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Hurghada: Orange Bay Island Trip with Snorkeling, Lunch & Drinks

Recommended by 92% of travelers
Hurghada, Egypt
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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¡ Gene_R ¡
Nov 2025
Amazing snorkeling experience in Hurghada! Crystal-clear water, colorful reefs, and a very professional crew. Everything was well organized and safe. Highly recommended!
¡ Gints_G ¡
Mar 2026
First time on the trip as a family of 3. Overall a great experience, definitely a value for money. Safe, friendly and straightforward. We recommend to anyone that would like to spend a day with family on the sea, visit island and do a bit of snorkelling.

Overview

Snorkel the spectacular coral reefs of Giftun Island, including Orange Bay, on this door-to-door day trip to the Giftun Island National Park. Spend your day swimming and snorkeling in the tropical waters, keeping an eye out for dolphins along the way, and have time to sunbathe and relax on the beach. Your day includes a delicious buffet lunch on board the boat, guide assistance, a breakfast sandwich, and free-flow soft drinks and water.
  • Snorkel coral reef and keep your eyes peeled for wild dolphins
  • Stay fueled with a boxed breakfast, lunch and free-flow soft drinks
  • Guide can point out marine life and assist beginner snorkelers
  • Take it easy with 2-way door-to-door hotel transfers, including Wi-Fi

What's Included

  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off & Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Two snorkeling stops
  • Mineral water, Hot and Soft drinks all-day
  • Orange Bay Island Access 1.5 h
  • Snacks and Seasonal Fruits
  • Cruise Yacht Trip
  • Buffet lunch on board
  • Professional snorkeling guides
  • Entrance fees (if option selected)
  • Admission Fee - Giftun Island National Park
    $5.00 per person
  • Pickup and drop-off from Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Safaga or Soma Bay (Extra Zone selected)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1

Giftun Islands

2

Red Sea and Sinai

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Available for any age who can swim
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Rikki_M
Would 100% recommend this, best day we had on our trip. The guides were great and the snorkelling was 10/10. Amazing views and orange bay was paradise

Reviews

4.7
based on 1,690 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Value for money and welcome break form all inclusive

Gints_G, Mar 2026
First time on the trip as a family of 3. Overall a great experience, definitely a value for money. Safe, friendly and straightforward. We recommend to anyone that would like to spend a day with family on the sea, visit island and do a bit of snorkelling.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you and your family had a great first experience with us. It’s wonderful to know you found the trip good value for money and enjoyed a relaxing day at sea with snorkeling and time on the island. Your recommendation truly means a lot, and we’d love to welcome you again for another enjoyable family day in the future 🌊☀️

Cannot recommend

Thomas_N, Mar 2026
We had a terrible time on this “Snorkelling” Trip. Whilst the weather was rough and prevented snorkelling it was the poor response to the conditions that surprised us. The snorkelling should have been cancelled or postponed or some alternative location or activity offered. Instead we anchored in rough swells for 2 hours getting sea sick whilst some guests went diving. We were told simultaneously that we could and couldn’t go snorkelling but that we couldn’t go to the reef. The crew had poor communication throughout and we felt generally unsafe. Orange Bay is overhyped overpriced and underwhelming. The operator left earlier than the designated departure time and nearly left three guests behind. Whilst the weather is beyond the control of the operator, their response to the conditions was in their control and we felt it was not managed well.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. You are absolutely right that weather conditions are beyond our control, but how we respond to them is our responsibility. We sincerely apologize for the lack of clear communication and for the discomfort caused by waiting in rough sea conditions. This is not the level of service or safety we aim to provide. Your comments regarding the organization, especially the confusion around snorkeling and the early departure, are taken very seriously and will be addressed with our team to ensure better coordination and clearer communication in the future. Guest safety and comfort should always come first. We also regret that Orange Bay did not live up to your expectations on this occasion. Thank you again for your honest feedback—it helps us improve. We hope you might give us another chance in the future to provide you with the experience we truly strive for.

An amazing trip out. Our...

Courtney_B, Mar 2026
An amazing trip out. Our guides were awesome, informative and friendly. Great snorkeling spots with a good amount of time at each one

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you had an amazing trip and enjoyed the snorkeling spots with plenty of time to explore. It’s great to know that our guides made a positive impact with their friendliness and knowledge. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another fantastic experience in the future! 🌊😊

Excellent trip.

