Africa · SNORKELING TRIPS
The Red Sea does coral that would be a long-haul trip anywhere else, and it does it twenty minutes from the hotel. The 15 below cover Egypt, Zanzibar and the Indian Ocean islands, with gear, stops and per-person prices.
From Hurghada Marina, you ride a semi-submarine to a nearby reef, spend about 45 minutes viewing fish through wide windows three meters below the surface, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Maged, and Ahmed help with the tour and water activity. Hotel pickup is optional.
“Very well organised, friendly and very kind guide. Really recommend Mohamed as a guide!”
Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour yacht day from Hurghada, with Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish Island stops. You get two snorkeling sites, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Fouad, Ahmed, Saef, Ashraf, and Sabry help swimmers of different abilities, while the crew keeps the mood lively and safety in view.
“what a day we had Hussain Ibrahim chef Omar they were all fabulous thank you so much for the best day”
Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island for two guided snorkeling stops, a buffet lunch, and time on the water. Guides including Mido, Islam, Ismail, and Mohammed are praised for patient safety help. Hotel pickup is optional, and White Island depends on tide conditions.
“We had an amazing time on our White Island and Ras Mohammed snorkelling excursion in Sharm El Sheikh! The whole day was beautifully organised and perfect for our little family. The crew were friendly, attentive and made sure everyone felt safe and relaxed. The snorkelling itself was unforgettable — crystal-clear water, colourful coral, and so many vibrant fish. My husband and I loved every moment, and even my 2yr old enjoyed the trip. White Island was absolutely stunning and felt like paradise. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Sharm!”
Set out from Hurghada on a small speedboat with an English-speaking captain and snorkeling guide. Search for dolphins, stop at two or three reef sites, then relax on a bright sandbank or island area with lunch, fruit, drinks, and shade. Guides such as Islam, Ahmed, Karim, and Momo are often praised for safety and friendly service. Parasailing is available as an add-on.
“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”
Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with hotel pickup, two guided snorkeling stops, two hours at Orange Bay, lunch, and banana boat and tow-tube rides. Equipment, drinks, and return transport are included. Bring cash for the €5 national park fee, and expect a shared boat with up to 30 people.
“Nice organized trip, everything was good. Kind guides, good food , snorkeling, orange bay. Really nice trip.”
Hula Hula Island combines Red Sea snorkeling, banana-boat rides, an island lunch, and beach time. Choose a seven-hour yacht trip with a five-minute massage, or a three-hour shared or private speedboat outing. Guides such as Pepsi, Tito, Karim, and Walid have earned praise for clear instructions and patient help in the water.
“I Had very Good time today really amazing day , Island is very clean and Good Food , Pepsi best Guide in red sea he is funny and the best Guide I meet in hurghada , thanks for all we will come back again”
Spend 6 to 7 hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, watching for wild dolphins, snorkeling at two coral reefs, and eating lunch aboard a spacious boat. Guides such as Mido and Abdul help swimmers of all levels, with banana boat and sofa boat rides included. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
“money for value is amazing 1000% worth it and amazing experience”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Giftun Island National Park, with guided snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Orange Bay, two hours on the beach, lunch, drinks, watersports, and hotel transfers. Crew members such as Adam and Capt Nemo may assist in the water, but timing and boat conditions can vary.
“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 arounRead more”
You’ll leave from the west coast by speedboat for a morning dolphin encounter, then snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Kevin, and Lulu lead the boat portion, followed by a three-course beach BBQ, local drinks, and free time on Île aux Bénitiers. Hotel pickup and drop-off across Mauritius are included.
“Just a lovely day out. Slightly disconcerting as to how many boats were out around the dolphins and swimmers. Something that perhaps needs to be looked at.”
Spend about eight hours on a small speedboat visiting Hurghada’s islands, sandbanks, beaches, and snorkeling sites. You’ll stop at Orange Bay, Magawish, Giftun National Park, and Juzur Abu Monqar, with guides such as Basil and Fatih helping in the water. Dolphins are possible, not guaranteed. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.
“The trip was amazing, Go Shalabi isso very professional, the lunch was delicious. Thank you very much”
You’ll ride a speedboat from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island, snorkel over coral and colorful fish, try a banana or sofa boat, relax on white sand, and enjoy lunch on the 5-hour option. Guides such as Ahmed, Mahmood, Kareem, and Zizo are praised for patient safety help, especially with first-time snorkelers and non-swimmers.
“This was one of my favorite activities in Hurghada. Transportation was on time for pick up and drop off. The guides were very organized with the specific information and requests of each group. As non swimmers, we were able to experience snorkeling for the first time thanks to the encouragement and support of our guides. The ride, food, beach beds, and facilities were all fantastic. The beach is amazingly beautiful and clean. They also offered a free 5 mins massage as part of the tour. Hula Hula has beautiful crystal clear turquoise waters with no seaweeds and no garbage… you can see fish swimming around you. Our tour was only…”
Join FTS Travels for a full-day boat trip from Sharm El-Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island. Expect two guided snorkeling stops, a barbecue buffet, drinks, hotel pickup, and an optional scuba session. Guides including Bishoy, Ahmed, and Shazly are praised for calm, careful help in the water.
“My girlfriend and I did scuba diving as an extra whilst on the boat. It was my girlfriends first time and she had Mustafa as her guide. He was brilliant, reassuring and she had the best time. The extra dives were great, everyone was very accommodating and helpful! I would recommended every time!”
Spend a full day aboard the Casablanca yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, visiting two Ras Mohamed snorkeling sites and White Island. You can add a beginner scuba session, guided by instructors such as Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, or Sayed. Expect hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, equipment options, and about nine hours from pickup to return.
“Nice trip. Good organization. Not many people in the boat.”
Spend about 8.5 hours aboard The Royale from Hurghada, with Orange Bay, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, banana boat rides, lunch, drinks, and a back massage. Guides such as Andrew, Fox, Bassam, and Salam have helped make the day friendly and reassuring for first-timers. Hotel pickup, equipment, and return transfer are included.
“Orange bay and the snorkeling was amazing! Staff and food also really great”
You’ll cruise from Hurghada to Paradise Island for guided snorkeling, beach time, lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Choose a seven-hour yacht trip with guides such as Pepsi or Mustafa, or a three-hour speedboat tour. Hotel pickup covers Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga.
“The snorkelling was fabulous, expert divers with brilliant photography for a low price if you want to take photos back with you. Being dropped at Paradise island was a fun experience, the sea was lovely and the lunch provided was great. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a fun day out. Photographer Mufasa and Guide Emad were very professional and easy to get along with.”
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