World’s Largest Glass Boat

A boat in the Red Sea city of Hurghada, Egypt, has earned a Guinness World Record for possessing the largest panoramic glass bottom in the world. The vessel is designed specifically to allow passengers to observe the marine life and coral reefs of the Red Sea from a unique vantage point.

Record-Breaking Dimensions

The glass floor of the vessel measures 8 metres in length and 4 metres in width. This configuration results in a total surface area of over 32 square metres, securing its place as the largest of its kind globally.

The boat is owned by Nagui Wahby, who developed the vessel to serve as an ideal location for viewing underwater ecosystems. The boat’s capacity allows it to host up to 60 people at one time.

Verification and Certification

The record was established after Nagui Wahby submitted a request to the Guinness World Book of Records. Following the application, a team was dispatched to inspect the boat to verify the dimensions of the glass floor.

Once the boat passed the inspection and the measurements were confirmed, it was officially granted the world record for the largest glass floor.

Impact on Tourism in Hurghada

Hurghada is recognized for its coral reefs and marine biodiversity. The introduction of this record-breaking boat is intended to further establish the city as a premier global destination for those seeking to experience marine life.

The use of large glass floors is a common feature for boats in the region, but the scale of this particular installation provides an expanded view of the underwater environment compared to standard glass-bottom vessels.

Other vessels in the area, such as the Queen Isis Trimaran, are also marketed as providing large glass windows for observing underwater marine life, highlighting the region’s focus on immersive aquatic tourism.