# Egypt Snorkeling — Full Content Corpus

> Red Sea snorkeling and boat trip operator in Egypt. Day trips and sea trips from Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam: big group boats, private speedboats and private charters. Hotel pickup, lunch, gear, captain and guide included; pay cash on arrival or online; free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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## Destinations

### Hurghada
Coordinates: 27.2579, 33.8116 | Airport: HRG | Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Quick stats: ~360 sunny days a year, 40 snorkel/dive sites by day boat, visibility 30 m+, water 21-29°C.

Hurghada is the busiest snorkeling base in Egypt, an old fishing village turned into a 100-kilometre coastal strip of resorts. The marina sends out 200 day boats every morning. The advantages: cheap and frequent flights from Europe, English-speaking dive shops on every corner, year-round sun, and the densest cluster of reefs in the country reachable in under 90 minutes by boat. Beginners and families anchor here for a reason, the water inside Giftun National Park is calm, shallow on the entry side, and rich with the same coral species you would see in Sharm or Marsa Alam at half the travel cost.

Top snorkeling spots:
- Orange Bay (Giftun Island): White-sand sandbar, two reef stops, the most photographed snorkel spot in the country.
- Mahmya Beach (Giftun): Quieter than Orange Bay, restaurant on the beach, calmer water.
- Dolphin House: Horseshoe lagoon home to a resident pod of around 250 bottlenose dolphins.
- Hula Hula Sandbar: Tide-only sandbar 33 nautical miles north, only appears between 11:00 and 14:00.
- Magawish Island: Family-friendly island 30 minutes from the marina, calm shallows.
- Abu Ramada: Twin reef pinnacles south of Giftun, less crowded, deeper drop-offs.

Best time: October to May. Avoid: Late December if north winds spike. Water temperature: 22°C in February, 28°C in August.

Marine life: Resident species: 1,200 fish species recorded in the Red Sea overall, around 800 of those visit reefs near Hurghada. Common encounters include parrotfish, butterflyfish, lionfish, moray eels, hawksbill turtles, and bottlenose dolphins (the resident pod lives at Dolphin House). Whale sharks are rare but appear at Abu Galawa (south Hurghada) between July and September. Manta rays are seen offshore in winter.

Hurghada FAQ:
Q: Is Hurghada good for snorkeling beginners?
A: Yes. The reefs inside Giftun National Park sit in calm, shallow water, and every boat carries a guide and spare gear, so first-timers and families are comfortable from the first stop.
Q: Which snorkeling trip from Hurghada is best?
A: Orange Bay and Dolphin House are the two most booked. Orange Bay pairs a white-sand island with two reef stops, while Dolphin House gives you a chance to snorkel near a resident pod of wild dolphins.
Q: Can you see dolphins snorkeling in Hurghada?
A: Often, yes. A resident pod of around 250 bottlenose dolphins lives at Dolphin House, and sightings on the dolphin trips are common, though never guaranteed with wild animals.
Q: Can hotels in Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or El Gouna still join?
A: Yes. We run hotel pickup from Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna and Makadi Bay. Hurghada marina is the closest launch point to most of the islands, so transfer times stay short.

More: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/destinations/hurghada

### Sharm El Sheikh
Coordinates: 27.9158, 34.33 | Airport: SSH | South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Quick stats: ~360 sunny days a year, 35 snorkel/dive sites by day boat, visibility 30 m+, water 21-28°C.

Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula, the meeting point of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez. The geography produces some of the most dramatic underwater walls in the world. Coral grows from one metre below the surface and drops to 800 metres in places. The town itself is divided between Naama Bay (older, more bars and restaurants) and Sharm El Maya / Hadaba (closer to the marina). Most snorkeling boats depart from Sharm Marina and reach Ras Mohamed in 90 minutes.

Top snorkeling spots:
- Ras Mohamed (Shark Reef + Yolanda): Egypt's first national park, sheer walls dropping to 750 metres, the country's most decorated reef.
- Tiran Island (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon): Four reefs in the strait between Sinai and Saudi Arabia, current-rich and packed with marine life.
- Blue Hole, Dahab: 130-metre submarine sinkhole, the most famous freediving spot on Earth, snorkelers stay on the rim.
- Naama Bay: Walk-in reef from the central Naama beach, easy snorkeling and decent visibility.
- Far Garden: Shore-entry reef at the north end of Sharm, gardens of soft coral and an anemone city.

