Dakhla Catamaran Tour: Sail the Bay, See Dragon Island

Four hours sailing Africa's largest bay, with time to climb Dragon Island and swim in the shallows.

A four-hour catamaran tour of Dakhla Bay departs from the nautical base and heads to Dragon Island, where you swim, climb to the summit for panoramic views, and watch for pink flamingos and dolphins. The crew teaches you to sail, serves hot and cold drinks during the voyage, and offers a fruit aperitif and carrot cake on the return. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic, and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran trip and Dragon Island visit

• Board catamaran at nautical base
• Sail in Dakhla bay and learn sailing
• Stop at Dragon Island to swim and climb
• Enjoy fruit aperitif and carrot cake
• Watch for dolphins and flamingos

The experience

The catamaran leaves the nautical base and heads into Dakhla Bay, the largest bay in Africa at 400 square kilometers. Your captain teaches you to sail as you cross the water, and the crew keeps drinks flowing throughout the trip. With luck, dolphins approach the boat, though sightings depend on the weather and are not guaranteed.

At Dragon Island you drop anchor and swim in the shallows or climb the rocky slopes to the top, where a 360-degree view opens across the entire bay. Pink flamingos nest on the island, visible from the summit or the water. The moment is yours to spend as you choose: some travelers wade and rest, others make the climb.

On the return journey the crew offers a fruit aperitif, carrot cake and drinks. The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, French or Arabic), so the sailing lesson and the bay's geography come through clearly. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though climbing Dragon Island is optional.

What’s included

• Catamaran sailing with a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• instruction from the captain on how to sail.
• hot and cold drinks throughout the voyage.
• fruit aperitif and carrot cake on the return.
• time to swim and explore Dragon Island.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (under 14)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Go Booking Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language fluently, so the sailing lesson and the bay's geography come through without translation delays. Choose this tour if you want active instruction and commentary in English, Spanish, French or Arabic rather than a silent sail or a guide who does not speak your language.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 14).

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 large is Dakhla Bay and what makes it special for a catamaran tour?

Dakhla Bay covers 400 square kilometers, making it the largest bay in Africa. The scale means open water, room to sail, and the chance to spot marine life like dolphins and the flamingos that nest on Dragon Island.

What happens at Dragon Island during the tour?

The catamaran anchors at Dragon Island and you have time to swim in the shallow water or climb the rocky slopes to the summit. From the top, you see a 360-degree view of the entire bay and the pink flamingos that live there.

Does the guide teach sailing, or just narrate the trip?

The captain actively teaches you to sail the catamaran during the voyage, so you're learning hands-on, not watching from a seat. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic, depending on your preference.

What food and drinks are included on the four-hour tour?

Hot and cold drinks are served throughout the voyage. On the return, the crew offers a fruit aperitif, carrot cake and additional drinks.

Are dolphins and flamingos guaranteed to appear?

Flamingos nest on Dragon Island year-round, so you'll see them there. Dolphins sometimes approach the catamaran, but sightings depend on weather and sea conditions and are not guaranteed.