Will I get seasick on board a kite safari yacht in Egypt? Probably not.
It’s one of the most common questions I get before someone confirms their booking: „Will I get seasick?„
The short answer is: probably not, and there are a few good reasons for that. At the same time, we want to be realistic and explain the few situations where you might feel a bit seasick, and why, for most people, it simply never becomes an issue.
WHEN THE YACHT IS AT THE KITE SPOT, IT BARELY MOVES
Our yachts are large and very stable, and the geography of the Red Sea islands creates naturally sheltered lagoons. Even when it’s blowing 25 knots or more, the water inside these lagoons stays flat. Very flat.
That means very little rolling, very little movement, and peaceful nights. Most guests are surprised by how stable the yacht feels, even in strong wind conditions.
THE RED SEA IS INCREDIBLY CALM
Forget the ocean, and forget the Mediterranean. The Red Sea is generally much calmer, with no ocean swell, very predictable conditions and no sudden storms. Expect sunny days, calm waters, and great winds.
SO THERE’S NO RISK AT ALL?
Well, not exactly.
The only time you might notice some movement is when the yacht is cruising from one kite spot to another. If the sea is a little choppy, there can be some rolling. However, these transfers are usually quite short, and we don’t sail every day – sometimes we spend the full day at the kite spot.
And of course when we reach the kite spot and drop the anchoring ropes, the yacht becomes extremely stable again.
THE BOTTOM LINE
In more than 10 years of running kite safaris, I can remember only a few guests who had significant problems with seasickness. One american girl was particularly sensitive and decided to return to the marina after just a few days, while a few others felt unwell for a short time during a rougher crossing.
For everyone else? No real issues. I’d say over 99% of our guests enjoy the trip without seasickness affecting their holiday.
If you’re someone who is normally very sensitive to motion sickness, bringing seasickness tablets or patches is never a bad idea. But for the vast majority of kiters, it’s simply not a problem. I promise.
