15 Red Sea Bay Cruises in Egypt Worth Booking

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.Makadi Bay: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise & Snorkel stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Board the Royal Seascope at Xanadu Hotel Marina for a two-hour Makadi Bay outing. Sit in an air-conditioned glass observation deck 3 meters below sea level for about 45 minutes, then snorkel over a nearby reef for 20 minutes. Pickup from Makadi hotels is optional.

“We were at the pier, at the time they told us, and had to wait 1 hour before the ship left. (It was not even at the pier when we arrived) Snorkeling was in a large group and there was a very annoying guide, who always called „hello hello“ as soon as you were swimming a bit further - super annoying. Nice boat, good value for Money.”

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7.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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8.Private Speedboat to Orange Bay and White Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 4 hours

Take a four-hour private speedboat trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, two snorkeling sites, and White Island, also called Nemo Bay in the itinerary. Your English-speaking guide helps with the water stops, while fruit, drinks, shade, equipment, and hotel transfers are included. Parasailing is an optional add-on.

“Omg amazing what a value for money trip - orange island is beautiful then the most outstanding snorkelling experience of my life/ the fish and coral were just stunning - the colours and turquoise waters were like something out of a movie/ the speedboat ride was so fun and magawish island stunning with lovely cocktails and lunch was delicious- this is a must do!!! Our guide Eslam was brilliant thank you xx”

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9.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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10.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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11.Boat Trip Orange Bay Island with 2 Snorkeling Stops in Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $11Best value

Take a morning boat from Hurghada to two Red Sea snorkeling sites and Orange Bay Island. You get about two hours on the white-sand beach, a professional snorkeling guide, equipment, lunch, soft drinks, and hotel pickup. The group is limited to 25 people.

“Belle nature a découvrir, poissons colorés en grand nombre. Orange Bay est un lieu hyper touristique avec constructions en bois, propre sur le lieu de la visite.”

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12.Luxury Cruise to Orange Bay & Hula Hula Island.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $25

Set out from Hurghada at 8:00 am aboard a high-standard boat for Dolphin House, a snorkeling stop, lunch, and visits to Orange Bay and Hula Hula Island. Guides such as Saad, Tito, Yousef, and Mostafa help nervous swimmers, while the crew provides gear, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Thank you Saad and crew for this great experience! We swam with the dolphins and beautiful other fish. We had a great time on your boat, thank you!”

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13.Luxury Cruise to Orange Bay and paradise island Trip-Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $27

Spend about eight hours cruising from Hurghada to Paradise Island and Orange Bay. You get hotel pickup, a snorkeling stop with equipment and a guide, island time, a buffet lunch, drinks, and return transport. The group is limited to 25 people.

“This excursion was one of the highlights of my trip to Egypt. The transfer to and from my hotel to the marina was very smooth. The driver arrived on time, and was so kind and welcoming that I couldn't end the day without choosing to give hRead more”

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14.Orange Bay Island By Private Speedboat & Snorkeling & Water Sport – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $60

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay for two hours on the beach, then stop at Red Sea reefs for guided snorkeling and water sports. Captain Snoopy and guide Ahmad have earned warm praise for friendly service, photos, and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, fruit, and drinks are included.

“Ahmad is the best ! All perfect thanks :-) The island is very beautiful and the agency is organised and easy”

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15.Turtle Bay Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Turtle Bay, with two 30 to 40-minute snorkeling stops, guide support, drinks, and fruit. Turtles are possible but not guaranteed. Add a banana ride, sea scooter, lunch, or private transfer for an extra cost.

“karim et aboubakar ont été incroyable du début à la fin. nous avons pu observer et même nager avec les dauphins ils ont rendus ce moment inoubliable”

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