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The 15 Best Island Boat Trips in the Red Sea

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Orange Bay, Giftun, Paradise Island and Mahmya are the four names on every jetty board. These 15 compare them on sailing time, how many reef stops you get, whether the island landing fee is included and what lunch actually is.

Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch - Boarding the Royal Cruise
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Hurghada: Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

1.Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,451 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53Our pick

Spend 510 minutes aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada, visiting Orange Bay, snorkeling at two Red Sea sites, eating a buffet lunch, and enjoying a back massage. Guides including Andrew and Mostafa help with safety and snorkeling. Pickup is available from Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna.

“An absolutely fantastic experience throughout, a must do trip if you’re in Hurghada, we had the best trip with an experienced, informed and friendly team that clearly love what they do. To Andrew and the team, Thank you! We experienced effectively a private island visiting orange bay before it got super busy, then traveled to two coral spots to snorkel and see the reef and fish in their beauty, we were also able to try SCUBA for the first time with a brilliant teacher that made us feel safe for what can be quite intimidating first time experience. 10 out of 10”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch - Starting the morning from Hurghada
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

2.Orange Bay Island Boat Trip w/ Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,345 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $34

Spend 7 to 8 hours at sea with Zanetta Tours, including breakfast, lunch, two snorkeling stops, drinks, and two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Arabi, and Nemo are praised for helping first-time swimmers and keeping the boat lively. Pickup is optional, and private transfers or parasailing can be added.

“Abdul and his guys were really nice to our group. Nice food and very good snorkeling spots.”

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From Sharm: White Island and Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip - Pickup from Sharm and the Watanya Marina start
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From Sharm: White Island and Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip

3.White Island and Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,194 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Join Egypt Sun Marine Fleet for a six-hour yacht trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed and White Island. You will snorkel at two reef sites, eat a buffet lunch, and get help from guides such as Mido, Mohamed, and Ismail. Hotel transfer is optional, and White Island depends on the tide.

“Everything was good. The diving experience was impressive. The food was nice. Recommend it!”

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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports - Hurghada - Orange Bay offers beauty, photos, and a touristy edge
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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports – Hurghada

4.Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,003 reviews · from $12Top rated

Spend about eight hours cruising from Hurghada to Orange Bay, with two guided snorkeling stops, a buffet lunch, and banana boat or tow-tube rides. Equipment, drinks, life jackets, and hotel transfers are included. Plan for a €5 national park fee, possible photo sales, and weather-dependent water sports.

“Everything sucked about this trip. Pick up was an hour late. We did not go to Orange Bay at all. Others booked a completely different tour and yet we were on the same boat. The reefs were totally grey, hardly any nice corals, so also less nice fish to see. My kids were new to sRead more”

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Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure - Getting from your hotel to Sharm Marina
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Sharm El Sheikh: White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure

5.White Island and Ras Mohamed Cruise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,824 reviews · from $26

Spend about seven hours cruising from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island. You can snorkel with guides, try scuba with an instructor, eat a barbecue lunch, and use onboard showers. Hotel transfers, water, and soft drinks are included, but park fees and some equipment may cost extra.

“What had the potential to be a truly spectacular trip, was completely over shadowed by the sleezy nature of the dive companies upon the boat, the boat crew how ever were very kind and welcoming offering extra food and good conversation! Throughout the day the pooRead more”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch - Hotel pickup and the trip to the marina
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Hurghada: Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

6.Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,746 reviews · from $26

Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay with two snorkeling stops, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, banana boat or sofa rides, and time on a white-sand beach. You’ll have several guides on board, including Hisham, Hesham, Khalid, or Alex depending on the boat, plus support for non-swimmers. Hotel pickup is included from Hurghada.

“Despite experiencing a shaky start to the trip due to anxiety from an overly animated taxi driver and a few close calls on the road, I ended up having an amazing experience. Navigating through boats was a bit challenging for me, especially with my balance issues and the heightened anxiety from the ride. However, once I managed to get past that hurdle, everything turned out to be truly wonderful. The trip itself and the tour guides were fantastic, and visiting Orange Bay was a highlight of the journey. Just a word of advice: it's a good idea to have a watch or phone handy for keeping track of time, as…”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks - Orange Bay’s white sand and clear water
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Hurghada: Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks

7.Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,652 reviews · from $17

Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Giftun Island National Park, with guided snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Orange Bay, lunch, drinks, watersports, and two hours on the beach. Hotel pickup is included, and guides such as Adam may assist nervous or first-time snorkelers.

