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The Red Sea is one of the most spectacular and rewarding cruising regions in the world, a shimmering expanse of clear, warm turquoise water framed by the desert coasts of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Renowned for having some of the finest coral reefs and marine life on the planet, and blessed with reliable sunshine and warm seas, it offers world-class diving alongside a wealth of ancient wonders and dazzling modern marvels.

Along its western shore lies Egypt, where legendary dive sites, vibrant reefs and golden desert islands sit within reach of the timeless treasures of the pharaohs, from the pyramids of Giza to the temples of the Nile. Resorts such as Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh open onto some of the most celebrated underwater landscapes in the world.

On the eastern shore, Saudi Arabia is opening a spectacular new frontier, with the visionary developments of NEOM and the island of Sindalah, the historic port of Jeddah and a pristine, largely untouched coastline of reefs and islands offering some of the last unexplored cruising grounds on earth.

Ashore, the region rewards guests with ancient history, dramatic desert scenery and warm hospitality. Its blend of reef, ruin and modern marvel is exceptional.

With its pristine reefs, ancient wonders and dazzling new frontiers, the Red Sea is a destination like no other, spanning the desert coasts of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Guests can dive world-class reefs, explore timeless ancient sites and discover both the historic and the visionary along these warm, sun-drenched shores.
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A 50-metre Perini Navi ketch delivered in 2000 and refit in 2022, the only one fitted with carbon 3Di racing sails and a retractable keel, chartering the Mediterranean from €175,000
ALMYRA II

50M

Perini Navi

2000

175000€

Guests

A 58-metre Perini Navi ketch optimized by Ron Holland, with a full gym, sauna, steam room and spa pool, genuinely repositioning from the Mediterranean and Greece in summer to the
Burrasca

58M

Perini Navi

2003

215000€

Guests

A 49.98 metre Benetti launched in 2016 and refitted in 2023, BOMBAY charters up to ten guests around a casino themed main salon, a sun deck spa tub and a
Bombay

49M

Benetti

2016

230000€

Guests

A 66 metre Oceanco delivered in 2005 and rebuilt across 2018 to 2025, with an Alberto Pinto interior, a sundeck waterfall pool and a main deck cinema, cruising the West
AHS

66M

Oceanco

2005

500000€

Guests

A 91.4-metre Neorion Syros motor yacht sleeping 36 guests in 18 cabins, with a full spa and salon, a cinema, a beach club balcony and an RYA training centre aboard,
MOONLIGHT II

91M

Neorion Syros Shipyards

2005

645000€

Guests

A 43.5-metre Tecnomar motor catamaran delivered in 2024, 14.5 metres in the beam with 600 square metres of glass, six staterooms, a modular Searaft sea pool and twelve crew for
This Is It

43M

Tecnomar Yachts

2024

350000€

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A 37.95-metre Sanlorenzo delivered in 2016 and refitted in 2020, with a foredeck jacuzzi, a fold-down saloon balcony and five cabins for twelve, chartering Greece from 115,000 per week.
TAKARA ONE

37M

Sanlorenzo

2016

115000€

Guests

A brand new 36.8 metre Benetti Motopanfilo with a full spa pool at the bow, a warm timber interior for ten guests and a season split between the Red Sea
Angel

36M

Benetti

2025

170000€

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A 90 metre Cassens Werft from 2002, LAUREN L charters the Mediterranean for up to thirty six guests across twenty cabins with the scale of a small ship, a helideck,
LAUREN L

90M

Cassens Werft

2002

695000€

Guests

A 41.4-metre Palmer Johnson delivered in 2009 and refitted in 2023, finished in gold from waterline to mast, running to 33 knots with DJ decks built into the aft deck
AK ROYALTY

41M

Palmer Johnson

2009

164000€

Guests

A 65-metre Benetti with a six-deck plan built for actual use, chartering the Mediterranean and Middle East from €645,000 a week.
Artisan

65M

Benetti

2019

645000€

Guests

A 35.15-metre Princess delivered in 2015, refitted in 2023 and a World Superyacht Award winner, with a full-beam master and a 24-knot top end, chartering Greece from 115,000 per week.
ANTHEYA III

35M

Princess

2015

115000€

Guests

A 47.5-metre ISA with a cherry-panelled interior, zero-speed stabilisers and a circular sundeck jacuzzi, sleeping twelve across six cabins and chartering the East Mediterranean and Adriatic from €155,000 a week.
OASIS

47M

ISA Yachts

2006

155000€

Guests

A 45.25-metre Picchiotti rebuilt to the tune of five million euros in 2024, with a Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi interior, an open-air sundeck cinema and transatlantic range, chartering the East
Natalia V

45M

Picchiotti

1990

135000€

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Where to Cruise
A Red Sea yacht charter is shaped by a collection of distinct places, from well-known ports and waterfront towns to quieter anchorages, island escapes and stretches of coastline best approached from the sea. Together, they create a more layered way to charter.
Egypt
Cruise to Egypt, a land of ancient wonders and the dazzling Red Sea, of pharaonic treasures, vibrant reefs, and warm turquoise waters.
Saudi Arabia
Experience Saudi Arabia, a destination where ancient heritage, stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and world-class hospitality combine to create unforgettable travel experiences.

