Sharm El Sheikh: Dinner Cruise W/ Optional Private Transfer

The best part of this Sharm El Sheikh evening is the view from the water. As the sun drops, the coastline lights up and the Red Sea takes on a soft evening glow. You get dinner, music, and a night out without arranging several separate activities.

I like the coastal views after sunset and the chance to enjoy a buffet while the city shines behind you. I also like the mix of a DJ, singer, dancing, and belly dancing, which gives the evening plenty of energy.

The main thing to consider is the mood. This is more party boat than quiet dinner cruise, and the food, drink service, timing, and entertainment can feel uneven. If you want a calm meal, this may not be your best choice.

Key points to know before you book

• The evening is built around entertainment: DJ music, a live singer, belly dancing, and sometimes a magician keep the boat lively.
• The Red Sea setting is the real scenery: You see Sharm El Sheikh’s illuminated coastline from the water after dark.
• Dinner is buffet style: There are meat, seafood, and vegetarian choices, but portions and access to the buffet may feel rushed.
• Music can be a mixed bag: Arabic, Turkish, and Russian songs have been reported, with limited variety for some visitors.
• Transport is included: Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the experience, while private transfer is an optional upgrade.
• Drinks cost extra: Photos are also not included, and onboard drink choices may be limited.

What kind of evening is this?

Think of this as a floating dinner party with a Red Sea backdrop. The boat is decorated for the occasion, dinner is served buffet style, and the entertainment begins as the evening develops.

The setting sounds romantic on paper, and it can be. Moonlight, city lights, and open water make a pleasant combination, especially if you spend some time outside rather than staying at your table. But the atmosphere is not designed for quiet conversation all night. Music and dancing are central to the program.

I would compare it to a hotel entertainment night moved onto a boat. That is good news if you want something social and easy. It is less good news if you picture a small yacht, refined service, soft music, and a leisurely meal.

The listed price is $41 per person. That is reasonable if your hotel transport, dinner, boat ride, and live entertainment are all useful to you. It is less convincing if your main goal is simply to eat well, since the buffet and drink arrangements appear to be the weaker parts of the evening.

Leaving the hotel and reaching the marina

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which makes this simple to add to a Sharm El Sheikh stay. You do not need to arrange a taxi to the port, and the optional private transfer gives you a more personal ride for an extra charge.

Allow patience for the pickup. One particularly poor experience involved a long wait at the meeting point, unclear company information, and several changes to the expected departure time. That does not mean every pickup runs this way, but it does mean you should confirm the meeting instructions and keep your evening flexible.

The port itself is close to Sharm El Sheikh. One visitor felt the boat traveled only a short distance from the marina, so do not book this expecting a long voyage far out into the Red Sea. The value comes from being on the water at sunset and after dark, not from covering a large stretch of coastline.

You may also be asked to remove your shoes when boarding. This is a small point, but it is useful to know in advance, especially if you prefer to keep your footwear on or are wearing shoes that are awkward to remove.

Sunset views and the illuminated coastline

The cruise is at its most attractive around sunset. The changing light over the Red Sea gives you something to watch while the group settles in, and Sharm El Sheikh’s lights look appealing from the water.

After dark, the focus shifts from scenery to atmosphere. The coastline becomes a background of reflected lights, while the boat’s music and performances take over. I would make a point of taking photographs early, before the entertainment gets busy and before the light disappears.

The cruise is also a pleasant way to see Sharm El Sheikh from a different angle. You are not visiting a major historic site or reaching a remote bay. Instead, you are getting a short evening view of the resort coast from offshore, with dinner and a show included.

If your holiday already includes snorkeling, diving, or a boat trip during daylight, this cruise adds a different mood rather than repeating the same experience. If this is your only time on the Red Sea, remember that the view is mainly coastal and nocturnal.

The buffet dinner: useful, but keep expectations sensible

Dinner is an open buffet with meat, seafood, and vegetarian choices listed among the options. That gives you flexibility, especially if your group has different tastes or dietary preferences.

Still, I would not arrive expecting a gourmet meal. The dinner is one of the more uneven parts of the evening. Food may be served in a hurried way, and getting enough of a preferred dish can depend on timing and the behavior of the group around you.

A practical tip is to visit the buffet when it opens rather than waiting until later. Some diners found that the meal became a matter of getting there first, with limited quantities of certain items. If you are traveling with children, this matters even more. A late dinner and an under-filled plate are not a good combination when you still have the ride back to your hotel.

There may not be a clearly comfortable table arrangement for every person. One account described the dining setup as somewhat imposed, with limited choice over what was served and where people ate. Treat this as a shared group meal, not a restaurant dinner with custom service.

Drinks are not included in the price. The information confirms that beverages are extra, and one account described the available choice as limited mainly to fruit juice, with no soft drinks. Since drink service can affect the final cost, ask about the available options before ordering. Do not assume wine or a full bar is included simply because the promotional description suggests pairing dinner with drinks.

Music, dancing, and the live program

The entertainment includes a DJ, singer, and belly dancer. These are not background extras. They form the main program after dinner.

The DJ encourages people onto the dance floor, and the singer adds a live element to the night. The mood is intended to be inclusive, with music aimed at an international audience. In practice, the song selection may lean toward Arabic, Turkish, and Russian music. One person found the range too narrow, while another simply wanted more variety.

That makes the cruise a better fit for people who enjoy joining in, even when they do not know every song. If you want English-language entertainment, the language information is limited to Arabic and English, and you should not assume every staff member or performer will speak English comfortably.

