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Hurghada: Royal Seascope Submarine cruise with Snorkel stop

Hurghada, Egypt

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2 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Marvel at the Red Sea’s underwater life without getting wet on this Hurghada semi-submarine trip, complete with optional snorkel stop. Prebook to secure a place for your preferred time and date; and take a seat by the underwater windows to spy on everything from exotic fish to sea turtles. Finally, opt to join a snorkel session to immerse yourself fully in the reef life. Includes Hurghada hotel transfers, with other, select transfers at extra charge.

See the Red Sea’s wonders from comfort of a semi-submarine from Hurghada
No need to swim: survey the aquatic action through viewing windows
Watch for vibrant reef fish and turtles; and join optional snorkel session
Various departures, with Hurghada transfers included and others at extra fee

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
National Park Entry fees

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Transfers from El-Gouna and Soma Bay extra 10 Euros per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up takes place in the hotel lobby/reception. Please note that this trip is available only for Hurghada guests. Guests Located in Safaga Or Makadi Bay can book either.

Itinerary

Hurghada Marina

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Paul_T

Mohammed was absolutely fantastic and super helpful during our tour at the royal sea submarine! I highly recommend it for family and friends. Make sure to visit the royal sea when you're in Egypt on holiday.

Reviews

4.1

based on 102 reviews

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Ahmed did a great job to...

Dong_S, Aug 2026

Ahmed did a great job to show me around the boat survey. Excellent experiences and had a great time.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're very happy to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed your experience on board. We're especially glad that Ahmed made your visit more enjoyable and helped you get to know the boat. We'll definitely share your kind words with him — we're sure he'll be happy to hear them. We hope to welcome you back again for another great experience with us!

Sub

Stephen_j, Aug 2026

Everything was fab but warning is do not buy the drinks on board smoothies shakes etc Take your own drinks as they are the biggest rip off I’ve come across

Well worth it, in Egyptian style

Michal_O, Dec 2025

We arrived with mixed feelings after a few unpleasant experiences in Egypt involving overpriced services and pushy sellers, and we hoped this trip would at least not be another disappointment. Unfortunately, it began on the wrong foot: a photographer insisted on taking our pictures and another person tried to sell us drinks, reacting quite loudly when we politely refused. The loud Egyptian music did not help either. However, all of that faded once we reached the reef and went below deck to view the underwater world through the glass bottom. The sights were absolutely stunning and genuinely fascinating. By the end, we agreed that this had been one of the best 50 EUR we had spent in Egypt so far.

The best sea vehicle in Hurghada.

Gopal_L, Sep 2025

It is the only vehicle in Hurghada that allows you to sit comfortably and view corals. It is a modern vehicle. People could swim or snorkel for 30 minutes also.

Highly recommended for Family and Friends

Paul_T, Aug 2025

Great Experience, Poor Photos

Ashlee_W, Aug 2025

Great transport arrangement. Bit manic upon arrival. Cheap rental options for snorkelling, 150. Great experience looking under the water through the windows, the children enjoyed it. Snorkelling was great, perfect timings for all activities. Even had a shower on board! However, the photographers on board (Smile Photo & Video Film) absolute scam. I am thankful I didn’t pay them anything more than I did. He wanted 5000 but dropped him down to 1000. Whilst being photographed, it seemed we were in good hands with a professional photographer (like myself!) but we weren’t. 70% of our photos that we received the following day are blurry and unusable and 100% of them are poorly edited, if edited at all! 29/42 photos in the bin. Avoid this company whilst on this otherwise great experience and take your own fabulous photographs.

Breathtaking views

Jacqueline_B, Jun 2025

Very well organised trip , all staff are very friendly , the submarine experience was breathtaking, then we had chance to snorkel , life jackets are provided as well as snorkel equipment. Would definitely recommend, 5 stars 🌟

Really enjoyable trip - would do again 👍🏽

Giles_M, Apr 2025

A well ran trip from start to finish. Pick up was on time from hotel & the boat trip was excellent. Minimal pressure to buy additional services, crew were happy & helpful. Would highly recommend for an afternoon out when in Hurgarda.

Really enjoyed this trip...

Emily_G, Feb 2025

Really enjoyed this trip - the facilities on the boat were great and we saw amazing coral and sea life including turtles! Great value for money

Nice expiriense

Holmar_T, Jan 2025

Going down in the boat and looking at the coral reef and the fish was awesome. this time was too short considering that the boat is built for this and this is what you come to see, but instead it takes far too long to snorkel and during that time you are not allowed to be down in the boat. The products that were for sale on board were way too expensive so we didn't buy anything. But we had fun doing this

Time waits for no one.

Richard_D, Jan 2025

It was our last day in Hurghada so can't really give a trip review, because we just didn't have the time to take it. All I can tell you, is that, the company were great with us and offered a later time that day, but sadly we had to give it a miss. So if the tour experience is as good has the operators, then you're on a winner.

five star service

Hiba_S, Nov 2024

staff was nice i enjoyed snorkeling the most, i would highly recommend i was a bit skeptic because of some of the previous reviews but i am glad i booked i went with my 10 year old daughter and she enjoyed so much

Boat trip

Rowena_P, Nov 2024

Being able to see the coral reef and fish was brilliant. The staff on the boat trip were friendly but didn’t interact very much other than to get people to pose for photos which they want you to buy.

