Hurghada: Speedboat to 2 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkeling

Two Islands, Dolphins, and Coral Reefs in One Red Sea Morning

You're picked up from your Hurghada hotel and taken by private speedboat to Orange Bay and Abu Minqar islands for snorkeling in coral reefs, a one-hour dolphin encounter in open water, and time to swim in calm lagoons. Snorkeling gear, life jacket, fruit, water, and a professional guide are included. The trip takes a half-day and returns you to your hotel by afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin swim and island visits

• Swim and snorkel with dolphins
• Relax at Orange Bay Island beach
• Visit Abu Minqar Island for nature

The experience

The speedboat cuts through turquoise water so clear you can see the sand beneath it, and the engine noise fades into the sound of wind and spray. You're headed to Orange Bay first: a stretch of white beach ringed by shallow lagoons where the water stays so calm it barely moves. The island sits inside Giftun National Park, about a short ride from Hurghada, and it's the kind of place that makes you understand why people call it the Maldives of Egypt. You'll have time to snorkel here among the coral reefs, where the fish are bright enough that you stop trying to name the colors and just watch.

The dolphin encounter happens in open water, and it's the part that stays with you longest. You're in the sea with them for about an hour, watching how they move, not performing, just existing in their habitat. The guide keeps the group respectful and small, because too many boats scatter them. There's no guarantee you'll see them (they're wild, after all), but when they surface near you, the whole thing goes quiet except for the water. After that, the boat heads to Abu Minqar Island, where mangrove forests line the shore and the coral reefs are dense enough that you'll spot sea turtles and rare fish species if you look carefully while snorkeling.

The day is structured so you're not rushed: two hours at Orange Bay, the dolphin time in the middle, then Abu Minqar to finish. You get snorkeling equipment and a life jacket, seasonal fruit and water on board, and a shaded area where you can sit between swims. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The whole thing runs as a private speedboat, which means the pace is yours and the guide adjusts to what you want to do.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada.
• entry to Orange Bay Island and Abu Minqar Island.
• snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
• professional guide.
• seasonal fruits, soft drinks, and water.
• shaded seating area on the speedboat.
• one hour of dolphin swimming in their natural habitat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 12 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic, Romanian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.23

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by alfa travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Red Sea experiences (snorkeling, dolphins, and island time) without arranging a boat, equipment, or multiple bookings. The private speedboat and included guide handle the logistics so you just show up at your hotel.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic, Russian and Romanian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

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's the chance of seeing dolphins on this trip?

Dolphins are wild and roam freely, so sightings aren't guaranteed. The guide searches within their natural habitat, and if boat traffic is heavy that day, encounters may not happen. The snorkeling and island time remain regardless.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are included. You don't need to bring your own or pay extra.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada, entry to Orange Bay Island, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, seasonal fruits, soft drinks and water, a professional guide, and access to Abu Minqar Island (sand bank) and shaded seating on board.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

You can swim in the shallow lagoons at Orange Bay and relax on the beach without snorkeling. The equipment is provided but not required.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the trip.