Full Description
The Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada is designed for travellers who want to spend a few hours on the Red Sea while keeping the programme flexible. Instead of joining a large excursion boat with a fixed schedule, you travel on a speedboat reserved only for your own group.
Before departure, you discuss the main focus of the trip with the skipper. Depending on weather, sea conditions and available time, your route can include snorkelling, an island visit, swimming stops, a coastal cruise or a trip towards areas where wild dolphins are sometimes seen.
The standard trip lasts around four hours. Hotel transfer, snorkelling equipment, mineral water, soft drinks and fresh fruit are included. Lunch is not part of the standard price.
Participants | Tour | Price per person | Children 6–11 |
|---|---|---|---|
1–2 people | Private speedboat up to 4 hours | €120 | €60 |
3–4 people | Private speedboat up to 4 hours | €85 | €42.50 |
5–6 people | Private speedboat up to 4 hours | €65 | €32.50 |
Children aged 0 to 5 join free of charge under the current booking structure.
An extension to six hours or a full-day trip can be arranged on request. The price should be confirmed before booking.
Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada at a Glance
This trip is much shorter than a standard full-day boat tour.
That makes it useful if you want to spend a free morning or afternoon on the Red Sea without using your whole holiday day.
The current standard offer includes:
Private speedboat for your group
Flexible route planning with the skipper
Snorkelling stops depending on your chosen route
Island visit depending on route and conditions
Swimming stops
Option to choose a dolphin-area route
Coastal cruise as an alternative
Snorkelling equipment
Mineral water
Soft drinks
Fresh fruit
Hotel transfer
Around four hours on the tour
If you want to learn more about private speedboats, prices and choosing the right route:
What Can You Choose on a Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada?
One of the main benefits of this trip is that every booking does not need to follow exactly the same route.
You discuss your preferences with the skipper before departure.
Depending on time, weather and sea conditions, several types of stops can be combined.
Option 1 – Snorkelling at Coral Reefs
If snorkelling is your main priority, the skipper can include suitable reefs in the route.
The current page mentions two snorkelling stops as one popular option.
The exact reefs are chosen on the day.
Wind, waves, current and boat traffic can all affect the decision.
Mask, snorkel and fins are included in the standard offer.
If you are new to snorkelling, tell the crew before entering the water.
You can find more beginner advice here:
How Many Snorkelling Stops Are Possible?
The current page mentions two reef stops as a popular option.
However, this should not be guaranteed for every individually planned trip.
If you also want to visit an island, search for dolphins or spend longer swimming, less time remains for several reef stops.
On a four-hour charter, a realistic schedule is more useful than trying to fit in too many activities.
Tell us what matters most when booking.
Option 2 – Visit Abu Minqar or Giftun
An island visit can also be included in the route.
The current tour mentions:
Abu Minqar
Giftun Islands
Which island can be visited depends on the route, access conditions, weather and available time.
If one particular island matters to you, mention it when making your enquiry.
The team can then check whether it can be reached comfortably within the four-hour trip.
How Long Do You Stay on the Island?
A flexible speedboat trip does not have one fixed island duration for every booking.
If you want more time on the beach, time has to be reduced elsewhere.
That may mean:
Less snorkelling time
Only one reef stop
No dolphin-area route
Fewer swimming stops
This is one of the main differences between a flexible charter and a fixed island tour with a set timetable.
Option 3 – Dolphin-Area Route
You can also ask the skipper to focus the trip on areas where dolphins are regularly seen.
However, dolphins are wild animals.
A sighting cannot be guaranteed.
Swimming with dolphins should also not be promised as a fixed part of the trip.
Whether dolphins are seen depends on where the animals move that day.
If dolphins appear, they should not be chased or crowded.
Option 4 – Swimming and Lagoons
Not every Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada needs to include as many activities as possible.
You can also focus on swimming and shorter stops in sheltered areas.
This may suit you if you:
Do not want to snorkel for long
Prefer swimming
Are travelling with children
Want more time on the boat
Do not need to visit a particular island
The skipper considers your preferences as long as the chosen stops are safe and practical.
Option 5 – Coastal Cruise
A coastal cruise can be a good alternative if you prefer to stay mainly on the boat.
The journey itself becomes a bigger part of the trip.
You can see the coastline from the water, include short swimming stops and keep the four-hour programme calmer.
This option may also suit travellers who do not want to snorkel.
Typical Itinerary for Your Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada
The exact plan depends on the route you choose.
A typical trip may look like this.
1. Hotel Pickup
You are collected from your hotel and transferred to the marina in an air-conditioned vehicle.
The tour page lists Hurghada and several other Red Sea resorts as possible starting points.
