How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Sharm el-Sheikh and how to get a cheaper price?

Anex Tour sold a yacht excursion as a VIP trip for no more than 12 people, but it turned out to be a regular outing with 24 passengers. The reported price was $100, while a comparable standard sea trip was available for about $50.

A private charter of a 6-person yacht booked through the operator Albatros cost $240, including lunch and a trip to Dolphin House, reefs and islands.

Some budget $30 yacht trips can actually be overcrowded, carrying 50–60 passengers. Experienced travelers recommend choosing boats with fewer than 30 people to avoid the crowds.

On a 15-passenger yacht, each diver got an individual instructor, and the price included a buffet lunch and drinks; quad bikes cost $13, an individual buggy ride was $25 (versus the usual $35+ for solo riders), and the guide received an extra $10 tip for a group of four.

Travelers note that prices for these boat trips have risen noticeably over the past couple of years: a standard trip that used to cost around $30 had climbed to $35–50 and above by April 2026, even from street-level excursion sellers.

On a $30 excursion, drinks and fruit may be included, while mask or fin rental is extra at about $4–5 per set. Confirm both the rental price and the condition of the equipment before booking.

The four-deck Engy Queen is offered at about $60 per person; according to a traveler, this includes a seafood lunch and a visit to White Island. This is a shared excursion rather than a private charter.

Fun&Sun was reported to offer higher-priced shared options: the Santorini yacht at $95 per person and Dilara at $130 per person. One review found Santorini roomier than smaller, tightly seated boats; there were about 30 guests, and the service, food, and instructors were rated highly.

Besides yachts, a motorboat (speedboat) can be rented for around $150 for 2 hours with two stops. Yachts start from $580 and up, depending on group size. No prepayment is usually required.

Standard yacht trips typically fill up to 28 passengers per boat. If a yacht turns out to be faulty, its passengers are redistributed among the other boats in the group.

When comparing cheaper and more expensive yacht trips, the difference is not always just the middleman markup: budget options may exclude water, other drinks, coffee, hotel transfer, or offer fewer snorkeling stops. Check what is included before booking, as these package differences can account for about a $40 price gap.

Besides daytime sea trips from about $35, yacht dinner cruises in Sharm el-Sheikh can start at around $30. According to recent comments, most local excursion yachts are broadly similar; the premium is often for a more photogenic 4-deck boat such as Engy Queen, which many travelers do not find worth the extra cost.

A yacht trip with three stops costs around $30 when booked directly with an operator — about four times cheaper than through a hotel guide. The price includes lunch, diving, and a Bedouin camp visit with tea and camels. Quad bikes can be added separately for ~$13.

A full private yacht charter to White Island (White Sand Beach) starts from $600. Splitting the cost between two or three groups makes it much more affordable. Look for travel companions at your hotel.

The price for the same standard yacht trip varies significantly by booking channel: hotel guides charge around $100 per person, while booking directly with operators can cost as little as $35. Equipment rental terms (life jackets, wetsuits) also differ between providers even on the same boat.