Hurghada Excursions: What to Book, What It Costs and What Is Included

A Hurghada excursion is a pre-booked day or half-day trip with a set price, usually by boat or by safari vehicle, that starts with hotel pickup. This guide gives Hurghada excursions prices, sorts our trips by traveller type and goal, lists inclusions and explains what to check in a cheap offer.

What are the best Hurghada excursions to book?

The best excursion depends on who is travelling. Families and couples usually start with an island snorkel trip at €45 per person. Non-swimmers fit the glass boat or semi-submarine from €30. Certified divers book the €60 full-day dive trip. Thrill seekers choose the mountain safari or parasailing at €35 each.

Families with children

The island trips suit children, and our Orange Bay trip has shallow water where non-swimmers can stand. The Jungle Water Park adds slides, pools and children's areas where available for €50 per person. Child prices depend on age or height, and we confirm them on booking.

Couples

Couples can pick a beach day at Orange Bay or Paradise Island, or the mountain safari at €35, which our trip page recommends for sunset photos. A private speedboat, at €250 per boat, gives a quiet day without a crowd.

Divers

The full-day diving trip is €60 per person for two guided dives, with equipment, tanks, weights, a snorkel stop, lunch and soft drinks. Beginners can join subject to the diving centre's requirements. PADI courses, private dives and liveaboard safaris are on request.

Non-swimmers

The glass boat or semi-submarine shows coral and reef fish while you stay dry, from €30. A semi-submarine cabin sits below the waterline, so people with claustrophobia may prefer the more open glass-bottom boat. The Grand Aquarium visit (about 2 to 3 hours) is the other dry option, price on request.

Adventure seekers

Parasailing (€35) lifts off from a boat, and kite surfing (€250 per package, to confirm) needs wind. Both can be postponed when conditions are unsafe. The Super Safari with a quad bike is on request.

How much do Hurghada excursions cost?

Our shared excursions cost €30 to €60 per person, private ones €200 to €250, and some trips are on request. Island and snorkel trips are €45, the mountain safari and parasailing €35, the water park €50 and the full-day dive trip €60. For comparison, egyptra.pro lists excursions from €12.61, with popular ones at €14.25 to €64 per person (their figures, checked 5 October 2026).

What is included in the price, and what usually costs extra?

Our shared boat trips include hotel pickup, the boat, snorkel gear, a guide, lunch and soft drinks. Photos, personal expenses and extra activities cost extra. Separate environmental or park fees may apply; we confirm any fee after booking. Ask any operator for the same list in writing before you pay.

• Not included on our trips: photos and videos, personal expenses, activities outside the program.
• Mountain safari: a quad bike is not included unless the package says so.
• Water park: food and drinks are not included unless the package says so.
• According to egyptra.pro, alcoholic drinks, tips and optional activities are usually not included in the market.

Which Hurghada excursion fits your goal?

Choose by what you want from the day. For the most time in the water, take the snorkeling trip with two sea stops. For beach photos, take Orange Bay. To see coral without swimming, take the glass boat. On a windy day, the water park keeps you off the sea.

• Wild dolphins: Dolphin House at €45. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
• A day off boats: the El Gouna private day trip at €200 for the whole trip.
• Choosing between island beaches: see which island trip is best.
• Combining trips over several days: see the Hurghada itinerary for 3, 5 and 7 days.

How can you spot a cheap tour that is a bad deal?

Compare the total cost, not the headline price. According to tabiji.ai (updated April 2026), kiosk snorkel offers of $15 to $25 per person can reach $35 to $60 or more once pickup, gear and photo fees appear. Its figures describe kiosk offers, not a measured average.

• Cash-only pressure, such as "the card machine is broken" (tabiji.ai).
• The agent cannot name the boat or show registration details, or the dive guide has no certification papers (tabiji.ai).
• Extras for pickup, gear or photos mentioned only after payment (tabiji.ai).
• No safety briefing. The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch advises liveaboard customers to request a thorough safety briefing before departure.
• No insurance check. The UK FCDO says air or sea rescue can cost more than 4,000 US dollars per hour and that safety standards of Red Sea diving operators and boats vary considerably.

Is a group trip or a private boat better?

A group trip costs less per person and includes lunch. A private boat gives your own schedule and costs per boat, not per person. At €45, five guests on a shared island trip pay €225, against €250 for a private speedboat without lunch. The maximum group size depends on the boat.

Read the private price carefully: our speedboat route and stops depend on weather, navigation rules and safety, and the captain confirms the final route on the day. Our private boat trips page lists the other private options.

How and when should you book an excursion?

Book through a named operator who confirms the price, inclusions and pickup in writing. According to egyptra.pro, popular boat trips fill up fastest from December to February and should be booked 3 to 7 days ahead, while sea and desert trips can often be booked for the next morning. Their advice is for their platform.

With us, you book online and pay at booking through Paymob: a 30% deposit or the full amount, with the rest paid on the morning of your trip. For trips marked 'On request', message us on WhatsApp first so we can confirm the price and your pickup time. The booking policy covers changes and weather.

How does Divers Trips handle this?

We run the trips in the table above from Hurghada with fixed euro prices, hotel pickup and a written list of what is included. Browse every Hurghada excursion, then book online or message us with your dates and group. We confirm availability, any separate park fee and your pickup time.