Snorkeling in Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Cruise with Lunch

You get two separate snorkeling stops instead of one, so the reefs you see are not the same ecosystem twice.

Snorkeling in Hurghada combines a full day on a yacht with two guided reef dives and island time on Orange Bay. You board at the marina, relax on the beach for up to two hours, snorkel the Coral Gardens and Orange Bay reefs with professional guides, eat a buffet lunch on board, and return to your hotel by late afternoon. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling gear, and all drinks are included; the trip runs eight hours and suits swimmers of any age from one year old.

The Experience

The day starts at the marina where you board a cruise yacht and sail toward Orange Bay Island. The boat ride gives you time to settle in and watch the Red Sea open up—no rushed transfer, just the water and the approach. Once you reach the island, you have 1.5 to 2 hours to walk the white sand beach, swim in the shallows, or sit and let the heat work. This is not a quick stop; it is real beach time, the kind where you can actually dry off and eat something before the water work begins.

After the island, the yacht moves to the first snorkeling site at Coral Gardens. A professional guide enters the water with you, pointing out the reef structure and the fish moving through it. The coral here is dense and colorful, and the guide keeps the group together so nobody drifts or panics. You surface, rest on deck, and the yacht motors to the second snorkeling zone at Orange Bay reef—a different part of the same bay, but a separate ecosystem with its own fish and coral formations. Two stops mean you are not seeing the same reef twice, which changes what you encounter and how the day feels.

Back on board between snorkeling sessions and after the second dive, you eat a buffet lunch prepared in the galley. Soft drinks, water, and cocktails flow all day, so you are never thirsty or hungry while the sun is high. The yacht has shade, and the sea breeze keeps the heat manageable. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the only thing you arrange is showing up at your hotel at the start time. Snorkeling equipment comes with you; you do not rent it separately or bring your own.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• yacht cruise to Orange Bay Island.
• 1.5 to 2 hours on the island beach.
• two guided snorkeling stops at Coral Gardens and Orange Bay reef.
• snorkeling equipment for both dives.
• professional guide in English, Italian or German.
• buffet lunch on board.
• mineral water, soft drinks, hot drinks and cocktails throughout the day.
• snacks and seasonal fruit.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Egyptra Travel Services

Is this one for you?Book the option with private transfers if your hotel is outside the main Hurghada area or if you prefer not to wait for other guests at pickup; choose the parasailing add-on if you want a second activity beyond snorkeling and beach time. If Giftun Island National Park is available in your option, it replaces Orange Bay as the island stop—check which island suits your preference before checkout.

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Top questions

What exactly is at the Coral Gardens and Orange Bay snorkeling sites?

Both sites are coral reef zones in the Red Sea near Hurghada where you encounter colorful coral formations and tropical fish species. Coral Gardens and Orange Bay reef are separate locations, so the marine life and reef structure differ between the two stops, giving you variety within a single day.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included with the yacht trip. You do not need to rent gear separately or bring your own—the operator provides what you need for both reef dives.

Can I bring my young child on this snorkeling trip?

Yes, children are welcome from age one year old, provided they can swim. The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and specialized infant seats are available on board if needed.

Does the price include the entrance fee to Orange Bay Island?

Entrance fees are optional and depend on which option you select at checkout. Some packages include the fee; others do not. Choose the option that matches what you want to pay.

What languages does the guide speak?

The professional snorkeling guides speak English, Italian, and German, so you can request the language you prefer when you book.