Hamata Island Tour from Hurghada – Snorkeling in Wadi El Gemal | 2025
Overview
Hamata Island Tour
Experience one of the most untouched and natural locations in Egypt with the Hamata Island Tour, a perfect escape for travelers seeking pristine beaches, vibrant reefs, and peaceful nature. This excursion takes you far from the crowded tourist areas and brings you to the calm, crystal-clear waters of the deep south.
Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel, with departure and return times varying depending on your location and road conditions. The exact pickup time will be provided immediately after booking. The tour price already includes the mandatory $5 maritime tax.
After reaching Hamata Marina, you’ll board a comfortable boat and sail toward the protected marine islands. Although landing on Hamata and Om El Sheikh Islands is strictly prohibited, the boat will anchor near the surrounding lagoons and coral gardens, allowing you to swim and snorkel in some of the most unspoiled reefs in the Red Sea. These reefs are home to colorful fish, soft corals, sea turtles, and unique marine life rarely seen in the northern Red Sea.
This boat trip focuses on snorkeling, relaxation, and nature, offering multiple stops for swimming in clear, turquoise waters. You’ll also enjoy an onboard lunch and soft drinks throughout the day.
Please note that this trip must be booked at least 2 days in advance due to local permissions and marine park regulations.
The Hamata Island Tour is ideal for travelers looking for peace, nature, and a truly authentic Red Sea experience far away from the usual tourist routes.
If you are planning more activities during your stay, you can combine the Hamata Island trip with other popular excursions from Hurghada such as Orange Bay Hurghada, Dolphin House Hurghada, Paradise Island, or Super Safari Desert Adventure. For more background information, you can also check Red Sea on Wikipedia and resources about the Wadi El Gemal National Park area.
Program
- Transfer from the hotel to the port of Hamata; Departure from the pier at 09:00; Journey time to the island of Sail is about 40 minutes by yacht; Stop for snorkeling in the open sea (1 hour); You can sail to the island of Sail on your own or by motorboat (free); Stay on the island of Sail for 30 minutes (beach rest, swimming from the shore, a walk along the unique coast with mangroves, watching birds and the inhabitants of the island); Return to the yacht (on your own or by motorboat); Journey time to the island of Hamata is about 30 minutes by yacht; Snorkeling around the island is about an hour; Lunch and soft drinks on the yacht; Sail to the small island of Om El Sheikh is about 20 minutes by yacht; Snorkeling around the island is 1 hour; Arrival to the pier of the port of Hamata by 15:00; Transfer to the hotel.