The offers compared
| Offer | When | Price seen | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your hotel's gala dinner | Evening of 31 December, music past midnight | Varies by hotel, often charged on top of the stay | Sometimes compulsory for guests; tables sold to non-guests at some hotels | |
| Table at a marina restaurant | Dinner from 8 pm, countdown and fireworks | Not read | Book ahead for that night | |
| Adults-only sunset cruise with snorkeling and dinner (GetYourGuide) | Evening, about 3 hours; read the time on the listing | About $44 to $55 (October 2026, to be checked) | Back before midnight: pair it with a gala, not a New Year's Eve at sea | See |
| Red Sea cruise party with music and dancing (GetYourGuide) | 1 pm departure, 4-hour cruise | About $84 to $87 in search | DJ, daytime white party, light meal, soft drinks, minimum age 16 | See |
Our pick
Our pick: your hotel's gala, or a table at a marina restaurant booked ahead, and an adults-only sunset cruise with snorkeling and dinner the day before or early that evening if you like the sea. For a party on the water by day, the Red Sea cruise party leaves at 1 pm: it is not a New Year's Eve.
How to choose
- A real New Year's Eve: the hotel gala, or a marina table.
- A romantic dinner on the water: the sunset cruise, back before midnight.
- Party by day: the 1 pm to 5 pm cruise party.
Practical tips
- Getting home after midnight. Taxis are scarce after midnight: book the ride back with your hotel or by ride-hailing, and agree the price before getting into a regular taxi.
- The gala costs extra. Ask what is included (drinks, show, seating) and whether the gala is compulsory for guests.
- Evenings are cool. Bring a sweater or jacket; about 14 °C at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a boat dinner on 31 December in Hurghada? No GetYourGuide listing was found on 3 November 2026; hotel galas and marina restaurants are the usual format.
How much is a hotel gala? It varies by hotel and is often charged on top of the stay; ask when you book.
Are there fireworks? The marina and some hotels fire them at midnight, but no official 2026 programme is published.
Going further
The night in detail: New Year in Hurghada. For December: Christmas in Hurghada. Another evening: cruise or Bedouin dinner.
