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How do I get to the sea from my hotel and what should I know before booking a boat excursion in Hurghada?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 32 days ago

TL;DR

Beach access is typically arranged through your hotel reception (they'll direct you to the beach or shuttle); before booking boat excursions, spend a couple of days acclimatizing with careful sun exposure and pack high-SPF sunscreen plus lightweight long-sleeve clothing — yacht trips are the most popular type of sea excursion.

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At the beach, you can enter the sea either directly from the shore or from the pier. The shoreline is sandy, so water shoes are not essential for a shore entry.

35 days ago Shore or pier entry

For a boat outing, consider chartering a private yacht for a more private experience than a large excursion boat.

32 days ago Private yacht charter

On the hotel beach, sun loungers are shielded by woven wind screens, giving more privacy and preventing loungers from being packed right next to each other.

On arrival at the beach you're immediately given wristbands, and there are men's/women's changing rooms nearby where you can change before walking to the sea.

M/F changing rooms at the beach

To reach the sea from your hotel, check with the reception desk — they'll explain the route to the beach or arrange a shuttle.

Hotel reception desk

In the first days after arrival, it's recommended to acclimatize gradually and get some careful sun exposure before heading out on sea excursions.

The most popular type of sea excursion in Hurghada is a yacht trip.

Yacht excursions

For sea trips, pack sunscreen (SPF) along with lightweight long-sleeve clothing and pants — sun protection on the water is especially important.

SPF sunscreen, light shirts/pants

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