Fish

vix, Nov 2024

It was good and we had a great time ! We saw a lot of fish!! The boys done snorkeling and they loved it !!

Good Activity

isaac_j, Sep 2024

the staff where very polite and informative during the trip , when we went for snorkelling they helped us

Semi submarine experience

prachi_d, Sep 2024

We were recommended by friends to do this semi submarine tour. It was very different experience. Cruise was well maintained both deck and submarine areas. It was equipped with washroom facility. We booked 3 pm slot. Semi submarine experience was really good. We also got drop and pickup to the hotel. The only thing disappointed that they didn't started the cruise before 3.30 We were on the cruise since 40 min, all other cruises left one by one but ours was there for 40 min. Other than this everything was good.

Boat sub

Derek_H, Jun 2024

The atmosphere on the boat ,the staff were excellent this is a good trip for all ages to be that close to the coral and to see all the fish from the comfort of the boat

Would do it again

Samantha_R, May 2024

We had a lovely trip, the boat wasn't overloaded, we went out to a nice distance and had a very special surprise which we've NEVER had on these trips before. Staff were lovely, polite and no pushiness to buy things happened which is a bonus :-)

Unique experience

Shasta_P, May 2024

Me and my daughters absolutely loved this experience. It was nice and clean and the staff were welcoming and helpful. However, I wish we could have seen more sea life, but that's something beyond their control

Well worth the money

Matt_B, May 2024

Brilliant for kids to see the underwater world , 30 minute boat journey to coral reef , down to the glass bottom for 15 then the option to go snorkeling for 15/20 min and 30 minute back to port , lovely boat lovely staff toilets fizzy or water supplied,

It was absolutely amazing

kiarilari, Apr 2024

Very good trip, Ahmad and the other gentlemen made the cruise a really unique experience. I recommend it. Snorkelling, watching beautiful fish and corals, simply amazing! The boat was very comfortable and clean too. I recommend it for everybody.

submarine

Fritz_G, Apr 2024

Generally ok and friendly! Timing way behind, we came back 1h late. Reef not spectacular at all. Combination for non snorkelling visitors too long!

Very nice trip to the open sea with a unique underwater experience.

Ivar_H, Apr 2024

A sport trip to the sea was not too long for my preschoolers. Like an aquarium, only much better with diffetent types of fish. My kids loved it and on top of the view, snorkling in the middle of the sea was also an experience they will likely remember for the rest of their lives.

Family submersible and snorkeling trip

Vishal_S, Apr 2024

Trip within family including a 6 & 9 year olds Liked duration, only 2 hours and not a long sail, also first time in water for my children. Crew were friendly, professional and helpful. They were brilliant with taking children in the water with use of a safety ring during snorkeling. Saw plenty of fish near the coral. Good fun and lovely trip.

Great trip!

Neal_H, Mar 2024

Just do it. I looked around for ages trying to find the best deal (was being overly picky as have a 5 year old). We were in soma bay and the boat we booked went from a hotel almost nextdoor. So easy. I thought we were in for a round trip to hurgada marina and back. The trip was great, loads of fish, turtles, sting ray. As other reviews have mentioned, some coral looked a little bleached/dead but definitely still loads of life there. Really great experience and perfect to keep a 5 year old entertained for the morning.

Great and fuss-free experience

Sharon_W, Mar 2024

We were contacted via Whatsapp by the tour representative on the hotel pick up arrangement. It was a totally fuss free experience, pick up came on time on a mini van together with other hotel guests to the submarine port. Was a short ride from our hotel and we boarded the submarine. We sailed to a nearby area and were told go go down to the submerged part of the ship for viewing the marine life and corals. Amazing views of the undersea. Just too bad that the corals were not very colorful or bright and vibrant probably due to pollution (?). Neverthelss, an amazing experience, the crew took great care of the passengers as well. After the submarine trip, the mini van will take you back to the hotel or you can choose to stay at the port area, there are restaurants along the pier at the mariner. Taxis are easily available at the area as well.

Amazing trip

Dan_T, Mar 2024

It was our best trip with a submarine to see fish and corals. We also saw frays and turtles which was amazing.

Glass bottom boat

Chris_C, Mar 2024

Loved this trip guys on the boat are brilliant amd the experience on the grass bottom boat was amazing then the guy swimming under the water round the boat was really good we loved this :)

Ok

xbaron, Mar 2024

Pick up was actually good 10 minutes earlier than I was told. Transfer from hotel was very fast as I’m sure driver do some racing. Overall experience was OK We saw dead corals (few of them still alive) but lots of fish, some turtles and occasional stingray. Drinks can we bought on board for $2 And if corse don’t forget to TIP AS YOU WILL HAVE TO.