The 15 Cruises with Lunch in Egypt That Earn the Fare

1.Luxury Cruise Trip to Orange Bay with Lunch

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

Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay with guides Andrew and Mostafa, two Red Sea snorkel stops, a seafood and BBQ buffet, banana boat time, unlimited soft drinks, and a back massage. Early arrival helps you enjoy the island before it fills up.

“Andrew was a great guide and very friendly, the staff were wonderful when snorkelling and didn’t pressure you to upgrade to diving or buying photos/videos. The food on board was great with a good variety and the ship was clean without much delay. We didn’t get to do the water sports because of the weather so we can’t comment on that but the team themselves couldn’t be faulted. The only thing I have a slight issue with is the transfer from the hotel to the marina, but I think it’s more of a case of Egypt’s roads and how bumpy they are compared to how they are in the UK.”

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

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

Join Zanetta Tours for a 7 to 8 hour Red Sea cruise from Hurghada, with breakfast, lunch, two snorkeling stops, Orange Bay beach time, and banana boat or sofa rides. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Arabi, and Nemo are known for helping first-time swimmers feel at ease.

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

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3.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 20 minute snorkeling stops, lunch, fruit, drinks, and an optional 5 minute parasailing flight. Guides such as Saif, Momo, Joo, and Hassan are praised for friendly, careful help.

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

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4.Giftun Island Orange Bay Speedboat Cruise & Lunch

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

Take a fast boat from Hurghada to two Red Sea snorkeling sites and Orange Bay, with about 1.5 hours on the island. Guides such as Mido, Ahmed, Karim, and Wissam help in the water, while the crew provides gear, drinks, fruit, shaded seating, and hotel transfers.

“big thanks to Karim and Ahmed amazing people and very friendly. For us it was one of the best days during our vacation. not to forget the good attitude of Ivanna. Thank you for everything, see you again🤗”

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5.Royal Luxury VIP Cruise to Orange Bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 606 reviews · 8h 30m · from $53

Spend about 8.5 hours at sea with hotel pickup from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Safaga, Sahl Hasheesh, or El Gouna. You will visit Orange Bay, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, enjoy an open buffet, receive a massage, and try a banana boat ride. Guides speak Arabic, English, German, and Russian.

“such an amazing day and really well organised! not too many people on the boat”

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6.ViP Orange Bay Giftun Island Tour By Boat With Lunch in Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $18Top rated

Cruise from Hurghada to Giftun Islands National Park for two snorkeling stops, a boat lunch, soft drinks, water sports, and about two hours at Orange Bay. The crew includes friendly guides such as Ahmed, with equipment and hotel transfers included. Weather can affect timing and stops.

“Incredible experience, the place is beautiful and the staff is really nice. Definitely recommended!!”

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7.Elegance Yacht Cruise To Orange bay Island W lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 144 reviews · from $33

Sail from Hurghada in a private or small group yacht of 10 to 15 people. Ahmed and Mahmoud help lead a day of Orange Bay beach time, snorkeling, seafood lunch, and possible dolphin sightings. Parasailing is available separately at the harbor.

“The whole day went efficiently from start to finish. The boat crew were very friendly and helpful and made the whole day an enjoyable experience.”

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8.Luxury Orange Bay Cruise with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $26

Sail from Hurghada Marina on a spacious boat with air-conditioned seating, snorkeling at two Red Sea sites, a 45-minute Orange or Giftun Islands stop, buffet lunch, drinks, and optional water sports. Ahmed is noted for friendly service, though English guidance may vary.

“Overall, everything was fine and it was fun. We were picked up really early and had to wait almost 2 hours before we got going. The transfer went pretty well, we tipped the driver on the way there and back. So, he was really on time. It wasn't exactly luxurious on the ship.”

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9.Hurghada Pirates sailing boat to Orange bay & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $78

Sail from Hurghada aboard a twin-masted pirate-style wooden boat, with air-conditioned salons, organized children’s activities, two guided snorkeling stops, Orange Bay time, and a buffet lunch. Hotel transfers and snorkeling equipment are included. The boat carries up to 45 people.

“Sailing boat was beautiful! Staff amazing. Nothing go wrong and snorkeling area was magic! Everything perfect!”

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10.Orange Bay Island Cruise with Breakfast, Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $25

Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Orange Bay with breakfast, snacks, an open-buffet lunch, drinks, two snorkeling stops, and two hours on the island. Nemo and his team handle the day, with banana boat and sofa rides included. Pickup is available, though some hotel areas cost extra.

“We had a great time on the trip to Orange Bay. Nemo and his team were really friendly and helpful. This was a really enjoyable day and I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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11.Makadi: Giftun Island Speedboat Cruise to Orange Bay & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $53

From Makadi or Hurghada, you’ll ride a shared or private speedboat to two Giftun Island snorkeling sites and Orange Bay. Expect coral reefs, colorful fish, beach time, drinks, fruit, and a lunch box. Guide Sabry has helped nervous swimmers with snorkeling, while water shoes and a light jacket are useful.

“A wonderful experience with friends. Because everyone was so friendly. 100% recommendation.”

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12.Orange Bay Island Boat Trip and Parasailing with Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $5Best value

You’ll leave Hurghada by boat for two hours at Orange Bay, then enjoy buffet lunch, two guided snorkeling stops, Banana and Quadra rides, and 5 to 7 minutes of parasailing. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and return transfer are included, with extra fees for some resort areas.

“La experiencia fue muy positiva, pasamos un buen día , hubo muy buena comunicación por parte del personal de la actividad. Primero fuimos an Orange beach , después un almuerzo muy rico y dos paradas de snorkel más actividades de banana y demás . Recomiendo 100%”

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13.Orange Bay Island Full Day Boat Trip with Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $5

Set out from Hurghada for an eight-hour Red Sea trip with hotel pickup, two guided snorkeling stops, banana boat and sofa rides, lunch aboard, and two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Ahmed Ashraf and Mak help with snorkeling, while dolphins may appear along the route.

“Great experience the day pass very quickly, the crew is very friendly, just got a little cold doing snorkeling and did not recover quickly enough for the second spot”

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14.Orange bay Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $31

Set out from Hurghada Marina for two Red Sea snorkeling stops and a 45-minute visit near Orange Bay and Giftun Island, subject to tide conditions. You get an open buffet lunch, hot and soft drinks, waiter service, and guidance in English, German, or Russian. Muhammed and Abda are among the attentive crew members praised for their care.

“great! Very nice guides, nice meal, nice boat, very professionally organized, and the location was easy to find in the marina :-)”

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15.Afternoon Sailing cruise to orange bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Sail from Hurghada on a pirate-themed twin-masted yacht, snorkel at a Red Sea reef, relax at Orange Bay, and enjoy a buffet lunch in an air-conditioned salon. English and German support, hotel transfers, gear, and children’s entertainment are included.

“Loved everything! It was the best cruise I have been on. The boat is clean and very spacious which I loved. All the workers were amazing. Food was nice, there was a variety of different things to choose from. I would also recommend this cruise if your sea sick, you will not feel any motion sickness!”

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