“While I have given this experience only 3 Stars I should say that the Boat trip, Capt Nemo and his crew and the activities and service onboard were of a 5 star quality I have given less because the tour operator originally gave a pickup time of 8.20am (as cruise started at Read more”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch - Orange Bay before the crowds
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Hurghada: Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch

8.Orange Bay & Magawish Island Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,578 reviews · from $47

Take a 4 to 6 hour speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Magawish Island, with two snorkeling stops, lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Saif, Momo, Kiko, and Hassan are praised for helping first-time snorkelers. Choose the optional 5-minute parasail flight for a view from above.

“Absolutely fantastic trip! The captain and the guide were both friendly and welcoming! We would highly recommend!”

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Sharm El-Sheikh: Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise - From Watanya Marina to the national park
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise

9.Luxury Ras Mohammed & White Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,462 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $33

Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed with guides such as Mohamed, Islam, Mido, and Mohammed. You get two guided snorkel stops, a visit to White Island, an open buffet lunch, drinks, and time on a spacious yacht. Hotel pickup, gear, and the marina fee may be optional extras.

“We had an amazing cruise experience,the team was incredible and very helpful. The communication from pick ups in the morning right to the end were top not notch. The food was lovely we even went back to dish up some more from the lunch buffet. The guide Mido(i hope i got the name correct) is a par excellence on his job,he does his job with ease and great professionalism.”

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Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Trip - The morning pickup and boat transfer
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Trip

10.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,347 reviews · from $25

Join FTS Travels for a full-day boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island. You’ll get hotel pickup, two snorkeling stops, a barbecue buffet, drinks, and crew support from guides such as Bishoy, Ahmed, and Shazly. Optional scuba equipment and instruction are available at extra cost.

“We have had a brilliant day, Ahmed our guide was very informative, happy, helpful nice man (Although he supports Chelsea! Never mind 😂) The staff on board were brilliant, this was our first dive experience which was amazing, seeing the coral and beautiful fish. The diving instructors were so good, I had a bit of a wobble and took on water and panicked however my diving instructor reacted very quick and completely put me at ease! Great lunch, last stop at White Island which is stunning. We thoroughly recommend this trip! Thank you ❤️ Donna & Andy Liverpool fans #MosalahisthegoatRead more”

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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel - Trying introductory scuba at 7 meters
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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

11.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

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

Spend about nine hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park. You get two guided snorkel stops, a visit to White Island, lunch, and optional introductory scuba for ages 10 to 50. Instructors such as Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, and Sayed help nervous beginners feel at ease.

“Sayed was the best taxi in the water. amazing experience for first time snorkeling”

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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage - Orange Bay before the crowds
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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

12.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 boat day with Orange Bay, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, banana boat ride, buffet lunch, snacks, and a back massage. Guides including Andrew, Fox, Bassam, and Salam help keep the day friendly and well organized. Pickup is available from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Safaga, and nearby resorts.

“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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Hurghada: Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch - Orange Bay and Its Caribbean-Style Setting
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Hurghada: Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

13.Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,233 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Leave your Hurghada hotel for a fast boat to Giftun Island National Park. With guides such as Mido, Ahmed, or Wissam, you’ll snorkel at two reef sites, then spend about 1.5 hours at Orange Bay. Expect music, fruit, drinks, a shaded boat area, and a lively, sometimes bumpy ride.

“Amazing experience, friendly and welcoming people throughout the whole experience.”

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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch - Choose the yacht for a full Red Sea day
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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

14.Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,178 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $30

Sail from Hurghada to Paradise Island for guided Red Sea snorkeling, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, beach time, and water sports. Choose a seven-hour yacht trip or a three-hour speedboat tour. Guides such as Pepsi, Karim, Mustafa, and Emad help nervous swimmers feel safe, while hotel pickup is available from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga.

“Boat driver was super friendly and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. The beach has many places to go and many things to do including food etc. would recommend to anyone visiting Egypt”

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Hurghada: High-Speed Sea Taxi Tour to Orange Bay or Magawish - Hotel pickup requires patience and precision
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Hurghada: High-Speed Sea Taxi Tour to Orange Bay or Magawish

15.High-Speed Sea Taxi Tour to Orange Bay or Magawish

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,071 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $33

Ride from Hurghada to Orange Bay or Magawish in 15 to 20 minutes with an English or Arabic guide. Guides such as Ahmed, Bram, and Mohammed help with the boat ride, island time, and photos. Choose one island or split your day between both, with Magawish snorkeling and parasailing available as options.

“We did 3 hours on Magawish island and 3 hours on orange bay island and it was an amazing experience, Captain Ahmed and Ahmed Hussain was great at their job, overall they made sure we had a great experience. I would definitely recommend this trip if wanting to visit the islands!”

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★ 4.7Yacht trip To Magawish island w Snorkeling & LunchFrom $4120 reviews
★ 4.3Safari ATV Quad & Speedboat to Orange bay islandFrom $6334 reviews
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