Best snorkeling excursion in Hurghada — island trip or boat-only tour?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
A boat-only snorkeling trip (no island stop) gives more time in the water. If you want an island, check photos/videos to pick the location, but snorkeling time is shorter there. For the best reef, try the Sharm El Naga excursion (a protected coral reserve).
What the community said
If snorkeling and diving are your main goal, consider the Sharm El Naga excursion — it's a protected coral reserve with good reefs. Note that island-based trips usually allocate limited time for snorkeling.
16 days ago Sharm El Naga coral reserve
If you do want an island trip, compare locations using maps and photos/videos beforehand — options vary. The pontoon (floating platform for water entry) is usually stable when there's no low tide, and even older travelers manage it easily.
18 days ago pontoon entry platform
Some tours skip the island entirely and focus purely on snorkeling and diving from the boat. The advantage: more actual time in the water compared to combined island tours.
23 days ago