The 15 Best Island & Snorkelling Boat Trips from Hurghada

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish with two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching and meals on board. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef and Ashraf help swimmers of different abilities. Expect a lively group boat, clear water, seafood lunch and a sunset return.

“We had a great day with Tito and the other crew members! The marine life we saw when snorkelling was amazing and the guides/crew were fabulous and a lot of fun. Thank you, we had a wonderful time !”

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2.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend about eight hours on a small speedboat from Hurghada, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, Nemo, Magawish, Abu Monqar, and White Island. Expect three snorkeling stops, a wreck, dolphin watching when conditions allow, fruit, soft drinks, and guides such as Basil, Fatih, Omar, or Ahmed.

“What an amazing experience. Saw Dolphins leaping, snorkeling was fun. The shipwreck was thrilling but terrifyingly spooky at the same time. Great for getting a feel of all the Islands. Made wonderful memories and captured some great pictures. Well worth it. Thanks to Basil and the cool Captain B. Basil took my son's hand while snorkling and made sure he felt safe and confident. I plan to book more tours through this agent. Professional and fun.”

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3.Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,578 reviews · from $47

Take a 4 to 6 hour speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Magawish Island, with two snorkeling stops, lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Saif, Momo, Hassan, and Karim are praised for patient help in the water. Add five minutes of parasailing for a view from above.

“Absolutely fantastic trip! The captain and the guide were both friendly and welcoming! We would highly recommend!”

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4.Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,233 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to two Red Sea snorkeling sites and Orange Bay. Guides such as Mido, Ahmed, Wissam, and Youssef lead the outing, with gear, drinks, fruit, hotel transport, and about 90 minutes on the island. Expect a fast, sometimes bumpy ride.

“Amazing trip! Well organize staff, and this is not easy to find in Egypt, you’re gonna understand by your own, amazing reef and funny guys, I scared since I’m 5 about sharks, I was able to find the power to go snorkeling in the deep sea for the first time in my life just for how they made me feel, than you guys”

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5.Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,178 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $30

Choose a 7-hour yacht cruise or a 3-hour speedboat trip from Hurghada to Paradise Island. You’ll snorkel with a guide, eat lunch on the beach, and have time to swim and relax. Guides such as Pepsi, Karim, and Abdul have earned praise for helping nervous swimmers feel safe.

“Our guide Karim was very humorous and had excellent swimming skills. We had a fantastic time throughout the whole trip.”

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6.Luxury Cruise inc. Snorkeling/Massage/Island/water sport & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $54Top rated

Spend about eight hours on a large yacht from Hurghada, visiting Orange Bay and Red Sea snorkeling sites. Try water sports, fishing, and an introductory scuba session with crew support, then enjoy a buffet lunch, drinks, snacks, and a back massage. Guides such as Hisham, Andrew, and Barracuda help keep the day moving.

“Our experience was one to remember thanks to our tour guide Hisham and the wonderful crew! Everything was beyond our expectations and the buffet was delicious! Highly recommend this 6-in-1 tour with Hisham:)”

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7.Hula Hula Island Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 483 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

Take a yacht or speedboat from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island for reef snorkeling, banana boat rides, an Oriental lunch, and beach time. Yacht trips add a short beach massage. Guides such as Karim, Tito, Ahmed, and Ziad are known for patient help in the water.

“🌴 Hula Hula Island Excursion – Recommended! 🌊 Had an amazing day! The driver was a bit late, but after contacting the organization, we quickly got an update. Traffic is a bit chaotic compared to what we’re used to – just something to keep in mind. Arrival at the location was a bit unclear, but once on the boat: fantastic! 🚤 The crew was friendly, helpful, and even guided the kids in the water. Note: the photoshoot is fun, but it takes time away from snorkeling. 🎥⏱ If snorkeling is your main goal, best to skip it. Also, negotiate the price – they ask way more than you’d normally pay…”

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8.PRIVATE! | Full Day Charter Boat Trip| Up to 14 | Snorkeling and Islands tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews

Spend about eight hours on a private Hurghada boat with your own group, captain, cook, and snorkeling crew. Visit Omo Gamaar and Carless Reef, look for dolphins, and choose an optional island stop. Lunch, drinks, gear, restroom use, and the national park ticket are included.

