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Makadi Bay: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Lunch & Drinks
Best Boat Tours & Snorkeling Trips in Makadi Bay
Makadi Bay: 38 tours from €15. Ministry of Tourism · Category A · since 2011
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New ADVENTOUR Magawish Island Cruise from Makadi Bay — Semi-Submarine, Snorkeling & Lunch
Leave the resorts of Makadi Bay behind for a full day on the open Red Sea aboard the ADVENTOUR. After a comfortable transfer to Hurghada New Marina, set sail for a 1-hour semi-submarine reef tour, two snorkeling stops…
- Convenient round-trip transfer from your Makadi Bay hotel
- Glide over the reef in a 1-hour semi-submarine without getting wet
- Spend two unhurried hours on the soft sands of Magawish Island
From €40.00 per person
Orange Island Yacht Trip With Lunch & Water Sports
Sail from Makadi Bay to Orange Island — the Red Sea's 'Egyptian Maldives' — for two barefoot hours on its white-sand bar, snorkeling at two reefs and a buffet lunch served on board. Hotel transfers, gear, and all island…
- Cross the Red Sea to Orange Island for two barefoot hours on its white-sand bar
- Snorkel two reef stops among parrotfish, coral, and shoals of tropical fish
- Refuel with an open buffet lunch on board, plus unlimited soft and hot drinks
From €29.00 per person
Bestseller (Most booked in the last 7 days) Sea Lion Submarine Trip with Snorkeling
See the Makadi Bay reef twice in one trip — first through the windows of a submarine-style boat, then mask-first in the water above it. No diving needed; a Red Sea adventure the whole family can share.
- Board the Sea Lion, a submarine-style vessel with windows below the waterline
- Watch the coral reef and its fish from a dry seat — no swimming required
- Slip into the water with mask and snorkel to float directly above the reef
From €16.00 per person
Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Lunch & Drinks
Sail from Makadi Bay to Dolphin House to look for wild spinner dolphins. Snorkel two coral reefs, then eat a hot buffet lunch on deck, with hotel pickup included.
- Look for wild spinner dolphins at Sha'ab El Erg, the reef known as Dolphin House
- Swim near the pod when it is calm, with mask, fins and a guide beside you
- Snorkel two coral reefs with parrotfish, clownfish and the odd sea turtle
From €34.50 per person
Bestseller (Most booked in the last 7 days) Orange Bay Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Lunch & Drinks
A day at Orange Bay from your Makadi Bay hotel. Two hours on white sand, two reef snorkeling stops, buffet lunch aboard and transfers both ways.
- Two hours ashore on Orange Bay — powder-white sand and a lagoon that stays waist-deep for a hundred metres
- Two anchored reef stops with mask, fins and a guide in the water beside you
- Buffet lunch served on deck, plus soft drinks, tea, coffee and water all day
From €30.00 per person
Beginner Scuba Diving Boat Trip — Two Red Sea Reefs, Lunch & Drinks
A yacht day from Makadi Bay: two guided first-time dives with your own instructor, snorkel breaks in turquoise shallows, and a hot buffet with unlimited soft drinks on deck. Certified divers welcome too.
- Take your first two guided dives with a personal instructor — no licence required.
- Visit two different Red Sea reefs in one yacht day from Makadi Bay.
- Snorkel freely between dives or relax on the sun deck.
From €35.00 per person
New Hula Hula Island Yacht Trip with Lunch & Water Sports
A full day at sea from Makadi — two hours of soft sand on Hula Hula Island, two Red Sea snorkeling reefs, banana-boat and sofa rides, and an open buffet lunch onboard. Hotel transfers included, nothing to arrange.
- Cruise from Makadi to Hula Hula Island — a natural sandbar you can only reach by boat
- Two full hours of soft sand and warm, shallow water on the island
- Snorkel two Red Sea reefs with gear and an instructor provided
From €27.00 per person
Orange Bay Yacht Cruise With Private Transfers
A private car to your door, a shared yacht to Orange Bay's white sand, two snorkel reefs, watersports and a fresh buffet lunch — a full 8-hour Red Sea day with every fee already included. From Makadi Bay, door to door.
- Private door-to-door car transfer from your Makadi Bay hotel — no other pickups, no waiting
- Two unhurried hours on Orange Bay's white sand and shallow turquoise water
- Snorkel two coral reefs with a guide
From €33.00 per person
Snorkeling Yacht Trip, Water Sports & Lunch
Seven hours on a yacht in the Red Sea — snorkel two coral reefs, try the water sports, then unwind over a buffet lunch as the coast drifts by. An easy, sun-filled day out for families and couples.
