Giftun Island Snorkelling Trip from Hurghada

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.