Orange Bay vs Paradise vs Hula Hula: Hurghada Islands

Hurghada offers six main island and beach boat trips across the Giftun Island National Park and nearby Red Sea reefs, plus schooner, private speedboat and private yacht options. Here is how each trip compares based on verified durations, inclusions and prices.

Classic Giftun Island Day Trips (€25 / $29 / EGP 1,500)

Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip: About 7 to 8 hours (around 08:00 to 16:00). Includes hotel pickup in Hurghada, about 1.5 to 2 hours on Orange Bay Beach, two guided Red Sea snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, soft drinks and water Sports (banana boat and sofa ride). National park fee (€5 per person) is paid separately.
Paradise Island Snorkeling Trip: About 7 to 8 hours (around 08:30 to 16:00). Combines time on Paradise Island's white-sand beach in Giftun Island National Park with two guided coral-reef snorkeling stops, buffet lunch on board and water sports. National park fee (€5 per person) is not included.
Hula Hula Island Snorkeling Trip: About 7 to 8 hours (pickup around 07:30 to 08:00, return around 16:30). Includes two guided snorkeling stops of about 1 hour each, 1.5 to 2 hours on Hula Hula Island, buffet lunch, fresh fruit, hot and soft drinks and a banana boat ride.
Nemo Bay Island Snorkeling Trip: About 8 hours (08:30 to 16:30). Features two guided snorkeling stops, around 2 hours on Nemo Bay Island, buffet lunch on the island, soft drinks, mineral water and water sports. National park fee (€5 per person) is paid separately.

Premium Island & Sailing Experiences (€50 to €80)

Ozirea Island Day Trip (€50 / $58 / EGP 3,000): Full-day trip to Ozirea Island in the Giftun area with hotel transfers, boat cruise, snorkeling stops, beach access and lunch.
Bianca Island Day Trip (€65 / $75 / EGP 3,900): About 8 hours (pickup around 08:00, return around 16:00). Combines sandy beach relaxation on Bianca Island with guided Red Sea snorkeling stops, snorkeling gear, lunch and soft drinks.
Pirates Sailing Boat with Orange Bay (€80 / $92 / EGP 4,800): About 8 hours on a traditional wooden two-masted schooner. Includes hotel pickup, two 1-hour guided snorkeling stops, 1.5 hours on Orange Bay Island, freshly prepared buffet lunch, unlimited soft and hot drinks and national park fees included.

Private Boat Options & El Gouna Lagoon Cruise

Private Speedboat to Hula Hula or Orange Bay (from €100 / $115 / EGP 6,000 per group): A 4-hour private charter with morning or afternoon departure, two 1-hour snorkeling stops, 1.5 hours on the island, lunch, soft drinks and fruit. National park fee (about €5 per person) is paid on site.
Private Yacht in Hurghada (price on request): Full-day private yacht charter tailored to your group for island hopping, snorkeling or diving.
El Gouna Sea Trip from Hurghada (€35 / $40 / EGP 2,100): Full-day trip combining dolphin watching, coral-reef snorkeling, water sports, seafood and BBQ buffet lunch and a boat tour through the El Gouna lagoons.

What to Check Before Booking

Transfer surcharges outside Hurghada: On shared Giftun island trips, pickup from Sahl Hasheesh is €5 per person, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay or El Gouna is €10 per person, and Safaga is €15 per person.
What to bring: Swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, valid ID or passport copy and small cash for national park fees or optional photos.