Snorkeling in Hurghada: 2 Coral Reefs with Boat & Lunch

Two reefs in one morning, lunch between them, no crowds at the water's edge

A full-day snorkeling trip from Hurghada takes you by boat to two offshore coral reefs—Fanadir and Abu Ramada—with 45 minutes in the water at each stop, a professional crew, all equipment provided, and lunch served onboard. Hotel pickup is included, and the reefs are chosen on the day of your trip based on visibility and marine life. No certification or experience required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Red Sea boat trip with snorkeling

• Hotel pickup and transfer to marina
• Meet crew and safety briefing
• Boat departure and sail to Fanadir Reef
• Snorkel at Fanadir Reef for 45 minutes
• Relax, swim, or sunbathe onboard
• Sail to Abu Ramada Reef
• Snorkel at Abu Ramada Reef for 45 minutes
• Enjoy freshly prepared lunch onboard

The Experience

The boat leaves Hurghada at around 8am after hotel pickup, heading straight into the Red Sea instead of starting from the crowded shore. You get a safety briefing from the crew, then cruise to Fanadir Reef, where you spend 45 minutes snorkeling through coral formations and shallow gardens full of reef fish. The water here is clear enough to see the structure of the corals and the fish moving through them without fighting a line of other swimmers.

Between stops, you stay on the boat—there's shaded seating, restrooms, and time to dry off or swim from the deck if you want. A freshly prepared lunch is served while you're anchored, so you eat without rushing back to shore. Then the boat moves to Abu Ramada Reef, a different coral area known for richer marine life and good visibility, where you get another 45 minutes in the water. The snorkeling equipment—mask, fins, snorkel—is provided and fitted to you before you enter.

What separates this from wading into the reef off the beach is the boat itself: it takes you past the crowded entry points to reefs with clearer water and more intact coral formations. The crew picks the two stops based on that day's conditions, so you're not locked into a predetermined route. Soft drinks and water are available throughout, and the whole day runs about 8 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada.
• boat trip with professional crew.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• two coral reef stops with 45 minutes at each.
• safety briefing.
• soft drinks and water throughout the day.
• freshly prepared lunch served onboard.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Upper Sky Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel offshore reefs with a crew that adapts the two stops based on that day's conditions—you get clearer water and richer coral than the shore offers, plus lunch and equipment included on the boat.

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Top questions

What are Fanadir Reef and Abu Ramada Reef like when I get there?

Fanadir Reef is a colorful coral formation in shallow water with coral gardens and reef fish, ideal for exploring at your own pace. Abu Ramada Reef is a different coral area known for richer marine life and excellent visibility, so you see a different part of the Red Sea ecosystem in the same morning.

Do I need snorkeling experience or certification to go?

No certification or prior experience is required. The trip is designed for beginners, families, and non-divers. A professional crew gives you a safety briefing before you enter the water, and you snorkel at your own pace.

What's included in the price?

The boat trip, professional crew and guide, safety briefing, snorkeling equipment, two coral reef stops, soft drinks and water, onboard lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada are all included.

How long do I actually spend snorkeling at each reef?

You get 45 minutes in the water at Fanadir Reef and another 45 minutes at Abu Ramada Reef, with time between stops to rest on the boat, eat lunch, and relax.

Will the reefs be crowded?

Unlike shore snorkeling, the boat takes you to offshore reefs away from the crowded entry points. The crew selects the two stops based on that day's conditions and marine life, so you're not locked into a popular spot.

What languages does the guide speak?

The professional guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and three additional languages, so communication is available in multiple tongues.