Highlights

Red Sea Yacht Charter
Red Sea yacht charters offer the freedom to experience the destination on your own terms. Each itinerary can be shaped around the way you want to travel, with the flexibility to move between time on the water, moments ashore and the simple pleasure of life on board.
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World-Class Diving
Wrecks and reef walls draw divers from across the world, from the WWII cargo wreck of the SS Thistlegorm near Sharm El Sheikh, sunk in 1941 and still loaded with motorcycles, trucks and railway wagons, to the sheer drop-offs of Elphinstone Reef off Marsa Alam, where hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetips pass through the blue on a fairly predictable schedule during the right season.
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Egyptian Red Sea
Along Egypt’s coast, Hurghada, El Gouna and Marsa Alam open onto some of the region’s best-known dive grounds, each with a different character, from Hurghada’s busier resort scene to Marsa Alam’s quieter, more spread-out development. The remote Brothers Islands and Daedalus Reef sit a day’s sail further offshore, favored by liveaboards and longer charters chasing bigger pelagics away from the more heavily dived sites closer to shore.
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Saudi Red Sea Frontier
Saudi Arabia’s coast is opening more slowly and more deliberately than Egypt’s, from the new marina and yacht club on Sindalah Island within the NEOM development to the scattered reef islands off Umluj, already drawing comparisons to the Maldives for their turquoise shallows and untouched sandbanks. Infrastructure here is newer and less developed than on the Egyptian side, which for now keeps most of the coast quiet.
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Ancient Wonders
A short journey inland from the Sinai coast leads to St Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, one of the oldest continuously working monasteries in the world, home to a library of ancient manuscripts and icons. Adding a day of history to a week spent diving is a popular way to break up a Red Sea itinerary, particularly for guests based out of Sharm El Sheikh.
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Warm Year-Round Climate
Visibility and conditions are best from March to May and again September to November, when winds ease and the water clears considerably compared with the height of summer. Midsummer brings strong heat and, in the north around the Gulf of Suez, brisk winds that are better suited to kitesurfing and windsurfing than a slow cruise, so most charter operators steer guests toward the shoulder seasons instead.

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The Week Unfolds
Across Red Sea, each itinerary reveals a different rhythm, from lively ports and waterfront towns to secluded anchorages, island escapes and stretches of coastline best discovered from the sea. Together, they create a more layered way to explore, with every route shaped by the places, experiences and moments found along the way.

Red Sea Must See & Do

The anchorages, experiences and places that define a yacht charter in Red Sea, and the ones worth building your itinerary around.
Top Anchorages

Ras Mohammed National Park
The Brothers Islands
Elphinstone Reef
Daedalus Reef
Sindalah Island (NEOM)

Top Things to Do

Dive the SS Thistlegorm wreck
Dive Elphinstone Reef
Liveaboard the Brothers Islands
Visit St Catherine’s Monastery
Island-hop off Umluj

Top Places to Visit

Sharm El Sheikh
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Umluj
Sindalah Island

Red Sea Charter Guide

Everything you need to know before chartering a yacht in Red Sea, from the best time to visit to where to drop anchor.

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When is the best time to charter in the Red Sea?

March to May and September to November offer the best combination of easing winds and clear diving visibility, generally considered the sweet spot for a Red Sea charter. Summer brings strong heat, especially inland, and the northern stretch of the coast can pick up brisk winds that suit watersports better than a relaxed cruise.

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Which airports serve the Red Sea coast?

On the Egyptian side, Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF) and Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) all serve as gateways depending on which stretch of coast the itinerary focuses on. On the Saudi side, NEOM Bay Airport (NUM) or Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International (JED) are the main options, with NEOM Bay generally more convenient for the newer developments further north.

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Which sites should anchor a Red Sea itinerary?

Ras Mohammed and Elphinstone Reef work well for diving close to shore and are a good fit for shorter charters, with the Brothers Islands and Daedalus Reef as remote extensions for guests with a full week or more to spend chasing bigger marine life further offshore.

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How many days does a Red Sea charter need?

Seven to ten days is typical, enough to cover several reef systems without rushing between them, though shorter four or five day trips focused on a single stretch of coast, such as Marsa Alam or Hurghada, also work well for guests with less time. Liveaboard-style itineraries that push further offshore to the Brothers Islands or Daedalus Reef tend to run toward the longer end of that range.

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Do you need a permit to dive inside the Red Sea's marine parks?

Yes, protected sites such as Ras Mohammed National Park charge a diver entrance fee, arranged through your dive operator as part of the day’s planning. Rates vary by nationality and site and are best confirmed at the time of booking rather than assumed in advance, since they’re periodically revised.

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