Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip from Hurghada
A full-day boat trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay on Giftun Island, with snorkeling at two coral reefs, 1–2 hours on the island, and lunch with unlimited soft and hot drinks on board.
- 7–8 hours
- Departs from Hurghada
- Hotel pickup included
- Guide languages: English, French, German, Polish, Russian
- From €25 / $25 / EGP 1500
- Children: €13 / $13 / EGP 700
Highlights
- Snorkeling at two coral reefs in the Red Sea islands
- 1–2 hours on Orange Bay Island to swim, relax or snorkel
- Clear water and white sand at Orange Bay, Giftun Islands
- Lunch, water and unlimited soft and hot drinks on board
- Watch for dolphins as you sail
About this trip
Orange Bay is located on Giftun Island, off Hurghada on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Hurghada, one of Egypt's most visited tourist destinations, is known for its beaches, abundant marine life and water sports. On this full-day sea trip you sail to Orange Bay and the Giftun Islands and snorkel at two spots to see the corals and marine life of the Red Sea.
Your day
After pickup from your hotel in Hurghada, you board the boat at the marina. The boat leaves at around 8:00 AM and sails toward Orange Bay and the Giftun Islands, with views of the city in the distance; keep an eye out for dolphins on the way. The first snorkeling spot is 40 to 45 minutes away. The second stop is another coral reef, home to a variety of colorful fish and other marine life.
Later, the boat arrives at Orange Bay Island, where you have 1 to 2 hours to swim, snorkel, take photos or relax in the sun on lounge chairs under tropical umbrellas. On the way back to Hurghada, you can unwind on the sundeck.
Lunch, water and unlimited soft and hot drinks are served on board.
What to bring
Sunglasses, swimwear, a sun hat, a towel and a camera.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and transfer to the marina.
- Departure
The boat leaves Hurghada at around 8:00 AM and sails toward Orange Bay and the Giftun Islands, with views of the city in the distance. Keep an eye out for dolphins.
- First snorkeling stop
The first snorkeling spot is 40–45 minutes from Hurghada.
- Second snorkeling stop
Another coral reef, home to a variety of colorful fish and other marine life.
- Orange Bay Island
1–2 hours on the island to swim, snorkel, take photos or relax on lounge chairs under tropical umbrellas.
- Return
Unwind on the sundeck on the way back to your hotel in Hurghada.
What's included
Included
- Snorkeling guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jacket
- Lunch
- Soft and hot drinks
- Transfer within Hurghada
Not included
- Underwater photography and on-board photo session
- Extra activities
- Marine tax: €5
- Transfer from hotels in Soma Bay, Makadi Bay or El Gouna: €10 per person extra
- Transfer from hotels in Safaga: €15 per person extra
- Transfer from hotels in Sahl Hasheesh: €5 per person extra
Before you go
What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Swimwear
- Sun hat
- Towel
- Camera
Good to know
- The boat leaves Hurghada at around 8:00 AM.
- Transfers are included within Hurghada; hotels in Soma Bay, Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Safaga and Sahl Hasheesh pay a transfer surcharge.
- The marine tax (€5) is not included.
Read before you go
Our guests
Photos and videos from our trips
Guest reviews
No reviews yet. Have you been on this trip? Be the first to tell other travelers about it.
Thank you for your review! It will appear here after a quick check.
Sorry, your review could not be sent. Please check the fields and try again.
