Yacht rental in Hurghada 2026: How to do everything in a week — from diving to Luxor

You’ve seen photos of perfect yachts on turquoise water and imagined what it would be like to sail wherever you want. Add to this diving to the wrecks and a trip to Luxor, where ancient temples await you. Renting a yacht in Hurghada is a chance to put together a unique trip where you can do everything in a week.

At Anyships, we have helped plan more than one such route. Here is a proven plan to combine the sea and history without unnecessary headaches.

What to sail on: choosing a yacht in Hurghada

The first question is which ship to take. It all comes down to two things: the budget and what you want to do.

For the company of friends or family, they often take a motor yacht for 6-10 people. See in the description: is there a spacious aft deck, a swimming area with a ladder and — attention — a grill or barbecue. One of our guests said, “An unexpectedly cool feature turned out to be a grill right on the stern. While we were resting, the steward was preparing fresh tuna. Dinner under the stars on the water — it was magical.”

For divers, the priorities are different. It is necessary that the yacht has a place for equipment, the opportunity to take a compressor and, importantly, a captain who knows dive sites. In such cases, they often take the yacht + dive guide package.

Prices in Hurghada strongly depend on the season. During the peak (July-August, holidays), the cost can be 1.5-2 times higher than in May, June, September or October. During these months, the sea is warm and the winds are calmer.

Diving and snorkeling: where to sail from Hurghada

The Red Sea is a separate world underwater. Having your own yacht makes it possible to get away from mass routes.

Coral reefs near the islands, such as Giftun Islands, are great for snorkeling. The water here is calm, and bright reefs with fish begin near the shore. Safe and beautiful even for children.

There are more opportunities for scuba diving from a yacht.

Abu Nuhas Reef. The legendary “graveyard of ships”. There are several ships of different eras lying on the same reef.

The sunken ferry Salam 98. Deep diving (from 30 meters) for experienced divers. The ship sank in 2006.

“Carnatic” (SS Carnatic). An ancient ship of the 19th century. Suitable for intermediate divers.

An important point: If you combine diving and a trip to Luxor, you need to build the chronology correctly. At least 24 hours must pass after diving before going to the mountains (the road to Luxor just goes through the passes). It’s more logical to go on an excursion first, and then go diving.

Luxor: how to incorporate antiquities into a seaside vacation

There are two ways to combine a yacht and a Luxor.

Method 1: Private transfer by minibus. The most flexible option. The journey from Hurghada takes about 4 hours one way. You rent a car with a driver for the day. The standard program:

Karnak Temple. The scale is staggering.

Valley of the Kings. Visit 3-4 tombs of the pharaohs.

The Colossi of Memnon and/or the temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

An intense but feasible day. Departure early in the morning, return late in the evening.

Method 2: Overnight in Luxor. For those who want to feel the atmosphere slowly, see the temple in the evening with a light show and, perhaps, go up in a hot air balloon at dawn. This adds to the cost of the hotel, but it’s also more impressive.

Practical tips and budget for 2026

• Book in advance. The demand for the best yachts is high. The ideal time to book a trip for 2026 is at least a month in advance.
• Discuss the route. Show the captain your interests: quiet coves or lively lagoons, diving or relaxation.
• Meals on board. This is usually a separate expense item (provisions, or APA). The average check is 30-50 euros per person per day.
• What to bring: High-SPF sunscreen, towels, water shoes, windbreaker.

Estimated budget:

Yacht rental with a crew of 8 people: from 1000 euros/day.

Provisions (APA): + 30-50 euros/person per day.

Private transfer Hurghada-Luxor: from 400 euros per group.

Entrance fees in Luxor: ~50-60 euros/person.

At Anyships, we organize such turnkey trips. Our experts will select a proven yacht with a reliable crew in Hurghada for you, help you plan a balanced diving and snorkeling itinerary, and arrange a trip to Luxor, from transfers to tickets. We will provide full support at all stages so that you can focus only on relaxation and impressions.