Orange Bay Giftun Island Snorkeling & Beach Day from Hurghada

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · DE +8

PickupAt your hotel

White Sand & Coral Reefs: Orange Bay's Two-Stop Snorkel Day

You get picked up from your hotel, spend the morning on two guided snorkeling dives in the Red Sea, have free time on Orange Bay Island's beach, and eat lunch onboard on the return. The boat handles all the gear, timing and transport, so you show up and swim. Eight hours total, suitable for first-time snorkelers and experienced ones alike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Orange Bay snorkeling cruise

Hotel pickup in Hurghada
Transfer to marina
Scenic Red Sea cruise
Relaxing onboard breakfast
First guided snorkeling stop
Second guided snorkeling stop
Relax on Orange Bay beach
Enjoy open buffet lunch onboard
Return cruise to Hurghada
Drop off at hotel

The Experience

Eight hours on the water, two snorkeling stops, and a stretch of white sand that doesn't feel real until you're standing on it. The day starts with hotel pickup in Hurghada—the boat leaves the marina mid-morning, and you're on the Red Sea within minutes of arriving. The water is so clear you can see the reef from the deck before you even suit up, which is when most people realize they've made the right choice.

The first snorkeling stop lasts around 30 to 45 minutes, and the guide stays close—not hovering, just there if you need help with your mask or want to know what you're looking at. The coral here is thick and alive, and the fish move through it like they own the place, which they do. You get full equipment (mask, fins, life jacket) and it's all included, so there's no scrambling to rent anything or worry about whether your gear fits. The second stop is similar but in a different part of the reef, so you're not just repeating the same stretch of water. Both times, the guide keeps the group small enough that you're not swimming in a crowd.

After the second dive, the boat heads to Orange Bay Island itself, and you get roughly two hours there. Some people stay in the shallow lagoon and snorkel from the beach; others just lie on the sand or wade in the turquoise water and do nothing at all. There's no pressure to fill the time. Lunch happens onboard during the return cruise—an open buffet with soft drinks, coffee and tea included—and by then you're tired enough that sitting on the deck watching the Red Sea slide past feels like the best part of the day.

The whole thing is built for people who want snorkeling without the logistics: no arranging transport to the marina, no figuring out what to bring, no separate lunch bill. The boat is full-day, so you're not rushed between stops, and the guide knows the reefs well enough that you see actual coral and fish, not just water. If you want to add parasailing on the way back, that's optional and extra, but most people skip it and just sit.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle, a full-day boat trip to Orange Bay Island, two guided snorkeling sessions with full equipment (mask, fins, life jacket), a professional snorkeling guide, approximately 2 hours of free time on Orange Bay Island, an open buffet lunch served onboard, and unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea throughout the cruise.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Red Dragon Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a complete Red Sea snorkeling day without arranging transport, gear rental, or figuring out where to eat—the pickup, equipment and lunch are all handled, leaving you to focus on the water and the island.