Best time: April to June, September to November. Avoid: December to February north-wind days. Water temperature: 21°C in February, 28°C in August.

Marine life: The strait of Tiran funnels nutrient-rich water past walls dense with hard and soft coral. Resident populations include white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, green and hawksbill turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and large groupers. Whale sharks pass through on migration in late summer. The cooler water of the Gulf of Aqaba supports species not found further south, like the Sharm El Sheikh anemonefish.

Sharm El Sheikh FAQ:
Q: Is Sharm El Sheikh good for snorkeling?
A: It is among the best in the world. Coral grows a metre below the surface and drops down vertical walls, so you see dense reef life without going deep, especially at Ras Mohamed and Tiran.
Q: Can you snorkel at Ras Mohamed National Park?
A: Yes. The shallow tops of Shark Reef and Yolanda are excellent for snorkelers, with steep walls, soft coral and large schools of fish right under the surface.
Q: When is the best time to snorkel in Sharm El Sheikh?
A: April to June and September to November give the calmest seas and warm water. Winter is still good on sheltered reefs, but north winds can cancel offshore trips on some days.
Q: Is Sharm El Sheikh suitable for families and beginners?
A: Yes. Many reefs are reached from sheltered bays with easy entry, and trips carry guides and spare gear, so children and first-timers can snorkel close to the boat.

More: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/destinations/sharm-el-sheikh

### Marsa Alam
Coordinates: 25.0667, 34.8833 | Airport: RMF | Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Quick stats: ~360 sunny days a year, 30 snorkel/dive sites by day boat, visibility 30 m+, water 23-29°C.

Marsa Alam is the youngest of the three big Egyptian Red Sea bases, the airport opened in 2003 and the resort strip is shorter than Hurghada or Sharm. That late development is the appeal: less crowded reefs, longer stretches of empty desert coast, and the marine life that the larger destinations have lost. Dugongs feed in the seagrass bays, dolphin pods rest in the offshore lagoons of Samadai and Sataya, and the diving and snorkeling community is smaller and quieter.

Top snorkeling spots:
- Abu Dabbab Bay: Seagrass meadow with resident dugongs and 8+ green turtles, shore entry, family-friendly.
- Marsa Mubarak: Sheltered bay with daily turtle sightings and occasional dugong, calm shallow water.
- Samadai (Dolphin House): Protected horseshoe lagoon, resident pod of 60–80 spinner dolphins, 100-guest daily quota.
- Sataya Dolphin Reef: Fury Shoals reef, 100+ dolphins on a good morning, the largest pod in Egyptian waters.
- Elphinstone: Offshore reef, oceanic whitetips between October and December, advanced snorkelers only.

Best time: April to October. Avoid: Mid-December to mid-February for offshore trips. Water temperature: 23°C in February, 29°C in August.

Marine life: The southern Red Sea is wilder. Resident populations include dugongs (the world's most accessible feeding ground), green turtles year-round, large schools of barracuda, and three protected dolphin pods (Shaab Marsa Alam, Samadai, Sataya). Oceanic whitetips, hammerheads, and the rare manta ray pass through Elphinstone in winter. The reefs see fewer visitors than Hurghada, so the fish are less skittish, you can drift past a parrotfish from a metre away without it reacting.

Marsa Alam FAQ:
Q: Can you snorkel with dugongs in Marsa Alam?
A: Yes. Abu Dabbab bay is one of the most reliable places on earth to see wild dugongs grazing on seagrass, along with green turtles, and you enter straight from the beach.
Q: Where can you swim with dolphins in Marsa Alam?
A: Samadai (Dolphin House) and Sataya are protected lagoons where wild spinner dolphins rest by day. Both run on daily quotas, so trips are calmer and less crowded than further north.
Q: Is Marsa Alam better than Hurghada for snorkeling?
A: It is wilder and quieter, with dugongs, turtles and big dolphin pods, but the reefs sit further apart. Hurghada is busier and cheaper to reach. Many snorkelers visit both.
Q: Is Marsa Alam good for beginners and families?
A: Yes. Bays like Abu Dabbab and Marsa Mubarak are shallow, calm and entered from shore, which makes them ideal for children and first-time snorkelers.

