Felucca Ride: Sunset Sail on Luxor's Nile

Booking a ‘felucca’ sailboat ride in Luxor will save you the hassle and time of organizing it on the ground. With this trip, ride a private white-sailed felucca on the River Nile as the sun sets behind the West Bank hills. Soak in the views, and learn about the sights from a guide, and Egyptian tea. Ideal for families and couples, with hotel transfers

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Luxor - Our representative will pick up you to enjoy cruising along the Nile River on a felucca (traditional sailing boat) during a private 2-hour trip from your Luxor hotel. After you are picked up from your hotel, you will be transported to the water in an air-conditioned vehicle. Board the boat and relax on the soft cushions. Then enjoy a cool…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Pick-up from East Bank of Luxor
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • One hour sailing on the Nile
  • Felucca ride
  • Egyptian tea
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Pick-up from West Bank 5 Dollar extra
Location
Luxor
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maeva_m
Feb 25, 2026
Experience... - Exceptional experience, Ahmed the captain is sensational, he made us laugh, talked to us, he became a friend, he has a magnificent personality thank you for you you are the best
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Faith_w
Feb 22, 2026
Wonderful Felucca Experience - We had a wonderful experience on the Johnny Depp: Black Pearl Felucca Ride in Luxor. The ride itself was peaceful and scenic, and we were offered hibiscus tea, which was lovely. We enjoyed learning about the Nile and the surrounding history while sailing. The atmosphere was relaxing and gave us a beautiful perspective of Luxor from the water. We especially appreciated Mahmoud, our driver. He was reliable, professional, and so helpful that we ended up using his services for additional transportation during our stay in Luxor. That made everything much easier for us. Overall, a very enjoyable and smooth experience. We would definitely recommend it.-Faith
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Sanjay_v
Feb 22, 2026
A must try! - This was a beautiful experience. Captain Sabri and his partner welcomed us kindly on the felucca. They made conversation and kept us company, but also provided us with space and time for ourselves. We were provided with karkare (hibisucs tea) as per the package. We would definitely recommend them to our friends. Nile on a felucca on a pleasant day - a must-do. Please note the Nile waters In Luxor are way more dreamier than in Cairo.
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331khemrajier
Feb 17, 2026
It was an amazing time - Our sunset felucca tour with Mahmoud was truly one of the absolute highlights of our trip. From the very beginning, the experience was seamless and enjoyable. Mahmoud arrived right on time to pick us up from our hotel, greeting us with a warm smile and genuine friendliness that immediately made us feel welcome and at ease. His professionalism stood out right away—he drove carefully and confidently, making the journey to the marina and back comfortable and stress-free. What really made Mahmoud exceptional, though, was his personality. He was engaging, kind, and attentive throughout the entire experience. He took the time to chat with us, answer our questions, and share insights, all while making sure we were completely comfortable. His positive energy set the tone for the evening and made us feel like we were in great hands from start to finish. Once we arrived at the felucca, Captain Ahmad took over and set sail just as the sun began to dip toward the horizon. The sailing was smooth and peaceful, a perfect way to take in the beauty of the sunset. Captain Ahmad’s skill and calm confidence were evident as he guided the boat effortlessly along the water. We spent the evening laughing, enjoying great conversation, and soaking in the incredible views. The combination of Mahmoud’s outstanding hospitality and Captain Ahmad’s excellent sailing skills made the entire tour unforgettable. It wasn’t just a boat ride—it was a memorable, personal experience that felt thoughtfully arranged and genuinely special. From the punctual pickup to the final moments on the water, everything was handled perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we are so grateful to Mahmoud for his friendliness and professionalism, and to Captain Ahmad for his expert sailing. This sunset felucca tour was amazing from start to finish and something we will always remember fondly!
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Anarz3696fc
Feb 13, 2026
Ask for Captain Johnny Depp - Lovely experience. Nice car with AC waiting right on time to pick us up at the hotel. Good conversation in the best English I heard from a local during this trip. Then, the sailing with captain Johnny Depp (or Jack Sparrow) in his Falucca called “the Black Pearl”. Captain is a lovely guy; we had a very nice conversation with him. No touristic cliches, no fake good vibes; just pure, human conversation, with a well-educated and informed Egyptian, again, in perfect English. We learned a lot. All this while enjoying a smooth and safe ride on the falluca, on a mild warm afternoon, watching the sunset and having tea. The best way to escape the annoying business-as-usual mindset of tour companies. This was a very different experience. One that gave us way more than we expected.
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Q3771fgmatthewl
Feb 13, 2026
Great Sunset Nile Cruise - Had a great sunset cruise on the Nile today! Everything went just as expected, was picked up and dropped off at my hotel on time. The guys on the boat were great!
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Agnes_ngydu13
Feb 11, 2026
THE BEST CRUISE ON THE NILE - A great sunset cruise on the Nile with Captain Mahmoud and Caption Jack Sparrow and Jack Sparrow Junior 😁 we felt at home with my friend, very nice people, the Captain even offered us a delicious hibiscus tea. I recommend 100%. Worth every penny spent.
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783na_laa
Feb 11, 2026
Walk on the Nile - Beautiful experience (walk on the Nile), wonderful activity to do at sunset, the staff on board is helpful, welcoming and kind, I recommend with your eyes closed Captain Johny Deep, thank you again for this incredible activity worth visiting in Luxor! See you soon In shaa Allah
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Fernanda_m
Feb 11, 2026
Amazing experience in the Nile - We had a great time watching the sunset on the felucca in the Nile, our driver and tour guides were all very nice and the experience was amazing. Highly recommended.
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Liamml234ua
Feb 7, 2026
Wonderful ride on the Nile with great people - Captain Ahmed was excellent. He made me feel right at home, got me out on the Nile at the perfect time, and even made delicious mint tea! Mahmoud did a terrific job organizing everything. I absolutely recommend this experience from them.
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From $15
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).