Egypt · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkeling Trips in Egypt

47 tours  ·  from $9 a head

The reef starts a few hundred metres offshore and the water is warm all year. These 15 compare the island boats, the house-reef days and the speedboat runs on price, how many stops you get and whether lunch is worth waiting for.

Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop - What the two-hour schedule feels like
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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

1.Royal Seascope Submarine Cruise with Snorkel Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,637 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Our pick

From Hurghada Marina, you cruise to a nearby reef, spend about 45 minutes in an air-conditioned observation deck three meters below the surface, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Maged, and Ahmed help with the experience. Hotel pickup is optional, and snorkeling gear may cost extra.

“Mohamed and Ahmed are the best ♤◇ The trip was really relaxing and we feel very good with them.😊”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Getting from your hotel to the Red Sea
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

2.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun Island, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sabry help beginners in the water, while the shaded yacht gives non-swimmers a comfortable place to relax.

“Absolutely amazing value for your money, the guides were lively, entertaining and very helpful. Unlimited drinks, very nice freshly cooked food, one of the best days we had whilst here, would recommend to anyone.”

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From Sharm: White Island and Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip - The long cruise toward Ras Mohammed
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From Sharm: White Island and Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip

3.White Island and Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,194 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Spend about six hours aboard an Egypt Sun Marine Fleet yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, with two Red Sea snorkeling stops, White Island, and a buffet lunch. Guides such as Mido, Islam, Ismail, and Mohammed are praised for calm, close support in the water. Hotel pickup is optional, and White Island depends on the tide.

“We had an amazing time on our White Island and Ras Mohammed snorkelling excursion in Sharm El Sheikh! The whole day was beautifully organised and perfect for our little family. The crew were friendly, attentive and made sure everyone felt safe and relaxed. The snorkelling itself was unforgettable — crystal-clear water, colourful coral, and so many vibrant fish. My husband and I loved every moment, and even my 2yr old enjoyed the trip. White Island was absolutely stunning and felt like paradise. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Sharm!”

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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch - Finding dolphins in their natural home
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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

4.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

You’ll search for wild dolphins from a fast Hurghada speedboat, snorkel two or three coral sites with a guide, and stop at a sandy island or shallow sandbank for lunch and swimming. Captains such as Islam, Ahmed, Karim, and Momo are frequently assigned. A five-minute parasailing option is available at checkout.

“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”

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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports - Hurghada - Banana boats and tow tubes add a quick burst of fun
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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports – Hurghada

5.Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip With Water Sports – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,003 reviews · from $12Top rated

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”

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Hurghada: Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling - The cruise from Hurghada to the island
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Hurghada: Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling

6.Hula Hula Cruise with Lunch, Massage, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $26

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!!”

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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Two Coral Reef Stops With Guided Snorkeling
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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

7.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Set out from Hurghada with guides such as Mido, Khalid, Abdo, and Mostefe for a full day on the Red Sea. Search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef stops, eat a buffet lunch, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. The crew provides gear, safety help, drinks, and support for nervous swimmers.

“Really good activity, great organisation fun and food. Saw dolphins & snorkelling was good”

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Hurghada: Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks - Orange Bay: beautiful, photogenic, and not a private island
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Hurghada: Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks

8.Orange Bay, Snorkeling, Watersports, Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,652 reviews · from $17

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”

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Hurghada: 6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling - From hotel pickup to open water
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Hurghada: 6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

9.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend eight hours on a fast, small-group boat from Hurghada, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, Magawish, Nemo Bay, Abu Monqar, and White Island. Expect three snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, possible dolphin sightings, fruit and drinks onboard, and guides such as Basil, Fatih, Omar, or Ahmed. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“We went on a six-island snorkeling tour and overall it was a great experience. The snorkeling spots were beautiful, we saw a lot of colorful fish and corals, and the water was amazing. Each island was stunning, and it was really special to visit so many different places in one day. The islands themselves are a bit expensive, but they are genuinely beautiful. The guides were very fun, friendly, and entertaining. One important tip: I strongly recommend not buying the lunch in advance through the website. It was much more expensive and the food was very disappointing (dry chicken with rice). On the islands, there are plenty of food options…”

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Hurghada: Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch - Hotel pickup or marina meeting point
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Hurghada: Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

10.Hula Hula Speedboat w/ Optional Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,412 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $30

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.”

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Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Trip - The Red Sea crossing and your time on board
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Trip

11.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,347 reviews · from $25

Leave your Sharm El-Sheikh hotel by air-conditioned vehicle and sail aboard a yacht to Ras Mohammed National Park. You will make two reef snorkeling stops, visit White Island, and eat a buffet barbecue lunch on deck. Guides such as Bishoy, Ahmed, and Shazly assist with water activities. Optional scuba equipment and instruction cost extra.

“We have had a brilliant day, Ahmed our guide was very informative, happy, helpful nice man (Although he supports Chelsea! Never mind 😂) The staff on board were brilliant, this was our first dive experience which was amazing, seeing the coral and beautiful fish. The diving instructors were so good, I had a bit of a wobble and took on water and panicked however my diving instructor reacted very quick and completely put me at ease! Great lunch, last stop at White Island which is stunning. We thoroughly recommend this trip! Thank you ❤️ Donna & Andy Liverpool fans #MosalahisthegoatRead more”

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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel - What the three-level boat adds
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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

12.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park aboard a three-level boat with a sundeck and onboard facilities. You can try a 10 to 15 minute introductory scuba session to 7 meters, snorkel at two reef sites, visit White Island, and enjoy lunch. Instructors speak Arabic, English, Italian, and Russian. Hotel pickup is included.

“Sayed was the best taxi in the water. amazing experience for first time snorkeling”

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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage - Pickup from Hurghada and nearby resorts
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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

13.Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,266 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

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!”

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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch - Choosing between the yacht and speedboat
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From Hurghada: Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

14.Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,178 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $30

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”

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Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer - Hurghada - Dolphin House and the search for wild dolphins
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Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

15.Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,104 reviews · from $9Best value

Set out from Hurghada for an eight-hour Red Sea boat trip to Dolphin House. You’ll get two guided snorkel stops, equipment, lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Guides such as Mustafa and Abdallah have helped nervous beginners feel safe, but dolphin sightings and swimming with them are never guaranteed.

“Went with my wife, 6 year old and friends of the family. All 8 of us were made to feel welcome and relaxed and the team made sure we were happy and having a good time. It was my wife's and my daughter's first time and they were both made to feel at ease and safe which helped them to relax and enjoy the moment. I would highly recommend this trip to anybody. Thank you!!!”

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