4.9(612 reviews)Hurghada, EgyptFull day · ~9 hoursSmall group · max 20
White sandbar
2 snorkel stops
Lunch on board
Overview
Wade onto a white sandbar in the middle of the Red Sea.
Orange Bay is the Hurghada postcard — a crescent of powder-white sand on Giftun Island, lapped by water so turquoise it looks edited. We sail there early, before the day boats, so you get the sandbar at its quietest.
Between beach time you’ll snorkel two of Giftun’s protected coral gardens, eat a freshly cooked lunch on deck and cruise home with the sun behind the mountains. Calm, shallow and easy — perfect for a first sea day.
Beach time on the Orange Bay sandbar
Two snorkel stops in Giftun national park
Fresh lunch cooked on board
Hotel pickup & drop-off included
Your day, hour by hour
Itinerary
08:00
08:00
Hotel pickup
Air-conditioned minibus from your hotel lobby. We text you the exact time the evening before.
09:00
09:00
Set sail from Hurghada marina
Safety briefing, tea and fresh fruit as we head out to Giftun Island.
10:00
10:00
First snorkel — Giftun coral garden
Gentle, shallow reef — ideal for first-timers. Your guide swims with the group.
11:30
11:30
Orange Bay beach time
Two hours on the sandbar: swim, sunbathe, or wade out into the turquoise shallows.
13:30
13:30
Lunch on deck
Grilled fish or chicken, rice, salads and fruit — vegetarian options always ready.
14:30
14:30
Second snorkel stop
A livelier reef with clownfish, parrotfish and the odd turtle.
17:00
17:00
Sail home & drop-off
Cruise back to the marina, then minibus to your hotel door.
What’s covered
Included & not included
Included
Hotel pickup & drop-off (air-conditioned)
Premium boat with shaded deck & fresh-water shower
Licensed sea-trained guide, small groups
Snorkel set, fins & life jacket (kids’ sizes too)
Fresh lunch, soft drinks & mineral water all day
Giftun national-park fees
Not included
Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
Underwater photo package (€15, optional)
Wetsuit rental in winter months (€5)
Bring with you
Swimwear
Towel
Reef-safe sunscreen
Sunglasses & hat
Camera / GoPro
From the water
Guest reviews
4.9· 612 reviews
AK
Anna K.
Poland · May 2026
The sandbar is unreal — like standing in the middle of the sea. The crew got us there before the crowds. Perfect day.
JP
James P.
UK · April 2026
Our first snorkel ever and the guide made it feel easy. Lunch was far better than expected.
SR
Sofia R.
Italy · March 2026
Clean boat, friendly team, and the water colour is exactly like the photos. Book it.
Good to know
Trip questions
It can be by midday, which is why we sail early and time our beach stop for the quietest window. You’ll always have space on the sand.
Yes — it’s our most family-friendly day. Calm, shallow water, kids’ life jackets and snorkel sets, and plenty of shade on board.
Absolutely. The sandbar is walkable, life jackets are provided, and a guide stays with anyone who wants to try snorkeling.
If the coastguard closes the sea, we move your trip to the next available day or refund you in full — your choice.