- Board a yacht from Makadi Bay for a full day on the Red Sea
- Snorkel two coral reefs alive with colourful fish
- Try the onboard water sports between swims
From €29.00 per person
Dolphin Watching Boat Tour With Private Transfers
Get up close to dolphins on a snorkel trip from Makadi Bay. Enjoy a boat tour with lunch, watch for dolphins and snorkel among coral reefs. Benefit from private round-trip transfer from your hotel.
- Enjoy a premium Dolphin House Hurghada cruise with panoramic Red Sea views.
- Snorkel at two top coral reef spots in the open sea, surrounded by colorful marine life.
- Spot and swim alongside dolphins while respecting their natural environment.
From €34.50 per person
Orange Island Trip with Snorkel & Parasailing
The ultimate Red Sea combo tour! Depart from Makadi Bay for a luxury boat cruise to Giftun Island and Orange Bay. Experience thrilling parasailing, explore unique coral reefs during guided snorkeling stops, and unwind…
- Swim amongst beautiful reefs and incredible marine life around Giftun Island
- Feel the adrenaline rush of riding a boat on a trip packed with water activities
- Leave Makadi Bay to snorkel in the Red Sea and have the chance to see dolphins
From €45.00 per person
Magawish Island & Private Speedboat Tour with Transfers
Experience with Private speedboat adventure along the Red Sea coast to Magwish Island. Have magical views on the island, relax, swim, and snorkel in the Red Sea's best snorkeling spots.
- Enjoy a speedboat adventure along Hurghada coast and watch the panoramic views
- Have a great time on the white sands of the Magawish Island
- Visit the national park of Giftun island, enjoy swimming and snorkeling
From €85.00 per person
New Magawish & Orange Two Islands Tour w Buffet Lunch
Experience an unforgettable cruise & speedboat experience ride from Makadi Bay, and visit the stunning islands, Sail, snorkel, or swim on the sandy beaches of Magawish Island & Orange Bay.
- Go for snorkeling activity in the pristine coral reefs.
- Enjoy visiting the beautiful Magawish island
- Visit two iconic islands in the Red Sea.
From €90.00 per person
Snorkel, Dive, Parasail & Orange Island With Lunch
The ultimate Makadi Bay day trip! Unwind on Orange Bay Island, learn to scuba dive with experts, and parasail above the Red Sea. This all-inclusive cruise includes guided snorkeling, a buffet lunch, and private hotel…
- See the stunning view of Red Sea at a bird's-eye level
- Stop to dive and snorkel at two fabulous coral reefs
- Enjoy open buffet lunch, unlimited soft & hot drinks during the day
From €52.80 per person
New Orange Bay Boat Tour and Desert Stargazing by Jeep
Spend a wonderful day cruising around Orange Bay and Giftun Islands, where you can enjoy the stunning scenery and explore the vibrant underwater marine life. In the evening, head to an observatory after dinner to admire…
- Indulge in a mouth-watering lunch and refreshing drinks served on board
- Snorkel at 2 reefs to observe the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea Islands
- Dive into crystal-clear waters and relax on the sandy beaches of Orange Bay
From €109.00 per person
Empire Semi Submarine Trip with Snorkeling
Dive into the stunning underwater world of the Red Sea without getting wet on a 2-hour semi-submarine tour with snorkeling. Climb aboard for a fantastic panorama of colorful fish, reefs, and corals.
- Admire the colorful underwater world
- See coral reefs and fascinating fish
- Discover the Red Sea onboard a semi-submarine
From €15.00 per person
New Overnight Red Sea Dolphin Safari on a Private Yacht
Sail out of Hurghada for a full day and a night on your own private safari yacht. Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel Red Sea reefs, watch the sun set over Magawish Island, then sleep at anchor beneath a sky thick with…
- Swim with wild spinner dolphins at Dolphin House, out near El Gouna
- Snorkel technicolour Red Sea coral reefs and anchor off Magawish Island
- Watch the sun set from an island beach, then dine and stargaze on deck
From €298.00 per person
New Orange Island Speedboat Full Day Tour with Drinks
Departing from Makadi, spend an unforgettable day at Orange Island, where you can relax on soft sandy beaches, snorkel among colorful coral reefs, and enjoy exciting water activities.
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off from Makadi for a stress-free start and end to your day
- Speedboat Cruise through the turquoise waters of the Red Sea
- Dolphin Spotting opportunity while sailing toward the islands
From €86.00 per person
New Magawish Island Cruise Tour With Lunch and Drinks
Visit the magical Magawish Island on this day trip with lunch and unlimited soft drinks. Enjoy snorkeling on amazing coral reefs, watch dolphins, and relax in the crystal-clear water.
