Hurghada Three Islands, Dolphins & Snorkelling Yacht Trip with Lunch
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Overview
Spend a full day on the Red Sea visiting three islands from one comfortable yacht. After hotel pickup in Hurghada you sail to Orange Bay on Giftun Island, snorkel over coral reefs in the Giftun National Park, search for wild dolphins and relax on Magawish Island before a sunset cruise back. Breakfast, a seafood lunch, soft drinks, snorkelling gear and a guide are included. It is a shared yacht trip for couples, families and friends; transfers depend on the option you choose, and the default option includes Hurghada hotel pickup.
Highlights
- Three islands in one day: Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish
- White sand and turquoise shallows at Orange Bay
- Two snorkelling stops over coral reefs with gear and a guide
- Search for wild dolphins in their natural habitat
- Breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, soft drinks and hot drinks on board
- Sunset cruise back to the marina
- Hotel pickup in Hurghada in the default option
Full Description
Orange Bay on Giftun Island
About an hour's sail from Hurghada, Giftun Kebir is the larger of the two Giftun Islands, and its western shore holds Orange Bay, one of the most photographed beaches on the Red Sea. Soft white sand slopes into a lagoon of pale turquoise water so clear that you see fish from the shore, and palm-shaded loungers and swings give it a Caribbean feel.
We spend about an hour here to swim, sunbathe and take photos. Visitors often search for an Orange Bay Hurghada trip on its own, but combining it with snorkelling and dolphins makes the most of the day. Bring reef-safe sun cream and water shoes; the sun on the white sand is strong even in winter.
Snorkelling in the Giftun Island National Park
The waters around the Giftun Islands are part of a protected marine park, and the reefs here are among the most accessible from Hurghada. At the snorkelling stop our guide leads you from the boat over coral gardens where you can spot parrotfish, butterflyfish, clownfish in their anemones and, with luck, a blue-spotted stingray resting on the sand.
Masks, snorkels, fins and life jackets are provided, so beginners feel confident, and the guide stays close in the water. Is snorkelling at Giftun Island good for beginners? Yes: the boat moors in calm spots and you can hold a float while you get used to breathing through the snorkel. Allow about 40 minutes in the water.
Dolphin Watching in the Red Sea
Spinner and bottlenose dolphins live in the Red Sea off Hurghada and often gather in sheltered reef areas to rest and socialise. The crew heads for the places where pods are regularly seen, and when dolphins appear the engines are slowed so you can watch them leap and swim alongside the yacht.
If dolphins are present and the sea is calm, you may be invited to slip into the water with your snorkel and see them from a respectful distance. Sightings are common but never guaranteed, as these are wild animals. A dolphin trip from Hurghada is especially popular with children, so keep cameras ready on deck.
Magawish Island and the Sunset Cruise
After a seafood lunch on board, with fish fillet, calamari, shrimp, rice, pasta and salads, the yacht anchors at Magawish Island, a quieter sandy island ideal for a final swim, more snorkelling or simply relaxing on the beach for about an hour.
On the way back the sun sinks over the mountains of the Eastern Desert, colouring the sea gold and pink, and hot drinks and fruit are served as the boat approaches the harbour. It is the perfect finish to a Hurghada island hopping day, and you reach your hotel in the early evening.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupTransfer from your Hurghada hotel to the marina, about 30 minutes.
- Breakfast and sail to GiftunBoard the yacht, meet the guide and enjoy breakfast on the way, about one hour.
- Orange BaySwim and relax on the white-sand beach, about one hour.
- Giftun snorkellingSnorkel over the coral reefs of the marine park, about 40 minutes.
- Dolphin watchingSearch for wild dolphins, with swimming if conditions allow, about 40 minutes.
- Lunch on boardSeafood lunch with soft drinks served on the yacht.
- Magawish IslandBeach time and snorkelling, about one hour.
- Sunset cruise and drop-offSail back to the marina and transfer to your hotel; the day lasts about eight hours.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Yacht cruise with dolphin spotting and island entry fees (Orange Island, Giftun, Magawish)
- Two snorkelling stops with equipment and life jacket
- Professional snorkelling guide
- Breakfast on board
- Seafood lunch
- Unlimited soft drinks, hot drinks and water
- Seasonal fruit
Not included
- Nature reserve fee (paid on the day in cash or by card)
- Tips
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Meeting point
In the default option we collect you from your hotel in Hurghada. Pickup details are sent by email or WhatsApp at about 10 pm the night before; please wait at your hotel's main entrance by the road, not at reception, as the bus waits only a few minutes. For Hurghada hotels allow a pickup window of about an hour. Options with pickup from Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga or Soma Bay, or without transfer, are also available.
Important information
- A small national park fee is not included and is paid on the day in cash or by card.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sun cream, a light jacket and a copy of your passport.
- When booking, share your nationality, hotel name and room number for the harbour list.
- Dolphin sightings and swimming with them depend on nature and sea conditions.
- Keep an eye on your belongings; take valuables in a waterproof bag.
- Pets are not allowed on board.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Hurghada 3 islands and dolphins trip cost?
The price depends on the option you choose, which mainly differs by pickup area. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and for children.
Is hotel pickup included?
In the default option, yes, from hotels in Hurghada. Other options cover Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga and Soma Bay, or no transfer if you prefer to reach the marina yourself.
How long is the yacht trip?
About eight hours from pickup to drop-off.
Is the trip suitable for children?
Yes. Children aged 6 to 11 book at the child rate and younger ones as infants. Life jackets in children's sizes are available.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sun cream, sunglasses, a light jacket for the ride back, some cash and a passport copy.
Can I book the trip for tomorrow?
Available dates appear in the booking calendar. Next-day trips are usually possible; pickup details arrive the night before.
What is the difference between the options?
All options include the same yacht day with food and snorkelling. They differ by transfer: Hurghada hotels (default), extended areas such as Makadi Bay or El Gouna, Safaga and Soma Bay, or no transfer.
Will we definitely see dolphins?
Dolphins are seen on many trips, but they are wild animals and sightings are never guaranteed.
Do I need to know how to swim to snorkel?
Life jackets are provided and the guide stays with the group, so non-confident swimmers can snorkel near the boat with support.
What food is served on board?
Breakfast with eggs, cheese, bread and honey, then a seafood lunch with fish, calamari, shrimp, rice, pasta and salads, plus fruit, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
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