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Giftun Island Snorkelling Trip from Hurghada

Two reef stops and an island beach, with lunch on board.

  • The Red Sea
  • Full day · about 8 hours
  • Shared
Giftun Island low on the horizon across the blue Red Sea, with a boat passing.
All 7 stops

At a glance

Length
Full day · about 8 hours
Group
Shared boat
Pickup
8:00 am hotel pickup; back around 4:00 pm
Pace
Moderate
Getting around
Air-conditioned vehicle to the marina; boat
Guides speak
English, Italian, Spanish

How the day divides

About 8 hours in all

About 8 hours in all: about 7 hours at the sites.

On the road
About 30 minutes to the marina, then by boat
At the sites≈ 7 h
About 7 hours on the water and the island

Drawn to scale from the hours this tour states.

7 stops

How the day runs

Step through the tour: each stop shows where you are and what you will see.

  1. 08:00

    Hotel pickup

    Transfer to the marina.

    Boats moored in Hurghada Marina.

    Photo: 1stTam3r · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display.

  2. 08:30

    Set sail

    Cruise towards Giftun Island.

    A two-masted boat anchored in clear blue water off Giftun island, Hurghada.

    Illustrative boat photographed at Giftun, Hurghada; not a confirmed vessel.

    Photo: cattan2011 · CC BY 2.0. Resized for display.

  3. 09:30

    First reef

    Snorkelling on a coral reef.

    Coral reef in the Red Sea near Hurghada.

    Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized for display.

  4. 12:00

    Lunch

    Buffet on board.

    A restaurant serving of fish sayadiya with rice; illustrative meal, not a promised onboard menu.

    Illustrative fish and rice dish; the onboard menu is confirmed separately.

    Photo: young shanahan · CC BY 2.0. Resized for display.

  5. 13:00

    Giftun Island

    Free time on the beach.

    Giftun Island low on the horizon across the blue Red Sea, with a boat passing.

    Photo: Source photograph · Public domain. Resized for display.

  6. 14:30

    Second reef

    Another snorkelling stop.

    Two yellow bluecheek butterflyfish beside a coral head on a reef at Sharm el-Sheikh.

    Reef life photographed at Sharm el-Sheikh; no sighting or optional excursion is promised.

    Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display.

  7. 16:00

    Back in harbour

    Transfer to your hotel.

    Two date palms on a sandy beach south of Hurghada, with the blue Red Sea beyond a line of rocks.

    Hurghada coastline reference; your pickup and accommodation are confirmed separately.

    Photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY 3.0. Resized for display.

Day and time labels describe the planned sequence, not confirmed departures. Your written quote confirms pickup, flights, sailing and return times for your date.

Why go

Who loves this tour

This Giftun Island snorkeling trip from Hurghada is a full day on the Red Sea. You are collected from your hotel at 8 am and board the boat about half an hour later for the cruise out to Giftun, the island you can see from Hurghada's beaches.

The first snorkelling stop comes at around 9:30, on a reef rich with coral and fish. Masks, fins and life jackets are provided, and the crew help first-timers get started. Lunch is a buffet on board at noon with soft drinks and water. In the early afternoon you have free time on Giftun's white sand to swim or rest, followed by a second reef stop around 2:30 before the boat heads back. You are at the harbour around 4 pm and driven back to your hotel.

The boat is shared with other guests. The best reef days are calm ones: wind can make the open water choppy, and your crew will choose the sheltered sites. Bring a towel, sun protection that is safe for reefs, and cash for bar drinks.

Our tip

Ask us how many people the boat carries on your date before you book.

The highlights

  • Two snorkelling stops on coral reefs
  • Free time on Giftun Island's beach
  • Buffet lunch on board
  • Snorkelling equipment included

The details

What is included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
  • Round-trip air-conditioned transfers
  • Boat trip to Giftun Island
  • Snorkelling equipment: mask, fins, life jacket
  • Buffet lunch with a soft drink and water
  • Entrance fees
  • Taxes and service charges

Not included

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Bar drinks
  • Travel insurance

Places you visit

  • Giftun Island
  • Red Sea
  • Hurghada

Before you go

Good to know

Meeting point
Your hotel in Hurghada
Best time to go
Calm mornings; April to November for the warmest water
Entrance tickets
Included: entrance fees
Optional extras
Bar drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Your price
Set in your written quote for your party, dates and pickup, with the payment and cancellation terms.

Questions

Before you ask

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

No. Life jackets are provided and the crew help first-timers. You should be comfortable in open water.

Is the boat private?

No, it is shared with other guests.

How much does it cost for my group?

Prices are per person and fall as the group grows: 1 person $95; 2–4 people $65 each; 5–7 people $55 each; 8–10 people $39 each. All prices are in US dollars.

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Photography credits (17)

1stTam3r, CC BY-SA 4.0; cattan2011, CC BY 2.0; kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0; young shanahan, CC BY 2.0; Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0; Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0; Igorgalli, CC BY-SA 4.0; Wikicomman, CC BY-SA 4.0; Lars Plougmann, CC BY-SA 2.0; Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0; Norhan Elmaghrabi, CC BY-SA 4.0; Egy2030, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sara Nabih, CC BY-SA 4.0; Fadyhesham0, CC BY-SA 3.0; Mohamed kamal 1984, CC BY-SA 4.0; Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0; Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped for display.