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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Africa

202 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Reef boats, lagoon catamarans, Nile feluccas and a rowing boat under a Moroccan waterfall. The 15 below range from an hour afloat to a full day with lunch on deck, each priced and clear about the swimming time.

From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip - The early pickup and long road north
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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

1.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33,630 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $17Our pick

Spend a full day visiting Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech with hotel pickup, a local mountain guide, scenic trails, olive groves, Barbary macaques, and a short boat ride beneath the 110-meter cascades. Guides such as Youssef, Hashimi, and Mohamed Boufarma are known for patient explanations and help on the steep return climb. Lunch costs about €10 to €12.

“The experience was awesome. A very big thanks to Noureddine, our tour guide was very nice, friendly and made the trip fun.”

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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls guided trip with boat ride - The Marrakech pickup and three-hour road journey
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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Trip with Boat Ride

2.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Trip with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,915 reviews · from $16

Travel from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls in an air-conditioned vehicle, then walk through olive groves and red cliffs to Morocco’s highest falls. Add a local guide and boat ride for better orientation and a close view of the water. Guides such as Ali, Karim, Mustapha, and Azdine are praised for multilingual help and photo tips.

“Day trip with a fantastic guide tour, Karim. He explained in detail during the whole visit with an amazing energy! Definitely a worth value to visit the Waterfalls with him.”

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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride - The morning ride through the Grand Atlas
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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride

3.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,802 reviews · 10 hours · from $18

Escape Marrakech for a 10-hour trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls. Ride an air-conditioned minibus, walk past olive trees and Berber villages, hike to the lower pools, watch Barbary macaques, and take a short boat ride near the falls. Guides such as Sadeq, Mohammed, Youssef, and Lahcen are praised for keeping groups together and helping with photos.

“This was a great day out. Went in May 2024. Had a great time. Good timings, do your own thing when you get there. Everyone pretty much travels in the same speed”

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Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch - Pickup from five Red Sea resort areas
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Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

4.Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,451 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend 8.5 hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with guides such as Andrew and Mostafa. Reach Orange Bay early, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, enjoy a buffet lunch, soft drinks, snacks, a back massage, and optional water sports. Hotel pickup covers Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna.

“The whole tour on boat has been the best experience in my life. Snorkelling was fantastic. Next year im bringing my children to share this experience. Andrew and mostafa was brilliant tour guides.. Thank you 🙏🏽”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch - Reaching the boat from Hurghada
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

5.Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,345 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $34

Join Zanetta Tours for a full Red Sea day from Hurghada. You’ll snorkel at two coral sites, eat breakfast and lunch aboard a well-equipped boat, then spend two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Arabi, Nemo, and Ezz are known for helping first-time swimmers. Pickup is optional, and the $34 price includes food, drinks, equipment, and water rides.

“Such an amazing day! Everything ran smoothly from pick up to drop off. The food was delicious and the guides were so friendly, funny, and helpful. The snorkelling was a great experience and the island was so beautiful. Make sure you bring cash with you for the island. Drinks are quite expensive, around £10-15 each.”

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Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride - The drive from Marrakech takes most of the morning
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Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

6.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,995 reviews · 10 hours · from $13Best value

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk with a local guide, see Barbary macaques, ride a small boat toward the falls, and eat tagine near the water. Guides such as Abdeljalil, Abdul, Karim, and Mohammed are praised for clear explanations and patient help, but bring cash for optional extras.

“Abdullah was a great guide, pleasant experience, keeping in mind that there are many descents and stairs to do”

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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop - Getting to Hurghada Marina and Platform 1
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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

7.Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,637 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

From Hurghada Marina, you ride a semi-submarine to a nearby reef, watch fish through wide underwater windows for about 45 minutes, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help with the boat and water activities. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The trip was great. Smooth transport from hotel to the boat, clear explanation and accomodation on boat. Great views from both on the deck and from below. Gray thanks to our guides: Ahmed and Hesham”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Pickup requires patience and attention
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

8.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun Island, and Magawish. Expect guided snorkeling, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ahmed, Ashraf, Talal, and Sayed keep the day lively and help less confident swimmers in the water.

