Day trips out of Hurghada to the most photographed lagoon on the Egyptian Red Sea. Snorkel two reefs, lunch on deck, ride the famous beach swings. From €25 per person. Hotel pickup included.
Not a reseller, not a booking agent, not a hotel desk middleman. The crew you book is the crew you sail with.
We run every trip ourselves. No middlemen, no agencies. Just our boats, our crew, and our island knowledge.
English, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Hungarian, Dutch, Chinese. Tell us your language and we match you with the right guide.
We know every boat, every captain, every reef on the way. That experience shows on the day.
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Plans change. Cancel up to 24h before for a full refund, no questions asked.
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A turquoise day, made for slow afternoons and salt-air dinners.
Orange Bay sits 11 kilometres north of Hurghada in the protected waters of Giftun Islands National Park. Crystal-clear lagoon, soft white sand, wooden boardwalks stretching out over the shallows, and one of the most reliable snorkeling reefs on the Egyptian Red Sea.
Our local crew has been running this trip for over five years. Some guests come for the snorkeling, some for the lunch on the boat, some just to ride the beach swing and sip a cold drink while the day moves slowly. The day is yours; we just make sure it is the right shape.
Orange Bay sits on the southern tip of Big Giftun, the largest island in the protected Giftun archipelago. About 11 km offshore from Hurghada, it is famous for shallow turquoise lagoons, wooden boardwalks over the water, and the most reliable snorkeling reefs in the area.
Departs from Hurghada in the heart of the city.
Declared a protected marine area in 1995. Daily access fee included in every trip.
Shared day boats sail at ~10 knots. Speedboats cover the same distance in half the time.
Some of the clearest water on the Egyptian Red Sea. Two reef stops on every trip.
Parrotfish, butterflyfish, lionfish, occasional reef sharks. Bottlenose dolphins frequent on speedboat trips.
The Red Sea between Hurghada and the Giftun Islands holds over 200 reef species. Here are the regulars and a few rare guests you might meet on a single snorkel stop.
AlwaysNeon green and blue. You'll hear them crunch on the coral before you see them.
AlwaysAlways in pairs. Yellow and white, drifting along the reef edge like flying flowers.
OftenStriped fans of venomous spines. Look, don't touch. Most often at the deeper end of the reef.
OftenCurious little tank with a beak. Will follow you around if you stay calm and still.
AlwaysPurple, pink, mustard, and electric blue. Healthier here than almost anywhere on the Red Sea.
SometimesSlow, photogenic and unafraid. We see one on roughly one in three speedboat runs.
SometimesHides in plain sight. Shifts colour in a second to match the rock it sits on.
OftenPods of 6 to 20 cruise the Giftun channels. Most common on the speedboat route.
AlwaysThousands of orange thumb-sized fish hovering above the reef. Pure underwater confetti.
OftenTiny orange and white, tucked inside a swaying anemone. The cutest cameo of the day.
OftenBlue and chocolate-spotted, often resting on the sandy patches between coral heads.
SometimesPeeks out from a crack in the reef. Looks scary, basically a shy noodle.
Reference species photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under CC BY-SA. Real on-trip photography across the rest of the site.
The Red Sea between Hurghada and the Giftun Islands is one of the top three snorkeling destinations on the planet. Every trip stops at two healthy reefs on the way to Orange Bay, with mask, snorkel, and fins handed to you on deck. No experience needed. We brief you in English, German, French, and four more languages before you slip into the water.
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Absolutely amazing day! The water was crystal clear, the crew was incredible, and the island was something out of a dream. Our guide spoke German which was a huge bonus for my parents.
We booked the speedboat trip and it was perfect. We had way more time on the island than friends who did the slow boat. Snorkeling was incredible. Captain even spotted dolphins on the way back.
Booked the private charter for my 30th. The team set up a cake on the boat, prepared a vegetarian lunch as requested, and the day was unforgettable. They speak French fluently. Highly recommend.
Took our two kids (5 and 8). Pickup on time, life jackets ready, lunch was kid-friendly. The shallow lagoon at Orange Bay was perfect for them. Polish-speaking guide was a great surprise.
Snorkeling at the two reefs on the way was incredible. We saw parrotfish, butterflyfish, even a small reef shark at one stop. Equipment was clean and the briefing was thorough.
Did the speedboat option and we got a full pod of dolphins on the return. The captain slowed right down so we could watch. The whole boat was ours, just our group, very personal. Best 130 euros I have spent in Egypt.
After three pushy hotel-rep agents, finding this team was a relief. No upsells, clear price, picked us up on time, dropped us back exactly when promised. Lunch on the boat was better than at our hotel.
Five of us, private boat. The crew anchored at a quiet reef so the kids could snorkel without crowds. Captain stopped at the beach swings on the island just for our photos. Hard to top this day.
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Pick your boat, pick your date, we handle the rest. Free cancellation 24h before. Pay on arrival. Hotel pickup included.
Shared boat for the best value, speedboat for speed and dolphin spotting, or a private boat charter for your group only. Every Orange Bay trip from Hurghada includes hotel pickup, snorkeling at two Red Sea reefs, and a stop on the island itself.
Best ValueShared BoatChill vibeOrange Bay shared boat day trip from Hurghada with local guides: sunrise hotel pickup, two reef snorkeling stops, fresh lunch on board, two hours on the island.
Thrill and SpeedSpeedboatThrill vibeOrange Bay speedboat from Hurghada: the whole boat is yours, up to 8 guests, 45 min each way, two reef snorkeling stops, optional dolphin watching, time on the island. €130 flat for the boat.
Ultimate PrivacyPrivate CharterVIP vibeOrange Bay private boat charter from Hurghada: your boat for the day with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, snorkeling, two hours on the island. €450 flat, up to 15.
