Nefertari Pharaonic Cruise with Snorkeling – Soma Bay

⏱ 4 hours
Price per person
✓ Free cancellation
Adult
$100
Child (4-10)
$60
Infant
Free
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Description

Picture a boat dressed up as a floating copy of Queen Nefertari's ancient tomb. The Nefertari mixes snorkeling with a touch of ancient Egypt, and for guests from Soma Bay it sets off from Makadi Bay, on the coast between Soma Bay and Hurghada.

Our driver picks you up at your hotel in Soma Bay and brings you to Makadi Bay, then home again after the cruise. From there the boat heads for Abu Hashish Island. You can choose one of two daily departures, at 09:00 or 13:30, and the outing takes about 4 hours.

Some history first. Nefertari was the wife of Ramses II, and her tomb in the Valley of the Queens is known for its bright wall paintings. Down below sits an underwater viewing deck: big panoramic windows show the coral and the fish while you stay dry.

Then the fun part. Put on an ancient Egyptian costume, become king or queen for a moment and pose on a copy of Tutankhamun's throne. A guide also takes you snorkeling at one stop, with life jackets and safety equipment provided.

Heading back, the crew serves a 3-course meal with a choice of seafood or chicken, plus soft drinks. Photo and video services and your own spending are not included.

Good to know: people who cannot swim still enjoy the reef from the underwater deck. Pack your passport or a copy, swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. We send the exact Soma Bay pickup time on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking, so please give us a working phone number and email.

Highlights

  • Pharaonic-themed Nefertari boat
  • Underwater deck with panoramic windows
  • Guided snorkeling stop
  • Photos in ancient Egyptian costumes
  • 3-course meal with seafood or chicken
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Soma Bay

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Soma Bay
  • Nefertari cruise from Makadi Bay
  • Underwater observation deck
  • Guided snorkeling stop
  • Life jackets and safety equipment
  • Photos in ancient Egyptian costumes
  • 3-course meal on board
  • Soft drinks

Not included

  • Photo and video services
  • Personal expenses

Transportation & pickup

  • Your exact pickup time will be confirmed one day before the tour.
  • Please wait at your hotel's main gate or main entrance, not at the reception.
  • Additional transfer fees may apply depending on the location of your hotel.

The transfer bus may be delayed by approximately 10–15 minutes due to traffic or other hotel pickups.

Know before you go

  • Please give a valid phone number and email so we can confirm your Soma Bay pickup time on WhatsApp or Telegram.
  • Bring your passport or a copy, as it may be checked at the port.
  • Bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
  • Beach shoes and a light cover-up are recommended.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation at any time

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Nefertari Pharaonic Cruise with Snorkeling
Nefertari boat from Makadi Bay with underwater deck, snorkeling, costume photos, a 3-course meal and Soma Bay hotel pickup.
$100/ adultYouth (4-10): $60 · Infant: $0⏱ 4 hours
Adults
0
Youth (4-10)
0
Infants
0

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We pick you up at your hotel in Soma Bay, drive you to Makadi Bay for the cruise and bring you back. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.

The cruise starts from Makadi Bay, between Soma Bay and Hurghada, and heads toward Abu Hashish Island.

It is designed as a floating replica of Queen Nefertari's tomb, with an underwater observation deck and a pharaonic costume photo experience.

Yes. They can watch the reef from the underwater observation deck without getting wet.

There are two daily departures, at 09:00 or 13:30, and the whole trip takes about 4 hours.

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