Panorama Reef by private boat

Panorama is a long reef in open sea, almost 1 km from end to end, with steep walls and gorgonians. Turtles, Napoleon wrasse and large groups of butterflyfish are seen here.

Because it lies in open sea, the sail out depends on the wind, and a current can run along the walls. Your captain decides on the day whether the sea suits your group.

1. You send a request with your date, your group, your swimming level and where you are staying. Panorama Reef is already filled in.
2. The LYT Concierge Team replies within 2 hours, 9:00 to 22:00 Cairo time, and sends a written quote: the boat, where you board, the departure time, the hours at sea and what is included.
3. You accept the quote and pay the 25% deposit through a secure payment link from your concierge. The operator confirms in writing.
4. On the day, you meet the crew where your quote says, with your passport or a copy. The crew gives a short safety briefing.
5. The captain chooses the mooring for the wind and the sea, and you swim, snorkel or rest on deck between stops.
6. You sail back at the time on your quote. The 75% balance goes to the operator before boarding.

Every boat 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. If it is not on the quote, it is not included.

Boats tie up to mooring buoys instead of dropping anchor on the coral. Do not touch or stand on coral, do not feed the fish, and take nothing from the sea. Leave no rubbish in the water.

Boats sail all year. The wind blows from the north and is strongest from late May to early October. If the port authority or your captain stops sailing, you choose a new date or a full refund. On a windy day, ask about the shallower Tobia Arba’a pillars instead. More places are on our Safaga page.