Hurghada: Red Sea Cruise to Orange Bay & Hula Hula Islands

Luxury boat ride from Hurghada with snorkeling stops white sand islands and lunch

You’ll float across vivid Red Sea waters from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Hula Hula Islands by luxury boat, with hotel pickup included. Snorkel over lively reefs, relax on soft white sand, and share an open buffet lunch onboard with new friends. Expect laughter, salty skin, and those quiet moments when you realize you’re really far from home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Luxury boat cruise to islands

• Hotel pickup in Hurghada
• Sail on luxury boat
• Snorkeling with professional guide
• Visit Hula Hula Island
• Visit Orange Bay Island
• Enjoy open buffet lunch onboard
• Drink unlimited soft and hot drinks
• Return to hotel for drop-off

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was the way the light bounced off the water as we left Hurghada — this sharp blue you almost want to touch. Our guide, Kareem, had this easy laugh that made everyone relax right away. He handed out fins and masks before we even docked at the first snorkeling spot. The salt air stuck to my skin; I kept licking my lips without thinking. There was music playing softly from someone’s phone — Egyptian pop, I think — but mostly it was just wind and water.

I didn’t expect Orange Bay Island to feel so soft underfoot. The sand is different here, finer than anywhere else I’ve been. We found a patch of shade under these straw umbrellas while some people wandered off for photos or just lay back in the sun. Lunch was already set up on board when we got back — grilled chicken, rice, salads — nothing fancy but after swimming it tasted like something special. Someone spilled juice and everyone laughed about it for way too long (maybe you had to be there). The main keyword here is definitely “Red Sea cruise”, but honestly it’s the small moments that stick.

Hula Hula Island was quieter than Orange Bay. You could hear gulls arguing overhead and every so often a breeze would carry over the smell of sunscreen and seaweed. Kareem pointed out some coral shapes I’d never noticed before — he called one “brain coral” and mimed tapping his head until we all got it. On the way back to Hurghada, people stretched out on deck or dozed in the sun. I still think about that view over the rail: just endless blue meeting sky, no real line between them.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Red Sea cruise?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your Hurghada hotel are included.

Are snorkeling equipment and guides provided?

Yes, all snorkeling gear plus a professional guide are included in the tour.

What’s served for lunch during the cruise?

An open buffet lunch with grilled meats, rice, salads, plus unlimited soft drinks is served onboard.

How many islands are visited during this day trip?

You’ll visit both Orange Bay Island and Hula Hula Island during the cruise.

Is this day trip suitable for children?

Yes, but infants must sit on an adult’s lap; all fitness levels are welcome.

Are entrance fees to both islands included?

Yes, entrance fees for Orange Bay and Hula Hula Islands are covered in your booking.

How long is each snorkeling stop?

The exact time can vary but there is at least one dedicated snorkeling stop with guide support.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Hurghada city limits, sailing aboard a high-standard luxury boat with unlimited hot and cold drinks throughout. All entrance fees for Orange Bay and Hula Hula Islands are covered along with use of full snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, life jacket) under guidance from a professional snorkel guide. An open buffet lunch is served onboard before heading back in the afternoon.