Sahl Hasheesh: Snorkeling Cruise Tour with Lunch and Drinks
Sail out from Sahl Hasheesh to the Red Sea's living reefs, snorkel two vivid coral sites, then dry off over a buffet lunch and cold drinks on deck. A full, easy day on the water — reef time, sun and water sports, with hotel transfers included.
Overview
The Red Sea keeps its best rooms below the surface — and today one of them is yours. A short drive from your Sahl Hasheesh hotel, a yacht is already waiting at the marina, its deck bright in the morning sun. Step aboard, and let the coast slip away behind you.
The moment you lower your mask into the water, the world above goes quiet. A reef opens up beneath you — walls of coral in colours the surface never shows, clouds of striped and neon fish drifting inches from your fingertips, sunlight breaking into moving ribbons on the sand far below. Your guide stays close, and at two separate reefs you'll do it all again, each one its own world.
Between the stops the day loosens. A warm buffet lunch comes out on deck, cold and hot drinks make the rounds, and there's nothing to do but dry off in the sun with open sea in every direction. Want the pulse back up? The banana boat and the sofa ride are waiting. If not, the best seat on the water is the one you're already in.
By the time the yacht turns back toward Sahl Hasheesh, salt on your skin and the coastline glowing gold, the reef has done its quiet work — you step off calmer than you got on. A comfortable, air-conditioned ride returns you to your hotel; the day stays with you a good while longer.
Highlights
- Snorkel two separate coral reefs alive with striped and neon fish
- Cruise from a private marina on a guided yacht with a snorkelling instructor
- A warm buffet lunch, plus hot and soft drinks, served on deck
- Free banana-boat and sofa-ride water sports for anyone who wants a thrill
- Hotel pick-up, drop-off and National Park fees all included — no cash extras
- Gentle and family-friendly: infants ride free, gear and instruction provided
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Hurghada or Sahl Hasheesh hotels
- Professional guide and snorkelling instructor
- Two snorkelling stops at Red Sea reefs
- Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins)
- Buffet lunch on board
- Hot and soft drinks and mineral water
- Freshwater showers and two onboard bathrooms
- National Park entry fees
Not included
- Optional Orange Island entrance fee (€5 per person) — or add it to your booking
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- Child price: ages 2-11 · Infants under 2
- What to bring: sunglasses, swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
- Pick-up is around 08:00 from Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh hotels; the day runs about 7 hours.
- Suitable for all swimming levels — life jackets are available and your guide stays with the group.
- Infants travel free; children pay the child rate. Please tell us any dietary needs when you book.
- Banana boat and sofa rides are temporarily unavailable.