Tobia Arba'a by private boat

Tobia Arba’a means "seven pillars": seven coral towers stand close together on a sandy bottom. Their tops come to about 5 m below the surface, so snorkellers see them from above.

Look for shoals of sergeant major fish in the shallows. Stonefish rest on the sand between the pillars, so watch where you put your feet and fins.

1. You send a request with your date, your group, your swimming level and where you are staying. Tobia Arba’a 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. Ask for Panorama Reef as well on a full, calm day. More places are on our Safaga page.