Private Speedboat to Orange Bay & Magawish Island Hurghada

Orange Bay

Orange Bay is a small sandy island with a long white beach and shallow water in several shades of blue, which makes it the most popular stop on a private speedboat trip from Hurghada. The sea here is so clear that you can see the sand ripples under the boat, and the sandbank slopes gently into deeper water, which is good for children and for anyone who is still gaining confidence in the sea.

Your private speedboat to Orange Bay avoids the crowded shared boats. Arriving by speedboat saves time on the water, so more of your four hours is spent swimming, relaxing on the sand and taking photos. Ask your guide about the best spot to sit and where the water is warmest. The best time to visit Orange Bay is in the morning, when the sea is calmest and the beach is quietest.

Magawish Island

Magawish Island lies close to the coast south of Hurghada and is known for its calm, sheltered water and a house reef that runs along the shore. A narrow white beach gives the island a relaxed feel, and the clear water makes it a favourite for first-time snorkellers. The nature reserve fees included in your trip help look after the reef, which keeps it healthier than at many busy beaches.

Your guide helps you into the water, checks your equipment and points out what to look for as you swim along the reef. Under the surface you may see colourful reef fish, small groups of fish moving together and healthy coral heads. After a swim, you can return to the beach, dry off under the shade and enjoy the fruit and soft drinks provided on board.

Snorkelling in the Red Sea

The Red Sea is known for warm, clear water and healthy coral reefs, and the two snorkelling stops on this trip give you a real taste of it. Snorkelling equipment and life jackets are included, so you do not need your own gear. Beginners can stay close to the boat in shallow water, and confident swimmers can follow the reef with the guide. Hurghada snorkelling trips are best in calm weather, when visibility is greatest.

The sea life changes with the season and the weather, but the reef edge is usually busy with colourful fish. Please do not touch the coral or stand on it, as the reserve rules protect the reef for everyone. Wear a rash vest or a T-shirt for sun protection on your back while you swim, and apply reef-safe sunscreen before you go.

Your private speedboat from Hurghada

Many travellers ask how to get to Orange Bay and Magawish Island from Hurghada. The simplest way is a private trip like this one. We pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada, take you to the harbour and board the speedboat that is reserved for your group. A guide stays with you on board, and there is a shaded area on the deck for rest between swims.

This is the standard four-hour version of the trip, with two snorkelling stops. If you would like more time on each island, the six-hour luxury speedboat spends about two hours on each and allows extra snorkelling. Guests staying in Makadi Bay, Safaga, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay can add long-range pickup when booking.

Planning your day on the water

Departures run from morning to early afternoon. A morning start gives calmer water, a cooler beach and the best light for photographs, while a later start suits guests who prefer a slow morning. The season matters too: from October to May the sea is comfortable, and in the summer the water is warm but the sun is strong, so shade and sun protection are essential.

Bring a swimsuit, a towel, a hat, sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen. Seasonal fruit, water and soft drinks are provided on board. If anyone in your group is not confident in the water, tell your guide so that life jackets are fitted and the swimming areas are chosen carefully. Our team can advise you on the best departure time when you book.