4 Private Island Boat Tours in Egypt to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.Private Speed Boat to Magawish Island’s Hidden Wonders – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $70Best value

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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