A full-day private charter in Marsa Alam gives your group the whole yacht for the day. The two best-known days out are Samadai, the protected reef where spinner dolphins rest, and the Qulan Islands off Hamata, inside Wadi El Gemal National Park.
Who it suits
Groups and families who want the whole day at sea, with time to swim, snorkel and rest on board. A motor yacht or a catamaran gives shade and space for a long day.
How the day usually goes
At Samadai, the yacht moors outside the dolphin zones and a small boat takes swimmers in with a guide. Dolphins are often in the lagoon, but they are never guaranteed. The coral pinnacles near the moorings are good for snorkelling either way.
The Qulan Islands are a long way south, so the day starts early from Hamata. Small boats often carry swimmers from the yacht to the shallows.
At Samadai, boats moor outside the dolphin zones, swimmers go in with a guide and in a life jacket, and nobody touches, chases or feeds the dolphins. On the reefs, boats tie up to mooring buoys, and nobody touches coral or takes anything from the sea, not even shells.
Your quote states the harbour, the departure time, the route and the stops agreed with the operator.
Where you board
Depending on the trip, boats leave from Port Ghalib, from a harbour near Marsa Alam town or, for the Qulan Islands, from Hamata in the far south. Your quote names the harbour and the meeting point, so you know where to find the crew.
When to go
Boats sail all year. The sea is about 22 °C in February and March and 29 °C in August. The wind blows mostly from the north, and windy days are more common in winter and spring. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable for a full day. In summer the sun is strong, so a morning start helps.
What is included
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. 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.
Questions
What if the weather turns?
If the port authority or your captain stops sailing, you choose a new date or a full refund.
Is there a fee for Samadai or the Qulan Islands?
Both are protected. Your quote says whether a fee applies to your trip and whether it is included.
Can non-swimmers come?
Yes. They can stay on board, or snorkel in a life jacket. Your concierge confirms the life jackets with the operator in writing before you pay.
When do I pay?
Nothing is charged when you send a request. If you accept the quote, your concierge sends a secure payment link for the 25% deposit to LuxuryYacht.Tours, and you receive a receipt. You pay the 75% balance to the operator before boarding.
Who runs the yacht?
A licensed local operator. We name it on your booking page as soon as your deposit is paid. We are the booking agent and your concierge.
Do I need my passport?
Bring it or a copy. The port may check guests’ details before the boat leaves.
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.
See all private yacht options in Marsa Alam.