Overview
This is our Orange Bay Hurghada day with one introductory dive added. You don't need any diving experience. It suits beginners who want to try scuba diving once, and groups where some people dive and others only snorkel and swim from the beach.
We pick you up between 07:30 and 08:30 and drive you to the marina, and the boat sails for about an hour to Giftun Island. At the first reef stop, your instructor gives you a briefing and fits your equipment. You then dive for about 25–30 minutes at up to 6–7 metres with the instructor beside you. Guests who don't dive snorkel at the same reef. After that you spend about 2 hours on the white-sand beach at Orange Bay, and a buffet lunch is served. You're back at your hotel at about 17:00–17:30.
Before the dive you fill in a short medical questionnaire. The dive equipment, snorkel gear, soft drinks, tea, water and the national park fee are included. Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a change of clothes. Hotel pickup in Hurghada is included; pickup from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay or Safaga is possible for an extra charge. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Orange Bay Hurghada trip with an introductory dive is a guided tour from Hurghada with AVA Safari. The tour takes about About 9–10 hours. Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada between 07:30 and 08:30. Prices start at 50 USD per adult and 18 USD per child, and the exact total is calculated for your group size at checkout.
Itinerary & highlights
- Hotel pickup between 07:30 and 08:30 and transfer to the marina (30–45 min)
- Sail to Giftun Island (about 60 min)
- Dive briefing on board
- Introductory dive at the first reef stop (25–30 min, up to 6–7 m)
- Snorkelling at the reef
- Beach time at Orange Bay (about 2 hours)
- Buffet lunch
- Sail back and transfer to your hotel, arriving at about 17:00–17:30
What's included & Not included
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Boat trip
- 1 introductory dive with instructor and full equipment
- Snorkel gear
- About 2 hours on Orange Bay beach
- Buffet lunch
- Soft drinks, tea and water
- National park fee
What is not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Photos
- Tips
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a change of clothes and cash for tips.
Departure point & timing
We pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada and drive you to the marina, where the boat leaves from.
Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada between 07:30 and 08:30
Pick-up is arranged from your hotel. After you book, our team confirms the exact pick-up time and place by WhatsApp or e-mail.
Age & health requirements
The minimum age for diving is 10, and children who dive pay the adult price. Children who don't dive snorkel instead: ages 0–5 go free, ages 6–11 pay the child price.
How booking works
- Choose your date and the number of adults and children.
- Pay online by card or choose pay on arrival (where available).
- Receive your confirmation and booking reference by WhatsApp or e-mail.
- Our team sends your exact pick-up time and a location pin before the trip.
Cancellation & refund policy
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before pickup, and no-shows, are not refunded. If we have to cancel because of weather or safety, you can choose a new date or get a full refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method; your bank may take several working days to show them.
How payment works: You can pay online by card (instant confirmation and invoice) or choose to pay on arrival. Nothing is charged until you choose a payment method and confirm.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need diving experience?
No. Your instructor gives you a briefing and stays beside you for the whole dive.
How long and how deep is the dive?
About 25–30 minutes, at up to 6–7 metres.
What is the minimum age for diving?
10. Children who dive pay the adult price; younger children snorkel instead.
Can my partner come without diving?
Yes. Non-divers snorkel at the same reef and get the same beach time and lunch.
Are there any health checks?
Yes. You fill in a short medical questionnaire before the dive.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start.
How long is the Orange Bay Hurghada trip with an introductory dive tour?
It takes about About 9–10 hours.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada between 07:30 and 08:30. We confirm the exact time after you book.
What is included in the price?
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, Boat trip, 1 introductory dive with instructor and full equipment, Snorkel gear, About 2 hours on Orange Bay beach, Buffet lunch, Soft drinks, tea and water, National park fee.
How much does it cost?
From 50 USD per adult and 18 USD per child. The final total depends on the number of guests and is shown before you pay.
How do I book?
Press “Book now”, pick your date and group size, and confirm. You receive a booking reference immediately.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card (instant confirmation and invoice) or choose to pay on arrival. Nothing is charged until you choose a payment method and confirm.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before pickup, and no-shows, are not refunded. If we have to cancel because of weather or safety, you can choose a new date or get a full refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method; your bank may take several working days to show them.
Why book with AVA Safari
AVA Safari is a local tour operator based in Hurghada, Egypt, rated 4.8/5 from 1,700 traveler reviews. We offer desert safaris, Red Sea trips, hotels and airport transfers, you can book online in English, German, Polish, French or Russian, and our team answers on WhatsApp.