More: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/destinations/marsa-alam

## Trips

### Hurghada trips

#### Orange Bay Island & Snorkeling, Hurghada
Price: EUR 25 per adult, child EUR 15, (was EUR 30)
Boat trip | 8 hours | departs 08:00 | up to 40 guests
Sail to the Maldives of the Red Sea, pearl-white sand, turquoise water and three reef stops.
Included / highlights:
- Two snorkeling stops at vibrant reefs
- 2 hours on the white-sand island of Orange Bay
- Breakfast and buffet lunch on board
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/orange-bay-island

#### Private Speedboat to Orange Bay, Hurghada
Price: EUR 150 per boat
Private speedboat | 4 hours | departs 09:00 | up to 8 guests
Private speedboat for up to 8 guests, only your group on board. Orange Bay in 35 minutes, 4 hours in total.
Included / highlights:
- Private boat, only your group
- One price for the whole boat, up to 8 guests
- Orange Bay in ~35 min
- 4-hour trip, snacks & drinks on board (no full lunch)
- Island entrance fee €10 per person, added at booking
Logistics: no pickup, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Optional add-on: Hotel transfer, per car — EUR 20 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X2 camera rental — EUR 30 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X3 camera rental — EUR 40 per booking.
Optional add-on: Waterproof housing for the camera — EUR 10 per booking.
Optional add-on: Memory card, yours to keep — EUR 10 per booking.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/orange-bay-speedboat

#### Dolphin House, Swim with Wild Dolphins, Hurghada
Price: EUR 20 per adult, child EUR 10, (was EUR 30)
Boat trip | 8 hours | departs 08:00 | up to 35 guests
A protected horseshoe lagoon home to a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins. Three snorkeling stops.
Included / highlights:
- Resident pod of bottlenose dolphins
- 3 snorkeling stops
- Lunch on board
- All gear included
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/dolphin-house-hurghada

#### Private Speedboat to Dolphin House, Hurghada
Price: EUR 150 per boat
Private speedboat | 4 hours | departs 09:00 | up to 8 guests
Private speedboat for up to 8 guests, only your group on board. Beat the crowd to Dolphin House in a 4-hour trip.
Included / highlights:
- Private boat, only your group
- One price for the whole boat, up to 8 guests
- No island fee, nothing extra to pay
- 4-hour trip, before the crowds arrive
- All gear, snacks & drinks on board (no full lunch)
Logistics: no pickup, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Optional add-on: Hotel transfer, per car — EUR 20 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X2 camera rental — EUR 30 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X3 camera rental — EUR 40 per booking.
Optional add-on: Waterproof housing for the camera — EUR 10 per booking.
Optional add-on: Memory card, yours to keep — EUR 10 per booking.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/dolphin-house-speedboat

#### Dolphin House Snorkeling & 1 Diving Stop, Hurghada
Price: EUR 35 per adult, child EUR 25
Boat trip | 8 hours | departs 08:00 | up to 25 guests
Full-day Red Sea trip that mixes one snorkeling stop, the Dolphin House area, and one beginner-friendly diving stop with scuba gear included.
Included / highlights:
- Full-day Hurghada boat trip
- Chance to swim near the resident dolphin pod
- One reef snorkeling stop + one beginner diving stop
- VIP oriental breakfast, lunch, fruits & unlimited soft drinks
- Snorkeling and scuba diving equipment included
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Optional add-on: Outside Hurghada hotel transfer (Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga) — EUR 10 per person.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/dolphin-house-snorkeling-diving-hurghada

#### Private Speedboat to Magawish Island, Hurghada
Price: EUR 150 per boat
Private speedboat | 4 hours | departs 09:00 | up to 8 guests
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.
Included / highlights:
- Private boat, only your group
- One price for the whole boat, up to 8 guests
- Magawish in ~30 min
- 4-hour trip, snacks & drinks on board (no full lunch)
- Island entrance fee €10 per person, added at booking
- Optional island BBQ lunch as a paid extra
Logistics: no pickup, no full lunch (snacks/drinks), snorkel gear included.
Optional add-on: Island BBQ lunch (optional) — EUR 15 per person.
Optional add-on: Hotel transfer, per car — EUR 20 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X2 camera rental — EUR 30 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X3 camera rental — EUR 40 per booking.
Optional add-on: Waterproof housing for the camera — EUR 10 per booking.
Optional add-on: Memory card, yours to keep — EUR 10 per booking.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/magawish-island

