17 m Motor Yacht · Hurghada · Giftun & Orange Bay
- Motor yacht
- 17 m
- Up to 12 guests
- Marine Sports Club, Hurghada
From EGP 5,000 per tripHalf day (4 hours), Full day (8 hours), Sunset (3 hours)
Place · Hurghada
Orange Bay, Hurghada, by private boat
Soft white sand and shallow turquoise water. Orange Bay is a beach on the northern part of Giftun Kebir, the larger of the two Giftun Islands off Hurghada, about 45 minutes by boat from Hurghada Marina. A private boat takes your group there and to the reefs around it at your own pace.
At a glance
| Where | Northern part of Giftun Kebir, off Hurghada |
|---|---|
| By boat | About 45 minutes from Hurghada Marina |
| Protected area | Northern Red Sea Islands |
| Best for | A beach stop, swimming and snorkelling |
| Sea temperature | About 22 °C in February and March, 28 °C in August |
| Bring | Your passport or a copy, swimwear and sun protection |
Why people go
Orange Bay is one of the best-known beaches of the Giftun Islands, with shallow water and beach facilities. In peak season many shared boats stop there at the same time.
On a private boat you choose when to arrive and how long to stay, and the captain can add quieter reefs around Giftun or Abu Ramada for snorkelling.
Your day, step by step
- You send a request with your date, your group and your swimming level. Orange Bay is already filled in.
- The LYT Concierge Team replies within 2 hours, 9:00 to 22:00 Cairo time, with a written quote: the boat, the harbour, the times and what is included.
- You accept the quote and pay a 25% deposit online. The operator confirms in writing.
- On the day, you meet the crew at the harbour on your quote, with your passport or a copy.
- The boat sails to Giftun. The captain chooses the stops for the wind and the sea.
- You sail back at the time on your quote. The 75% balance goes to the operator before boarding.
Reef rules
Do not touch or stand on coral, do not feed the fish, and take nothing from the sea. Leave no rubbish on the beach or in the water. More in the Giftun Islands.
Yachts for Orange Bay
16 m Motor Yacht · Hurghada · Orange Bay & Giftun
- Motor yacht
- 16 m
- Up to 13 guests
- Tourist Port, Hurghada
From EUR 280 per tripHalf day (4 hours), Full day (8 hours)
12 m Motor Yacht · Hurghada · Giftun Islands & Dolphin House
- Motor yacht
- 12 m
- Up to 10 guests
- Batros Palace
From EGP 6,500 per tripHalf day (4 hours), Full day (8 hours), Sunset (3 hours), Multi-day charter (overnight), Dinner cruise (3 hours, evening), Fishing trip
Compare the yachts for Orange Bay
| Yacht | Boards at | Guests | Trip lengths | Included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 m Motor Yacht · Hurghada · Giftun & Orange Bay | Marine Sports Club | Up to 12 | Half day (4 hours), Full day (8 hours), Sunset (3 hours) | Captain and crew, Life jackets, Music system | From EGP 5,000 per trip |
| 16 m Motor Yacht · Hurghada · Orange Bay & Giftun | Tourist Port | Up to 13 | Half day (4 hours), Full day (8 hours) | Captain and crew, Fuel for the agreed route, Snorkelling gear, Life jackets and 4 more | From EUR 280 per trip |
| 12 m Motor Yacht · Hurghada · Giftun Islands & Dolphin House | Batros Palace | Up to 10 | Half day (4 hours), Full day (8 hours), Sunset (3 hours), Dinner cruise (3 hours, evening), Multi-day charter (overnight), Fishing trip | Captain and crew, Fuel for the agreed route, Snorkelling gear, Life jackets and 5 more | From EGP 6,500 per trip |
Prices are for the whole boat, not per person. Your written quote confirms the route, the time and what is included for your date.
Ways to see Orange Bay
Fishing trip
A day at sea with time to fish, on a private boat for your group only.
Fishing trip in Hurghada
A day at sea from Hurghada with time to fish, on a private boat for your group only.
Sunset cruise in Hurghada
A few hours at sea from Hurghada as the sun goes down, for your group only.
Full-day private charter in Hurghada
The whole yacht for the day, usually to the Giftun Islands, for your group only.
Snorkelling day in Hurghada
Reef stops off Hurghada chosen by your captain for the day’s conditions.
Celebrations at sea in Hurghada
Birthdays, anniversaries and proposals on a private yacht from Hurghada.
Questions about Orange Bay
Where is Orange Bay?
On the northern part of Giftun Kebir, off Hurghada, about 45 minutes by boat from Hurghada Marina.
Is Orange Bay crowded?
It can be busy in peak season, when many shared trips stop there. A private boat can time the beach stop and add quieter reefs nearby.
Is there a fee?
Orange Bay is inside a protected area and the beach has its own facilities. Your quote says which fees apply and whether they are included.
Can non-swimmers come?
Yes. They can stay on board, rest on the beach or snorkel in a life jacket.
Do I need my passport?
Bring it or a copy. The port may check guests’ details before the boat leaves.