9 Snorkeling Boat Trips in Egypt to Build a Day Around

1.Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,637 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Our pick

From Hurghada Marina, the Royal Seascope takes you to a nearby reef for 45 minutes of underwater viewing through wide glass windows, followed by a 20-minute snorkel stop. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help with the outing. Hotel pickup is optional, and dolphins may appear but are never guaranteed.

“We had a fantastic time on the seascope trip. Our guide Mina was amazing, he had so much local knowledge to share and was friendly and helpful the whole time. We saw hundreds of fish and amazing marine life and even had the opportunity to snorkel off the boat where the sea was warm and the team were engagin and careful to keep us safe. I would reccomend this trip to anyone interested. Thanks again Mina!”

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2.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

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, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, and Captain Talal help with safety and the day’s lively atmosphere. Group and private options are available.

“It was all absolutely amazing, great team on the boat”

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3.Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $26

Choose a 7-hour yacht trip with snorkeling, lunch, water sports, and a five-minute beach massage, or a three-hour speedboat outing without the standard massage. Guides such as Pepsi, Tito, Karim, and Walid lead the activities. Hotel pickup serves Hurghada, El Gouna, Safaga, Soma Bay, Makadi Bay, and Sahl Hasheesh.

“This activity was worth every cent spent. We had the best time with kind, helpful guides. Thank you so much for this adventure.”

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4.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25Top rated

From Hurghada’s Public Beach Number 9, you’ll spend 6 to 7 hours searching for wild dolphins, snorkeling at two coral reefs, and eating an Egyptian-style buffet lunch aboard a spacious boat. Guides such as Mido, Abdul, and Khalid assist in the water, while soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and banana and sofa boat rides are included.

“Really good activity, great organisation fun and food. Saw dolphins & snorkelling was good”

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5.Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

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

Choose a 7-hour yacht cruise or a 3-hour speedboat ride from Hurghada to Paradise Island. You’ll snorkel with guides such as Pepsi, Karim, or Emad, eat lunch on the beach, and have time to swim and relax. Hotel pickup is available from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga.

“Amazing day, the snorkelling was beautiful being able to swim with all the fish and see the coral. The guides were really knowledgeable and helpful even if you can’t swim they will make sure you get to experience the Red Sea. Especially Pepsi!! Lovely man…Beautiful beach and a delicious lunch with plenty of time to relax and take lots of stunning pictures.”

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6.Semi-Submarine Boat Tour w/ Snorkeling & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,052 reviews · 3 hours · from $10Best value

Travel from your Hurghada-area hotel to the marina, then watch Red Sea fish through the boat’s underwater windows before a guided snorkeling stop. English-speaking guides such as Mustafa, Mahmoud, and Imad help beginners feel safe. You get equipment, one drink, and a return transfer during this compact three-hour outing.

“For the beginning, we are on time and I saw the small letters that say the pick up normally cannot happen in the hotel. We have to wait by the entrance gate so we go to the entrance gate. But they come inside the hotel and we waits outside😂 but otherwise everything is great! Transfer is fast Experience is great”

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7.Panoramic Semi-Submarine Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 972 reviews · 4 hours · from $18

Ride below the Red Sea surface in a panoramic semi-submarine, then snorkel from a floating station with trained guides such as Walid, Ahmed, and Mido. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, and a soft drink are included. The four-hour outing suits families and first-time snorkelers, though El Gouna transfers cost extra.

“Very good value for money. Waleed was very helpful and looked after our 3 month old while we snorkeled. Both the drivers and boat crew were very helpful with handling our stroller. A bit rushed between boats if you snorkel, but overall a very good trip.”

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8.Hula Hula Island Boat Trip with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 483 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

Sail from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, or Safaga to Hula Hula Island. Choose a seven-hour yacht trip with snorkeling, lunch, water sports, and a five-minute massage, or a three-hour speedboat outing without massage. Guides such as Tito, Karim, Ahmed, and Mustafa are praised for patient help in the water.

“Kareem was a very friendly guide. We saw beautyful places.”

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9.White Island Speedboat Tour, Snorkeling, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · from $180 per boat, seats 2

Travel by speedboat from Hurghada Marina to the Giftun Islands with guides such as Karim, Yousaf, Karin, or Hassan. You get two guided snorkeling stops, about 1.5 hours on Nemo Island, a packed lunch, fruit, drinks, and an optional five-minute flight over the Red Sea. Small groups keep the outing personal.

“absolutely brilliant. huge shout out to Yousaf who was super patient in assisting with the snorkeling. thank you to captain Karim and our other captain Baaki (captain on the black speedboat) . pro tip: check the price if paying by card for drinks on Nemo island as I was unknowingly overcharged!”

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