#### Private Boat to Orange Bay, Hurghada
Price: EUR 350 per adult
Private boat | 8 hours | departs 08:00 | up to 12 guests
Your own boat, your own schedule. Up to 12 friends or family, total privacy.
Included / highlights:
- Private boat, no strangers
- Customize your itinerary
- Captain & crew at your service
- Lunch tailored to your group
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/private-boat-orange-bay

#### Private Boat to Dolphin House, Hurghada
Price: EUR 400 per adult
Private boat | 8 hours | departs 08:00 | up to 12 guests
A private dolphin day. Skip the crowds, take your time, choose your route.
Included / highlights:
- Bottlenose dolphins all to yourselves
- Private captain & crew
- Custom snorkel stops
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/private-boat-dolphin-house

#### Private Boat to Hula Hula Island, Hurghada
Price: EUR 380 per adult
Private boat | 8 hours | departs 08:00 | up to 12 guests
The white-sand sandbar of Hula Hula is the dream Instagram backdrop. Yours for a day.
Included / highlights:
- Pristine sandbar of Hula Hula
- Private boat, customizable day
- Lunch & gear included
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/private-boat-hula-hula

#### Private Speedboat to Hula Hula, Hurghada
Price: EUR 150 per boat
Private speedboat | 4 hours | departs 09:00 | up to 8 guests
Private speedboat for up to 8 guests, only your group on board. Reach Hula Hula fast for a 4-hour trip with maximum sandbar time.
Included / highlights:
- Private boat, only your group
- One price for the whole boat, up to 8 guests
- Fastest route to Hula Hula
- 4-hour trip with maximum island time
- Island entrance fee €10 per person, added at booking
Logistics: no pickup, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Optional add-on: Hotel transfer, per car — EUR 20 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X2 camera rental — EUR 30 per booking.
Optional add-on: Insta360 X3 camera rental — EUR 40 per booking.
Optional add-on: Waterproof housing for the camera — EUR 10 per booking.
Optional add-on: Memory card, yours to keep — EUR 10 per booking.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/private-speedboat-hula-hula

### Sharm El Sheikh trips

#### Ras Mohamed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh
Price: EUR 40 per adult, child EUR 30, (was EUR 55)
Boat trip | 8 hours | departs 08:00 | up to 35 guests
Where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aqaba, the most legendary marine park in Egypt.
Included / highlights:
- Two reef snorkel stops in the park
- Shark Reef & Yolanda walls
- Buffet lunch
- Pickup from any Sharm hotel
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/ras-mohamed-national-park

#### Tiran Island Snorkeling, Sharm El Sheikh
Price: EUR 38 per adult, child EUR 28
Boat trip | 8 hours | departs 08:00
Four legendary reefs, Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon, packed with marine life.
Included / highlights:
- Two snorkel stops on Tiran reefs
- Lunch & soft drinks on board
- Hotel pickup included
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/tiran-island

#### Blue Hole & Dahab Day Trip, Sharm El Sheikh
Price: EUR 45 per adult, child EUR 35
Boat trip | 10 hours | departs 07:00
The legendary Blue Hole, Bedouin lunch in Assalah and free time in Dahab village.
Included / highlights:
- Snorkel the famous Blue Hole
- Bedouin-style lunch
- Dahab old market visit
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/blue-hole-dahab

### Marsa Alam trips

#### Abu Dabbab, Snorkel with Dugongs, Marsa Alam
Price: EUR 55 per adult, child EUR 40
Boat trip | 7 hours | departs 08:00
One of the few places on Earth where you can swim with the rare and gentle dugong.
Included / highlights:
- Famous dugong feeding bay
- Green sea turtles year-round
- Easy shore entry, kid friendly
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/abu-dabbab-dugong

