Hurghada: Orange Bay Snorkeling Cruise on a Pirate Boat
4.6
Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay on a pirate-style boat with reef snorkeling stops and lunch served on board. A relaxed Red Sea day that blends swimming, sea views, and time on the water.
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Duration 5 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
4.6
Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay on a pirate-style boat with reef snorkeling stops and lunch served on board. A relaxed Red Sea day that blends swimming, sea views, and time on the water.
Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay on a pirate-style boat with reef snorkeling stops and lunch served on board. A relaxed Red Sea day that blends swimming, sea views, and time on the water.
Reserve now & pay laterNothing charged today — only pay when your trip is confirmed
Duration 5 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
- •Cruise to Orange Bay on a pirate-style sailing boat
- •Snorkeling stops at coral reef sites
- •Fresh seafood buffet lunch on board
- •Relaxed deck time with Red Sea views
- •Half-day boat trip from Hurghada
Step aboard a pirate-style sailing boat and head out across the Red Sea toward Orange Bay. Along the way, stop at coral reef sites for snorkeling in clear water filled with marine life. Between swim stops, unwind on deck and enjoy a freshly prepared seafood buffet lunch. The rout...
Pirate-style boat cruise
Snorkeling stops
Seafood buffet lunch
Onboard staff assistance
Personal expenses
Tips
Extra food or drinks not mentioned
Snorkeling equipment not mentioned
Meeting Point
Hurghada Marina, Gate 1, near the Pirates Premier Sailing Boat sign.
Open in Google MapsHotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
What to Bring
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Swimwear
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Towel
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Reef-safe sunscreen
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Sunglasses
Highlights
- •Cruise to Orange Bay on a pirate-style sailing boat
- •Snorkeling stops at coral reef sites
- •Fresh seafood buffet lunch on board
- •Relaxed deck time with Red Sea views
- •Half-day boat trip from Hurghada
Full description
Step aboard a pirate-style sailing boat and head out across the Red Sea toward Orange Bay. Along the way, stop at coral reef sites for snorkeling in clear water filled with marine life. Between swim stops, unwind on deck and enjoy a freshly prepared seafood buffet lunch. The rout...
Includes
Pirate-style boat cruise
Snorkeling stops
Seafood buffet lunch
Onboard staff assistance
Personal expenses
Tips
Extra food or drinks not mentioned
Snorkeling equipment not mentioned
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Hurghada Marina, Gate 1, near the Pirates Premier Sailing Boat sign.
Open in Google MapsHotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
Important Information
What to Bring
- •
Swimwear
- •
Towel
- •
Reef-safe sunscreen
- •
Sunglasses
Overall rating
4.6/5
based on 54 reviews
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Reviews
fionapE6176GF
February 2026|Business
Orange bay uncovered. What to actually expect.
Title: Overcrowded and very different from the “paradise” advertised We visited Orange Bay as part of a boat excursion from Hurghada and unfortunately found it very different from how it is presented online. As it is a bay, the water remains extremely shallow, so you can’t properly swim. Underfoot the sand is hard and uneven, and walking into the water is uncomfortable due to small stones along the shoreline. It certainly didn’t feel like the soft “paradise beach” shown in promotional photos. Visitors are directed into narrow, numbered sections (we were told they are numbered 1–35), where groups are allocated a space. This felt more like being herded into pens than enjoying a relaxing beach day. The bean bags provided in these sections did not appear clean and were placed under thick thatched roofing, meaning you are largely out of the sun. There is one swing at the entrance which is clearly intended as a photo spot, but much of what appears in promotional material is either restricted or not representative of the actual visitor experience. We also found the water left a sticky feeling on the skin after getting out, something we did not experience elsewhere in the Red Sea. In addition, I received two insect bites while on the island and had not had any prior to visiting. We both have stomach upsets today. Overall, we found it extremely overcrowded, poorly maintained, and not the relaxing island experience we were expecting. Based on our visit, we would not return.
Tobias
July 2021|Germany|Couple
Das Boot war ein absoluter Traum. Sehr guter Zustand und die Crew war sehr bemüht. Der erste Stop Orange Bay mit 1h Aufenthalt. Zweite Stop an einem Korallenriff. Die Crew ging mit ins Wasser und zeigte einem die Vielfalt der Fische. Das einzige Manko an dem Trip war das All Inclusive. Man bekam halbe Becher voll mit warmer Cola oder Sprite. Die Photographen nervten auch.
Tobias
July 2021|Germany|Couple
Das Boot war ein absoluter Traum. Sehr guter Zustand und die Crew war sehr bemüht. Der erste Stop Orange Bay mit 1h Aufenthalt. Zweite Stop an einem Korallenriff. Die Crew ging mit ins Wasser und zeigte einem die Vielfalt der Fische. Das einzige Manko an dem Trip war das All Inclusive. Man bekam halbe Becher voll mit warmer Cola oder Sprite. Die Photographen nervten auch.
Anke
February 2020|Germany|Couple
Sehr pünktliche Abholung, professionelles und unaufdringliches Team, super Essen. Alles Top.
Anke
February 2020|Germany|Couple
Sehr pünktliche Abholung, professionelles und unaufdringliches Team, super Essen. Alles Top.
Christopher
January 2020|Couple
The Pirate boat is a beautifully crafted ship and very clean. The crew are attentive and friendly. The food was very good and served in the lovely restaurant inside the boat. The snorkeling guide was very experienced and helpful. I was getting a bit tired and he brought me back safely..
Christopher
January 2020|Couple
The Pirate boat is a beautifully crafted ship and very clean. The crew are attentive and friendly. The food was very good and served in the lovely restaurant inside the boat. The snorkeling guide was very experienced and helpful. I was getting a bit tired and he brought me back safely..
Thierry
November 2019|France|Couple
Très belle promenade,bateau magnifique et superbement entretenu Équipage super agréable et sympatique Aux petits soins tout au long de la journée Repas copieux Les 2 arrêts avec les poissons sont super
Thierry
November 2019|France|Couple
Très belle promenade,bateau magnifique et superbement entretenu Équipage super agréable et sympatique Aux petits soins tout au long de la journée Repas copieux Les 2 arrêts avec les poissons sont super
Mengal
September 2019|Belgium|Family
Plongée était géniale et repas très bien. L'inconvénient c'est qu'il ne parlait pas français. Le problème c'est qu'on a du reporter l'excursion de 2 jours car la première fois ils s'étaient trompé d'hôtel et ils ne sont pas venus nous chercher.
FAQs about Hurghada: Orange Bay Snorkeling Cruise on a Pirate Boat
Yes, the cruise includes a stop to snorkel at coral reefs.
A seafood buffet lunch is prepared and served on board.
The trip takes place on the Pirates Premier Sailing Boat, a classic pirate-style sailing ship.
Yes, there is time to relax on board and enjoy the sea and coastline views.