K_D, Mar 2026
Excellent trip, friendly helpful staff, nice lunch, beautiful coral reef and really good value for money.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌊☀️ We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent trip and enjoyed your time at Orange Bay. It’s great to know that you liked the beautiful coral reef, the lunch on board, and found the experience to be great value for money. Our team will also be very happy to hear your kind words about their friendliness and helpful service. We hope to welcome you again for another fantastic day on the Red Sea! 🐠🏝️

Not as expected

MelissaLiu_F, Feb 2026
Pickup 40min late, not enough snorkeling gear for everyone, very loud music on the boat which was stressful. Orange Bay island had crazy amount of tourist. Pickup to go back to hotel one hour late. Positive: nice team on the boat and the boat trip itself was beautiful.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re truly sorry that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. Delays in pickup and return, as well as the shortage of snorkeling gear, are not the standard we aim to provide. We also understand how very loud music and overcrowding at **Orange Bay** can affect the overall enjoyment of the day, especially when guests are looking for a relaxing sea trip. At the same time, we’re happy to hear that you appreciated the boat itself and found our team friendly and welcoming — we’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. Your feedback is extremely valuable and helps us improve our organization, equipment management, and timing. We truly hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a smoother and more relaxing experience in **Hurghada** in the future.

Great day

Giulia_F, Feb 2026
Amazing day and crew. Everything was well organised and everyone very polite. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌞 We’re really happy to hear you had an amazing day and that you enjoyed the organisation and our friendly crew. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience in Hurghada! 🌊🤿

They're were no...

Laura_J, Jan 2026
They're were no watersports as advertised, 1 stop for snorkeling and only 90 minutes at Orange bay. Boat staff were nice.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the boat staff nice and welcoming. At the same time, we’re truly sorry for the confusion and disappointment regarding the watersports and the program details. We understand how important it is for the experience to match what is advertised, and your comments about the snorkeling stops and time spent at Orange Bay are taken seriously. We will review the description and coordination to ensure clearer communication and better alignment with what guests actually receive. We appreciate your honesty and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future.

Wouldn't bother

Joanna_P, Jan 2026
It's a rip off. There's no watersports and diving is extra. Nothing to do on the boat at when you get to Orange island they overcharged for everything. £5 for chips £7 for redbull, £10 for "private beach club". It's not even nice. The beaches are just same as hurghada no difference at all. They market as Maldives of Egypt 🤣🤣 not even close. Ive been all over but this is a rip off

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations and that you felt disappointed with the activities and additional costs. We understand how frustrating it can be when what’s included is not as expected, especially regarding watersports, diving, and prices on the island. Your comments are important and will be shared with the relevant team to help improve clarity in tour descriptions and overall guest experience. Every guest’s opinion helps us do better, and we truly regret that this trip was not enjoyable for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope that, should you choose to visit Egypt again, you’ll have a much more positive experience next time.

Horrible, horrible...

OLEKSIY_P, Jan 2026
Horrible, horrible experience. Overcrowded boat, very short snorkeling trip with dead corals. Then 1.5 hours instead of 2 hours on the island. My wife was severely sea sick so we had to rush to the bathroom and spend all the time there. The "guide" abandoned us. Just asked "okay?" And left without giving any information on where we meet up later. I was trying to get info on where our boat is from the authorities on the island, but our ship name wasn't in the manifest. And then the"guide" had a gall to angry insist that he explained me everything. Bad communication with the management company too for the tour. Avoid, avoid this. Ruined the day.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. 😔 It’s clear that the overcrowding, the short snorkeling time, and the lack of proper guidance caused significant frustration, especially with your wife being seasick. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we deeply regret that communication and support were inadequate both during the tour and afterward. Your feedback is taken very seriously, and we will review these concerns with our team to ensure that such situations do not happen again. We truly apologize for the disappointment and hope we have the opportunity to restore your trust in the future.

