8 Snorkeling Trips in Hurghada Worth Boarding

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.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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4.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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5.Hula Hula Island Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

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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6.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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7.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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8.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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