#### Marsa Mubarak, Turtles & Dugongs, Marsa Alam
Price: EUR 50 per adult, child EUR 35
Boat trip | 7 hours | departs 08:00
A protected bay famous for resident green turtles and a chance of dugong encounter.
Included / highlights:
- Green turtles on most days
- Possible dugong sighting
- Calm shallow water
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/marsa-mubarak-turtles

#### Samadai Dolphin House, Marsa Alam
Price: EUR 75 per adult, child EUR 55
Boat trip | 9 hours | departs 06:30
A horseshoe-shaped lagoon, home to the most famous spinner dolphins in the Red Sea.
Included / highlights:
- Resident spinner dolphin pod
- Three snorkel zones
- Boat lunch & all gear
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/samadai-dolphin-house

#### Sataya Dolphin Reef, Marsa Alam
Price: EUR 95 per adult, child EUR 70
Boat trip | 11 hours | departs 05:30
A horseshoe reef south of Marsa Alam, home to one of the largest spinner dolphin pods in Egypt.
Included / highlights:
- Up to 100+ dolphins on a good day
- Long journey, big reward
- Lunch and refreshments
Logistics: hotel pickup included, lunch on board, snorkel gear included.
Book: https://egypt-snorkeling.com/trips/sataya-dolphin-reef

## Decision guides

### Best Snorkeling Trips in Egypt
Quick answer: book Orange Bay if it is your first Red Sea day out, a private speedboat if you want the boat to yourselves for four hours, and Abu Dabbab if seeing a dugong matters more than convenience.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/best-snorkeling-trips-egypt

### Snorkeling in Hurghada
Quick answer: in Hurghada choose between a shared island day of about eight hours and a private speedboat of about four. The islands are the same either way. What you are really buying is group size and how much of the day it takes.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/snorkeling-in-hurghada

### Boat Trips in Hurghada
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 €25. 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.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/boat-trips-hurghada

### Snorkeling in Sharm El Sheikh
Quick answer: Ras Mohamed for the single most famous reef wall in Egypt, Tiran for four reefs in one day, and Blue Hole Dahab if you are happy to trade a ten hour day for a change of scenery on land as well as in the water.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/snorkeling-in-sharm-el-sheikh

### Snorkeling in Marsa Alam
Quick answer: come to Marsa Alam for a specific animal. Abu Dabbab for dugongs and turtles in one shallow bay, Marsa Mubarak for the calmest turtle snorkel, Samadai for a protected dolphin lagoon with rules, and Sataya for the largest pods if you can face a five thirty pickup.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/snorkeling-in-marsa-alam

### Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh vs Marsa Alam for Snorkeling
Quick answer: Hurghada if you have a short trip or young children, Sharm El Sheikh if the coral itself is the point, and Marsa Alam if you are coming for dugongs, turtles or dolphins and do not mind early starts.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/hurghada-vs-sharm-vs-marsa-alam-snorkeling

### Best Family Snorkeling Trips in Egypt
Quick answer: Orange Bay for most families, because the island has shallow sand as well as reef and the boat has shade, food and toilets. Marsa Mubarak if your child is calm in water and you want turtles. Avoid the wall reefs in Sharm with small children.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/family-snorkeling-egypt

### Private Speedboat Trips in Hurghada
Quick answer: a private speedboat is worth it from about four guests up, because the whole-boat price splits across your group while a shared trip charges each of you separately.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/private-speedboat-hurghada

### Orange Bay vs Paradise Island vs Magawish
Quick answer: Orange Bay for the widest sand and the most facilities, Magawish for a quieter island and an optional barbecue, and Paradise Island as a name you will see advertised that we do not sell as its own trip.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/orange-bay-vs-paradise-island-vs-magawish

### Dolphin House Hurghada
Quick answer: go early. The dolphins use the lagoon to rest in the morning and move off as boat traffic builds, so the speedboat that arrives before the fleet has a better chance than the big boat that arrives after it.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/dolphin-house-hurghada

### Where to See Turtles and Dugongs in Egypt
Quick answer: for turtles alone, Marsa Mubarak is the calmest and shallowest option. For a genuine chance at a dugong as well, Abu Dabbab is the bay to book, and there is no equivalent in Hurghada or Sharm.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/turtles-dugongs-egypt-snorkeling

