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Orange Bay Island & Snorkeling, Hurghada
Sail to the Maldives of the Red Sea, pearl-white sand, turquoise water and three reef stops.
Boat trip8hUp to 40 guestsOnline payment only
From
€35€30
per adult
Sea trips from Hurghada Marina
Boat Trips in Hurghada
Hurghada sends out more day boats than anywhere else on the Red Sea: around 200 leave the marina every morning for white-sand islands, dolphin lagoons and reef plateaus, all under 90 minutes away. This guide sorts the boat trips by what you want from the day: island time, dolphins, snorkeling, or a private deck for your own group.
- a full day on the water with lunch on board
- white-sand island time at Orange Bay or Magawish
- swimming with wild bottlenose dolphins
Quick answer
The best all-round boat trip in Hurghada is the Orange Bay day trip: two reef snorkel stops plus two hours on a white-sand island, from €35. For dolphins choose Dolphin House, for a budget day with a diving taster take the €35 Dolphin House combo, and for your own schedule book a private speedboat or a full-day private boat.
Best if you want
- a full day on the water with lunch on board
- white-sand island time at Orange Bay or Magawish
- swimming with wild bottlenose dolphins
- a private boat for couples, families or small groups
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Dolphin House, Swim with Wild Dolphins, Hurghada
A protected horseshoe lagoon home to a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins. Three snorkeling stops.
Boat trip8hUp to 35 guestsPay on arrival OK
From
€30€20
per adult
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Dolphin House Snorkeling & 1 Diving Stop, Hurghada
Full-day Red Sea trip that mixes one snorkeling stop, the Dolphin House area, and one beginner-friendly diving stop with scuba gear included.
Boat trip8hUp to 25 guestsPay on arrival OK
From
€35
per adult
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Private Speedboat to Magawish Island, Hurghada
Private speedboat for up to 8 guests, only your group on board. Magawish in ~30 minutes from the marina. 4-hour trip. Optional BBQ lunch on the island as a paid extra.
Private speedboat4hUp to 8 guestsOnline payment only
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€130
per trip
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Private Speedboat to Orange Bay, Hurghada
Private speedboat for up to 8 guests, only your group on board. Orange Bay in 35 minutes, 4 hours in total.
Private speedboat4hUp to 8 guestsOnline payment only
From
€160€130
per trip
Private
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Private Boat to Orange Bay, Hurghada
Your own boat, your own schedule. Up to 12 friends or family, total privacy.
Private boat8hUp to 12 guestsPay on arrival OK
From
€550
per trip
Group boat, speedboat or private charter?
Big group boats are the cheapest way onto the water (from €30 per adult), take 20 to 35 guests and include a buffet lunch, snorkeling gear and hotel pickup. Private speedboats carry up to 8 guests, halve the travel time and keep all 4 hours to your party, with snacks and drinks on board instead of a full lunch. Full-day private boats take up to 12 guests with a crew of three and a route you control.
The classic sea trips from Hurghada
Orange Bay is the most photographed island day on the coast. Dolphin House (Shaab El Erg) is a horseshoe lagoon with a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins. The €35 Dolphin House combo adds one beginner-friendly diving stop to a snorkeling day. Magawish is the calm, shallow island that suits families with small kids, and Hula Hula is a tide-only sandbar reached by private boat.
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Questions before you book
How much does a boat trip in Hurghada cost?
Group boat trips cost €30 to €45 per adult including hotel pickup, lunch on board and snorkeling gear. Private speedboat seats run €65 to €75 per adult, and a full private boat for up to 12 guests costs €350 to €450 for the day.
What is included on a Hurghada boat trip?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling gear, captain and guide on every trip. Big boats serve a buffet lunch; speedboat trips carry snacks and drinks instead of a full meal. You can pay on arrival, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start.
Are boat trips in Hurghada good for kids and non-swimmers?
Yes. Orange Bay and Magawish have calm, waist-deep entry areas that work well for a first snorkel. If anyone in your group gets seasick easily, pick a morning trip: seas are calmest before noon.
Are dolphin sightings guaranteed?
Wildlife sightings are possible in known areas, but nature is never guaranteed.
Need help choosing?
Send your hotel area, travel date, group size, and what you want to see. The team can point you to the closest suitable trip without inventing guarantees.