About 7 hoursOrange Bay Yacht Trip in Hurghada
The shallow, absurdly clear turquoise strip on Giftun's northern side, with two reef stops on the way out. Shorter and gentler than the Mahmya day — the water at Orange Bay stays waist-deep a long way out, which makes it the easy one for families and non-swimmers.
Shallow, clear water off a sandbar, reached by boat. This is the trip for families and nervous swimmers — you can stand up in most of it.
Where You’ll Go
What You’ll Do
- 1
8:30am hotel pickup
Transfer to the marina and boarding.
- 2
Out from Hurghada
Forty-five minutes to an hour across to the island.
- 3
Two snorkelling stops
Two separate reefs on the way, with gear and a guide in the water.
- 4
Ashore at Orange Bay
Around two hours on the sandbar: white sand, water that stays shallow and clear a long way out, and the photographs everyone comes back with.
- 5
Buffet lunch on board
Open buffet served on the boat, with soft drinks.
- 6
Sail back
Return crossing and transfer to your hotel.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and return in Hurghada
- ✓The boat and its crew
- ✓Two guided snorkelling stops
- ✓Masks and life jackets
- ✓Open buffet lunch on board
- ✓Soft drinks and bottled water
- ✓Orange Bay island access fee
Good to Know
The practical truth about this one — timings, conditions, and what we can’t promise.
- Forty-five to sixty minutes each way, and around two hours on the island.
- The shallow, clear water is the whole point — this is the trip for families, nervous swimmers and anyone who wants the photo without the depth.
- Shade on the sandbar is limited. Bring a hat, and reef-safe sunscreen.
- Do Orange Bay and Giftun/Mahmya on separate days rather than trying to combine them — they're different trips to different sides of the same island.
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