Don't go, no watersports

Balazs_K, Dec 2025
I really think write this becouse I not make bad reviews or no, but i think better if know this the future travellers. Pick up me in time front of my time it's fine but after when we arrived the to the boar I'm invisible. Sign the papers but no explanation what we do all day. We go middle of see and people ready to dive. The instructor ask every visitors one by one wo want diving....except me. And when I ask possible maybe diving just ignore me. Weird. If I know this I also want it, so everyone dive just not me and just a first thing. The snorkeling also not say anybody when start and when I see the people do it and ask it blame me why not go. And funny i pay extra money to extra experience and give me this, What a costumer service. Not just me Wait the lunch becouse 1 pm everyone be hungry. But also not say to me and when I go everyone the lower deck I see start the lunch. I want to take my part say one guide don't take to much... wtf? It's all inclusive and include and don't take to much? This point I say I don't care just I want go back to home and just now go to the island. Every minutes I feel I'm not exist and look across me like a ghost. The all stuff just jump around two Russian women like they the central of the universe. And when we arrived the orange bay come the next surprise: the money what I pay to paragliding and other watwrsports is not avaliable in here, is other location. Anyway, the guide say 15:30 meet the meeting point until freee time. When and other guys go back 15:10 everybody on the boat. And rhe way back in the boat they want a tip to the nice day....no way. But after the trip I go the airport and I hope never come back to Egypt.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and that you felt ignored during the trip. 🙏 We sincerely apologize for the lack of clear instructions, communication, and organization, as well as for the way activities like diving and watersports were handled. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating it must have been to feel overlooked and not included. Regarding lunch, tips, and additional activities, we also apologize for any misunderstandings or miscommunications. Your feedback is very important, and we will review it carefully with our team to ensure better coordination, communication, and guest care in the future. We truly regret that this experience affected your impression of your trip and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention.

Unforgettable snorkeling trip

Gene_R, Nov 2025
Amazing snorkeling experience in Hurghada! Crystal-clear water, colorful reefs, and a very professional crew. Everything was well organized and safe. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌊💙 We’re very happy you enjoyed the snorkeling trip and that everything—from the crystal-clear water to the colorful reefs and the professional crew—made your day special. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable moments in Hurghada! 🙏✨

It was a nice day out.

joolsvern_J, Nov 2025
We went on a day when it was ridiculously hot. The island was busy and not the cleanest. The sea was nice, not much chance of shade. Very busy and unfortunately us tourists don’t look after things so it’s a bit messy. (Not sure of how truthful this was but we were told the boats empty their toilet waste there which the fish eat) 🤢 kinda put me off.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback — and wow, yes, those insanely hot Hurghada days can make *any* outing feel extra intense! 🔥 We’re glad to hear you still managed to enjoy parts of the trip, especially the beautiful sea, but we’re really sorry the island felt overcrowded and not as clean as it should be. High visitor numbers can unfortunately impact the environment, and we completely agree: when tourists don’t take care of the place, it shows — and it shouldn’t be that way. Regarding the comment you heard about boats emptying waste there: this is **not true** for licensed boats. There are strict regulations in Hurghada about waste management, and any serious operator follows them. We totally get how hearing something like that would ruin the vibe, though. 🤢 Thank you again for your review — your feedback helps us advocate for cleaner beaches, better organization, and a more enjoyable experience for everyone. We hope your next trip will be cooler (literally!) and a whole lot smoother. 🌊✨

Disappointed.

Aldana_C, Nov 2025
I was disappointed with the description of this activity vs the reality. I booked this tour as it was written (and I did a screen shot) because the maximum amount of passengers was max 20. At the start if the boat trip it was 50!!!! So, basically this was not what i booked, of course once you are there, there is nothing to do. They pick us up at 7:30 am, arrived to the boat 8:15 and did not leave the harbor until 9:52. so more than 2 hours doing nothing. The snorkeling was nice, but i had similar things at the hotel, the crew were kind (not their fault). The cherry on the cake was to visit the “Orange Bay National Park” which was a huge bar, market, etc. from where you cant leave and walk around on your own. So you basically pay a fee to enter to a bay, totally regulated by them without any possibility to do something than consuming or making instagram pics by a photographer This was not what I had in mind … i hope this helps others.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are very sorry it didn't meet your expectations. The number of passengers and the long wait time before departure were unacceptable, and we completely understand your disappointment. We will review the trip description to ensure everything is clear and accurate. While we are glad you found the staff friendly and the dive enjoyable, we regret that Orange Bay didn't live up to your expectations. Thank you for your honest feedback – it truly helps us improve, and we hope to provide you with a much better experience next time.