“We had an amazing day. Capt Mohammed and his 2 crew Yousuf and Ayad were brilliant. We spent whole day out at sea. We saw dolphins and went snorkeling. The captain helped us in the sea as I was nervous and never done before. They prepared a very nice lunch for us also. All in all an amazing day. Highly recommend it.”

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9.PRIVATE! | 4-hour Speed Boat Trip | Swim With Dolphins, Snorkeling & Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada for four to five hours of dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, island time, and a shipwreck stop. Guides such as Islam, Mohammed, and Said are praised for helping beginners and children. Pickup costs extra, and dolphin sightings depend on sea conditions.

“This trip was excellent. We have 2 snorkeling in two different locations. And the most amazing part of coz would be dolphin watching. We saw the dolphins in two different locations with ten dolphins. Even saw a baby dolphin!! The trips was so good and our guide was so good and friendly.”

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10.White Island Speedboat Tour, Snorkeling, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews

Travel by speedboat from Hurghada to two Giftun Islands snorkeling sites and Nemo Island. You get a guide, equipment, lunch box, drinks, fruit, and about 1.5 hours on the island. Guides such as Yousaf, Karim, Baaki, Karin, and Hassan are noted for friendly, hands-on help.

“such an amazing experience, our guide new all the best spots to go snorkelling. Kept it fun and definitely worth the money.”

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11.Mahmya Island: Red Sea Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 7h 30m · from $95

Sail about an hour from Mahmya Beach to Mahmya Island, then swim, snorkel, relax under a parasol, and eat at an open-air buffet. English and Arabic hosts are available. The day also includes a reef boat trip, towels, gear, floats, and beach sports.

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12.ViP Orange Bay Giftun Island Tour By Boat With Lunch in Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $18Best value

Sail from Hurghada to Giftun Islands National Park for two snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, water sports, and about two hours at Orange Bay. The crew provides equipment and support, with guides such as Ahmed praised for keeping the day lively and helping children in the water.

“Un tour muy disfrutable. Me encanta hacer snorkel, el lugar era muy lindo, la isla Giftun preciosa también. Y lo mejor el precio de la excursión, muy bueno! Muy recomendable!😁”

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13.Private Speedboat to Orange Bay and White Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay, two Red Sea snorkeling spots, and White Island, also listed as Nemo Bay. Your English-speaking guide handles the day, with fruit, soft drinks, equipment, and an optional five-minute parasail flight included if selected.

“Great value fun day out. Attentive staff, beautiful scenery and great joined up experience, small group makes for chilled vibe. Minor first aid given to my partner for a cut on her foot by Mido who was knowledgeable and kind. paragliding and snorkeling immense fun and paradise beach just gorgeous for relaxing afterwards. Personal note: Orange island a bit touristy for our taste - basically somewhere for great Instagram pics if thats your thing but not much else to it.”

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14.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange bay Island W lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 144 reviews · from $33

Join a private or small-group yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, usually with 10 to 15 people. Ahmed, Mahmood, and the crew lead snorkeling, island time, seafood lunch, drinks, and music, with optional parasailing after the cruise.

“an amazing experience. value for money,great food,beautiful island, stunning snorkeling spots”

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15.Private Speed Boat to Magawish Island’s Hidden Wonders – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $70

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Magawish Island for two guided snorkeling stops, dolphin watching at Dolphin House, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. The trip starts at noon and lasts about five hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“The host disrespect me that he touched my nipple during our conversation. I will not recommend anyone to join this trip with that particular host.”

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