How much does it cost to rent a private yacht in Hurghada, and do you need to pay a deposit?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Renting a yacht in Hurghada for a group of 8 starts around $120-150, but jumps to $300+ if the group grows (plus around $150 extra for an onboard dinner). Most agencies require a deposit/prepayment.
What the community said
There are plenty of yachts available in Hurghada, so even large groups (15 people) can usually find a suitable boat — just make sure to tell the agency the actual headcount in advance.
4 days ago group of 15 people
Initially agreed on a yacht for 8 people at $120, but when the group grew, the agency swapped it for a bigger boat at $300, plus a separately ordered onboard dinner for $150.
4 days ago $300 + $150 dinner
When booking a private yacht, almost all agencies in Hurghada require a prepayment/deposit — this is standard practice, not a scam red flag.
4 days ago prepayment required