Don’t waste your money

Claire_J, Sep 2025
Snorkelling tour with not enough snorkelling equipment…… we had one decent mask between 3 of us. Two pairs of goggles and one snorkel you had to hold. No flippers provided. No coffee left, but water plentiful. Lunch and fruit were good. Poor snorkelling - saw more off the pier at the hotel. Orange bay is beautiful but very expensive as you cannot take your own food and drink there. We saw some dolphins but I actually felt quite sorry for them as there were about 5 large boats and some speed boats zooming in and out. Water sports cancelled due to wind. Not great for people who will struggle with mobility as no boardwalks to get on/off boat - we had to climb up a tyre off the pier….. staff were ok. Some were very nice - some rude and did nothing but smoke. Also when we got to the pier in the morning we had no idea which boat to get on! Luckily we had a nice driver who wondered around with his phone trying to help us. Enjoyable day on the boat with family, beautiful views, but wouldn’t book again.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review 🙏. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the lunch, fruit, views, and spending the day with your family, but we’re truly sorry that several aspects of the trip did not meet your expectations. 🌊 We take your feedback about the snorkeling equipment, organization at the pier, staff behavior, and accessibility very seriously. 📝 Your points about Orange Bay and the dolphins are also very valuable, and we’ll do our best to improve where we can. We appreciate your honesty and are grateful you still found some enjoyable moments. 💙 Hopefully, we’ll have the chance to welcome you again in the future and provide a much better experience. 🌴✨

Fantastic day great experience

Stewart_L, Aug 2025
Fantastic day do it again . Snorkeling great . Staff super. Orange bay great . Food and drink always there if needed snorkeling guy was great helping my lad.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! 🌊🐠 We’re so glad you had such a great day, enjoyed the snorkeling, and found Orange Bay as beautiful as we know it to be. It’s wonderful to hear our staff were super, the food and drinks were always available, and that our snorkeling guide could help your son enjoy the experience even more. We’d love to welcome you back for another amazing day on the water! 🚤☀️

Sad excursion

Aurelien_M, Aug 2025
Only 1h in orange bay but 2h promise in rĂŠservation, why ? DĂŠpart marina at 10h30, pick up 7h , why ? Not soda in board only water, why ? And just 1 fun activity (banana) We are sad...

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, and we understand your disappointment. We apologize for the shortened time at Orange Bay and any confusion regarding the schedule. Sometimes, delays at the marina or weather conditions may affect the timing, but we recognize how important clear communication is and will work to improve this. Regarding drinks and activities, we regret that the offerings on board did not match what was expected. Your comments have been shared with our team to ensure we align better with what is promised during booking. We truly value your feedback and hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to provide a more enjoyable experience.

Disappointment

Paulo_T, Jul 2025
Well, I scheduled the experience for 08h30, the company call me asking me to be at 07h30 because the hotel was far and the boat will leave at 09h00. The driver arrived at 08h05, 35m delay, we arrived to the boat moreless at 08h45m. We stayed stopped until 10h05, the time the boat left, at about 11h00 the boat stopped and it stayed stopped for more than an 1 hour, I asked a crew member what was happening and he told me that there was a mechanic issue and the captain was trying to fix, we just arrive at orange bay at 13h50, left at 15h15, the return time was scheduled to be at 16h30, because of the delay only one stopped for snorkeling was made (moreless 30m) which in my opinion was very short, because I think this is the best part of this experience. Orange Bay island for me was a disappointment, lot of people, very commercial, the crystal-clear waters are at the beginning where the water level reached your knees, if you go a litle further there's no visibility because the water as a lot of sand mixed in. The clear waters are where the boats stop, in my opinion would be better to dive from the boat, the island is only worth if you really want to post a photo on you'r social media app.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially with the delays and technical issues that disrupted the schedule. We understand how frustrating it must have been, particularly when you were looking forward to snorkeling — the highlight for many guests. We also appreciate your honest comments about Orange Bay and how the experience felt more commercial than relaxing. Your input is valuable, and we'll make sure it reaches the relevant teams so improvements can be made. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future for a smoother and more enjoyable trip.

