Orange Bay Private Boat Charter
Charter a whole boat for the day. The full Orange Bay program is included: breakfast and lunch cooked on board, two snorkeling stops at the best Giftun reefs, two full hours on the island, soft drinks all day, hotel pickup and drop-off for everyone in your group. The boat is yours alone. We tailor the day around your group. Tell us at booking if you have a birthday, an anniversary, a marriage proposal, dietary requirements, or any custom request and we set it up. Cake on board, vegetarian or seafood menu, decorations, a quiet reef for the kids, your own playlist, just ask. One flat price of 550 euros for the whole boat regardless of group size, up to 15 guests. Perfect for families, friend groups, couples, or any special occasion.
Highlights
- Private boat, your group only (up to 15 guests)
- Breakfast and fresh-cooked lunch on board
- Birthday and proposal setups on request
- Two snorkeling stops at top Giftun reefs
- Two hours at Orange Bay island
- Custom menu and dietary requests welcome
- Hotel pickup for your whole group included
- Flat €550 for the boat, pay on arrival
What's included
Included
- Private boat with full crew
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (full group)
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board (with dietary options)
- Soft drinks and water (unlimited)
- Snorkeling equipment
- 2 snorkeling stops at Red Sea reefs
- 2 hours at Orange Bay island
- Professional multilingual guide
- All taxes and fees
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
- Tips for the crew (optional)
Your day, step by step
- 08:00
Hotel pickup
Driver collects your whole group from your hotel. Pickup time confirmed the night before by WhatsApp.
- 08:45
Welcome on board
Safety briefing, breakfast on the open deck, and any special setup you requested (cake, decorations, flowers).
- 09:30
Cast off
Cruise out to the Red Sea at your own pace. Music, route, and stops are yours to call.
- 11:00
First reef stop
45 minutes at a healthy reef. Snorkeling gear handed out, briefing in your language.
- 12:00
Second reef stop
A different reef, another 45 minutes in the water.
- 13:00
Lunch on board
Fresh-cooked lunch tailored to any dietary requests you noted at booking.
- 13:45
Orange Bay island
Two hours on the island, completely on your own schedule. The crew waits as long as you want.
- 15:45
Cruise back to Hurghada
Cruise back at your own pace. Sunset photos optional.
- 16:00
Drop-off at your hotel
Driver waiting at the marina. Back at your hotel by 4 PM.
What to bring
- Swimwear (wear it under your clothes or change on board)
- Towel
- Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
- Sunglasses and hat
- Light layer for the boat in the morning
- Camera or phone (waterproof pouch optional)
- Cash or card for tips (optional)
Snorkeling gear is provided on every trip. If you have your own mask and snorkel, feel free to bring them.
Pickup and meeting point
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your trip, for a full refund with no questions asked.
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure may incur a fee. If we cancel due to weather, you can either reschedule for free or get a full refund.
Safety information
- ✓All boats are licensed and insured under Egyptian maritime regulations.
- ✓Life jackets are available for every guest, including child sizes.
- ✓Our crew is trained in first aid and water rescue.
- ✓Trips are weather-dependent. If conditions are unsafe, we cancel and reschedule or refund.
- ✓Children under 6 must be supervised at all times.
- ✓If you have a medical condition, please tell us at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Guest reviews
Reviews verified across our previous booking platforms. Site reviews open at launch.
- TBThomas Bernard🇫🇷Jun 2026
Comme une journée privée entre amis
Deuxième fois, à deux ans d'intervalle. Même niveau, même chaleur de l'équipe. C'est cette constance qui nous a fait revenir.
- PWPaul Wagner🇩🇪Jun 2026
Die Lagune am Morgen ist unwirklich
Alles war exakt so wie auf der Website beschrieben. Gleicher Preis, gleiche Zeiten, gleiche Leistungen. Nach ein paar anderen Ausflügen in Hurghada eine echte Wohltat.
- EFElla F.🇦🇺Jun 2026
Exactly as described, no surprises
Pickup was punctual, boat was clean, food was decent and the crew was a bunch of legends. The island itself is exactly what the photos promise: turquoise water, soft sand, and those famous wooden boardwalks.
- JMJessica M.🇬🇧Jun 2026
Booking was painless, day was perfect
Absolutely magical day. Water was glass-clear, the lagoon turquoise was on another level, and the crew was attentive without being pushy. Pickup on time, lunch better than our hotel, and the boardwalks were every bit the photo people show.
- OROlivia R.🇬🇧Jun 2026
Crew went out of their way for us
Everything was exactly as described on the website. Same price, same times, same inclusions. Refreshing after a few other excursions in Hurghada that were not.
