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Orange Bay Speedboat Day Trip

4.9(308+)·4h·Hurghada

Skip the slow boat and skip the crowd. This is a private speedboat just for your group, up to eight guests, so the whole boat is yours. It covers the same Red Sea route in roughly half the time, which means more island time and a faster, more comfortable ride. Two daily departures: a morning slot (hotel pickup around 8:30, back at your hotel by 1 PM) and an afternoon slot (pickup around 12:30, back at your hotel by 5 PM). Pick the slot that fits your day. A short safety briefing, snacks loaded on board, and the speedboat cruises at around 25 knots toward the Giftun reefs. Your captain often slows down for dolphins on the way. Two reef stops follow, then a stretch on Orange Bay to swim, snorkel from the beach, walk the boardwalks, and ride the famous beach swings. One flat price of 150 euros for the whole boat, whatever your group size up to eight. Optional add-ons like a dedicated dolphin search or a detour to Magawish Island can be arranged at booking.

The good stuff

Highlights

  • Half-day speedboat (about 4 hours door to door)
  • Two daily slots: morning 9 to 1, afternoon 1 to 5
  • Private boat, your group only (up to 8 guests)
  • Two reef snorkeling stops on the way
  • Beach time at Orange Bay island
  • Dolphin spotting on most trips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Speedboat with crew
  • Snacks and fresh fruits
  • Soft drinks and water
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Life jackets
  • Professional multilingual guide

Not included

  • Full lunch on board
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
  • Tips (optional)
Hour by hour

Your day, step by step

  1. Morning

    Morning slot · 09:00 to 13:00

    Hotel pickup around 08:30. At Hurghada Marina by 09:00. Speedboat out by 09:15, two reef snorkeling stops on the way, beach time at Orange Bay, back at the marina around 12:30 and at your hotel by 13:00.

  2. Afternoo

    Afternoon slot · 13:00 to 17:00

    Hotel pickup around 12:30. Same full program (two reef stops, beach time at Orange Bay), back at the marina around 16:30 and at your hotel by 17:00. The afternoon slot is usually less crowded.

  3. On board

    Two reef snorkeling stops

    30 to 45 minutes each. Mask, snorkel, and fins handed out. Brief in your language.

  4. Island

    Time at Orange Bay

    Swim the lagoon, walk the boardwalks, ride the famous beach swings.

  5. Bonus

    Dolphin spotting

    Our captains know the stretches of water the pods have been using and will detour if there is time. Sightings are common but never guaranteed. For a proper search, take the Speedboat + Dolphin Watch trip instead.

  6. Door to

    ~4 hours total

    Pickup to drop-off is roughly four hours including the marina transfer at each end.

Packing list

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

Departure from: Hurghada
Hotel pickup: Included for every hotel in Hurghada. We will WhatsApp you with the exact pickup time the day before.
Departure time: 09:00 (morning) or 13:00 (afternoon) from the marina
Return time: Back at your hotel around 13:00 (morning) or 17:00 (afternoon)

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

Two daily slots: a morning slot from 9 AM to 1 PM, and an afternoon slot from 1 PM to 5 PM. Pickup is roughly 30 minutes before departure (08:30 or 12:30). Pick the slot that fits your day at booking.
Both run the full program. The morning slot has calmer water and brighter underwater visibility. The afternoon slot is usually less crowded at the reefs and has softer golden light on the island. Either is a great choice.
Because it is a private boat just for your group, not a shared one. You get the whole speedboat (up to 8 guests), faster travel time, and two flexible slot times, all for one flat price of 150 euros regardless of how many of you come.
Snacks and fresh fruit are included. A full lunch is not, because each slot only runs 4 hours and most guests prefer to eat at their hotel before or after.
Yes. The 150 euro price is flat for the whole boat, so children are included in your group of up to 8 at no extra per-person cost. We recommend ages 6+ because of the speed and motion. Infants are not recommended.
Yes. Tell us at booking and the captain will detour to the water where the pods have been seen recently. Sightings are common but never guaranteed. If the dolphins are the reason you are coming, book the Speedboat + Dolphin Watch trip, which is built around finding them.
On calm days, no. On windy days the speedboat is faster and rougher than the shared boat. If you suffer from motion sickness, the shared day boat is gentler.
Cash or card to the boat crew on the day. No payment online, no card required to book.

Guest reviews

4.9
out of 5
308+ guest reviews

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  • RK
    Ryan K.🇺🇸
    Jul 2026

    Whole boat to ourselves

    The speedboat was worth it — the whole boat to ourselves and we saw dolphins on the way out. Two snorkeling stops and loads of time on the island. The captain was a legend.

  • CD
    Camille D.🇫🇷
    Jul 2026

    Rapide et privé

    Bateau rapide rien que pour nous, des dauphins à l’aller et une eau turquoise incroyable. Deux arrêts snorkeling et retour à l’hôtel avant le déjeuner. Parfait.

  • PN
    Petr N.🇨🇿
    Jul 2026

    Skvělý výlet

    Rychlý člun jen pro nás, cestou jsme viděli delfíny. Šnorchlování bylo skvělé a na ostrově spousta času. Kapitán super.

  • LH
    Lena H.🇦🇹
    Jul 2026

    Eigenes Schnellboot, Delfine

    Eigenes Schnellboot, Delfine unterwegs und glasklares Wasser. Schnell, unkompliziert und viel Zeit zum Schnorcheln. Sehr zu empfehlen.

  • JF
    João F.🇵🇹
    Jul 2026

    Lancha divertida

    Lancha só para nós, rápida e divertida. Vimos golfinhos e a água é espetacular. Só faltou um pouco mais de sombra no barco.

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