Good, but rushed, and no real water sports.

Michael_J, Jul 2025
The snorkelling was generally excellent, with plenty of beautiful coloured fish to swim through. It would have been better if they offered fins (it was mask ands snorkel only). The staff were all excellent and friendly, and the lunch on board was nice. The negatives: The actual trip to Orange Bay was very rushed. Only 1.5 hours was allowed, which meant, by the time you'd had a drink and worked out where things were, it was time to leave again. It would have been better to have more time to explore, relax, and enjoy the absolutely beautiful place. The trip also advertised "water sports" as part of the package. This was practically non-existent. When I asked about it, they brought out a banana boat and we had - literally - about 15 seconds of a slow pull, and that was it. In general this was a nice trip. I think they should remove "water sports" from the title though, as it is misleading.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the snorkeling and the beautiful colored fish, and that our staff and onboard lunch added positively to your experience. We also appreciate your constructive points. We’re sorry to hear that your time at Orange Bay felt rushed; we understand how important it is to have enough time to relax and truly take in the beauty of the place. Your note about the “water sports” is also well taken, and we apologize if this was misleading and did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is very valuable and will help us improve how we communicate and organize our trips in the future. We hope to welcome you back again for a more relaxed and fulfilling day on the water.

A bit of an adventure but good

oana_d, May 2025
The morning started with delays, boat not arriving, and a series of issues, but in the end the company found us a boat with nice crew and good snorkeling and diving. We had fun with the parasailing too.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry for the delays and any inconvenience you faced at the start of the day, but we're glad we could resolve the issues and get you on a boat with a great crew. Happy to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling, diving, and parasailing — and that the day turned out to be fun in the end! We appreciate your patience and hope to see you again for an even smoother adventure next time.

Don't overthink, just book!

Aklima_A, May 2025
It's worth every penny. Good value. And you get a lot. Boat to orange island/giftun island Drinks all free on boat and you get to take gorgeous pics Snorkeling more than enough time in both stops - just amazing! Even for a non swimmers like me and daughter. They have a diver with you and a ring so you don't have to be afraid.. Parasailing was amazing too!!! And we did the banana boat too And had lunch!! Soo much for thr price!! Great value!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed everything – from the boat trip to Orange/Giftun Island, the snorkeling, parasailing, banana boat, and even the lunch! We're especially glad you and your daughter felt safe and had fun snorkeling, even as non-swimmers. We always aim to give the best value and unforgettable memories. Hope to see you again soon!

Best boat in hurghada

Anees_D, Apr 2025
Amazing staff that made the trip worthwhile. Beautiful boat and beautiful trip. Never seen so many colourful fish before this.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that our staff made your trip special and that you enjoyed the beauty of the boat and the incredible marine life. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments on the water!

Delayed, overcrowded and not enough equipment

Saeed_S, Apr 2025
Was meant to start at 9am, but we sat at the dock till 11am. Was way overbooked and we counted over 50 people when there should have been 30 max. Due to this there was not enough equipment for snorkelling and diving a lot of which was faulty and had to wait around for everyone to have a go. No watersport as advertised and no breakfast or snacks. Other guests were very upset having left their hotels at 7:30am and lunch not being served till 3:00pm. Orange island visit was around 1hr 20mins not 2 hours. Staff were good and snorkelling was nice but judging from the vibe on everyone onboard it was a disappointing experience for all

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback, and we truly apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your trip. 🙏 We completely understand your frustration with the delays and the overcrowding on the boat, which affected your overall experience. We strive to maintain an optimal guest-to-equipment ratio, and it’s clear that we missed the mark on this occasion. We’re addressing this with our team to ensure better planning and availability of equipment for all future trips. Regarding the watersports and breakfast, we sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations in this area. We know how important it is to have everything as advertised, and we’re investigating what went wrong to prevent this from happening again. As for the timing of the Orange Island visit, we’re sorry it didn’t last as long as expected — we’ll work on adjusting the itinerary for a more enjoyable experience in the future. We’re glad to hear that you still appreciated the snorkelling and the efforts of our staff, and we will do our best to improve on the points you’ve mentioned. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance the experience for future guests.

