Snorkeling in Hurghada: Private speed boat, choose your stops

Pick your Red Sea stop and snorkel at your own pace

A private speed boat snorkeling trip from Hurghada where you choose which island or reef site to visit (Dolphin House, Orange Bay Island, Hula Hula Island or White Island) over roughly 5 hours. The boat carries snorkeling gear, a guide who speaks English, Italian, French or German, and refreshments. You decide where to spend your time in the water and how long to stay at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 4-hour speed boat adventure

• Depart from Hurghada
• Choose destination: Orange Bay Island, Hula Hula Island, Eden Island, or Dolphin House
• Snorkel with provided equipment
• Enjoy snacks and hot and cold drinks onboard
• Relax and sunbathe on the boat or island
• Return to Hurghada

The experience

You pick the destination before you book. The three main pairings are Dolphin House with Orange Bay Island, Dolphin House with Hula Hula Island, or Dolphin House with White Island. Each combination gives you two contrasting stops in a single trip. A private speed boat means no schedule beyond your own: the guide adjusts the route and timing to what you want to do. Snorkeling equipment is on board, so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit and sunscreen.

Orange Bay Island sits in the Red Sea's clearest shallows, ringed by soft white sand and coral reefs close enough to reach on foot from the beach. The water stays calm and turquoise in the lagoon. Dolphin House is a reef system where wild dolphins move through open water. You may swim near them if they pass, though sightings are not guaranteed. Hula Hula Island runs as a beach club with loungers and a social atmosphere, still backed by snorkeling-ready reefs. White Island and the other options offer similar reef access with different moods and marine life. The guide knows which sites are clearest on the day and can steer you toward what you came for.

The boat carries cold drinks, hot tea and coffee, and snacks throughout the day. Pickup is included, though it depends on which option you choose at checkout: some departures pick up from central Hurghada hotels, others from nearby resorts. The trip runs roughly 5 hours total, though the exact timing shifts with your choices and the sea state. Bring cash for the National Park entrance fee if your chosen island requires it. The operator will tell you which stops need it when you book.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• cold drinks, bottled water, hot and cold snacks.
• tea and coffee.
• a private speed boat.
• a guide fluent in English, Italian, French or German.
• hotel pickup from Hurghada or nearby resorts (depending on your option).
• air-conditioned cabin.

Options for this experience

3 options

White Island with a stop at Dolphin HouseGuide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 13:00Snorkeling: Snorkeling and equipment are part of the trip. Duration: 4 hours. Snacks and drinks: Snacks, fruit, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included in the service provided. White Island: This option begins at Dolphin House, then continues with snorkeling and a visit to White Island. Pickup is included.

Orange Bay with a stop at Dolphin HouseGuide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 13:00Snorkeling: Snorkeling and equipment are part of the trip. Duration: 4 hours. Snacks and drinks: Snacks, fruit, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included in the service provided. Orange Bay: The adventure starts at Dolphin House, followed by snorkeling, a visit to Orange Bay Island and White Island. Pickup is included.

Hula Hula with a stop at Dolphin HouseGuide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 13:00Snorkeling: Snorkeling and equipment are part of the trip. Duration: 4 hours. Snacks and drinks: Snacks, fruit, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included in the service provided. Hula Hula: The adventure begins at Dolphin House, then moves on to snorkeling, a visit to Hula Hula Island and White Island. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 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$ 23

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Hurghada Vacations

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to control where you spend your time on the water and how long you stay at each stop. A private boat means no group schedule and no rush between sites. You set the pace, and the guide adapts to it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

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.

Can I see dolphins if I choose Dolphin House as one of my stops?

Dolphin House is a reef system where wild dolphins swim, and you may encounter them and snorkel nearby if they pass through the area. Sightings happen but are not guaranteed, since the dolphins move freely in open water.

What's the difference between Orange Bay Island and Hula Hula Island for snorkeling?

Orange Bay Island is quieter and more secluded, with shallow turquoise lagoons and reefs you can reach from the beach. Hula Hula Island has a beach-club setup with loungers and a more social atmosphere, but the snorkeling reefs are equally good. Pick Orange Bay for peace and Hula Hula if you want a livelier island vibe.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on the boat at no extra cost. Bring only your swimsuit and sunscreen.

How does pickup work, and where does the boat depart from?

Pickup is included and depends on which option you select at checkout: some departures collect from central Hurghada hotels, others from nearby resort areas like Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay. The boat departs from the Hurghada Marina. The operator will confirm your pickup location and time when you book.

What food and drinks are on board during the 5-hour trip?

The boat includes cold drinks, bottled water, hot tea and coffee, and snacks throughout the day. Lunch is not included, though some stops have beach restaurants if you want to eat ashore.