The Red Sea off Hurghada is one of the easiest places in the world to snorkel: warm, clear water and coral close to the surface. Here are the best ways to snorkel with us, from beginner-friendly to special.
Best snorkelling trips from Hurghada
| Trip | Price | Snorkelling |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Bay | €25 | Two reef stops, then the beach |
| Hula Hula | €25 | Two reef stops, then the beach |
| Dolphin House | €25 | Swim near wild dolphins when they are around, plus two snorkel stops |
| Paradise Island | €55 | Two reef stops, then a famous beach |
| Pirates Boat | €85 | Two guided stops, seafood buffet, Orange Bay |
| Mahmya, option 3 | €95 | Boat snorkelling at Sabina Reef |
| Abu Dabab | €110 | Sea turtles and seagrass, then colourful reefs |
| Private speedboat | from €150 per boat | Your own snorkel stops and Dolphin House |
What is included
On our group island trips you get a mask, fins and a life jacket, and a snorkel guide is in the water with you. Soft drinks, lunch on the boat and fruit are included, and pickup is free anywhere in Hurghada.
Snorkelling with dolphins
At Dolphin House we look for wild spinner dolphins. When they are around you can swim near them. They are wild animals, so sightings are likely but never guaranteed, and touching or feeding them is not allowed.
Sea turtles at Abu Dabab
Abu Dabab Bay in Marsa Alam is known for turtles grazing on seagrass; with luck you may see a dugong. You snorkel with a guide, then have lunch at the beach restaurant.
Not a swimmer?
Keep your life jacket on and tell the guide before you get in. Or see the reef without getting wet: the semi-submarine (€20) or the 4-metre submarine on the Nefertari boat (€110).
Want to go deeper?
Our diving day (€35) includes two dives, lunch on the boat and equipment, and you can snorkel after your dives.
Snorkelling tips
- Use reef-safe sunscreen and a T-shirt for long sessions.
- Do not touch or stand on coral.
- Stay near your guide and the boat.
- Drink water between stops; the sun is strong on the boat.
Questions
Where is the best snorkelling in Hurghada?
On the reefs around Giftun Island (Orange Bay and Hula Hula trips), at Dolphin House, Sabina Reef from Mahmya, and Abu Dabab in Marsa Alam for turtles.
Is snorkel gear included?
Yes: mask, fins and life jacket on our island trips, with a snorkel guide in the water.
How much is a snorkelling trip in Hurghada?
From €25 per person for Orange Bay, Hula Hula or Dolphin House, with two snorkel stops and lunch.
Book your snorkelling day
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