These include:
Hurghada
El Gouna
Sahl Hasheesh
Makadi Bay
Soma Bay
Safaga
El Quseir
Marsa Alam
For resorts further away, pickup times and possible transfer conditions should be confirmed before booking.
2. Meet the Skipper and Plan the Route
At the marina, you board the speedboat.
Before departure, you discuss the main focus of your trip.
For example, you can say that you want to:
Spend as much time snorkelling as possible
Visit a particular island
Have more time for swimming
Choose a dolphin-area route
Take a calmer coastal cruise
The skipper explains what is realistic on the day.
How Flexible Is the Route Really?
A private speedboat gives you much more flexibility than a large group tour.
However, the skipper cannot use every route regardless of conditions.
Important factors include:
Wind
Waves
Current
Visibility
Safety conditions
Marina rules
Nature protection rules
Island access
Available time
Distance needed for the return journey
Private therefore means flexible planning, not complete freedom from weather or local rules.
3. Speedboat Trip on the Red Sea
After leaving the marina, the main speedboat trip begins.
A speedboat covers distance faster than a large excursion boat.
This means you can reach different areas during a four-hour trip without spending the whole day at sea.
At higher speeds, wind and boat movement can feel stronger.
Stay seated during faster sections and follow the skipper’s instructions.
4. First Planned Stop
The first stop depends on your agreed route.
It may be:
Coral reef
Swimming area
Island
Lagoon
Dolphin area
The duration depends on what else you want to include during the trip.
5. More Stops Depending on Time and Conditions
If there is enough time, another stop may follow.
On a four-hour trip, it is better not to make the programme too crowded.
Two useful stops can be better than many very short ones with constant boarding and leaving the boat.
If you want to combine several activities with longer stops, extending the trip to six hours may suit you better.
Refreshments on Board
The current standard offer includes:
Mineral water
Soft drinks
Fresh fruit
A buffet lunch is not included.
This is another difference between the speedboat tour and many full-day boat trips.
If you want a full day with lunch on board, the larger private boat option may suit you better.
Private Speedboat Tour or Full-Day Private Boat?
These two products should stay clearly separate.
The Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada is better if you:
Only have around four hours
Want to travel faster
Prefer a morning or afternoon trip
Want a shorter island or snorkelling tour
Are travelling with a small group
A full-day private boat is better if you:
Want around eight hours at sea
Want lunch on board
Prefer longer breaks
Want to combine several activities without rushing
Want more space on the boat
Our detailed speedboat guide can help you compare the options:
Four Hours or Six Hours?
Four hours can work well when you choose one clear priority.
For example:
Snorkelling + short island stay
Island + swimming
Two snorkelling stops
Dolphin-area route + snorkelling
Coastal cruise + swimming stops
If you want to combine several activities with longer stops, six hours may feel more comfortable.
The extension is available on request.
The final price depends on the confirmed duration and route.
Morning or Afternoon Tour?
The current page suggests two approximate departure times:
08:30
13:30
A morning tour may suit you if you want to keep the rest of the day free.
An afternoon tour may be better if you want a slower morning or have another activity planned earlier in the day.
The final start time depends on availability, transfer arrangements and sea conditions.
Snorkelling for Beginners
Beginners can include a snorkelling stop in the route.
You should still judge your confidence in open water realistically.
Wind, waves and depth are different from a hotel swimming pool.
If you feel unsure, stay close to the boat and tell the skipper.
A life jacket may provide extra support where available on the boat.
You do not need to snorkel to book the tour.
Private Speedboat Tour for Non-Swimmers
Non-swimmers can also join.
You can stay on the boat while other members of your group snorkel.
During an island visit, you can also spend time on the beach without swimming far from shore.
If you cannot swim, tell the crew in advance.
This helps them plan the trip around your group.
Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada with Children
The trip can also work well for families.
A four-hour duration may be easier for some children than a full day on a large boat.
You also travel only with your own group.
Children aged 6 to 11 pay 50% of the relevant adult price under the current booking structure.
Children aged 0 to 5 join free of charge.
Parents should remember that a speedboat can move more sharply than a larger vessel when the sea is choppy.
Children should remain seated while the boat is moving quickly and follow the skipper’s instructions.
If you want to compare other boat trips for families:
Is a Speedboat Suitable for Babies and Very Young Children?
This should be checked individually before booking.
The shorter duration may be useful, but faster boat movement and waves can be uncomfortable for very young children.
Provide the exact age of every child when making your enquiry.
The team can then check whether the boat and expected conditions are suitable.
Pregnancy and Speedboats
A fast boat can create strong movement and bumps when travelling over waves.
