Glass bottom boat tour Hurghada: Red Sea reefs from New Harbor

Watch the reef without getting wet, from inside the boat

A glass bottom boat tour from Hurghada takes you from your hotel to the New Harbor, where you board a boat with huge windows in the keel for an underwater view of the reefs. The 60-minute cruise at a slow pace lets you watch colorful fish and corals on both sides, then you spend the return on deck before heading back to your hotel.

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel around 10 am in an air-conditioned bus and driven 20 minutes to the New Harbor in Hurghada. The glass bottom boat waits there, and once you climb aboard, the real work is done: you find a spot at the windows and the boat does the rest. The ship cruises the big reefs at a slow pace, which is the whole point. It gives you time to actually see what's moving below instead of rushing past it.

The windows run along both sides of the keel, so you're not craning your neck at one porthole. Colorful fish dart through the corals, and because the boat stays shallow and moves slowly, the view stays clear. After an hour on the water, you head back to port. The return trip is yours to spend however you want: some people stay at the windows, others head up on deck to watch the Red Sea from above and let the breeze do the work.

The whole outing runs about three hours from pickup to drop-off. The bus ride back to your hotel gives you time to rest, and you're back with the afternoon still ahead of you.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and return to your hotel.
• access to the glass bottom boat with windows on both sides of the keel.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00, from US$ 17.11 per person, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Book Tour Egypt

Is this one for you?The whole outing takes three hours, so it fits into a free afternoon or a morning before other plans. If you're staying in Hurghada and want to see the reefs without snorkeling or diving, this is the way to do it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual time spent on the glass bottom boat?

The cruise itself takes 60 minutes, watching the reefs through the windows at a slow pace.

What can I see through the glass bottom windows?

Colorful fish and corals on the big reefs. The slow speed of the boat and the clear water let you watch them up close on both sides of the keel.

Is the bus ride from my hotel included in the price?

Yes, pickup from your hotel and the return trip are included. The drive to the New Harbor takes about 20 minutes.