The 6 Best Island Hopping Snorkeling Trips in Hurghada

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard a Go Shalabi yacht visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You’ll get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sabry help swimmers feel safe, while the crew keeps the day lively and well organized.

“Every thing was amazing, go shalabi 27 was the best group, Said did a great job, he and the whole team was very helpful. The weather was windy, but that doesn’t stopped us to have fun. Jimmy was the best photographer. Soooo Ninja Turtles forever 1000/10”

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2.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend about eight hours touring six Red Sea islands by speedboat with guides such as Basil, Fatih, Omar, and Ahmed. Expect three snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, dolphin watching when conditions allow, Orange Bay, Magawish, sandbanks, fruit, soft drinks, and hotel transfers. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“Such a great day, Sudbury and Captain Joe really made it the best day!! Saw dolphins which came so close to the boat, and the snorkelling spots were great! The Islands were beautiful, really like paradise white sands and such blue seas. Thank you for a lovely experience and day we won’t forget”

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3.PRIVATE! | Full Day Charter Boat Trip| Up to 14 | Snorkeling and Islands tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · from $325 per boat (seats 8)Top rated

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Hurghada Marina with your own group, captain, and crew. Snorkel at Omo Gamaar and Carless Reef, look for dolphins, and choose extra time at Eden Island, Orange Bay, or Paradise Island. Lunch, drinks, gear, and onboard facilities are included, while hotel transfers and island entry fees cost extra.

“Great boat with very friendly crew members. We visited orange beach and spent time there with a crew member who came along with us to assist us.”

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4.Giftun Islands with Snorkeling & Semi-Submarine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 9 hours · from $28

Cruise from Hurghada to Paradise or Hula Hula Island for beach time, guided snorkeling, lunch, and an optional semi-submarine ride. Guides such as Ali, Fady, Sayed, and Oscar help nervous swimmers feel safe. Paradise is calm, while Hula Hula adds a short massage and banana or sofa boat ride.

“Paradise Island is magificient, surely worth of visiting. Lunch was very good, a lot of food served. Guide was very good. Recomendation in every possible way.”

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5.4 Island Hopping Tour Dolphin, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews · from $53

From Hurghada, join captain and guide Abdo on a fast Red Sea outing to Orange Bay, Nemo Island, Abu Monkar, and Magawish. You get beach time, up to three snorkeling stops, a packed lunch, and a chance to spot dolphins in the wild. Optional five-minute parasailing adds a look at the islands from above.

“We were supposed to snorkel around 4 islands, but we ended up seeing 8. If you've seen 4, you're pretty much done. I wish we'd had a bit more time on those four islands. I got the feeling we were mixed up with another couple. Otherwise, everything was well arranged”

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6.Yacht Trip 2 islands, Diving & Snorkeling W Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $27Best value

You’ll cruise from Hurghada to Orange Island and Giftun Island for beach time, two reef stops, snorkeling, an optional introductory scuba session, buffet lunch, drinks, and a banana boat or sofa ride. Hotel transfers, equipment, park fees, and several onboard activities are included. Expect a lively shared boat rather than a quiet private cruise.

“Great trip! 5-star guides!!! The yacht is fantastic and the snorkeling is breathtaking!! I recommend it 100%”

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