# Hurghada: Orange Bay Snorkeling Boat Trip

- Destination: Hurghada
- Duration: Full Day
- Price: from USD 33.51 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Hurghada.
- Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/hurghada-orange-bay-snorkeling-boat-trip
- Last updated: 2026-10-14

A relaxed full-day boat trip to Orange Bay's white sand beach, with three coral reef snorkeling stops and lunch served onboard.

Leave the marina behind and let Hurghada's coastline shrink into the distance as your boat cuts across the Red Sea toward Orange Bay, a sandbar so white it looks bleached, wrapped in shallow turquoise water inside Giftun Island National Park.

Along the way, you'll drop anchor three times over coral reefs thick with reef fish, anemones, and the occasional passing turtle — plenty of time to snorkel at your own pace with the reef right under the boat. No rushing between spots, just three proper stops to actually enjoy the water.

Once you're at Orange Bay itself, step off onto the beach and spend your time however you like: swim, nap on the sand, or wade into the shallows for a closer look at the reef edge. A full lunch and soft drinks are served onboard, so there's no need to bring anything but sunscreen and a good book.

It's a simple, unhurried day built around three things Hurghada does best — clear water, healthy reefs, and a beach worth the boat ride.

## Highlights

- Three snorkeling stops on coral reefs
- Free time on Orange Bay's white sand beach
- Lunch and soft drinks onboard

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat trip
- Lunch and soft drinks
- Marine park entrance fee

## What's not included

- Alcoholic drinks and gratuities
- Snorkeling gear rental — mask, fins, life jacket or full-face mask (see Add-ons)
- Underwater photos & videos (not included in the price)

## What to bring

- Swimwear and towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen

## Important information

- Not recommended in rough sea conditions — alternate dates offered if cancelled

## Itinerary

1. **08:00** — Hotel Pickup: Transfer to Hurghada Marina.
2. **09:00** — Depart by Boat: Set sail toward the first reef.
3. **10:00** — Snorkeling Stop 1: Snorkel over a coral reef.
4. **12:00** — Orange Bay Beach: Free time and lunch on the white sand beach.
5. **14:30** — Snorkeling Stops 2 & 3: Two more reef stops before heading back.
6. **16:00** — Return to Marina: Sail back and transfer to your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**How many snorkeling stops are there?**
Three stops over coral reefs, plus free time on the beach at Orange Bay.

**What is included?**
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat trip, lunch and soft drinks, and the marine park entrance fee.

**Is snorkeling gear included?**
No. A mask, fins, life jacket or full-face mask can be rented as add-ons.

**What should I bring?**
Swimwear, a towel and reef-safe sunscreen.

**What happens if the sea is rough?**
The trip is not recommended in rough sea conditions. If it is cancelled, alternate dates are offered.

**Are alcoholic drinks included?**
No. Alcoholic drinks and gratuities are not included.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.