Snorkeling in Hurghada: Bianca Island with lunch

Two reef stops and a private island in one morning and afternoon

Snorkel two coral reef locations in Hurghada's Red Sea, then relax on Bianca Island's private beach with lunch and drinks. The eight-hour trip includes hotel pickup, professional snorkeling guidance and full equipment, a buffet meal at the island, and time to swim and rest on white sand. A guide speaks English, French, German or Polish.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Hurghada and a boat crossing to the first snorkeling stop at a coral reef. You get full snorkeling equipment and professional guidance to explore the reef's fish and coral formations. After the first site, the boat moves to a second reef location for another snorkel before heading to Bianca Island itself. The whole experience is built around the snorkeling stops and the island time that follows, not a rushed circuit of sights, but a rhythm that lets you actually spend time in the water and on the sand.

Bianca Island itself is set up as a private beach with soft white sand, shallow turquoise water for swimming, and styled relaxation areas. A freshly prepared buffet lunch is served on the island along with drinks throughout the day, so you eat and drink without leaving to find a restaurant. The crew handles the service while you choose whether to swim, rest on the beach, take photos or simply float in the shallow water. The whole setup is designed to feel unhurried: the opposite of a crowded day-trip beach.

The boat returns you to your Hurghada hotel at the end of the eight-hour outing. A guide in English, French, German or Polish travels with the group and handles the snorkeling instruction and island logistics, so language is not a barrier. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat if needed.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada.
• snorkeling at two coral reef locations with professional guidance.
• full snorkeling equipment.
• boat trip to Bianca Island.
• lunch buffet and drinks on the island.
• time to swim and relax on the private beach.
• a guide in English, French, German or Polish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lovely Jubbly Tours Egypt

Is this one for you?This is a shared-boat trip with a guide, so you're in a group rather than alone. Book it if you want the snorkeling instruction and the island logistics handled for you, and you're comfortable with other travelers on the same boat. The eight-hour length means you get real time in the water and on the sand, not a quick stop between other activities.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the snorkeling like at the two reef stops?

Both stops are at coral reef locations in the Red Sea where you can see colorful marine life. A professional guide is with the group, and you get full snorkeling equipment provided. The reefs are shallow enough for swimmers of all levels.

How much time do you actually spend on Bianca Island?

The island is the main part of the day. You arrive after the two snorkeling stops and stay there for the rest of the afternoon. It's long enough to swim, eat lunch, rest on the sand and take photos without feeling rushed.

What's included in the lunch?

A freshly prepared open buffet is served on the island, with drinks available throughout the day. You eat on the island itself, so there's no need to leave the beach.

Does the boat pick me up from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada are included. The boat leaves from the harbor after collecting guests from their hotels.

What if I've never snorkeled before?

The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and a professional guide provides snorkeling instruction at both reef stops. Full equipment is supplied, and the reefs are shallow enough for beginners.