The 8 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 $18Best value

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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