Giftun Island is the best-known day trip from Hurghada – and with us you visit it in a small group of 10 to 15 people. You snorkel the coral reefs with an English-speaking guide, relax on the beach and have lunch on board. Hotel pickup in Hurghada at 07:00, back in the afternoon.
Giftun Island from Hurghada: Key Facts
|
|
|
|
Duration |
about 8 hours |
|
Pickup |
07:00 from your hotel in Hurghada |
|
Days |
Monday and Thursday |
|
Group size |
10 to 15 people |
|
Language |
English |
|
Price |
Adults (11+) from €49, children (3–10) €25, toddlers (1–2) free |
|
Payable on the day |
Giftun National Park environmental fee: €5 per person |
|
Payment |
online, by bank transfer, or by credit card or cash on pickup |
What to Expect on Your Giftun Island Trip
The Giftun Islands: a National Park off Hurghada
Two islands lie off the coast of Hurghada: Giftun Kebir, the big Giftun Island, and Giftun Soraya, the small one. Both are protected. Every visitor pays a small environmental fee that goes towards protecting the reefs – which is why the corals and beaches here are in such good condition. Many guests also search for “Giftun Islands” or “Giftun National Park”: it is the same destination.
Why Choose Our Small-Group Giftun Island Tour?
Many boats to Giftun Island carry large groups. On ours there are never more than 15 guests on a boat with a sun deck built for 40. That means space in the sun and in the shade, no queue to get into the water, and a guide who has time for your questions.
Itinerary: Your Day at Giftun Island
07:00: Hotel Pickup in Hurghada
Our driver collects you from your hotel lobby – pickup from every part of Hurghada is included. An air-conditioned vehicle takes you to the boat jetty.
Boat Trip to Giftun Island
At the jetty you board our boat. The crossing to the Giftun Islands usually takes less than an hour; soft drinks are served on the way, and from the sun deck you watch Hurghada slowly disappear behind you.
Snorkelling the Reefs of Giftun Island
You get into the water at three spots, for about 45 minutes each time. The captain picks the reefs according to wind and current, so you snorkel in the calmest water possible.
Briefing and Snorkelling Gear
Before the first stop your guide shows you how to fit your mask and snorkel and how to behave on the reef. Masks, snorkels, fins and life jackets are on board.
Guided Snorkelling in English
Your guide swims with the group and points out what lives on the reef. Back on board after each stop, you learn more about the fish and corals you have just seen.
Snorkelling for Beginners and Non-Swimmers
With a life jacket, beginners and less confident swimmers can snorkel too, as it keeps you floating at the surface. If you would rather stay out of deep water, enjoy the sun deck or the shallow water by the beach.
What You Will See When Snorkelling at Giftun Island
Some of the reefs around the Giftun Islands lie just a few metres below the surface, so you see the colours without diving.
Fish on the Giftun Reefs
Parrotfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, damselfish and anemonefish, better known as clownfish. With a bit of luck you may also spot rays, turtles or a Napoleon wrasse.
Corals on the Giftun Reefs
Brain corals, staghorn corals, table corals and colourful soft corals – please look, but do not touch.
Lunch on Board and Beach Time
Lunch is served on board with hot and cold drinks. Afterwards you have time on the white sandy beach of Giftun Island: swim, sunbathe or float in the shallow turquoise water. Toilets and freshwater showers are available.
Return to Hurghada
In the afternoon the boat heads back to the jetty and our driver takes you to your hotel. The whole trip takes about 8 hours.
Giftun Island Price: How Much Is the Trip?
Prices for Adults and Children
|
Age |
Price per person |
|
Adults aged 11 and over |
from €49 |
|
Children aged 3 to 10 |
€25 |
|
Toddlers aged 1 to 2 |
free |
Giftun National Park Environmental Fee
Visiting the Giftun Islands costs an environmental fee of €5 per person. It is not included in the price and is paid on the day.
Staying Outside Hurghada?
This page is for guests staying in Hurghada. If your hotel is in El Gouna, Makadi Bay or Soma Bay, book the Giftun Island trip from your resort – that page shows the pickup time and price for your hotel.
Snorkeling trip to Giftun Island from El Gouna
Snorkeling tour to Giftun Island from Makadi bay
Snorkeling tour to Giftun Island from Soma bay-Safaga
Flexible Payment: Online, Bank Transfer, Card or Cash
You choose how and when to pay – and you do not have to pay anything in advance.
Pay by Credit Card on Pickup
Book now and pay by credit card when our driver picks you up at your hotel. No prepayment, no deposit.
Pay Cash on Pickup
Prefer cash? Pay on pickup in euros, US dollars or Egyptian pounds.
Pay Online When You Book
Want everything settled before your holiday? Pay securely online when you book.
Pay by Bank Transfer
You can also pay in advance by bank transfer – tell us when you book and we will send you our bank details.
After booking, please send us your room number by WhatsApp or SMS.
Giftun Island with Kids
Children aged 3 to 10 pay €25 and toddlers up to 2 travel free. The water at the beach on Giftun Island is shallow and usually calm, and on board there is shade and life jackets. Please tell us your children’s ages when you book.
Write Your Own Review