Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Katy
- Motor yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 40 guests
From EUR 650 per trip
Destination · Egypt
Private yacht charters in Marsa Alam
The quieter south of Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Boats leave from Port Ghalib, from harbours near the town and, for the far south, from Hamata. A private yacht takes only your group to Samadai, the dolphin reef also called Dolphin House, to the Qulan Islands inside Wadi El Gemal National Park and to the reefs along the coast. Boats sail all year.
Yachts here
No yachts listed in Marsa Alam yet
We have not listed a yacht in Marsa Alam yet. Tell us your date and group and the LYT Concierge Team will check with operators there and come back to you.
Yachts you can book in other cities
While Marsa Alam has no listed yacht, these yachts, checked with their operators, take requests in other cities.
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Motor Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed & White Island
- Motor yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 38 guests
From EUR 950 per trip
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Motor Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed & White Island
- Motor yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 38 guests
From EUR 850 per trip
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Motor Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed & Tiran Island
- Motor yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 46 guests
From USD 1,200 per trip
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Sailing Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed
- Sailing yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 50 guests
From USD 3,000 per trip
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
Submarine · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Katy
- Submarine
- Up to 70 guests
From USD 1,500 per trip
Where you board in Marsa Alam
- Port Ghalib Marina A marina town on the coast north of Marsa Alam, about 4 km from Marsa Alam International Airport. It is also an official port of entry for yachts arriving in Egypt. Many day boats for the reefs nearby leave from here.
- Harbours near Marsa Alam town Boats for Samadai also leave from the coast closer to the town.
- Hamata In the far south, more than 100 km from Marsa Alam town. Boats for the Qulan Islands leave from here.
Your quote always names the harbour and the meeting point for your trip. Read where boats leave from in Marsa Alam. Bring your passport or a copy: the port may check guests’ details before the boat leaves.
Where should your day go?
Tick what matters to your group. The places from Marsa Alam move up by how many of your choices each one has.
Qulan Islands
Small islands off Hamata inside Wadi El Gemal National Park, with sandy shallows and reefs for a long day of snorkelling.
Protected area: bring every guest's passport or a copy
Samadai (Dolphin House)
A protected horseshoe reef off Marsa Alam where spinner dolphins rest in the lagoon, visited under strict zone rules.
Based on what each place page describes. Your captain chooses the route and the stops for the sea on the day.
Popular routes from Marsa Alam
- Samadai (Dolphin House) A horseshoe-shaped reef south-east of Marsa Alam where a pod of spinner dolphins rests in the sheltered lagoon. It is a special protection area with zones, a daily limit on visitors and strict rules. Dolphins are often there, but they are never guaranteed. Read Samadai by private yacht.
- The Qulan Islands Small islands off Hamata, such as Siyal, Shawarit and Umm El Sheikh, inside Wadi El Gemal National Park. Sandy shallows and reefs make a long day of snorkelling.
- The reefs near Port Ghalib Reefs such as Marsa Mubarak suit a shorter trip or a sunset cruise.
Abu Dabbab, the bay known for turtles and seagrass, is visited from the beach, not by boat: boats may not drop swimmers inside the bay. Your captain chooses the stops for the wind and the sea on the day. At Samadai, boats stay outside the dolphin zones and swimmers never touch, chase or feed the dolphins. On the reefs, boats tie up to mooring buoys, and nobody touches coral or takes anything from the sea, not even shells.
Ways to spend the day
Sunset cruise in Marsa Alam
A few hours at sea from Port Ghalib as the sun goes down, for your group only.
Full-day private charter in Marsa Alam
The whole yacht for the day, to Samadai or the Qulan Islands, for your group only.
Snorkelling day in Marsa Alam
Reef stops off Marsa Alam chosen by your captain for the day’s conditions.
Celebrations at sea in Marsa Alam
Birthdays, anniversaries and proposals on a private yacht from Marsa Alam.
When to sail in Marsa Alam
Boats sail all year. The sea is about 22 °C in February and March and 29 °C in August. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable for a full day at sea. Summer brings the warmest sea and the strongest sun, so a morning start helps. The wind blows mostly from the north, and windy days are more common in winter and spring. Read the best time for a boat trip in Marsa Alam. If the port authority or your captain stops sailing, you choose a new date or a full refund.
Month by month
| Month | Daytime high (°C) | Sea (°C) | Sunshine (hours a day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 23 | 9 |
| February | 24 | 22 | 10 |
| March | 27 | 23 | 10 |
| April | 30 | 23 | 11 |
| May | 32 | 25 | 12 |
| June | 34 | 27 | 13 |
| July | 35 | 28 | 13 |
| August | 35 | 29 | 12 |
| September | 34 | 28 | 11 |
| October | 32 | 27 | 10 |
| November | 27 | 26 | 10 |
| December | 25 | 24 | 9 |
Park and marina fees
Samadai is a special protection area, and the Qulan Islands lie inside Wadi El Gemal National Park. Your quote says whether a fee applies to your trip and whether it is included.
How we review yachts
A yacht goes live only after we have reviewed it with its operator on a video call. Capacity, inclusions and price are confirmed with the operator, never copied from an ad. Read more on trust and safety.
Our promise
- Every yacht is reviewed with its operator on a video call before it goes live.
- Pay only 25% to confirm, once you accept your written quote. The 75% balance goes to the operator before you board.
- Plans change. Cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before a day trip, or 30 days before a multi-day charter.
- If the weather or an official sailing ban keeps you ashore, choose a full refund or a new date at no cost.
Questions about yachts in Marsa Alam
How do I book a yacht in Marsa Alam?
Send a request with your date, your group and your hotel. A concierge checks with the operator and sends you a written quote. To accept it you pay a 25% deposit online to LuxuryYacht.Tours, and the 75% balance to the operator before boarding.
Where do boats leave from?
Port Ghalib, a harbour near Marsa Alam town, or Hamata in the far south, depending on the trip. Your quote names the harbour.
Is Samadai the same as Dolphin House in Hurghada?
No. Samadai is the dolphin reef off Marsa Alam. Hurghada’s Dolphin House is a different reef, far to the north.
Will we see dolphins?
Often at Samadai, but wildlife is never guaranteed.
Can we go to Abu Dabbab by boat?
Boats may not drop swimmers inside the bay. It is visited from the beach.
Is there a fee for Samadai or the Qulan Islands?
Your quote says whether a protected-area fee applies and whether it is included.
What is included?
Every yacht we list carries a licensed crew and a life jacket for every guest, including children’s sizes. Everything else is written on your quote, line by line: snorkelling gear, food and drinks, towels, any protected-area fee and a hotel transfer. If it is not on the quote, it is not included.
Can non-swimmers come?
Yes. They can stay on board or snorkel in a life jacket.
Do I need my passport?
Bring it or a copy. The port may check guests’ details.
What if the weather turns?
If the port authority or your captain stops sailing, you choose a new date or a full refund.
Is the price per person or for the whole boat?
For the whole boat. Every trip is a private charter for your group only, and the price covers the yacht, not each guest.
Guides
Wadi El Gemal National Park and the Hamata Islands by boat
What Wadi El Gemal National Park protects at sea, the Hamata (Qulan) Islands inside it, and how a private boat day there works from the Marsa Alam coast.
Port Ghalib marina and the Marsa Alam harbours: where boats leave from
Port Ghalib, the harbours near the town and Hamata: which trips leave from each, and how to find the crew on the day.
Best time for a boat trip in Marsa Alam
Air and sea temperature month by month, the wind, and which season suits a full day, a sunset cruise or snorkelling.