Hurghada: VIP 3-Island Yacht, Snorkeling & Seafood Lunch

Three Islands, Two Snorkel Stops & Lunch Served on the Water

You get hotel pickup, a full day on a premium yacht visiting three islands with white-sand beaches and turquoise water, two guided snorkeling stops among Red Sea reefs, a seafood and grilled lunch served on board, all snorkeling equipment, and soft drinks throughout. The fixed schedule means you don't coordinate timing or transport yourself. The boat leaves at a set hour and returns you to your hotel by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day VIP seafood yacht trip

• Hotel pickup and transfer to marina
• Board yacht and start Red Sea cruise
• Visit Orange Bay Island and relax
• Snorkeling stop at reef area
• Visit Magawish Island and relax
• Second snorkeling stop at reef area
• Visit White Island and relax
• Enjoy seafood and grilled lunch on board
• Return to marina and end trip

The experience

The yacht's engine cuts through turquoise water so clear you can see the reef below before you even jump in. Hotel pickup gets you to Hurghada's marina early enough to feel the boat settle under your feet, soft drinks already waiting in the cooler, music already playing. You're heading to Orange Bay, Magawish Island, and White Island (the three stops that make up the premium version of this full-day trip), and the whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually breathe instead of rushing between photo ops.

Each island gets around an hour. You wade onto white sand, swim in water so shallow and clear it feels unreal, lie down and do nothing for twenty minutes if that's what you want. The snorkeling happens at two separate reef stops on the way, with about 45 minutes at each one. A guide goes in with you, points out the coral formations and the small fish moving through them, makes sure your mask isn't leaking. The Red Sea marine life isn't as dense as some places, but it's there: parrotfish, grouper, the occasional turtle if you're lucky. Dolphins cruise through these waters, and while they're not guaranteed to show up, the crew keeps an eye out and will tell you if they spot a pod.

Lunch happens back on the boat: grilled seafood, cold salads, bread, soft drinks and hot tea. You eat on deck with the islands still visible, the boat rocking just enough to feel like you're actually at sea. The whole day runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you're not exhausted by the time you get back to your hotel. The trip runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the full three-island version. If you want to go on a different day, there's an Orange Bay–only option available every day, though without the seafood component at lunch.

Snorkeling gear is provided (mask, fins, tube, life jacket), and the boat itself is high-standard, meaning it's not a fishing boat retrofitted for tourists. The crew follows safety and hygiene protocols throughout, which matters when you're eating and swimming in the same few hours. If you're traveling with small children, car seats and prams are available, and the trip suits all fitness levels since you're not hiking or climbing anything.

What’s included

• Hotel-to-hotel transfer in Hurghada.
• boarding and sailing on a high-standard yacht.
• visits to Orange Bay Island, Magawish Island, and White Island with approximately one hour at each.
• two snorkeling stops with professional guides, safety instruction, and assistance.
• snorkeling equipment including mask, snorkel tube, fins, and life jacket.
• open buffet lunch with seafood and grilled items, salads, and bread.
• soft drinks, cold beverages, and hot tea throughout the day.
• relaxing music on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Excursion to Orange Bay Island onlyGuide in 6 languages · 08:30Orange Bay trip with two snorkeling stops and a buffet (no seafood), pickup is included

Trip to the Premium 3 IslandsGuide in 6 languages · 08:30Visit three beautiful Red Sea islands, where you can relax on the beach, swim in crystal-clear water, enjoy snorkeling stops and seafood, 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 08:30

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

GroupUp to 32

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.46

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sea Star Hurghada

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a full Red Sea day without arranging your own boat, snorkeling guide, or island transport: the fixed schedule and hotel pickup handle all three, leaving you to swim and eat and watch the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

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

What's the difference between the 3-island and Orange Bay only options?

The premium 3-island trip includes Orange Bay, Magawish Island, and White Island with seafood lunch. It runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Orange Bay only is available every day and includes the same snorkeling and lunch format but without the seafood component.

Are dolphins guaranteed to appear?

Dolphins live freely in the Red Sea and may appear during the cruise, but sightings are not guaranteed. The crew watches for them and will alert you if a pod is spotted.

How much time do you spend snorkeling?

There are two snorkeling stops, with around 45 minutes at each one, including time to enter the water and explore the reef.

What's included in the lunch?

Seafood and grilled items, salads, bread, soft drinks, and hot tea. The meal is served on board while you're on the water.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel-to-hotel transfer in Hurghada is included in the price.

What snorkeling equipment is provided?

Mask, snorkel tube, fins, and life jacket are all supplied. You don't need to bring your own.

How long is the full day?

The trip runs approximately eight hours from hotel pickup to return, including all three islands, two snorkeling stops, and lunch on board.