Sharm el-Sheikh – Hurghada
Ferry to Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh – Hurghada
Ferry to Egypt
You can easily find cheap ferry tickets with our Deal Finder. We recommend booking in advance to get the best possible prices and availability. You can also check out our Special Offers page for the latest deals on Sharm el-Sheikh ferries.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a wide range of discounts all year around. When searching for ferries, senior discounts will be automatically applied if they are available. Just select your age range from the passenger options.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, you need to register with our partner Student Beans and confirm your student or graduate status. You will then receive a discount code which can be entered during the payment process.
Resident discounts are available on a variety of Spanish and Italian ferry routes. Just click on the "Residents" option when this is displayed in our Deal Finder. The discount is automatically applied to the price. Bear in mind that proof of registration or an identity card with the correct address must be shown at check-in.
Travel requirements can vary depending on the route, so it's important to check what documents you'll need before sailing. In most cases, a valid passport is required when traveling from Sharm el-Sheikh to Hurghada, along with any necessary visas or national ID cards. Requirements may differ based on your nationality and the destination country’s regulations. To avoid delays at check-in, you can find helpful information for your journey in our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide and in our blog post on tips and tricks for international travel.
Book your ferry tickets online with Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Just enter your departure and arrival ports and the date you’d like to travel to see all available options and prices. You’ll also be able to view alternative routes and times, so you can find the best deal to suit you.
Look out for early booking discounts or special ticket options such as upgrades or flexi-tickets that allow you to change or cancel your booking. To make your sailing as smooth as possible, make sure you enter all the required information correctly, such as number of passengers and vehicle specifications.
Once you’ve finalised your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. It depends on the ferry operator you book with as to how your boarding pass is issued and collected.
Whilst some ferry operators issue the boarding pass as soon as your booking is confirmed, others may ask you to check in at the port. There’s also the option for online check-in, which can be easily done via the Direct Ferries app, if available.
The ticket desks are usually located near the ferry terminals. To avoid any delays at the port, we’d recommend allowing some extra time to collect your tickets and to check-in.
During check-in, you must show your email confirmation, as well as an official photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. You might also be asked to provide documentation for your pet (vaccines, pet insurance etc.) or proof of residence, if you have booked your ticket with a resident discount.
There could be various reasons why there are no departures from Sharm el-Sheikh to Hurghada for the date you’ve requested. For example, a temporary timetable change, limited availability or seasonal changes in the timetable.
We recommend checking for alternative dates. Our Deal Finder automatically compares the desired route with alternative routes and dates, offering up-to-date real time options, all in one place.
The best time to book ferries from Sharm el-Sheikh to Hurghada is usually as early as possible. By booking in advance, you’ll not only get your tickets at the best available prices, but you’ll also get a better choice of departure times and cabin/seating options.
We’d recommend making your booking at least a few weeks in advance to benefit from the best offers. Bear in mind that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.
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Found along the sub-tropical eastern shores of Egypt, on a hump of land that curves into the crystalline waters of the Red Sea, is the resort city of Hurghada. Before the 1980s, Hurghada was little more than a modest fishing village. It soon caught the eye of local and foreign investors who, having been spellbound by the area’s tranquil beauty, decided to transform the humble colony into a premier holiday destination. Today the city stretches for over 20-miles across a coast of golden beaches and swaying palms, almost every inch blessed with breath-taking views across the surf towards the distant shores of the Giftun Islands. The Sekalla old town district is a centre for watersports too, with snorkelling and scuba-diving between the vibrant, underwater coral reefs a vastly popular activity. As night falls, revellers flock downtown to the clubs, bars and restaurants that illuminate the streets and an excited hubbub soon fills the warm evening air. The port of Hurghada is located near the Sekalla district at the southern end of the city. It’s a relatively large facility consisting of a modern ferry terminal and a docking bay that skirts along the edge of the sea. The terminal’s glazed, central rotunda is a striking feature of the coastal cityscape and is home to a number of passenger amenities. These include two departure halls spread over multiple floors, a selection of cafes selling hot food and drink and a cutting-edge customs office that makes checking in and out a smooth and painless experience. The city and port are supported by a multitude of transport links. The recently renovated Hurghada International Airport is just over a 10-minute drive from the harbour-side along the El-Nasr road that cuts through the city centre, and most of the hotels along the beachfront are within walking distance too. Although there is no recognisable public transport system in the city, mini buses (known as micro buses) are a common sight amidst the local flow of traffic as they whisk passengers to all corners of the city. Longer-haul buses and coaches also travel to the settlements that line the world-famous River Nile, including the cities of Luxor and Aswan as well as the more distant capital of Cairo. A single ferry route leaves from the port a few times throughout the week. A High Jet service sails the short distance north to the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, a journey that passes by the smattering of islands off the coast before skimming over the calm waters of the Red Sea.
