Red Sea Snorkeling: Yacht Tour with Lunch & Massage

Manta rays and dolphins in the same afternoon, then massage away the salt.

A full-day Red Sea snorkeling yacht tour departing from Hurghada with two guided reef stops, water sports activity, time on Giftun Island and Orange Bay, buffet lunch with seafood and BBQ, and onboard massage for every guest. The boat is air-conditioned, snorkeling equipment is provided, and a live guide speaks English, German, Arabic or Russian. Pickup from Hurghada hotels is included in one option. The other departs from outside the city.

The experience

You board a luxury yacht in the morning and spend the next eight hours on the Red Sea. Two snorkeling stops let you move at your own pace through angelfish, manta rays, and a strong chance of dolphins in their natural habitat. The boat carries snorkeling equipment for everyone, so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit and the willingness to go under.

Between the reef dives, the yacht anchors at Giftun Island and Orange Bay, where you can swim, photograph the shoreline, or simply sit on deck with a cold drink. A water sports activity stop breaks up the day with something faster. The itinerary names it but leaves the specifics to the moment, so ask your guide what's running when you board. Lunch is a full buffet: seafood soup and grilled fish, BBQ chicken and beef kofta, four kinds of salads, fresh fruit, and drinks all day. Soft drinks, hot drinks, coffee and tea flow throughout.

The massage happens on board after lunch, a full back treatment for each guest included in the price. It is the reason many people book this tour: eight hours of sun and salt water followed by professional hands unknotting the tension. Children from age one are welcome, and the boat has air conditioning below deck if anyone needs to step out of the heat.

What’s included

• Two snorkeling stops with reef fish and rays.
• water sports activity.
• time on Giftun Island and Orange Bay.
• seafood and BBQ buffet lunch with four salads, fresh fruit, and soft drinks, coffee and tea throughout the day.
• snorkeling equipment for all guests.
• back massage for each person on board.
• air-conditioned yacht.
• live guide in English, German, Arabic or Russian.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

From HurghadaGuide in 4 languages · 07:30Includes transfer from Hurghada. Pickup is included.

From Outside HurghadaGuide in 4 languages · 07:30Includes transfer from outside Hurghada: from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, El Gouna or Safaga (up to Minaville Safaga Hotel). Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 34

Live guideEnglish, German, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Royal Cruise Hurghada

Is this one for you?Pick the Hurghada pickup if you're staying in the city and want to start in the morning. Choose the marina departure if you're based outside Hurghada or prefer to meet the boat directly there.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the chances of seeing dolphins on this Red Sea snorkeling trip?

The operator states a 70% probability of dolphin sightings in their natural habitat during the snorkeling stops, though no wildlife encounter is guaranteed on any given day.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this yacht tour?

No experience is required. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, snorkeling equipment is provided, and a live guide is present to help you in the water.

What's the difference between the two departure options?

One option includes pickup from Hurghada hotels. The other departs from a location outside Hurghada. Choose based on where you're staying.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is a full buffet with seafood, BBQ, salads, fresh fruit and drinks all included. The menu lists fish, shrimp, chicken, beef and vegetarian options, though you should confirm any specific dietary needs when you book.

How long is the full-day tour, and when do we return?

The tour runs eight hours total, so plan for a morning departure and afternoon return to your hotel or the departure point.