Snorkeling in Hurghada: Orange Bay & Giftun Island with lunch

Lunch arrives on the boat while you're still in the water.

Snorkel Orange Bay and Giftun Island near Hurghada with a guide, two snorkeling stops to see coral gardens and schools of tropical fish, two hours on the island itself, and a freshly prepared lunch buffet served aboard. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling gear, and drinks throughout the day are included; a live guide speaks English, French, German, or Arabic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and relaxing at Orange Bay

• Snorkel at coral gardens
• See tropical fish schools
• Relax on sunbeds
• Swim in clear lagoons
• Walk along sandy beach
• Enjoy freshly prepared lunch on boat

The Experience

Orange Bay sits in the Red Sea off Hurghada and is shallow enough that you can see the bottom—turquoise water, white sand, and the kind of clarity that makes snorkeling work without a long boat ride first. The day starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, then the boat leaves with snorkeling stops on the way to the island. You'll see colorful coral gardens and schools of tropical fish at each one, with a guide in the water and snorkeling equipment provided. The guide speaks English, French, German, or Arabic depending on your group.

Two hours on Orange Bay itself gives you time to swim in the lagoon, walk the beach, or use the sunbeds on shore. Lunch—a buffet with various dishes—is freshly prepared and served on the boat, and coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water are available all day. The whole trip runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you're not rushing the island time or the snorkeling stops.

The boat provides life jackets, and the trip is wheelchair accessible; infants can ride in a pram or stroller, though they need to sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride. If you're coming from El Gouna, Safaga, Somabay, Makadi, or Sahl Hasheesh, a transfer can be arranged for an additional fee paid on the day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
• a guide in the water at each snorkeling stop.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• two snorkeling stops to see coral gardens and tropical fish.
• two hours on Orange Bay island with access to sunbeds and the beach.
• a freshly prepared lunch buffet served on the boat.
• coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water all day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling and beach time combined in one day—you'll stop at coral gardens on the boat ride, then spend hours on the sand at Orange Bay.

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Top questions

What will I see when I snorkel off Orange Bay?

Colorful coral gardens and schools of tropical fish are the main draw at the snorkeling stops on the way to the island. The water is shallow and clear, so visibility is good even for beginners.

How much time do I actually spend on Orange Bay island?

Two hours on the island itself, which gives you time to swim in the lagoon, relax on a sunbed, or walk along the beach without feeling rushed.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided, along with a life jacket and a guide in the water at each stop.

When does lunch happen, and what's included?

Lunch is a freshly prepared buffet served on the boat during the day. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water are available throughout the eight hours.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle are included in Hurghada. If you're staying in El Gouna, Safaga, Somabay, Makadi, or Sahl Hasheesh, a transfer can be added for a fee paid on the day.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, French, German, or Arabic, depending on your group's needs.