Hurghada Private Snorkelling Trips

Experience the breathtaking wonders of the underwater world and create unforgettable memories during your stay at Hurghada Resort with our Private Snorkelling Trips. We offer various options for families, couples, and individuals with different snorkelling backgrounds. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the depths of the sea! Customise your experience and maximise your time in the sea with the best snorkelling boat trips available.

Hurghada is renowned as one of Egypt’s top tourist destinations, especially for those seeking a tranquil escape near the Red Sea. This idyllic resort offers an unforgettable holiday experience for you, your family, and your friends – with opportunities to explore the best snorkelling spots in Hurghada and marvel at the stunning coral reefs, unfamiliar fish, and playful dolphins.

Hurghada boasts a climate perfect for various recreational and relaxation activities all year round, particularly in the mornings when the sunshine is mild and delightful. This makes it an ideal location for snorkelling adventures from the stunning beaches of the Hurghada islands.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on responses from experience in the field of tourism:

What are the best Snorkeling Trips in Hurghada?

The best Snorkeling in Hurghada are:

What Snorkeling in Hurghada is Good for Avoiding Crowds?

These hidden gems in Hurghada may have limited interaction with crowds:

  • Orange and Giftun Islands Snorkeling Trip from Hurghada with Lunch
  • Orange Bay Island VIP Full-Day Snorkeling Sea Trip and Water Sports

Snorkeling in Hurghada

Exploring the underwater sites of Hurghada in the Red Sea through snorkelling is an experience of wonders. The place offers many reef sites near and far from the shore, ranging from small islands to submerged pinnacles. Once a small fishing village, Hurghada has become a bustling tourist destination with large beachside hotels and an extensive list of potential excursions.

Marine Life in Hurghada

Egypt’s snorkelling spots are famous globally for their impressive visibility, reaching up to 70 meters in certain areas. The coastal and island regions of the country differ vastly from their underwater scenery, which boasts a plethora of vibrant creatures and unique topography. When you go on a snorkelling trip in Hurghada, you’ll be amazed by the stunning marine life of the Red Sea Riviera, visible through crystal-clear waters.

Due to their shallow and gradual slopes, the reefs in Hurghada are perfect for novice snorkelers. Snorkelers can spot various reef inhabitants, including parrotfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, anemonefish, pufferfish, sweetlips, colourful wrasses, morays, stingrays, and turtles. Additionally, catching a glimpse of dolphins during boat trips between the shore and snorkelling sites in Hurghada is not uncommon.

Best Snorkel Sites in Hurghada

If you’re seeking a fantastic snorkelling spot in Hurghada, you must visit the Giftun Islands. Accessible by boat just 45 minutes from the Egyptian coast, the waters surrounding the islands are crystal clear and offer diverse reefs for snorkelling. These islands boast three stunning beaches: Paradise Beach, Orange Bay, and Mahmya Beach.

The sea is tranquil and easily navigable, allowing for an enjoyable experience observing the vibrant corals and plentiful fish. Additionally, sunbathing on the beach is a popular activity. You may even be fortunate enough to catch sight of some dolphins.

During your Hurghada excursion, you can enjoy more snorkelling opportunities by visiting Abu Ramada Island and the Magawish Islands. These locations are known for their wide variety of marine life, including morays, nudibranchs, rays, barracudas, and turtles. You can explore several reefs with exceptional coral and unique species like Napoleon Wrasse. The underwater adventures are endless.

Snorkelling Sites near Hurghada

Suppose you wish to have a unique snorkelling experience in the mainland area of Hurghada. In that case, it is recommended to head towards the bays along the south coastline of Hurghada City. Makadi Bay is the most well-known for snorkelling and can be conveniently accessed from Hurghada.

Makadi Bay is famous for its coral reefs, boasting an array of pink, purple, and blue stubby branching corals (Pocillopora sp.) that indicate the health of the reefs. You’ll be greeted by various colours from the massive, soft, swaying corals and vibrant reef fish. The crystal-clear waters of Makadi Bay are also home to fascinating marine life, such as turtles, rays, puffers, barracudas, octopuses, and morays, making it an ideal spot for snorkelling enthusiasts.

Soma Bay is another area with comprehensive offerings for snorkelers; the colourful corals in Soma also host the full range of fish life, including gatherings of Raccoon Butterflyfish with their black eye patches, Blue-spotted Stingrays, sweetlips, and multi-patterned wrasses. Just offshore, Soma Bay also holds a couple of coral pinnacles that divers and snorkelers can enjoy.

Sahl Hasheesh Bay has a lagoon filled with reef creatures and coral, including lionfish and octopus. Tours to this area often include dolphin watching and may even give you a chance to swim safely and cautiously with these fantastic animals.

Best Time to Snorkel in Hurghada

You can enjoy snorkelling in Hurghada all year round, though the temperature of the water varies with the seasons. It can drop to 21 degrees Celsius in winter, while in summer, it can rise to 30 degrees Celsius. As a snorkeler, you will be in the warmest part of the ocean, which is the top layer exposed to the sun. Bringing a wetsuit on your vacation is a good idea if you are concerned about feeling cold. You can easily purchase or rent one in Egypt, which is more convenient than bringing one home.

Avoid visiting during the peak hot months of July and August are often suggested. If you are uncomfortable with sweating or susceptible to heat exhaustion, the ideal seasons to plan your trip would be Spring (May and June) or Autumn (September through November).