You may be encouraged to dance often. For some people, that is exactly what makes the evening fun. For others, being urged onto the floor every few minutes becomes tiring. You can enjoy the music from your seat, but the format is clearly more active than a quiet concert.

Some evenings also include a magician. This was one of the more warmly received parts of the show, particularly for families. It is not listed among the formal inclusions, so I would treat it as a possible extra part of the program rather than a guaranteed performance.

The belly dancer and the question of tone

The belly dance performance is part of the advertised entertainment, but the style may not suit everyone. One account found the performance more revealing than expected, while another visitor simply used the timing for a toilet break.

This is worth considering if you are traveling with children, older relatives, or anyone who prefers family entertainment. The show may be perfectly acceptable to some adults and uncomfortable to others. The description gives you the type of performance, but not its exact style or level of modesty.

That uncertainty is one reason I would not sell this as a polished romantic dinner. The night can be enjoyable, but it has the loose, sometimes awkward quality of a group entertainment show.

Photos, service, and the small extras

Photographers are present and can take posed pictures during the evening. The photo service costs extra, so you are not committing to a purchase simply by having your picture taken.

One photographer received especially warm praise for producing attractive images. If you want a souvenir with the boat and coastline behind you, this may be useful. If you prefer taking your own photographs, bring a phone or camera and use the sunset period well.

Service quality is harder to predict. Some accounts describe friendly staff who included people from different nationalities and helped create a good party mood. Others describe staff as indifferent, disorganized, or unable to communicate well in English.

That contrast suggests the experience depends partly on the night’s crew and how smoothly the pickup and boarding process run. The formal language support is Arabic and English, but that does not guarantee that every member of the boat team will speak both languages.

Who will enjoy this cruise most?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Couples who want an easy evening with city lights and music
• Families who enjoy shows, dancing, and a social setting
• Groups of friends looking for a party night on the water
• Visitors who value hotel transport and a ready-made evening plan
• People who are happy with a basic buffet rather than a special-occasion meal

I would be more cautious if you want:

• A peaceful, intimate cruise
• A long journey far along the Red Sea coast
• A high-end dinner with attentive table service
• A wide choice of drinks included in the price
• A predictable English-language music program
• Entertainment that is firmly suitable for every age

The 3.8 rating from 35 recorded ratings fits that mixed picture. The strongest praise focuses on the fun atmosphere, inclusive staff, dancing, magician, belly dancer, and even the chance to spot a dolphin. The sharpest complaints concern the food, unclear pickup timing, limited drinks, music choice, English communication, and the tone of the belly dance.

Is the $41 price good value?

At $41 per person, the experience can offer fair value if you count the boat ride, hotel transport, buffet, and entertainment together. Booking the components separately would take more effort, and the cruise gives you a complete evening with little planning.

The value drops if you expect the dinner to be the main attraction. The meal appears serviceable rather than memorable, and drinks and photographs cost extra. Families should also consider whether the buffet will satisfy everyone, especially if children eat early or dislike the available dishes.

The private transfer upgrade is aimed at comfort and control, not at improving the food or performances. It may be worthwhile if your hotel is far from the port, you dislike shared transport, or you want a smoother start and finish. If you are watching your budget, the standard included transfer is the more sensible choice.

Practical advice for a better night

Confirm the pickup point and time before the day of the cruise. Keep your phone available, and do not plan a tightly timed evening around the advertised departure.

Eat a small snack beforehand if you are traveling with children or need a reliable meal. You can still enjoy the buffet, but this removes pressure if the serving process is crowded or a favorite dish runs out.

Bring money for drinks and decide in advance if you want to buy photographs. Wear something comfortable for standing and dancing, and remember that shoes may need to come off when you board.

Take your best coastline photographs near sunset. Later, the program may keep you busy, and the city lights will replace the daylight view.

Finally, choose your expectations carefully. The cruise is not trying to be a silent sail beneath the stars. It is a casual Egyptian evening show on a boat, with music, dancing, food, and a resort coastline for scenery.

Should you book the Sharm El Sheikh dinner cruise?

Book it if you want a simple, social night and enjoy live entertainment more than refined dining. The Red Sea setting, illuminated coast, dancing, and friendly energy can make this a fun addition to a Sharm El Sheikh holiday.

Skip it if you want a quiet romantic meal, dependable food quality, plentiful drinks, or a carefully managed schedule. The private transfer may improve the transport side, but it will not change the party-boat character.

For the best match, think of your $41 as payment for an evening of scenery and entertainment, with dinner included, rather than payment for a premium restaurant at sea.

FAQ

What is included in the dinner cruise?

The experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an open buffet, a DJ, a singer, and a belly dancer. A private transfer is included only if you select that option.

How much does the cruise cost?

The listed price is $41 per person. The private transfer is an optional upgrade with an additional charge.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are not included in the price.

Are photographs included?

No. Photos are an extra expense.

What type of food is served?

Dinner is served as an open buffet with meat, seafood, and vegetarian options listed among the choices.

What entertainment is provided?

The formal program includes a DJ, live singer, and belly dancer. A magician may also be part of the evening program.

What languages are available?

The stated languages are Arabic and English.

Is hotel transportation included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. A private transfer is available if you select and pay for that option.

Is this a quiet romantic cruise?

Not usually. The cruise has music, dancing, and live performances, so it is better suited to a lively social evening than a calm dinner.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The booking information also allows you to reserve now and pay later.