“Every thing was amazing, go shalabi 27 was the best group, Said did a great job, he and the whole team was very helpful. The weather was windy, but that doesn’t stopped us to have fun. Jimmy was the best photographer. Soooo Ninja Turtles forever 1000/10”

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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour - The morning drive from Marrakech to Ouzoud
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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

9.Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,966 reviews · from $17

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus, then walk among red cliffs, olive groves, and three cascading falls. A local guide such as Hakim, Abdelwahed, or Azdine may lead the visit, with a boat ride beneath the water and lunch overlooking the falls. Expect a long but rewarding day.

“Great day out from start to finish. Ibrahim our tour guide was amazing explaing some great historical facts.👍🏾😅”

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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - The red route gives you the city at a useful pace
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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

10.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23

See Cape Town from an open-top double-decker bus on red, blue, and purple routes. Use one or two days to reach Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, Constantia, the V&A Waterfront, and more. Audio commentary comes in 15 languages, with Wi-Fi, a kids channel, a harbor cruise option, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Everything was perfect. Would do it again when back to Cape Town”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

11.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Top rated

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Early mornings are part of the deal. English-speaking guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber add clear explanations and careful organization, while the hot-air balloon ride gives you a sunrise view over Luxor’s west bank.

“Trip of a lifetime. If you want to see Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples and have a balloon ride in a short time. This trip is for you. Early starts, cruising the Nile and the best Egyptologist as a guide - Mohamed GonRead more”

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Small group Ouzoud Waterfall Guided Tour Boat Ride from Marrakech - The 8:00 am pickup and the long road south
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Small group Ouzoud Waterfall Guided Tour Boat Ride from Marrakech

12.Small group Ouzoud Waterfall Guided Tour Boat Ride from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,264 reviews · from $19

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls by air-conditioned minibus, minivan, or 4x4, then follow a local guide around the falls and take a boat ride if selected. The day begins at 8:00 am, lasts about nine hours, and includes hotel pickup and return transport. Guides such as Khalid, Hassan, and Omar have been praised for good photo stops and clear explanations.

“Belle journée que je recommande vivement, merci à hamid notre guide sur place hyper prof, gentil et très agréable. Endroit a voir absolument”

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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment - Boarding the dinner boat on the Nile
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

13.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,190 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $25

Spend two hours on the Nile with a buffet dinner, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a Tanoura show. Your guide meets you in the hotel lobby, arranges the transfer, helps with boarding, and returns you afterward. Guides may speak English, Spanish, German, Italian, or Arabic. Ask for a riverside view and bring a light layer for the open deck.

“it was really worth having the cruise dinner and one must go to explore Egypt cultural dance and all. the tour guide was very kind enough to explain everything in detail.”

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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer - Boarding the Nile Crystal and finding your best view
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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

14.Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,184 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Spend an evening aboard the Nile Crystal with a buffet dinner, folkloric dancing, belly dancing, live music, and views of Cairo after dark. Choose private hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle. The cruise is advertised as three hours, but the sailing and show often run closer to two.

“The food was tasty and the live music made it socially fun. However there was a lot of confusion and commotion that delayed the event. We had to form a queue 100 meters away from the boat, where 2 people asked us our names, then scribbled a number on a piece of paper. We then walked to the boat and waited for our number to be called.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

15.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

Spend three nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. An Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, or Mido Mosa leads the sightseeing. The trip also includes full-board meals and a Luxor balloon flight, though you should confirm whether sunrise is included.

“This trip was awesome. The boat was excellent. Staff, food, service all perfect. Our guide for tours was fabulous!! Many was very knowledgeable and saw to our every need”

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