How much does it cost to rent a private yacht in Hurghada, and do you need to pay a deposit?

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TL;DR

Renting a yacht in Hurghada for a group of 8 starts around $120-150, but jumps to $300+ if the group grows (plus around $150 extra for an onboard dinner). Most agencies require a deposit/prepayment.

What the community said

For a group of about 20 people, the quoted price was $180 for two people for a full-day yacht trip from 7am to 5pm.

$180 for two, 7am–5pm

There are plenty of yachts available in Hurghada, so even large groups (15 people) can usually find a suitable boat — just make sure to tell the agency the actual headcount in advance.

group of 15 people

Initially agreed on a yacht for 8 people at $120, but when the group grew, the agency swapped it for a bigger boat at $300, plus a separately ordered onboard dinner for $150.

$300 + $150 dinner

When booking a private yacht, almost all agencies in Hurghada require a prepayment/deposit — this is standard practice, not a scam red flag.

prepayment required