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Top 15 Orange Bay & Red Sea Island Trips in Hurghada

45 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Good orange bay & red sea island trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch - Pickup from five Red Sea resort areas
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Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

1.Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,451 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53Our pick

Spend 8.5 hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with guides such as Andrew and Mostafa. Reach Orange Bay early, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, enjoy a buffet lunch, soft drinks, snacks, a back massage, and optional water sports. Hotel pickup covers Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna.

“The whole tour on boat has been the best experience in my life. Snorkelling was fantastic. Next year im bringing my children to share this experience. Andrew and mostafa was brilliant tour guides.. Thank you 🙏🏽”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch - Reaching the boat from Hurghada
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

2.Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,345 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $34

Join Zanetta Tours for a full Red Sea day from Hurghada. You’ll snorkel at two coral sites, eat breakfast and lunch aboard a well-equipped boat, then spend two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Arabi, Nemo, and Ezz are known for helping first-time swimmers. Pickup is optional, and the $34 price includes food, drinks, equipment, and water rides.

“Such an amazing day! Everything ran smoothly from pick up to drop off. The food was delicious and the guides were so friendly, funny, and helpful. The snorkelling was a great experience and the island was so beautiful. Make sure you bring cash with you for the island. Drinks are quite expensive, around £10-15 each.”

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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch - Searching for dolphins in their own water
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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

3.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

Take a fast, small-group boat from Hurghada to search for dolphins, snorkel at two or three Red Sea reefs, then relax on a sandy island or shallow sandbank. Captain Islam, Karim, Ahmed, and other local crews are praised for careful boat handling and friendly water guidance. Lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers are included.

“Everything was great! It went smoothly as well! We booked just one hour before pickup, and it still worked out perfectly – respect to the organization for that! Amazing captains, amazing guide. They were respectful of the animals. We were able to observe the dolphins from the boat, and later we went snorkeling without disturbing them in their natural habitat. And simply a beautiful view! They also made sure everyone on board was well taken care of! There were food, drinks, and snacks available for everyone. There was also a full set of snorkeling equipment available. Even those who were unsure or uncomfortable in the water were given a life…”

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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports - Hurghada - The boat ride and the first reef stop
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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports – Hurghada

4.Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,003 reviews · from $12Top rated

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with hotel pickup, two guided snorkeling stops, a boat lunch, two hours at Orange Bay, and banana boat and tow tube rides. Equipment, drinks, and a life jacket are included. The trip costs $12 per person, with a €5 national park fee paid locally.

“This trip was amazing from start to finish. Got the staff on the boat cruise were exceptional and so friendly. They made sure we have the best time and they surely delivered great service. Big shoutout to the whole team. Snorkeling was great as you should give it a try the staff are highly trained and will take care of you every point of the day making sure you enjoy your time and are safe. Orange bay is a must see as well as the whole trip itself. Food is good and clean as well as the equipment used for snorkeling so I can’t recommend this enough. Big shoutout for…”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch - Two coral reef stops with gear and guidance
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

5.Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,746 reviews · from $26

Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay on a modern yacht with sun decks, shade, restrooms, lunch, two snorkel stops, and banana boat or sofa rides. Guides such as Hisham, Khalid, Alex, and Kareem help nervous swimmers and first-timers. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, island fees, and return transport are included.

“We had a great experience, would definitely recommend this experience. Great snorkeling locations a guides are super helpful.”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks - Coral Gardens and guided snorkeling
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Hurghada: Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks

6.Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,652 reviews · from $17

Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Giftun Island National Park, with guided snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Orange Bay, lunch on board, free drinks, watersports, and two hours on the beach. Guides such as Adam and Captain Nemo have been praised for safety and good humor, though pickup delays and crowded boats can occur.

“The morning started with delays, boat not arriving, and a series of issues, but in the end the company found us a boat with nice crew and good snorkeling and diving. We had fun with the parasailing too.”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch - Orange Bay before the crowds
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Hurghada: Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch

7.Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,578 reviews · from $47

Take a 4 to 6-hour speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Magawish Island, with two snorkeling stops, lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Saif, Momo, Joo, and Hassan are known for attentive help in the water. Choose a shared or private boat, and add five minutes of parasailing.

“We absolutely loved this excursion! It was our first time snorkelling and we had the best time ever. The speed boat ride was fun, enjoyed our little stop at orange bay and then loved our time at magawish island. Wish we could have stayed at magawish island longer! I do wish they better explained how to get into the water better with the snorkelling gear as we all got water up our nose and ended up swallowing the water too but apart from that we have so much fun. Our guide Saif was brilliant. He was a kind, funny and genuine person. I would recommend this activity and the guide…”

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Hurghada: Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch - Snorkeling in clear Red Sea water
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Hurghada: Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

8.Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,412 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $30

Race by speedboat from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island for clear water, coral, snorkeling, banana boat rides, lunch, and a five-minute massage. Choose a 3-hour or 5-hour trip, with shared or private transfers from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, or Safaga. Guides such as Kareem, Mahmood, Zizou, and Ahmed are noted for careful snorkeling support.