- Explore a beautiful reef and discover species of colorful fish of the Red Sea
- Relax on the lounge deck and enjoy a delicious lunch & Fruits
- Snorkel at 2 spots in Hurghada seaa and watch dolphins
From €25.00 per person
New Utopia Island Escape – Reef, Beach & Foam Party Cruise
Spend an exciting day cruising to Utopia Island, enjoying a semi-submarine tour, a sandy beach, water sports, a foam party, an open-buffet lunch, and two snorkeling stops at beautiful coral reefs. Full equipment…
- Full-day boat trip to beautiful Utopia Island
- Semi-submarine sightseeing experience
- Two snorkeling stops at spectacular coral reefs
From €59.00 per person
New Orange Bay Cruise & Hurghada City Tour with Lunch
Two snorkel stops, two hours on Orange Bay's white sand, buffet lunch on board. Then Hurghada's old town, mosque and market with a guide. All fees included.
- Two guided snorkel stops on Red Sea reefs, with mask, fins and vest provided
- Two hours on Orange Bay's sandbar, where the lagoon stays shallow and clear
- Buffet lunch on board, with soft drinks, tea and water all day
From €43.00 per person
Orange Island Snorkeling & Diving Boat Tour
A full day on the Red Sea from Makadi Bay: snorkel vivid coral reefs, take a guided introductory dive, and unwind on the white sands of Orange Island — buffet lunch and drinks included.
- Cruise from Makadi Bay to Orange Island and relax on soft white sand
- Snorkel over vivid coral reefs alive with Red Sea marine life
- Take a guided introductory scuba dive with a professional instructor
From €39.00 per person
New Swim with Dolphins & Scuba Dive — Red Sea Combo Boat Trip with Lunch
Two Red Sea adventures in one day: sail to Hurghada's Dolphin House to swim beside wild dolphins. Then snorkel — or take two beginner scuba dives — over living coral reefs. Buffet lunch, unlimited drinks and hotel…
- Swim beside wild spinner dolphins at Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House)
- Two beginner-friendly scuba dives — no licence or experience needed
- Snorkel two vibrant Red Sea coral reefs
From €30.50 per person
New Speedboat to Orange & Paradise
Spend a wonderful private experience exploring 2 beautiful islands in the Red Sea, Paradise Island & Orange Bay. Cruise through the national park and enjoy snorkeling among some of the world’s most colorful fish and…
- Have a unique adventure of speed boat in the Red Sea
- Visit the beautiful Paradise Island, Hurghada
- Swim and snorkel at the best spots in the Red Sea
From €355.00 per group
New Dolphin Watching Private Yacht Cruise with Island Stop & Snorkeling
Enjoy a private yacht trip in the stunning Red Sea, departing from Makadi. Explore the vibrant underwater world at two top snorkeling sites, where colorful corals and marine life await. Savor a freshly prepared lunch…
- Enjoy a private yacht trip on the Red Sea
- Marvel at vibrant coral reefs at stunning snorkeling spots
- Visit the fascinating Abu Minqar Island
From €580.00 per group
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Hotel pickup included on most tours. Your guide contacts you the evening before.
Makadi Bay is a quiet resort area south of Hurghada with direct access to some of the Red Sea's healthiest coral reefs. Boat tours from Makadi visit the same top spots as Hurghada but with shorter travel times to southern reefs. The house reef in front of many Makadi hotels is excellent for shore snorkeling too.
Best Time to Visit: March to November for best conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do boat tours pick up from Makadi Bay hotels?
Yes. Most Hurghada-based boat tours include Makadi Bay hotel pickup as standard. The transfer to the marina takes about 25 minutes.
Are there any reefs close to Makadi?
Yes. Makadi Bay has one of the best house reefs on the Red Sea coast. Many hotels have pontoon access directly over the reef.
What boat tours are popular from Makadi?
Giftun Island snorkeling, Orange Bay beach day, dolphin-watching trips, and sunset sailing cruises.
Is the boat ride shorter from Makadi than Hurghada?
For southern reef sites, yes. Makadi is closer to some of the best snorkeling spots in the area.
Travel Tips
- Try the house reef first — it rivals many boat trip snorkeling spots.
- Full-day trips are better value than half-day for the travel time involved.
- Ask about glass-bottom boat options if you prefer to stay dry.
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Iconic nature spots around Makadi Bay worth visiting
Giftun Island
Explore the pristine coral reefs and crystal-clear waters of Giftun Island National Park, one of Hurghada's most beautiful island destinations.
Learn More: Giftun IslandMahmya Island
Experience luxury day trips to Mahmya Island with white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and exceptional snorkeling opportunities.
Learn More: Mahmya IslandOrange Bay
Discover Orange Bay, often called the "Egyptian Maldives" with its stunning white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Learn More: Orange BayDolphin House
Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat at Dolphin House (Sha'ab El Erg), one of the Red Sea's most famous dolphin encounter sites.
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