Best Red Sea Excursions for Non Swimmers

It's not necessary to swim to fall in love with the Red Sea of Egypt. You can enjoy what it has to offer without being caught in a dive with the help of glass hulled boats and floating beach clubs at private islands in Hurghada.

This section of the best red sea excursions for non swimmers includes all the best trips on the coast, which are some of the most booked trips on the Red Sea.

Can Non-Swimmers Enjoy the Red Sea?

Short answer, absolutely. All boats departing from the marina have life jackets in place and their staff are familiar with passengers who have never been in open water before.

Most Hurghada boat tours prioritize comfort and include flattering decks, peaceful bays, and serene itineraries where those who would prefer to stay dry have someone to keep a close watch on them.

Read More: Best Places to Snorkel in Hurghada for Beginners

Best Boat Tours in Hurghada for Non-Swimmers

It's good to have an understanding of exactly what is available before you choose a date. Most visitors from international areas end up choosing between these:

• Semi-submarines and glass bottom boats for dry underwater photography
• Island day trips that feature shallow lagoons into which you can wade
• Share-watching dolphin cruises from which you can enjoy yourself on deck
• Their private yachts and speedboats are customizable at your own speed

All of the best red sea excursions for non swimmers are different, and the remainder of this guide explains each one.

Best Semi Submarine Tours

If you don't like the idea of risking a major injury swimming around the coral reef, the semi-submarine is rather unbeatable and is always considered one of the best red sea excursions for non swimmers for that reason.

You will be seated in an air-conditioned cabin below the water level so that you can see the reef, fish, coral gardens and maybe even a fish that pulls in close by, drifting by a curious grouper. Since only the lower deck ever ventures into the water, there is no swimming involved.

The length of the trip typically lasts one to two hours and includes pickup at the hotel, a guide speaking the information in the view and one place where more adventurous members of the group can lengthen their stay on the surface to snorkel.

Read More: Hurghada Semi Submarine Tour

Glass-Bottom Boat Trips

A glass bottom boat Hurghada tour is an approach very much like the above, but you remain completely on the surface, observing down through a strengthened glass wall in the ship's hull. It is the most gentle of the best red sea excursions for non swimmers, getting seasick easily or traveling with older parents or young children.

Ships navigate most of the glass bottom boat Hurghada excursions with little propulsion over the shallow reef systems close to Giftun so it remains a very easy, clear ride. It will take just two to three hours door-to-door, which is a very short period of time.

Orange Bay Island Relaxation Tours

Orange Bay has been dubbed the Maldives of Egypt, and it's not hard to see why, the water is so shallow it doesn't even go up to the knees and at times it is really that shallow, so there is not even much to do if you can't swim a stroke, the shallow waters are really soothing.

• Orange Bay: wooden sidewalks, benches and the most vibrant mix of people in between the islands.
• Hula Hula Island: This is an excellent day trip with a more serene and tropical vibe.

In your first experience of boat trips to islands in Hurghada you can choose this relaxing budget and worry-free combination of Orange Bay and Hula Hula for your booking and you'll agree it is one of the most relaxed best red sea excursions for non swimmers you can make.

Dolphin Watching Cruises

You don't need to get wet to enjoy them, spinner dolphins are found around reefs such as Shaab El Erg. Most of the time operators will allow non-swimmers to remain in the water with a clear view on deck as the boat drifts respectfully towards the pod and always have life jackets available should you wish to change your mind.

Usually the day is concluded with lunch, a hotel transfer and a second reef stop at a less hectic reef for snorkeling.

Read More: Dolphin House Day Trip

Luxury Yacht Cruises

For a leisurely and secluded exodus, a yacht charter offers you the chance to craft a journey entirely your own, which makes it another of the best red sea excursions for non swimmers that will provide ultimate luxury.

Crews will provide all sorts of things from mooring in a lovely cove to sitting down to lunch on deck and you'll spend as much time in the water as you like.

Before you make your trip, it's well worth investigating boat hire Hurghada rates online, as the rates vary between a group boat and a private boat hire, and listings usually detail what's included.

Private boat trip Hurghada

If you are scared of water and don't want to be on a deck with strangers, then you want the private boat trip Hurghada style charter. Families in particular consider this a small cruise ship with a dedicated captain and guide to focus solely on their group's comfort.

Sunset Boat Trips

Afternoon cruises exchange hot sun for ambiance. You will sail out when the sky is orange in the Red Sea and come back when the marina lights appear, and you may even get some light music and some cocktails on board. It's one of the easy ways to have an entire boat trip experience out of the water while enjoying it from a comfortable chair.

Hurghada City Tour

Enjoy a day or two at sea with a look at the city itself. It's easy to spend half a day on Marina Boulevard, the old town souk or the Hurghada Grand Aquarium, and it is one or two of the three that provides you with a taste of the local lifestyle between excursions.

Safety Tips for Non-Swimmers

The following habits make all of the best red sea excursions for non swimmers that much easier:

• Put on the life jacket issued, even if the outing is on deck all day
• Let your guide know prior to the trip that you aren't a swimmer
• If long periods in the sun make you uncomfortable, select boats that have shaded seats
• Use a flotation device to stay with designated snorkeling sites and diversions instead of going off by yourself

Read More: Can You See Coral Reefs Without Snorkeling?

How to Choose the Right Excursion

Choosing from the best red sea excursions for non swimmers means contemplating what you wish to get from the day:

• Getting no water contact with you? Then you need an Egyptian glass bottom boat trip in Hurghada or a semi-submarine trip!
• Looking for some wading time but no swimming? Orange Bay or Hula Hula is no exception.
• Looking for a family or small group vacation where you are in charge of the schedule? Consider a private charter rather than a shared charter.

Book Your Red Sea Experience with Cruisara

No trip at Cruisara will be planned without the non swimmers first in mind and not as an afterthought. Whether you're interested in the best red sea excursions for non swimmers, we'll pair you up with the perfect boat, route and level of comfort for your group, so you can focus on enjoying the Red Sea on our excursions and not stressing over it.