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Hurghada Boat Trips & Red Sea Excursions 2026

Orange Bay island days, semi-submarine reef tours, seafood buffets on board and a pharaonic-themed cruise from Makadi Bay — all with hotel pickup.

Hurghada Excursions

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Snorkelers beside the Pirates sailing boat on a trip to Orange Bay Hurghada
Best Seller
9am – 4pm

Pirates Sailing Boat Day Trip to Orange Bay

Sail out of Hurghada marina on a themed pirate ship built for families — 89 guests, wide sun decks and a full seafood buffet served on board. Two snorkeling stops over living coral, then time ashore on Orange Bay island with its shallow turquoise lagoon.

Hotel pickup included Seafood open buffet 2 snorkeling stops Orange Bay island Marine park fee
Adults from$75Egyptians & residents: 1,900 EGP
Semi-submarine panoramic window coral reef Hurghada Red Sea
Best Value
1.5 hours

Semi-Submarine Reef Tour with Snorkeling

See the Red Sea without getting wet. Sit in an air-conditioned cabin four metres below the surface and watch coral gardens and shoals of fish through a panoramic window — then swap it for half an hour of snorkeling from the deck. The easiest reef trip for small children and non-swimmers.

Transfers included A/C cabin 4m deep 30 min snorkeling 4 departures daily
Adults from$20Children (5-10): $10 | under 5 free
Elite VIP cruise deck dining and snorkeling Hurghada
Luxury
9am – 4pm

Elite VIP Cruise with BBQ & Seafood Buffet

The premium boat in the fleet — a 37-metre cruiser with a shaded dining deck, a wood-panelled indoor saloon and a bar. Shrimp, calamari and grilled BBQ served as an open buffet, two snorkeling stops, and an electronic massage chair on board. Capacity kept to 70-75 guests.

Hotel pickup included Seafood buffet + BBQ 2 snorkeling stops Life jacket Massage chair on board
Adults from$75Egyptians & residents: 1,900 EGP
Classic boat snorkeling day trip Hurghada Red Sea
Family Friendly
9am – 4pm

Classic Boat Snorkeling Trip to Orange Bay

The straightforward Red Sea day out, and the best price on this page. A 30-metre boat with sunbeds on the bow and a shaded upper deck, two snorkeling stops, a hot open buffet lunch and a stop at Orange Bay island. Transfers from your Hurghada hotel are included in the rate.

Transfers included Open buffet lunch 2 snorkeling stops Life jacket
Adults from$35Egyptians & residents: 1,400 EGP
Nefertari pharaonic themed cruise Makadi Bay Hurghada
Sunset Option
5 hours

Nefertari Pharaonic Cruise from Makadi Bay

A 40-metre cruiser decorated as a pharaonic palace — gilded saloon with hieroglyph reliefs, a throne lounge and a star-canopied sun deck. Departs Makadi Bay, not Hurghada city. Includes an underwater viewing cabin four metres down, one snorkeling stop and a seafood lunch. Morning or sunset departure.

Transfers included Seafood lunch Underwater viewing cabin 1 snorkeling stop Snorkel gear $5 extra
Adults from$90Egyptians & residents: 2,200 EGP

Hurghada Excursion Rates

Per person, per trip — 2026 season
Excursion Foreign visitors Egyptians & residents Arab nationals
🛥 Full-day boat trips
Pirates Sailing Boat — Orange Bay $75 1,900 ج.م On request
Elite VIP Cruise — BBQ & seafood buffet $75 1,900 ج.م On request
Classic Boat — Orange Bay $35 1,400 ج.م On request
🐠 Reef viewing & short trips
Semi-Submarine reef tour (1.5h) $20 500 ج.م On request
Nefertari pharaonic cruise — Makadi Bay (5h) $90 2,200 ج.م On request

Hurghada Boat Trips — FAQ

Which Hurghada boat trip is best for young children?
The Semi-Submarine reef tour. It lasts 1.5 hours instead of a full day, the viewing cabin is air-conditioned and enclosed, nobody has to swim, children under 5 travel free and ages 5–10 pay half price. If you also want beach time, the Classic Boat to Orange Bay is the gentler of the full-day options.
Is hotel pickup included, and from which areas?
Yes — transfers from your hotel are included on every Hurghada excursion on this page, and on the Nefertari cruise from Makadi Bay. Pickup covers the Hurghada hotel strip, Sakkala, El Mamsha, Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh. If you are staying further out (El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga) message us with your hotel name and we'll confirm the pickup time and any supplement before you book.
What is not included in the price?
Everything on the boat is in the rate: hotel transfers, the buffet with hot and cold drinks, snorkeling gear, life jackets and the marine park fee. Two things are not. Snorkeling gear on the Nefertari cruise from Makadi Bay is charged separately at $5 a piece — it is the only Hurghada trip where that applies. And tips for the crew are at your discretion, never added automatically. There is nothing else to pay at the marina on the day.
What is the difference between Orange Bay and the Makadi Bay cruise?
Orange Bay is an island with a shallow turquoise lagoon and a beach you walk on — the Pirates and Classic Boat trips both stop there and run 9am to 4pm from Hurghada marina. The Nefertari cruise sails from Makadi Bay, 30 km south, lasts five hours, and is built around the boat itself: a pharaonic-themed interior, an underwater viewing cabin and a single snorkeling stop. Choose Orange Bay for beach time, Nefertari for the on-board experience or a sunset departure.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Life jackets are provided on every boat and the snorkeling stops are optional — plenty of guests stay on deck. The Semi-Submarine tour needs no contact with the water at all. If you would like a guide in the water with you, tell us when booking.
When is the best time of year for Hurghada boat trips?
Boats sail year round. March to May and September to November give the most comfortable combination of warm water and mild air. Summer is hot on deck but the sea is at its warmest, and winter days are pleasant with water around 22°C — bring a light layer for the return leg. Windy days occasionally shorten a route; the captain decides on the morning.

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