Boat snorkelling or an island beach day in Hurghada: which trip fits?
Updated October 25, 2026 · 3 min read
If snorkelling is the point, book the three-island yacht trip at €44: eight hours, Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish, dolphin watching and a seafood lunch. If you would rather spend the day on a beach, head to Paradise Island – a full day from €28.05 or, when time is short, by speedboat from €25.79. There is no pure beach trip without a boat in this comparison: all three tours are boat trips, only the emphasis shifts.
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The three trips at a glance
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Islands, Dolphins and Snorkel Yacht Trip with Lunch | 8 hours | €44 | 4.7 | 8,267 | snorkelling at several stops |
| Paradise Island Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch | 7 hours | €28.05 | 4.6 | 1,239 | sunbathing and an island day |
| Paradise Speedboat with Optional Snorkeling and Lunch | 4 hours | €25.79 | 4.5 | 972 | a half day on the beach |
Three islands: the snorkelling day
With 8,267 reviews and 4.7 stars the yacht trip has the strongest profile of the three. According to the description you explore Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish, snorkel in the Red Sea and watch dolphins; it names the format as a group or private yacht cruise. Beach time is not mentioned. If lying on sand is your main aim, you would pay €15.95 more than for the full-day Paradise trip for stops that do little for you.
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Paradise Island: the island day
The Paradise cruise promises a day of snorkelling, sunbathing and island bliss. You choose between a relaxing yacht cruise and a speedboat ride, and lunch is in the title. The advertised length is 7 hours; ask on the booking page when your boat is back. With 4.6 from 1,239 reviews it sits only just below the yacht, yet costs €15.95 less.
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Paradise by speedboat: the half day
The same island in four hours: the speedboat listing mentions morning, sunset, private and shared outings, pristine beaches and optional snorkelling. At €25.79 it saves only €2.26 over the full-day cruise, but halves the time. That pays off if you do not have the whole day. If the reefs are why you came, bear in mind that snorkelling here is explicitly optional.
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Our recommendation
Is snorkelling the reason for your trip? Then take the three-island yacht trip: the most reviews, several islands and dolphins in the description. If you mainly want to spend the day on a beach, the full-day Paradise Island cruise is the choice that costs €15.95 less.
