Hurghada Orange Bay Snorkeling Adventure

Our Orange Bay snorkeling experience was mostly average. What I disliked most was having so many different guides, all with completely different approaches. Our first snorkeling attempt was honestly uncomfortable because the guide rushed us into the water without properly helping us adjust the gear, so we struggled a lot and almost gave up on the experience altogether. Thankfully, another guide later stepped in and was much more patient and understanding after realising it was our first time snorkeling. He calmly walked us through everything, and the second attempt ended up being really enjoyable. Because of the second guide’s patience, one of us felt comfortable enough to try diving, and it actually turned out to be a great experience. The other person, however, still chose not to continue because the earlier experience of being rushed into the very salty water had already made her uncomfortable. When she attempted the diving session, the same issue happened again, water kept getting into her gear just like during the first snorkeling experience , so she immediately left the water and decided not to continue. We were still charged an extra fee for her anyway, probably for wearing the diving gear despite not actually diving 🥲 Overall, the experience was okay, but if I were to do it again, I’d probably choose a different company, preferably one with a more organised system where one main guide leads while others assist. The food was lovely, but the drinks and fruits were not as plentiful as the advert made them seem. The Orange Bay stop itself was also just okay. The second part of the experience was parasailing, and this was absolutely beautiful. The team there was far more organised and none of them were pushy at all, which made our first-time experience genuinely enjoyable.

We were pleasantly surprised by the level of service. Everything was square from start to finish. Snorkelling very well. I recommend.

Too many people on the boat, and during the trip they tried to sell bottle dive. We ended up staying only in a snorkeling site due to the weather conditions. Instead of dividing time and going to the island earlier, we spent little time in the water and more time on the boat. People getting sick and sick. On the way to the island we stayed only 1:30, on such a long walk, clearly little time. Weak and disorganized board meal.

Booking via Viator doubles the price. People around me paid between 20€ and 30€ The team on the boat was great and the sights are beautiful. Orange bay is really a worthless and overcrowded tourist catch Lunch is basic from home basic But the worst part is the so-called luxury transfer between my hotel and the marina: vehicle not registered as a tourist vehicle, so my hotel wouldn t let me go for fear of scamming. Vehicle old, dirty and not air-conditioned. Once you get to the marina, no one explains anything to you, you get on a random boat, it's not the right one you change boats...

We had the sweetest guide named Adam who was incredibly sweet / welcoming helpful and very reliable but without being impressive at all. Will definitely recommend this trip to everyone One of the best tours I've been on here in Egypt where ALL just played Me and my girls don't have a one