## Guides and blog

### Things to Do in Hurghada: 6 Experiences Beyond the Boat Trips
Boat trips are just the start. A local's guide to desert safaris, quad biking, speedboats, scuba diving and spa days that round out a Hurghada holiday.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/things-to-do-in-hurghada

### Speedboat vs big boat in Hurghada: which trip to actually book
Both go to the same reefs but the day feels completely different. Here's a frank breakdown of what a Hurghada speedboat day costs you, and what it gives back.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/speedboat-vs-big-boat-hurghada

### Blue Hole Dahab: snorkeling the world's most famous sinkhole
A perfect circle of deep navy water punched into the reef. Notorious for technical divers, but for snorkelers it's a calm shallow lagoon ringed with coral.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/blue-hole-dahab-snorkeling-day-trip

### Tiran Island: snorkeling the four reefs of the Strait of Tiran
Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse and Gordon. Four reef heads in a single day, each with a different character. The calmer cousin of Ras Mohamed.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/tiran-island-four-reefs-sharm

### Snorkeling Ras Mohamed: a guide to Egypt's most famous reef
Vertical coral walls dropping into deep blue, schools of jacks and barracuda, and turtles cruising past. Here's how to do a Ras Mohamed day right.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/snorkeling-ras-mohamed-national-park

### Samadai Reef: the regulated way to see spinner dolphins
A protected lagoon an hour off Marsa Alam where strict daily quotas mean fewer swimmers and a calmer pod. Here's how the permit system works.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/samadai-reef-dolphin-house-marsa-alam

### Hurghada vibe: who this coast is for and who it's not
Hurghada is the easiest Red Sea base. It's also the most social, the most commercial, and the loudest. A frank guide to what you actually get.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/hurghada-vibe-and-character

### Sataya Dolphin Reef: snorkeling with hundreds of spinner dolphins
A horseshoe-shaped reef south of Marsa Alam where a resident pod of 80 to 200 spinner dolphins rests every morning. Here's how to see them respectfully.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/sataya-dolphin-reef-the-pod

### Family Snorkeling in Egypt: A Parent's Guide
Snorkeling is one of the best activities for kids in Egypt, calm warm water, easy entry, and a lot of fish. Here's how to plan it without stress.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/family-snorkeling-in-egypt-kids-guide

### When to Snorkel in Egypt: A Month-by-Month Guide
Water temperature, visibility, crowds and wildlife by month, pick the right window for your trip.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/when-to-snorkel-in-egypt-month-by-month

### Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh vs Marsa Alam: Which Is Best?
Three Red Sea destinations, three very different snorkeling experiences. Here's the honest comparison to help you pick the right base for your trip.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/hurghada-vs-sharm-vs-marsa-alam

### Snorkeling with Dugongs in Marsa Alam, Where, When, and How
Marsa Alam is one of the few places on Earth where you can swim with the rare and gentle dugong. Here's exactly how to do it ethically, and where they're most reliable.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/snorkeling-with-dugongs-marsa-alam

### Snorkeling in Hurghada: The Complete 2026 Guide
Where to go, when to visit, what to expect, a local's complete guide to snorkeling in Hurghada's Red Sea reefs, islands and dolphin lagoons.
https://egypt-snorkeling.com/blog/snorkeling-in-hurghada-complete-guide

## Booking and payment
- Pay cash on arrival (no card needed at reservation time), or online by card (Stripe) or PayPal.
- Instant booking confirmation by email. Prices in EUR; can be shown in USD, EGP, CHF.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Booking cutoff is about 10 hours before departure.
- Wildlife (dolphins, turtles, dugongs) is wild: sightings are common in the right spots but never guaranteed.

## Contact
- Website: https://egypt-snorkeling.com
- WhatsApp: +447400751363 (https://wa.me/447400751363)
- Phone: +44 7400 751363
- Email: shop@egypt-snorkeling.com
- Operating area: Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam (Red Sea coast, Egypt)

## How to cite us
Egypt Snorkeling (https://egypt-snorkeling.com) runs 17 Red Sea snorkeling and boat trips from Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam, from EUR 20 per adult, with hotel pickup, lunch and gear included and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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