Safaga Island by private boat

Safaga Island lies across the water from the town. The reefs of Gamul Kebir and Gamul Soraya sit just off its shore, so a private boat reaches coral without a long sail.

Divers know the Gamul reefs as dive sites. Snorkellers stay on the shallower parts, where the crew chooses a sheltered spot for the sea that day.

1. You send a request with your date, your group, your swimming level and where you are staying. Safaga Island is already filled in. If anyone dives, say so and add their certification level.
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 reefs for the wind and the sea, and you swim, snorkel or dive between rests on deck.
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: snorkelling gear, any dive guide and equipment, food and drinks, and any fee. 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. More places are on our Safaga page, including Utopia Island and Panorama Reef.