Snorkeling in Hurghada: Luxury Boat to Orange Bay Island

Two coral reefs and a white-sand island in one boat day

A luxury boat trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay Island combines two snorkeling stops at coral reef sites with swimming, sunbathing and water sports on the island itself. The 8-hour day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling gear, a certified guide, lunch and soft drinks onboard. You can add a 15-minute introductory scuba dive with full equipment and professional instruction, or skip it and stay with snorkeling alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury boat trip and snorkeling

• Hotel pickup in Hurghada
• Sail on luxury yacht
• Snorkel at two coral reef spots
• Relax on Orange Bay Island beach
• Enjoy open-buffet lunch onboard
• Participate in water sports activities
• Drop-off at hotel

The experience

You're picked up from your Hurghada hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to the marina, where you board a high-standard luxury yacht with a professional crew. The boat carries you out to the first snorkeling stop at a coral reef site, where you enter the water with a mask, fins and life jacket provided. A certified snorkeling guide stays with the group to point out the tropical fish moving through the coral and to make sure everyone is comfortable in the water. The second reef stop follows the same format: different site, same equipment and guide support.

Between the reef dives, the boat anchors at Orange Bay Island, known locally as the Egyptian Caribbean for its white sand and clear turquoise water. You swim, float and sunbathe here for leisure time. Onboard, a freshly prepared open-buffet lunch is served, and soft drinks are available throughout the day. If you've booked the scuba option, a 15-minute introductory dive happens at one of the reef stops with full scuba gear and a professional instructor guiding you through the basics underwater. Water sports like Banana Boat and Sofa Ride are included for anyone who wants them.

The boat returns to Hurghada in the late afternoon, and your driver takes you back to your hotel. The whole day is structured so you don't arrange transport, book entry separately or figure out which reefs are worth visiting: the itinerary, the guide and the timing are all set.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• sailing on a high-standard luxury yacht with professional crew.
• two snorkeling stops at coral reef sites with certified guide.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, life jacket).
• entrance to Orange Bay Island.
• open-buffet lunch onboard.
• soft drinks and hot drinks all day.
• water sports activities including Banana Boat and Sofa Ride.

Options for this experience

4 options

Hula Hula: Cruise in LuxuryGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Two-hour trip to Hula Hula Island on a luxury boat, with two snorkeling stops and water sports; offered every day, pickup is included

Cruise in Luxury to Orange BayGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Two-hour trip to Orange Bay Island on a luxury boat, with two snorkeling stops and water sports; offered daily, pickup is included

Scuba diving at Orange BayGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Orange Bay cruise with one 15-minute introductory scuba dive, full gear included; includes pickup

Scuba diving at Hula HulaGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Cruise to Hula Hula Island with one 15-minute introductory scuba dive, full gear included; includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 33

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 11.18

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Crystal Horizon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling and island time on a single full-day yacht departure from Hurghada. Add scuba if you're ready to try a 15-minute guided dive at the same reef stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The snorkeling stops are suitable for all physical fitness levels, and a certified guide is with your group at both reef sites. Equipment is provided, and the guide ensures safety and comfort in the water for beginners and experienced snorkelers alike.

What's the difference between the snorkeling stops and Orange Bay Island?

The two snorkeling stops are at coral reef sites where you enter the water with a guide to see tropical fish and coral formations. Orange Bay Island is a beach destination where you swim and sunbathe in shallow turquoise water and relax on white sand between the reef dives.

Is the scuba diving part included, or do I pay extra?

Scuba diving is optional. You can book the snorkeling-only version, or add a 15-minute introductory scuba dive at checkout. If you choose it, you get full scuba equipment and professional instruction at one of the reef stops. If not, you stay with snorkeling and water sports on the boat.

What should I bring?

Bring your own towels. Snorkeling gear, life jackets and sun protection are part of the boat experience. Wear reef-safe sunscreen if you have it, and bring a light layer for the boat ride back if you're sensitive to wind and spray.

How long is the whole day?

The trip runs 8 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including travel time to and from the marina, two snorkeling stops, time on Orange Bay Island, and lunch onboard.