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Hamata Islands Snorkeling Trip from Marsa Alam with Lunch

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Snorkelling at a Red Sea reef near Safaga

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1 DayDuration
Marsa AlamDestinations
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Tour Overview

The Hamata islands are a group of small islands in the protected waters south of Marsa Alam. On this day trip you sail out from Hamata marina, snorkel at three reef sites, spend time on a white-sand island and have lunch on the boat. It runs on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, from $85 per person.

What you will see and do

After hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle brings you to Hamata marina, where the speedboat waits. The boat moves between the islands so you can snorkel at three separate reefs. The reefs here are largely untouched, with healthy coral and plenty of fish.

Between swims, the boat stops at one of the islands. You get time to walk on the white sand, rest in the sun or swim from the shore. There is also a chance to watch sea birds, so bring sunglasses. Lunch, mineral water and soft drinks are served on board before the boat returns to the marina and you are driven back to your hotel.

How it compares with other sea trips

This trip is about reefs and islands rather than dolphins. If dolphins are your main goal, look at our Satayh reef trip, which also leaves from Hamata, or the daily Dolphin House trip to Sha’ab Samadai. Non-swimmers may prefer the semi-submarine trip. On dry land you can choose the jeep safari, the sunset quad ride, or the Luxor day trip and Luxor overnight trip from Marsa Alam. See them all on our Marsa Alam excursions page.

Who this trip suits

It works well for couples and families who want a relaxed sea day with a beach break in the middle. You should be able to swim, because the snorkeling is from the boat. People who like birds or photography will enjoy the island stop.

Practical details

Departures: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, with pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam.
Included: transfers, English-speaking guide, speedboat, three snorkeling stops, mask and fins, lunch, water and soft drinks, taxes and service charges.
Bring: swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a camera.

Want to add history to your beach holiday? The Cairo day trip from Marsa Alam by plane covers the pyramids in one day. Our Red Sea Egypt travel guide has more on the coast, and our Egypt and Red Sea tours combine the sea with Cairo and the Nile.

Comparing options? See also our Satayh Reef Dolphin Snorkeling Trip from Marsa Alam with Lunch and Dolphin House Marsa Alam.

Photos: Beach and camels at Marsa Alam. Photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 · Beach and reef at Marsa Alam. Photo: Kora27 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Coral on a Red Sea reef. Photo: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snorkelling at a Red Sea reef near Safaga. Photo: dronepicr / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · Boarding a dive boat in the Red Sea. Photo: NeilsPhotography / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Tour Highlights

Three snorkeling stops on quiet reefs around the islands

Beach time on a white-sand island

Lunch on board the speedboat

Tour Itinerary

We collect you from your hotel in Marsa Alam and drive you in an air-conditioned vehicle to Hamata marina. There you board the speedboat with your English-speaking guide and set off toward the islands.

Over the day the boat makes three snorkeling stops at different reefs, and mask and fins are provided. It also stops at a white-sand island, where you can relax on the beach and look for sea birds. Lunch, mineral water and soft drinks are served on board. Afterward, the boat sails back to the marina and you are driven to your hotel.

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Inclusions

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Marsa Alam
Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide for the day
Speedboat trip with three snorkeling stops
Snorkeling equipment (mask and fins)
Lunch on board
Mineral water and soft drinks on board
Service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Personal expenses
Tips
Alcoholic drinks

Tour Prices

Prices per person in USD

Prices per person (USD)

Price per person

$85

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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Hamata Islands Trip: Frequently Asked Questions

The trip costs from $85 per person, with hotel transfers, the speedboat, snorkeling gear and lunch included.

There are three snorkeling stops at different reefs, plus a stop at a white-sand island.

Dolphins are not the focus of this trip, and any sighting would be by chance. For dolphins, the Satayh reef or Dolphin House trips are a better choice.

It runs on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, with pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a hat. Personal expenses, tips and alcoholic drinks are not included.

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