Giftun Island Tour from Hurghada with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch
Two reefs, one protected island, and a whole day on the open Red Sea.
Giftun Island sits inside a protected Red Sea National Park, where mooring and fishing limits have kept the coral alive and the reef fish plentiful. Snorkeling here isn't only beautiful — it's a look at a reef that's been deliberately cared for.
Best for: Families, first-time snorkelers, and anyone after an easy Red Sea day out
Some mornings the Red Sea turns a blue that barely looks real — and Giftun Island is where you go to find it. Just off the Hurghada coast, this full-day boat trip trades the resort pool for open water, living coral, and a stretch of white sand ringed by turquoise shallows.
After a morning hotel pickup, you'll board at the marina and cruise out to the first reef. Slip in with your instructor and the day goes quiet — below you, coral gardens shelter clouds of butterflyfish, parrotfish, and the occasional passing ray. Back on deck, a freshly cooked buffet lunch and unlimited cold drinks are waiting, best enjoyed with your feet up and the horizon in every direction. A second snorkeling stop, a run of fresh fruit, and long, unhurried hours in the sun round out the day.
Giftun isn't just another beach. It sits inside a protected National Park, where mooring and fishing limits have kept the reefs alive — which is exactly why the fish here are so many and so unafraid. Snorkeling comes with a quiet responsibility: float, look, and leave the coral untouched. It's an easy day out that also happens to be a small act of care.
The pace is gentle and genuinely family-friendly — calm, shallow water, life vests for everyone, and a crew used to first-time snorkelers and children alike. Pick the option that suits you: snorkel and swim from the boat, add the island beach with National Park entry, or crown the day with a 10-minute parasail over the bay. Hotel pickup, lunch, and free cancellation up to 12 hours before departure are all included — so all you need to bring is a towel and sunscreen.
- Snorkel two different Red Sea reefs — instructor and gear included
- Cruise to Giftun Island, a protected National Park ringed by turquoise shallows
- Freshly cooked buffet lunch on deck with unlimited soft drinks
- Calm, shallow water that's ideal for families and first-time snorkelers
- Round-trip hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before — reserve now, pay later
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional snorkeling instructor and guide
- Snorkeling gear (mask and fins)
- Delicious buffet lunch with salads
- Fresh seasonal fruit served on board
- Unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee, and mineral water
- Hotspot Wi-Fi on board (upon request)
- Swimming access on Giftun Island's pristine beach (with the entrance-fee option)
- Complimentary life vests for safety
- Giftun Island National Park entrance fee (included in the "Island Beach Day" and "Beach + Parasailing" options; otherwise payable on the spot)
- Transfer from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, or El Gouna (available as a paid add-on)
- Transfer from Safaga or Soma Bay (available as a paid add-on)
- Optional extras such as the birthday cake and Egypt souvenir box (available as paid add-ons)
- Gratuities and personal expenses
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Beautiful island to visit. Trip was very well organised and guides were helpful and friendly. They made sure the group knew what was happening and everyone had a good time
The whole experience was amazing . The Jamanji team were brilliant from start to finish . My grandsons said best trip they have ever been on . Would highly recommend.
An absolute amazing experience from start to end. The guides in jumanji group made the day and couldn’t do enough for you. They go out there way for you and their priority is your safety whilst having fun. Would definitely recommend.
My experience with this was amazing. We started off meeting our guides Ahdem, Homowksh, and Mostafe, who took us on the speedboat, which was so beautiful and got our blood rushing with excitement, the views were also amazing and we learnt a few facts about the sea we were sailing in. When we got off the boat and landed on Giftun island, we were greeted with a range of things to do, places to go and amazing views. We then returned to the boat where we went to the middle of the Red Sea to snorkel. Adham gave us a rundown of all the instructions on how to snorkel safely and we were off with Homowks leading the way. It was honestly amazing and would 100% recommend it to everyone thinking of booking, the view of the sea life under the water was 10/10 and definitely something more ppl should see often. The instructors were absolutely amazing and not once did I feel judged or embarrassed. LOVED IT!!!!!
Transport with George was great, super smart vehicle and bang on time. The boat was great and spacious and the crew were great fun. Orange island is lovely, 2 hours chill out time and a dip in the shallow waters. Lunch was great and plentiful, you don't feel any pressure at all from anyone. Disappointing lack of snorkeling equipment but the guides gave us theirs so we could experience the unbelievable underwater world. 2 great varied stops with different fish and coral to explore. Would 100% recommend this trip, its a must. 5💫🇪🇬😊
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