For that reason, a speedboat trip should not automatically be considered suitable during pregnancy.
If you are pregnant, ask your doctor whether this type of boat trip is appropriate.
Mention the pregnancy when making your enquiry as well.
A slower and larger private boat may be a more suitable option depending on your circumstances.
Back, Neck and Joint Problems
At higher speeds, the boat can move noticeably over waves.
This can put pressure on the back, neck, hips and joints.
If you have significant problems in these areas, mention them before booking.
The skipper can adjust speed where possible, but waves and boat movement cannot be removed completely.
Limited Mobility
A speedboat trip is not automatically suitable for every mobility limitation.
Possible challenges include:
Boarding from the marina
Low or high boat edges
Limited space
Boat movement
Entering and leaving the water
Accessing island beaches
If you use a wheelchair or need help boarding, mention this in advance.
The team can then check whether the actual speedboat used is suitable for your needs.
Protecting Coral Reefs
Corals are living and fragile organisms.
When snorkelling:
Do not touch coral
Do not stand on the reef
Keep your fins away from coral
Do not chase fish
Do not remove anything from the sea
Local conservation rules should also be followed during island stops.
The crew can explain which areas may be entered or used.
Watching Dolphins Responsibly
If you choose a dolphin-area route, any encounter depends entirely on the animals.
Dolphins should not be chased, crowded or touched.
If they move away, they should be given space.
Responsible dolphin watching means the animals’ behaviour matters more than getting a particular photo or close encounter.
What to Bring on Your Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada
For four hours on the Red Sea, we recommend:
Swimwear
Towel
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Dry change of clothes
Personal medication
Waterproof phone case
Small waterproof bag
Some cash for personal expenses
Wind can feel stronger on an open speedboat than on a large excursion boat.
A light extra layer can therefore be useful depending on the season.
Sun Protection on the Speedboat
Even on a four-hour tour, you spend a long time in direct sunlight.
The water also reflects sunlight.
Apply sun cream before departure.
After swimming or snorkelling, reapply it when needed.
A sun hat and sunglasses are also useful.
Weather and Sea Conditions
Speedboats react more strongly to waves than large excursion boats.
Wind and sea conditions can therefore affect:
Route
Speed
Snorkelling sites
Island visits
Dolphin-area routes
Length of stops
Start time
Whether the trip can operate as planned
The skipper makes the final safety decision on the day.
A requested island or particular reef therefore cannot be guaranteed for every date.
Pickup from Hurghada and Other Red Sea Resorts
The current tour page lists departures from:
Hurghada
El Gouna
Sahl Hasheesh
Makadi Bay
Soma Bay
Safaga
El Quseir
Marsa Alam
The page lists direct hotel transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle as an included service.
For resorts further away, it is still sensible to confirm:
Where pickup takes place
Whether a supplement applies
How long the transfer takes
Which start time is practical
Always provide your exact hotel name and holiday resort.
Included in the Standard Price
Private speedboat
Skipper / boat crew
Around four hours of charter time
Flexible route planning within current conditions
Hotel transfer
Snorkelling equipment
Mineral water
Soft drinks
Fresh fruit
Snorkelling stops according to the confirmed route
Standard services included in the booked tour
Possible Depending on the Confirmed Route
The following are not automatically identical on every four-hour trip, but may form part of your confirmed route:
Two snorkelling stops
Abu Minqar
Giftun Islands
Other suitable island destinations
Swimming stops
Lagoons
Dolphin-area route
Coastal cruise
Not Included in the Standard Price
Lunch
Professional photography
Personal expenses
Tips
Extension to six hours
Full-day charter
Additional services not confirmed in advance
Possible extra charges for certain island or transfer arrangements
Who Is the Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada For?
This trip may suit you well if you:
Want a speedboat only for your own group
Want to spend only half a day on the water
Prefer a flexible route
Want to reach reefs or islands quickly
Want to combine snorkelling with island time
Prefer a morning or afternoon departure
Do not need a full-day boat trip
Are travelling with a small group
If you want more space, lunch and a slower full day at sea, a larger private boat may suit you better.
Book Your Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada
If you want to explore the Red Sea for around four hours on your own speedboat, you can enquire about the Private Speedboat Tour Hurghada for your preferred date.
Tell us:
Your travel date
Preferred start time
Number of adults
Number and ages of children
Hotel name
Holiday resort
Which route or activities matter most to you
If you want Abu Minqar, Giftun, several snorkelling stops or a dolphin-area route, mention this when making your enquiry.
If four hours is not enough, you can also ask about extending the trip to six hours or booking a full-day charter.
After your enquiry, the start time, route, transfer, final price and included services can be confirmed.
