The 12 Best Snorkeling and Diving Trips in Egypt

1.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend about nine hours on a three-level yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, with two guided snorkeling stops in Ras Mohamed, a sandbank visit to White Island, buffet lunch, and an optional 10 to 15 minute beginner scuba session. Guides including Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, and Sayed help nervous swimmers and first-timers feel at ease.

“We had a truly wonderful time on this boat! The coral was amazing and the instructors made us fell so safe, and took real good care of us! We want to do this again many times!! Great food and very nice people and the boat is beautiful! Casablanca in our harts”

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2.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 Red Sea cruise with hotel pickup, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, Orange Bay, banana boat rides, buffet lunch, snacks, and a back massage. English, German, Arabic, and Russian support is available, with crew members such as Andrew, Fox, and Bassam often leading the day.

“Amazing trip, scuba diving and snorkeling was incredible! We saw so many fish and beautiful corals, highly recommend this boat trip. Our guide Andrew was the best, Orange Bay is also fantastic, we loved every minute.”

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3.Luxury Diving & Snorkeling inc/Island/Lunch/Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $58

Join Royal Cruise Hurghada for an eight-hour Red Sea yacht trip with hotel pickup, Orange Bay, a beginner scuba session, snorkeling, lunch, massage, and a banana boat ride. Guides speak Arabic, English, German, and Russian. Andrew, Salam, Fox, Andro, Hada, and photographer Yaya have helped make recent trips run smoothly.

“Absolutely amazing day! The staff looked after us and were so considerate. Loved snorkelling and visiting Orange Bay. This one will be for the memories, for sure!”

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4.Orange Bay Snorkeling with Lunch & Optional Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 150 reviews · from $11Best value

Choose a yacht or speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay for reef snorkeling, clear water, beach time, and optional scuba. Yacht trips include buffet lunch and two snorkeling stops, while 4-hour and 8-hour private speedboat trips offer more control, fruit, and soft drinks. Hotel transfers are available from Hurghada and nearby resorts.

“Our family journey on Mahmoud 4 was unbelievable! The whole crew were polite, courteous and had us laughing and enjoying the whole day! This trip is amazing value for money from the brilliant views, tasty lunch, fun snorkelling locations and visit to the beautiful orange bay. We have to give the crew a special thank you for helping our disabled grandmother, they pushed her around all day and helped her around the boat. Their kindness ensured the experience accessible and memorable for her - thank you all!!! They also went above and beyond after the trip by helping us source a taxi. We can’t thank them enough and cannot wait…”

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5.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $18

You’ll cruise from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Muhammad and White Island for guided snorkeling or scuba sessions with an international instructor. Expect two reef stops, lunch on board, clear Red Sea water, and patient help from guides such as Ibram and Nader. Choose a one-day outing, several days, or an after-dark option for certified participants.

“Very good, very nice. Diving was one of the most amazing experiences you can imagine. However we chose polish language but no one on the board spoke it.”

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6.El Gouna Lagoon, Diving with Dolphin, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · from $56

You’ll cruise El Gouna’s calm lagoons before heading into the Red Sea for snorkeling, coral reefs, fish, and a chance to see wild dolphins. A PADI instructor leads the underwater session, while lunch, drinks, snacks, transfers, and equipment are included. Dolphin encounters are never guaranteed.

“A great trip - we also saw dolphins. Snorkeling spots could've been better. But still saw a lot of fish, etc. Diving was also great to have this opportunity offered We got a great briefing and everyone did their own round with the diving instructor. The food was awesome. The crew was great. Also an unforgettable day. Thanks”

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7.Ras Mohamed, White Island, Snorkel and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $37Top rated

Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island for two swim and snorkeling stops, with one or two supervised scuba sessions available. You get hotel transfers, equipment, lunch, drinks, and a small-group boat capped at 25 people. Crew members including Saeed, Ali, and Alex are praised for friendly support.

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8.Diving And Snorkeling To Ras Mohamed And White Island By VIP Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $50

Leave your Sharm el Sheikh hotel for an eight-hour boat trip to Ras Mohamed and White Island. Snorkel in clear Red Sea water, try a guided 15-minute scuba session, walk across a small sandbar, and eat lunch aboard the boat. Hotel transfers, drinks, and an instructor are included. Bring cash for the €5 park fee.

“Todo perfecto, desde la puntualidad a la hora de la recogida en el hotel, el almuerzo muy bueno, el bote no estaba sobre cargado de personas como otros. Las fotos de la experiencia y el video un poco caras 50 euros por las fotos buceando y 20 euros en la isla, igual es opcional la compra.”

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9.Ras Mohammed snorkeling cruise & optional diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $31

Spend seven hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park, with two guided snorkeling stops near reefs such as Yolanda and Shark Reef. You’ll get a buffet lunch, hot and soft drinks, and an optional shared hotel transfer. Scuba instruction may also be available as an add-on.

“Nagyon szuper program. Mindenkinek ajánlom, ha hajózni, ha a vízi világot szeretné érintetlen környezetben csodálni. Mindenki segítőkész, szuper vezető. A transzfer is kiváló volt.”

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10.Snorkelling and Diving Island Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $47

You’ll leave Makadi Bay by boat for Giftun Island, with about two hours for swimming and snorkeling, a second reef stop, and an optional scuba session. A guide supplies snorkeling gear, while the crew serves lunch, one soft drink, and bottled water. Confirm the route before booking, since some departures visit Orange Bay instead.

“Very good contact with the providers, they are always available if you have any questions. The tour with the guides was also very pleasant. I can recommend the tour to everyone!”

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11.Tiran Island: Full-day Snorkeling, Diving Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $76

From Sharm El Sheikh, take a full-day boat trip toward Tiran Island for two scuba sessions or two to three snorkeling stops, each lasting about 30 to 45 minutes. An internationally certified guide leads the day, with reef sites, possible shipwreck views, lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and a national park fee paid separately.

“The guide was cool, on time pickup was not delayed. Only other tourists were late so had to wait. The boat is tidy, the staff is helpful. But only surface diving if you want deep diving, it costs extra 30eur.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $27

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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