8 Sailing and Snorkeling Trips in Egypt to Build a Day Around

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Join Go Shalabi for an 8-hour yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, and Ashraf help beginners feel safe in the water.

“Despite having picked a day of strong winds, our boat still sailed and it ended up being one of the nicest experiences we've had in Hurghada. Warm clothes and big towels are a must. We stopped first on Orange Bay, took some photos, then sailed to the first snorkeling stop near Giftun island. Although the water in February is colder, snorkeling was worth it, seeing the corals and the many different color fish made my day. Seafood lunch on board was delicious. Finally, we stopped on Magawish for another round of snorkeling in less deep waters and sunbathing. Our guides Fouad, Ahmed and Saef expertly coordinated the group and ensured…”

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2.Snorkeling trip to Ras Mohamed & The White Island aboard Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $70Top rated

You’ll sail from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island on a spacious yacht, with one or two snorkeling stops, a seafood buffet, drinks, hotel pickup, and playful water activities such as a hanging chair and walk-on-water harness.

“The tour we received was not the tour we booked. The initial hotel pick up was late and in doing so we endured a speeding scary ride to the port, including double backing for nearly 40minutes. We specifically booked this tour as it was advertised with an English tour guide, Read more”

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3.Paradise Island Yacht Cruise, Lunch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24

You’ll cruise from Hurghada to Paradise Island with guides such as Pepsi, Oscar, Fay, and Gamal helping with safety, snorkeling, and timing. Choose a relaxed seven-hour yacht trip or a three-hour speedboat outing, with reef snorkeling, buffet lunch, soft drinks, and beach time included.

“The guide read Fay the best guide and Mahmoud Abraham and Ahmed Mohamed were excellent. Nothing was too much troubleThe island is beautiful pure paradise. I would highly recommend this activity. Suitable for any age.”

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4.Paradise Catamaran Conquest 2 Hours Semi Submarine & snorkeling – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · from $8Best value

From Hurghada Marina, you spend about two hours aboard a semi-submarine viewing coral and fish through underwater windows at 4 meters, followed by guided snorkeling. Hotel transfers, equipment, a soft drink, and a diver show are included, though port and out-of-area transfer fees may apply.

“Great trip, well organised and accommodating staff. Lovely snorkelling with lots of awesome fish. Would definitely recommend.”

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5.Snorkeling Trip on Yacht with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $120

You’ll travel from Cairo to Ain Sokhna by private air-conditioned vehicle, then spend the day on a shared yacht with lunch, soft drinks, life jackets, and snorkeling. Guides speak English, Arabic, Spanish, or German. Guide Halim and guide Miriam have earned particular praise, but water visibility and snorkeling time can vary.

“Great snorkeling trip on a beautiful yacht! I had a wonderful time on this snorkeling excursion. The yacht itself was very nice, clean, comfortable, and spacious and the crew was friendly and professional. The food served onboard was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. The snorkeling spots were good too we saw some colorful fish and had a nice time in the water. The only downside was that the snorkeling mask and flippers (25€) and tips weren’t included in the price, which was a bit disappointing. Still, it was a fantastic experience overall, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who likes snorkeling or is looking for…”

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6.VIP Yacht Cruise, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $44

Travel from Cairo to Ain Sokhna for a yacht trip to Jabal el Sakka. You get two guided snorkeling sessions, a buffet lunch, a modern boat with an air-conditioned salon, and a sun deck. Bring or rent your gear, and check the transfer option carefully.

“Esperienza incredibile. La barca Manchester ha uno staff fantastico. Ci siamo divertiti moltissimo, abbiamo fatto snorkeling tra i coralli e pesci meravigliosi. Pranzo fantastico, tutto buonissimo. Davvero una questa giornata indimenticabile!!”

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7.Yacht trip To Magawish island w Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Spend eight hours on a mega yacht from Hurghada, with dolphin watching, two 45-minute snorkeling stops, lunch, and two hours at Magawish Island. Arabic and English guides lead the water time, and a seafood lunch, private transfer, or parasailing may be added at checkout.

“The trip was absolutely fantastic. Our driver was punctual at the agreed pick-up point and got us to the boat quickly and safely. We were the only guests that day, so we practically had a private tour. The guide was very friendly and helpful. The snorkeling spot was absolutely stunning, and we had it completely to ourselves. The guide took wonderful care of my 60-year-old mother. Afterward, we continued on to the island and were able to spend the rest of the day relaxing there. Even when I realized I had left a bag on the boat, I was immediately driven back to get it. The food on the island…”

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8.Yacht Trip 2 islands, Diving & Snorkeling W Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $27

Spend a full day on the Red Sea with hotel pickup, a yacht cruise to Orange and Giftun islands, reef snorkeling, an optional introductory scuba session, buffet lunch, drinks, and banana boat or sofa rides. Expect a lively group outing with time for both beach rest and water activities.

“the activities was amazing and a wonderful experience,the boat trip was great ,could of done with music to create better atmosphere. the pickup for our trip from our hotel was poor , arrived 30 mins late ,the driver was not very safe ,stalled his car because he was to busy playing with his mobile,he stopped for 10 minutes to see his friend while we all waiting in the vehicle.constantly on his mobile the whole journey with no concentration to the road.”

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