About See Hurghada
See Hurghada is an independent excursion operator based in Hurghada, delivering Red Sea boat cruises, desert safaris, scuba diving, and cultural day trips since 2008. We operate every activity directly rather than reselling through street booths or hotel desks. Guests enjoy complimentary hotel pickup across our coastal service corridor from El Gouna in the north through Hurghada to Safaga and Soma Bay in the south. Every trip includes all-in pricing with no hidden charges, free cancellation until pickup, and the freedom to pay on the day in cash with no card required to reserve.
What we run
We operate daily sea, desert, and cultural excursions designed for comfort, natural beauty, and unhurried exploration:
- Red Sea boat trips and island escapes: Full-day cruises to offshore coral islands including Orange Bay, Paradise Island, Hula Hula Island, and wild dolphin watching at Dolphin House. Every boat cruise includes guided reef snorkeling stops, life jackets, complete snorkeling gear, an open buffet lunch, and unlimited soft drinks.
- Desert safaris and quad biking: Morning and sunset off-road adventures through the Red Sea mountains via quad biking, buggies, super safari excursions with Bedouin dinners, and evening stargazing tours with professional astronomy telescopes.
- Scuba diving and marine exploration: Guided introductory try dives for beginners alongside certified PADI divemasters, plus underwater viewing aboard the Royal Seascope semi-submarine.
- Cultural heritage day trips: Private and small-group overland excursions to Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, alongside day trips to Cairo and the Giza Pyramids.
- Private boat charters: Tailored private speedboats and luxury yachts offering flexible itineraries for groups seeking seclusion on the open sea.
How booking works
Reserving an excursion with See Hurghada is direct, transparent, and completely free of upfront card commitments:
- Select your excursion: Choose your preferred tour, date, and number of guests. Our pricing engine automatically calculates group savings via our guest ladder: the more guests in your party, the lower the per-guest rate.
- Submit your reservation: Enter your name, WhatsApp phone number, and hotel name. No credit card, bank details, or upfront deposit are required.
- Receive instant confirmation: We confirm your booking reference directly through WhatsApp and note your hotel location.
- Evening reconfirmation: Between 18:00 and 20:00 on the evening before your trip, we message you your precise hotel pickup time and collect basic manifest details required for port or desert security clearance.
- Pay on the day: Meet our driver in your hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. You pay cash on the day in EUR, USD, GBP, or EGP at our posted daily exchange rate.
Our promises
Every excursion we run is governed by seven foundational operational promises:
- In Hurghada since 2008: Over eighteen years of local operational experience navigating Red Sea waters, desert tracks, and historic travel routes.
- We run every activity ourselves: We direct our own boats, vehicles, and excursion schedules rather than handing guests off to third-party resellers.
- Free hotel pickup in the pickup area: Complimentary round-trip transfers from every resort lobby between El Gouna, Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, and Safaga.
- Pay on the day, no card needed to book: Reserve securely online or on WhatsApp without entering payment cards or paying advance booking deposits.
- Free cancellation until pickup: Plans change. Cancel your booking anytime before your pickup vehicle arrives with zero cancellation penalties.
- Price match guarantee: If you discover a lower published, all-in price for the same tour on the same date from a licensed Hurghada operator, we match it under our price match terms.
- No shopping stops, no tip pressure: We never force commercial perfume shops, papyrus factories, or alabaster bazaars into your schedule, and we never apply gratuity pressure.
Why wild dolphins only
We strictly refuse to promote or sell captive dolphin shows, enclosed marine pools, or captive swimming sessions. Wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins live in the open Red Sea around offshore reefs such as Dolphin House.
Our marine captains and snorkeling guides follow the ethical code established by the Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA). When dolphins appear near our vessels, guests enter the water calmly to observe them swimming freely. We never chase pods, encircle swimming animals with motorboats, or touch wild marine life. Because dolphins roam freely in the open ocean, sightings are frequent but never guaranteed, respecting the autonomy and natural behavior of wild animals.
Where we pick you up
We pick you up from your hotel and bring you back. We provide direct lobby pickup and return transfers across:
- El Gouna: Northern marina resorts and private beachfront villas.
- Hurghada: Central resort districts, Dahar, Village Road, Al Mamsha promenade, and Hurghada Marina.
- Sahl Hasheesh: Bayfront hotels and resort compounds.
- Makadi Bay: Every resort complex along the Makadi Bay coastline.
- Soma Bay and Safaga: Southern peninsula luxury resorts and coastal dive hotels.
Guests staying in private rental apartments or unlisted villas can provide a Google Maps pin or nearby landmark for smooth pickup coordination.