Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Snorkeling & Lunch Cruise

Red Sea coral reefs, Orange Bay island time, boat lunch and soft drinks

You’ll float over Red Sea reefs near Hurghada with a local guide who keeps things easygoing: two snorkeling stops, time to relax on Orange Bay Island’s pale sand, plus lunch served right on the boat while you dry off in the sun. With hotel pickup included and all gear sorted for you, it’s a day where you can actually let go and just enjoy what’s right in front of you.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 8.99 to US$ 37 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Orange No Transfer 08:00 Guide in 7 languages Pickup is included

Orange Bay trip from hotels in Hurghada 08:00 Guide in 7 languages Pickup is included

Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh 08:00 Guide in 7 languages For Makadi and Sahl Hasheesh: this choice covers a round trip transfer from the hotels in Makadi and Sahl Hasheesh. Pickup is included

El-Gouna, Soma Bay and Safaga 08:00 Guide in 7 languages This choice covers a round trip transfer from the hotels in El-Gouna, Safaga and Soma Bay. Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and island relaxation tour

• Hotel pickup in Hurghada
• Boat trip starts at marina
• Snorkel at first coral reef
• Sail to Orange Bay Island
• Relax on beach and swim
• Enjoy lunch on the boat
• Snorkel at second spot
• Refresh with unlimited soft drinks
• Return to marina and hotel

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle from anywhere in Hurghada, an 8-hour boat cruise with two guided snorkeling stops (all equipment supplied), plenty of time to relax or swim at Orange Bay Island, unlimited soft drinks throughout the journey, and a freshly prepared lunch served onboard before heading back to shore together in the afternoon.

Times

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• Every day 08:00

Information

Feel the Red Sea’s colors on an Orange Bay snorkeling trip from Hurghada, with lunch, two reef stops, and hotel pickup included for a relaxed day out.

Group Up to 35

Live guide English, French, German, Arabic, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (11 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

“You’ll probably burn your nose,” our guide Khaled joked as we shuffled onto the boat at Hurghada’s marina. I laughed. He wasn’t wrong. The sun was already sharp even though it was barely 9am. There was this salty tang in the air that made me weirdly hungry, which was lucky because they’d promised lunch on board. We set off with that low hum of the engine and a bunch of us just sat quietly for a bit, watching those wild blue colors shift as we left the shore behind.

The first snorkeling stop hit me harder than I expected. I thought I’d be nervous (I’m not exactly a fish), but Khaled handed me my mask and just said “slow is good.” The water was almost too clear. You could see every ripple of sand and the coral looked like someone had painted it for a movie. There were these tiny electric-blue fish everywhere. At one point I lost track of time completely, just floating there trying to remember what half those creatures are called in English. When we got back on deck, someone handed me a cold drink and honestly, it tasted better than any soda I’ve ever had.

Orange Bay Island felt unreal: soft sand that squeaks under your feet and water so pale it almost glows. We sprawled out under one of those straw umbrellas (the kind that always look like they’re about to fly away). Some people swam, some just lay there grinning at nothing. Lunch came out while we were still dripping saltwater (grilled chicken, rice, salads) simple stuff but after swimming it tasted like a feast. There was this little moment when everyone went quiet except for the gulls overhead.

We stopped again for more snorkeling on the way back and by then I’d stopped worrying about how I looked in fins or if my hair was sticking up weirdly from the salt. Just sun-warmed skin, sea air, and that sleepy feeling you get after being outside all day. Back at Hurghada marina, Khaled gave us this big wave goodbye like he actually meant it. I still think about that first glimpse underwater. It’s stuck with me somehow.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian and Serbian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5).

How long is the Orange Bay snorkeling trip from Hurghada?

The full boat trip lasts around 8 hours including transfers.

Is hotel pickup included in this Hurghada snorkeling tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Are lunch and drinks provided during the cruise?

Lunch is served onboard along with unlimited soft drinks throughout the day.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling equipment?

No, all snorkeling equipment is provided as part of the tour.

How many snorkeling stops are there on this Red Sea trip?

You’ll stop at two different coral reef spots for snorkeling sessions.

Is there time to relax on Orange Bay Island?

Yes, you’ll have dedicated relaxation time on Orange Bay Island during the trip.

Operated by Aqua Red Reef. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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