The 5 Best Snorkeling Cruises in Egypt

1.Makadi Bay: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise & Snorkel stop

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Orange Bay Island By Private Speedboat & snorkeling & Water Sport – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $60

Travel from Hurghada by private speedboat to Orange Bay for sandy-beach time, guided snorkeling, and water activities such as banana boats, jet skis, or paddleboards. Hotel transport, gear, snacks, fruit, water, and soda are included. Plan for about four hours.

“We got picked up at the bay by our speedboat drivers, and we drove to an beautiful spot to take pictures, and after that to orange bay. We had alot of time to Explore the bay. After 2 hours we got picked up, we got snacks and soft drinks included in the boat. We also snorkled, got to see a sea-turle and dolphines! Just an amazing day. Thank you!”

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