Kite school · Hurghada, Egypt
Kite Royal Academy: Kitesurf School at Pickalbatros Palace Resort, Hurghada
IKO-certified instructors and Cabrinha gear inside Pickalbatros Palace Resort, with a shallow standing area for beginners and rental by the day or week.
- IKO-certified instructors
- Inside Pickalbatros Palace
- 8 h beginner package: €500
- Cabrinha equipment
In short
Kite Royal Academy is an IKO kite school inside Pickalbatros Palace Resort, a 5-star all-inclusive resort on the Villages Road in south Hurghada. Its website describes shallow water with a wide standing area and steady wind, and lessons with IKO-certified instructors on Cabrinha equipment, ending with an IKO certificate.
On the 2026 website, the beginner package of four 2-hour sessions plus one day of rental costs €500, single sessions cost €120, and a full rental set costs €150 a day or €600 a week. The school used to teach at Titanic Royal, about 1.2 km south, which is why our directory links the two; today its website mentions only Pickalbatros Palace.
At a glance
School Fit
- Certifications
- IKO-certified instructors; IKO certificate at the end of the course
- Spot
- Shallow water with a wide standing area (school's description)
- Equipment
- Cabrinha; full sets or single items; storage for your own gear
- Hours
- Every day, 08:30 to 17:30 (Google listing)
- Languages
- Website in English, German, Russian and five other languages
- Also on offer
- Windsurfing, SUP and kayak
- Guest rating
- 4.8/5 on Google (57 reviews)
Verified with Kite Royal Academy's official website (English and German pages), its Google listing, the IKO centre directory, the official site of Pickalbatros Palace Resort, a 2019 HolidayCheck review and two other Hurghada schools for the wind · Updated October 2026
See the place
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Wind forecast
7-day wind forecast at Hurghada south
Updated 2 Nov, 13:47
GO16–24 ktsOK12–15 ktsSTRONG25 kts and moreLIGHTunder 12 kts
Strongest wind and gusts of the day, in knots. Kite sizes are a rough guide for a rider of about 75 kg. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Prices
Courses and prices
| Course | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner package: sessions 1 to 4 plus 1 day of rental | 8 h | €500 |
| Session 1: theory, training kite, set-up, safety systems, first piloting | 2 h | €120 |
| Session 2: one-handed flying, launching and landing, body dragging | 2 h | €120 |
| Session 3: upwind body drag, self-rescue, water starts | 2 h | €120 |
| Session 4: riding both ways, speed, right of way, upwind | 2 h | €120 |
| Full equipment rental | 1 day | €150 |
| Full equipment rental | 3 days | €400 |
| Full equipment rental | 1 week | €600 |
| Full equipment rental | 10 days | €800 |
| Full equipment rental | 2 weeks | €900 |
From the school's website, last updated in March 2026. The German page says the beginner package includes the IKO certificate. Confirm current prices with the school when you book.
Choose
Which course is right for you?
- Never flown a kite: book the beginner package, four 2-hour sessions from theory and a training kite to your first rides, with a day of rental to practise.
- Had lessons before: book single sessions at your level, for example session 3 for upwind body dragging, self-rescue and water starts.
- Already riding: the school prepares private coaching, refresher sessions or help with your first jumps on request.
- Bringing your own gear: store it at the station, and rent single items such as a board, harness, wetsuit or helmet if something is missing.
The spot
Wind and conditions at the station
The school describes its spot as shallow water with a wide standing area and steady wind, which it says makes learning easier. On this coast the wind blows mostly from the north to north-west, usually side or side-onshore, according to local schools. The station is inside Pickalbatros Palace Resort, on the Villages Road resort strip in south Hurghada, and its website carries a live wind forecast. More about the season in our Hurghada kitesurf guide.
Safety
Safety and equipment
Lessons follow the IKO programme with IKO-certified instructors, and you receive an IKO certificate at the end of the course. The first session starts with theory, a small training kite and the safety systems before you fly a full kite, and later sessions cover self-rescue and right-of-way rules (school's lesson plan). Rental covers kite and bar, board, harness, water shoes, wetsuit and helmet. The website does not say whether the school runs a rescue boat, so ask when you book.
On site
Facilities and other activities
- Storage for your own equipment at the station
- Full rental sets or single items: kite and bar, board, harness, water shoes, wetsuit and helmet
- Windsurfing, SUP and kayak for no-wind days or the rest of the family
- Around you, the resort's pools, its Alba Kids Club, a kids' aqua park and seven restaurants (Pickalbatros website)
Stay
Where to stay
The school works inside Pickalbatros Palace Resort, a 5-star all-inclusive resort with a private beach, the Alba Kids Club and access to the aqua park of its sister Beach Albatros Resort, 15 minutes from Hurghada airport (hotel website); it is not yet listed on kitesurf.holiday. Titanic Royal, the school's former base, is about 1.2 km south and has no kite station of its own.
Book
Contact and booking
Call or WhatsApp +20 100 814 5917, email info@kitehurghada.com, or use the booking form on the school's website. The school's address is Pickalbatros Palace Resort, Villages Road, Hurghada.
Our take
Our verdict
Great for
- Guests of Pickalbatros Palace Resort who want lessons without a transfer
- Beginners who want a structured IKO course with a certificate
- Riders who want Cabrinha rental by the day or by the week
Think twice if you are
- Guests of Titanic Royal who expect a school on their own beach: it is now 1.2 km north
- Anyone who needs a confirmed rescue boat before booking: ask the school first
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kite Royal Academy
Where is Kite Royal Academy?
Inside Pickalbatros Palace Resort on the Villages Road in south Hurghada, according to the school's website and its Google listing. It used to teach at Titanic Royal, about 1.2 km south.
How much is a beginner kite course at Kite Royal Academy?
The beginner package of four 2-hour sessions, 8 hours in all, plus one day of rental costs €500 on the school's 2026 website; single sessions cost €120. Confirm current prices with the school.
Is Kite Royal Academy IKO certified?
Yes. The school teaches with IKO-certified instructors, issues an IKO certificate at the end of the course and is listed in the IKO directory of kite centres.
How much does kite rental cost at Kite Royal Academy?
A full set costs €150 for a day, €400 for 3 days, €600 for a week, €800 for 10 days and €900 for 2 weeks on the 2026 website. Single items can be rented too.
Is Kite Royal Academy still at Titanic Royal?
No. Its website now places it inside Pickalbatros Palace Resort, about 1.2 km north of Titanic Royal. The IKO directory still shows the old Titanic Royal address.
What equipment does Kite Royal Academy use?
Cabrinha equipment, according to the school. You can rent a full set or single items: kite and bar, board, harness, water shoes, wetsuit and helmet.
Can I store my own kite gear at Kite Royal Academy?
Yes, the school stores your own equipment at the station.
What else can you do at Kite Royal Academy?
Besides kitesurfing, the school offers windsurfing, SUP and kayak, which suit no-wind days and non-kiting partners.
Sources
Last checked October 2026
- Kite Royal Academy (official site)
- Kite Royal Academy: German page (official)
- Google Maps: Kite Royal Academy (listed as Kite Hurghada)
- IKO: Kite Royal Academy (directory, still showing the Titanic Royal address)
- Pickalbatros Palace Resort Hurghada (official site)
- Pickalbatros Palace Resort: activities (official)
- HolidayCheck review (2019): Titanic Royal with a kite and windsurf school
- Kite School Egypt: wind in Hurghada
- Masters Surf School: kite spots in Hurghada
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