“Overall experience was really good! We had a lovely snorkeling trip with Kareem, the guys were very helpful and lunch was tasty. Very good trip for this amount of money!”

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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage - Getting from your hotel to the marina
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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

9.Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,266 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Join Royal Cruise Hurghada for an 8.5-hour yacht trip with pickup, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, Orange Bay, banana boat rides, buffet lunch, drinks, and a back massage. Guides speak English, German, Arabic, and Russian. Andrew, Fox, and Bassam are among the crew members praised for friendly, careful instruction.

“It was fantastic from start to finish! Despite never diving before, all of the guides made us feel very secure and fully educated on how to use the equipment! Super friendly staff and instructors who did whatever they could to make you feel welcome! Diving and two snorkeling sites, plus lunch AND a massage! No complaints at all! I will happily rebook and would highly recommend!”

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Hurghada: Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch - The speedboat ride is part of the attraction
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Hurghada: Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

10.Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,233 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

You’ll leave Hurghada by speedboat with a guide such as Ahmed, Mido, Youssef, or Hassan, stopping at two reef sites before spending about 90 minutes at Orange Bay. Expect colorful fish, white sand, music, fruit, soft drinks, and a lively ride. Hotel pickup, equipment, life jackets, and island entry are included. Confirm the lunch arrangement before booking.

“It was amazing. The staff was great , the owner , Islam , the other guy at speedboat. Its 100/10”

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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch - Choosing the yacht or speedboat
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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

11.Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,178 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $30

Sail from Hurghada to Paradise Island for reef snorkeling, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, and free time on a white-sand beach. Choose a relaxed seven-hour yacht trip, a three-hour speedboat outing, or a private boat. Guides such as Pepsi, Karim, Abdul, and Mustafa are praised for helping nervous swimmers feel safe.

“The Tour guides were incredible, Especially Abdul and Sultan (The photographer) We couldn’t have asked for a better experience ! would definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Hurghada. They managed to convince my other half to snorkel despite his fears of Fish and the Sea! The whole day was brilliant from beginning till end!”

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Hurghada: High-Speed Sea Taxi Tour to Orange Bay or Magawish - The speedboat ride is the main attraction
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Hurghada: High-Speed Sea Taxi Tour to Orange Bay or Magawish

12.High-Speed Sea Taxi Tour to Orange Bay or Magawish

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,071 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $33

From Hurghada, a fast speedboat reaches Orange Bay or Magawish Island in 15 to 20 minutes. You can choose a short island stay or split six hours between both islands. Guides such as Ahmed, Bram, Mohammed, and Ibrahim handle the ride, island time, and snorkeling at Magawish. Bring cash, sunscreen, and a towel.

“Really good our captain momo (Mohamed) was a really good driver also allowed us to experience driving the speedboat took us to an extra island to give us a better experience Provided us with food and drinks it was amazing Catered to my daughter she fell asleep on the speedboat”

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Hurghada: Paradise Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch - The 20-minute speedboat ride is the real opener
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Hurghada: Paradise Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

13.Paradise Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 929 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $30

Take a shared or private speedboat from Hurghada to Paradise Island, with morning or sunset departures. You get beach time, a guided snorkeling stop, gear, life jackets, and fruit and soft drinks on selected options. Guides such as Nemo, Aimen, Jamie, and Kareem are known for helping first-time snorkelers feel safe.

“Our tour guide Hassan was great, I went on my own with 3 kids (5,8,11) as partner was poorly. He kindly helped me with my heavy bag and was good with the kids. He took me & my eldest snorkelling whilst others stayed on speed boat. Highly recommend speedboat for speed, only shared with 1 other family and snorkelling was better experience over the bigger yachts as a lot less people to guide. Hassan was great and made the experience so much better for us. Food and drink which was included was great. Ice creams are €7/8 which I wasn’t paying for 2 scoops but as I had 3 children…”

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Makadi Bay: Nature with Snorkeling & Lunch Paradise Island - The yacht ride to Paradise Island
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Makadi Bay: Nature with Snorkeling & Lunch Paradise Island

14.Makadi Bay: Nature with Snorkeling & Lunch Paradise Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 789 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24

Sail from Hurghada or Makadi Bay to Paradise Island for beach time, guided snorkeling, lunch, and water sports. Choose a seven-hour yacht trip or a three-hour speedboat outing. Guides such as Mustafa, Karim, and Pepsi are known for helping nervous swimmers, while the yacht option includes a short massage.

“Great day. Kids loved the foam party. One thing that could have made it better is the option to shower off salt water. Lunch was very good”

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Orange bay full day with snorkeling and water sports - Two snorkeling stops give the day its real value
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Orange bay full day with snorkeling and water sports

15.Orange bay full day with snorkeling and water sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Orange Bay, with two 45-minute snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and banana boat fun. Guides such as Fady and Mahmoud are praised for friendly care, while the island can feel crowded. The advertised price is low, but add 750 Egyptian pounds in island fees.

“Among all the activities we did, this was our favorite! The boat ride in those turquoise waters was simply amazing. The island was stunning, but be careful the water is very cold, you have to go quite far to be out of your depth and there is a loRead more”

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