Amazing experience❤️

Rafaela_F, Apr 2025
Amazing experience❤️ We celebrateted my sons birthday and everything was perfect. Food was delicious, staff was very kind and professional

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ❤️ We're thrilled to hear that you chose to celebrate your son's birthday with us and that everything went perfectly. It’s great to know that the food and our staff helped make the day special. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team! We hope to welcome you back soon for more memorable moments! 🎉🎂🌟

Great Tour! Not so great tour operator!

Peadar_B, Mar 2025
While I have given this experience only 3 Stars I should say that the Boat trip, Capt Nemo and his crew and the activities and service onboard were of a 5 star quality I have given less because the tour operator originally gave a pickup time of 8.20am (as cruise started at 9am so that was fair enough) but then promptly changed it to 7.20am stating that this was "Based on the instructions of the Egyptian Coast Guard" and that "the departure time of the trip will be changed to 8.20am". LIES!!! We got picked up at the ridiculously early pick up time and then proceeded to sit on said boat until 9.10am with no sign of any Coast Guard officials in sight (as apparently they were meant to be there "checking the boat and the papers"). Oh and curiously people were still only boarding the boat at 8.50 which is strange if all the pick up times were to have been changed to facilitate an 8.20 launch. Clearly they just lied to suit the needs of the driver/pickup schedule for that day. If you can book on Capt Nemo's Maria Gon boat tour then I would 100% recommend doing it just NOT through this tour operator.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience on the boat, with Capt Nemo and his crew, as well as the onboard activities and service. We also appreciate your thoughts on the timing issue. We understand your frustration with the confusion around the pickup time and the delay, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the miscommunication. Your experience with the crew and boat is exactly what we strive to deliver, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to improve your booking experience in the future. Thank you for your honest review, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

Amazing day! Bring a...

SarahJane_H, Mar 2025
Amazing day! Bring a towel and beach shoes as orange bay beach was hot! Crew and team were amazing! Definitely recommend to everyone who comes to Egypt. Thankyou Nemo and crew!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing day and enjoyed your time with the crew. Great tip about bringing a towel and beach shoes for Orange Bay – it can get pretty hot! 😊 We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Nemo and the team. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Egypt soon for another fantastic experience!

Had a great time , good...

Darren_B, Mar 2025
Had a great time , good value for money , very good team they can’t do enough to make your day the best

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and found it to be good value for money. It’s wonderful to know that our team made such a positive impact on your day. We always strive to provide the best experience possible, and it’s amazing to hear that we succeeded. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!

Great experience.

Nhan_T, Mar 2025
The trip was well worth it, not to be missed. The team was friendly and helpful. Safety was their number one priority which was great. I was apprehensive going on this trip as a non swimmer. However, I was well looked after by the staff which is very reassuring and got to see the marine life in the coral reef! Orange bay was stunning.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you felt safe and well taken care of, especially as a non-swimmer. It’s great that you had the chance to see the beautiful marine life in the coral reef and enjoy the stunning Orange Bay. Safety is always a top priority for us, and we're happy to know that it helped make your experience enjoyable and reassuring. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!

Not great for disabled as...

Michelle_W, Mar 2025
Not great for disabled as you need to transfer on 2 boats! I had help from lovely crew on board! Take passport or a picture of they need for government! Amazing Orange bay loved it just not long enough there!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed Orange Bay and had a positive experience with the crew's help onboard. We understand that transferring between two boats can be challenging for those with mobility issues, and we’ll certainly look into ways to improve accessibility for future guests. We also appreciate the tip about bringing a passport or a picture for government requirements. Hopefully, despite the short time at the bay, you still managed to enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

My best day in Egypt. ...

Ema_L, Feb 2025
My best day in Egypt. My first snorkelling and it was amazing! Staff food and experience was great. Would recommend!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your first snorkeling experience was amazing and that you enjoyed the staff, food, and overall experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Egypt!

What a day!

Jonathan_H, Feb 2025
Fantastic day out, super safe and great staff, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do a boat trip in Hurghada 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic day out and felt safe with our great staff. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re so glad you enjoyed your boat trip in Hurghada! We hope to welcome you again for another amazing experience!

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