Egypt · ORANGE BAY & GIFTUN ISLAND TRIPS
A sandbar off Giftun Island with water the colour of a postcard and no shade to speak of. These 15 compare the big cruisers, the speedboats and the VIP decks on price, crowding and how long you actually get on the sand.
Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with guides such as Andrew and Mostafa. Visit Orange Bay early, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, enjoy a buffet lunch, try a banana boat ride, and receive a back massage. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, snacks, and life jackets are included.
“Very relaxed, boat was lovely and clean. The food on board was great.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours on a Red Sea cruise from Hurghada, with breakfast, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, two snorkeling stops, and two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Nemo, and Arabi help first-time swimmers feel safe. Banana boat or sofa rides add a bit of fun, though wind can cancel them.
“So lovely, particulary Snorckeling and lunch. Abdou was un amazong guide !”
Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with a guide, two snorkeling stops, lunch, and roughly two hours at Orange Bay Island. Banana boat and tow tube rides are included, along with hotel transfers from Hurghada. Expect a group of up to 30 people, a €5 national park fee, and possible schedule changes in windy weather.
“This trip was so worth the price, it was so beautiful and the crew were so helpful, entertaining, kind and funny. 100% Worth to go the views are beautiful”
Cruise or speedboat from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island for reef snorkeling, banana-boat rides, lunch, beach time, and soft drinks. Yacht trips add a five-minute massage. Guides such as Pepsi, Tito, Karim, and Walid are often praised for patient instruction, especially with children and weak swimmers. Choose a seven-hour yacht day or a three-hour speedboat outing.
“AMAZING!! We got to go snorkeling, we went to an island where we had a private umbrella and beach bed. Lunch was a good buffet, we had a nice massage, and it was SO fun!!”
Join FTS Travels for a full-day yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay. You’ll snorkel at two reef sites with guides such as Hisham, Khalid, Alex, and Kareem, enjoy an Egyptian buffet lunch, and ride a banana boat or sofa boat. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, and island entry are included.
“Despite experiencing a shaky start to the trip due to anxiety from an overly animated taxi driver and a few close calls on the road, I ended up having an amazing experience. Navigating through boats was a bit challenging for me, especially with my balance issues and the heightened anxiety from the ride. However, once I managed to get past that hurdle, everything turned out to be truly wonderful. The trip itself and the tour guides were fantastic, and visiting Orange Bay was a highlight of the journey. Just a word of advice: it's a good idea to have a watch or phone handy for keeping track of time, as…”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Giftun Island National Park, with guided snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Orange Bay, lunch, drinks, watersports, and roughly two hours on the beach. Guides such as Adam and Capt Nemo have earned praise for helping nervous swimmers, though pickup delays, boat crowding, and limited island time can occur.
“Amazing experience❤️ We celebrateted my sons birthday and everything was perfect. Food was delicious, staff was very kind and professional”
Travel by private or shared speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Magawish Island. You get two snorkeling stops, island time, lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Saif, Momo, Joo, Hassan, and Karim have helped guests feel at ease in the water. Choose the parasailing option for a five-minute flight above the Red Sea.
“Absolutely incredible experience. Guide was extremely caring and helpful when snorkelling. Felt very safe and looked after. Had a private area at orange bay which is a very busy beach so this was perfect. Would highly recommend.”
Take a fast 20-minute boat ride from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island for clear water, coral, snorkeling, banana boat rides, beach time, lunch, and a brief massage. Choose a 3-hour or 5-hour version, with shared or private transfers from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, or Safaga. Guides such as Karim, Mahmood, Zizou, and Ahmed are known for patient safety help.
“Zizo made our day Most pleasant. Honestly the best Boat Tour WE did so far in Hurghada. He is Not Just Most accomondating, but His Humor is delightful. I can really recommend.”
Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada’s yacht with snorkeling, a short beginner scuba session, Orange Bay, banana boat rides, lunch, and a back massage. English, German, Arabic, and Russian support is available. Guides including Andrew, Fox, and Bassam are praised for friendly help and calm instruction.
“One of the best experiences I’ve had in Hurghada! 10/10 stars. The crew is what really made the experience all around amazing. I love how they thought of everything on this trip by starting with Orange Bay first (before it was too busy), to diving and then a delicious lunch, to another snorkeling spot and finally finishing with water sports (banana boat). Snacks and drinks were available throughout the day which was lovely. The boat itself is large and clean. The crew are so attentive. Also love the pictures and videos that I bought of the experience. I would do this trip again when I’m next in Hurghada!”
Set out from Hurghada by speedboat with an English-speaking guide such as Mido, Ahmed, or Youssef. You’ll snorkel at two Red Sea sites, spot colorful fish and coral, then spend about 1.5 hours at Orange Bay. Expect music, fruit, soft drinks, hotel pickup, and a fast, sometimes bumpy ride.
“Amazing afternoon! Clear communication, transport to the marina, speedboat to orange bay and luckily spotted a baby dolphin on the way! Stopped for a snorkel which was fantastic. Never done it before but Yousif was very patient and we saw loads of colourful fish and coral reef. Thanks to Youssef and the captain for a great afternoon 😎”
Sail from Hurghada to Paradise Island on a yacht or speedboat for reef snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and soft drinks. Guides such as Pepsi, Karim, Mustafa, and Abdul help nervous swimmers feel safe. Choose a 7-hour cruise or a 3-hour speedboat trip, with hotel pickup from Hurghada and nearby resorts.
“Very nice trip, nice people staff amazing with good explanation and very caring. I recommend this”
Ride a fast speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay or Magawish Island in 15 to 20 minutes. Choose a short island visit or split up to six hours between both islands. Guides such as Ahmed, Bram, and Mohamed help with transfers, photos, snorkeling, and dolphin-spotting stops. Bring cash, sunscreen, and a towel.
“Go Shalabi does pick-ups and transfers to Hurghada’s desert islands with military precision. The islands are unmissable but if you’re gonna go, consider this outfit for efficient fun.”
Spend a Red Sea day between Hurghada and Paradise Island, with hotel pickup, a yacht or speedboat ride, guided snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and drinks. Guides such as Mustafa, Pepsi, Jamaica, and Nobi are known for helping nervous swimmers. Choose the seven-hour yacht trip for a fuller day, or the three-hour speedboat option for a quick island break.
“The day was fantastic! All the crew was amazing: we had an amazing day, we ate so good food and had so many funny moments with the crew. We all felt so confortable and enjoyed the day a lot!”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Orange Bay, with two 45-minute snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and banana boat and sofa rides. Guides such as Fady, Mahmoud, and Nemo are praised for their care and energy. Expect a social group tour of up to 30 people, plus extra charges for the island, taxes, some hotel areas, and VIP upgrades.
“The trip has been really super fun and extremely well organized. Our guide Fady has been amazing. Very caring, polite, fun and attentive. The best !”
Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada, with hotel pickup, Orange Bay, two Red Sea snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, drinks, massage, and banana boat rides. The crew speaks Arabic, English, German, and Russian. Guides such as Andrew, Ibrahim, Fox, and Salam have been praised for friendly help, especially during snorkeling and optional scuba sessions.
“Incredible experience, the boys make sure you have a fantastic time. Absolute highlight of our trip to Hurghada!”
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