Makadi snorkeling tours and excursions
Giftun Island Snorkeling Tour from Makadi
Giftun Island snorkeling tours from Makadi take you by boat for a full day on the Red Sea, with clear-water reef stops, time to swim and a beach break. Our team arranges pickup from the Makadi area and the transfer to the harbour, leaving you to enjoy the sea instead of sorting out the boat logistics.
Once you are aboard, the crew explains the route, safety procedures and how to use the snorkelling equipment before the boat heads towards Giftun Island. The journey gives you time to settle in, take in the coastline and enjoy the open water. The pace is relaxed, with guidance for first-time snorkellers and support for confident swimmers who want to stay in the water longer.
The main part of the excursion is the two snorkelling stops included during the day. At each reef, you can enter the water with the guide or crew nearby and see bright coral formations, small reef fish and the changing colours below the surface. Wind and sea conditions can vary, so the crew selects the safest practical areas for the day. No previous snorkelling experience is needed.
After the reef stops, the boat continues to a beach area on Giftun Island. This is the quieter part of the excursion: swim in the shallows, walk along the sand or simply relax on the beach in the sun. The island break also gives non-snorkellers a comfortable way to enjoy the trip, while active travellers can spend more time in the water when conditions allow.
You will enjoy a lunch buffet during your excursion, with time to eat on the boat and pause between activities. Drinks are typically served during the day, although the exact menu and onboard arrangements can vary. Bring a refillable water bottle if you prefer extra water with you, especially during the warmer months.
Diving may be available as an optional activity for travellers who want to go below the snorkelling area. Arrange it with the boat team in advance or on the day, subject to the required experience, equipment and sea conditions. If you prefer to stay at the surface, swimming and snorkelling make up the main experience without any need to dive.
This organised day trip suits couples, families with confident swimmers and travellers who want a straightforward Red Sea experience without arranging the boat, equipment or harbour transfer themselves. Children should be supervised closely around the water, and the open boat, steps and beach access may not suit travellers with significant mobility limitations. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or swimming concerns when you book so our team can explain the arrangements clearly.
Wear swimwear under comfortable clothes and expect sun, salt water and a full day on the boat. Pickup and drop-off are arranged for the Makadi area, while the final route, reef stops and timing depend on marine conditions and the boat schedule. Bring sun protection, a towel and any personal medication; seasickness tablets are useful if you are sensitive to boat travel.
Two snorkelling stops
Boat trip to Giftun Island
Pickup and drop-off from the Makadi area
Swimming and beach time
Lunch buffet during the excursion
Snorkelling equipment
Drinks unless stated in the final tour arrangements
Tips for the boat crew and guide
Photos or videos taken by the crew
Personal expenses
Optional diving activity and diving equipment
Personal medication and seasickness tablets if needed
Hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
Comfortable sandals or water shoes
Swimwear and a change of clothes
Refillable water bottle
Cash for personal expenses and tips
Towel
The Giftun Island excursion from Makadi includes a boat trip, two snorkeling stops, time to relax on the beach, and a lunch buffet during the day. Snorkeling equipment is typically provided, while diving may be available as an optional activity depending on the boat and local conditions.
Drinks, hotel pickup and other extras depend on the booking arrangement, so check the inclusions shown with your selected tour before travelling.
The Giftun Island snorkeling boat trip is a full-day excursion, with time divided between the boat ride, two snorkeling sessions, lunch, and relaxing on the beach. The pace is generally unhurried, but the exact schedule depends on sea conditions, marina procedures and the time needed for transfers from Makadi.
Our team confirms the pickup details and final programme before the excursion.
Hotel pickup from Makadi is generally arranged for this Giftun Island tour, followed by a road transfer to the marina and the boat departure. The exact pickup point and time depend on your accommodation and the day’s sailing plan, so these details are confirmed after booking rather than guessed in advance.
Please be ready at the agreed meeting point and allow extra time for the transfer to the marina.
The Giftun Island tour can suit children and non-swimmers who are comfortable around water, because travellers may choose to swim, snorkel with assistance, or relax on the beach instead. A parent or guardian should supervise children throughout the boat trip, and anyone entering the water should follow the crew’s instructions.
Tell us about your group’s swimming experience when booking so we can explain the available support and equipment.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable clothing for the boat and beach. Water shoes can help on shore, while a light cover-up is useful between swimming and snorkeling; keep valuables to a minimum and carry any required medication with you.
Snorkeling equipment is typically available on the boat, but you may bring your own mask if you prefer a familiar fit.
You can join the Giftun Island excursion without snorkeling and relax on the beach, enjoy the boat ride, or take part in other activities available on the day. Diving may also be available separately for qualified travellers, subject to the boat programme, local conditions and any required checks.
Cancellation terms depend on the booking conditions shown for your selected tour. Review them before confirming, and contact our team promptly if your plans change or sea conditions affect the programme.
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If you choose to pay online, a secure payment link can be provided after booking. For assistance or alternative payment options, please contact us via WhatsApp.
All our tour operators are licensed and verified by Egyptian tourism authorities.
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Your Itinerary
Our team collects you from your Makadi accommodation and transfers you to the Hurghada marina, where the crew welcomes you aboard for your Snorkeling Boat Trip to Giftun Island. After a safety briefing, settle on the deck and watch the Red Sea coastline recede as the boat heads towards the island. The crossing time can vary with the boat route and sea conditions.
Once anchored at the first reef, you enter the water with the guide for the first of your two times snorkeling. Look for bright coral formations and reef fish in the clear shallows, with flotation equipment available for travellers who prefer extra support. After returning to the boat, continue to the island beach for swimming or time to relax on the beach under the sun.
The crew serves an lunch buffet on board, with time to eat and rest before the second snorkeling stop. This reef gives you another chance to see the Red Sea’s underwater life from a different position; diving may also be available if arranged and conditions allow. After the final swim, the boat returns to the marina, followed by your transfer back to Makadi.