Hurghada: Giftun Island Tour with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch
Two reefs, one protected island, and a whole day on the open Red Sea.
Overview
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.
Highlights
- 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
Included
- 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
Good to Know
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Guide language English Change
Optional. Pickup from your hotel
Free pickup and drop-off across Hurghada.
Optional Add-ons
Rapport qualité prix imbattable. Par contre j étais sur le bateaux à 8h30 pour un départ réel du port à 11h ! Cela fait trop long
Snorkel & Swim – Reef CruiseAbsolutely fantastic day at Giftun Island! The snorkeling spots were incredible with amazing coral reefs and countless tropical fish. Beach time was perfect, and the crew was exceptional.
We have had an amazing day from start to finish. The pickup was on time, the guides on the boat were very attentive. The snorkelling spots chosen were fantastic. The lunch served was really good too. We spent good time on orange island and took great pictures. It was a long day but a great day, we enjoyed it all. I can’t praise you enough. Patrick.
The staff on boat Ayaa were all fantastic! They looked after everyone on board, were super friendly and welcoming and made us feel very comfortable.
Amazing tour by Adam and his crew. Was picked up on time and taken to the boat. Snorkelling was decent (especially the second spot) and Giftun Island was amazing. Buffet lunch was okay.
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