Giftun Island Snorkeling Trip from Hurghada
A Giftun Island snorkeling trip from Hurghada takes you by boat across the Red Sea to coral gardens and a sandy island beach away from the mainland. After pickup from Sahel Hasheesh, our team helps you settle in and runs through the plan for the day. The pace stays easy: enjoy the sea activities you choose, then spend time on the beach without hurrying from one stop to the next.
After the boat leaves Hurghada, it reaches the first snorkeling area. Once your mask and fins are ready, you can enter the water beside the boat and watch reef fish move around the coral. The guide and crew explain how to enter safely, where to swim and how to stay with the group. Visibility and marine life change with sea conditions, but the shallow areas suit travellers who want to see the Red Sea underwater without taking part in a full diving session.
The excursion includes two snorkeling stops, so you have another chance to swim in a different part of the reef. Between them, dry off on deck, take photographs or sit back and watch the open water. If you prefer to stay dry, you can remain on the boat and still enjoy the day. Diving may also be available as an added activity, depending on the selected arrangement and the required safety checks.
Giftun Island changes the setting after the boat ride. Its beach has pale sand and inviting water, with space to relax on the beach, swim close to shore or sit in the sun. For many travellers, this is the calmest part of the day. Bring a cover-up and take care in the heat, as shade may be limited in some areas and the island has a natural setting rather than resort facilities.
Lunch is served as a buffet on the boat during the excursion. Eat between the water activities, choose from the dishes prepared for the group and sit together with the sea around you. Tell our team about any dietary requirements before the trip so we can explain what is available. Soft drinks and other refreshments depend on the selected package, so check the booking details when arranging your excursion.
The trip suits travellers looking for a relaxed day on the water, including families with confident swimmers and adults who want a mix of swimming and beach time. Children need close supervision, especially around the boat steps and in open water. Snorkeling is optional. Non-swimmers should tell the guide before entering the sea so the crew can explain the available support and safe areas. Travellers with limited mobility should contact us before booking, as boarding the boat and crossing a sandy beach can be difficult.
Our team coordinates the pickup, transfer, boat departure and return, so you do not need to arrange separate transport to the marina. The itinerary may shift slightly because of sea conditions, harbour procedures or the captain's safety decision. Wear swimwear under light clothes, protect valuables from spray, and bring a towel, sunscreen and enough water for your time ashore.
Two snorkeling stops
Guide and boat crew assistance
Lunch buffet during the excursion
Snorkeling equipment
Time to swim and relax on the beach
Pickup and drop-off from Sahel Hasheesh
Boat trip to Giftun Island
Diving session and diving equipment, unless specifically selected
Personal expenses
Drinks or services not listed in the booking details
Tips
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
Swimwear and a towel
A waterproof bag or case for valuables
Comfortable sandals or water shoes
Motion-sickness medicine if you are prone to seasickness
Any dietary or mobility requirements to discuss before departure
Light clothing and a cover-up for the boat and beach
A refillable water bottle
The Giftun Island snorkeling trip from Sahel Hasheesh includes pickup and drop-off, a Snorkeling Boat Trip, two snorkeling stops, time to relax on the beach, and a lunch buffet during your excursion.
Snorkeling equipment is typically available on the boat; please confirm the exact equipment details when you book. Drinks and optional diving may depend on the selected arrangement.
The Giftun Island boat trip is a full-day excursion, with time for the transfer from Sahel Hasheesh, the boat crossing, two snorkeling sessions, lunch, and a beach break.
The pace includes time on the water and periods to relax, so you do not need to snorkel continuously. The exact schedule can change with sea conditions and the day’s operating arrangements.
Pickup and return transfer from Sahel Hasheesh are included for this Giftun Island excursion, followed by the boat journey to the snorkeling areas.
Pickup details depend on your accommodation and booking information. Our team confirms the meeting point and arrangements before the trip, so please provide your hotel or accommodation details when booking.
The Giftun Island snorkeling trip can suit children and non-swimmers who are comfortable around water, as travellers can use flotation support, stay with the crew, or relax on the beach instead of entering the sea.
Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Travellers with limited mobility should contact us before booking because boat access, boarding steps, and beach conditions may make the excursion difficult.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, drinking water, and a light layer for the boat ride; comfortable sandals are useful for time on Giftun Island.
Keep valuables in a secure place and bring any required medication. You can enjoy both snorkeling sessions or spend part of the day relaxing on the beach, depending on your comfort and the sea conditions.
You can book the Giftun Island tour by providing your preferred date, accommodation details in Sahel Hasheesh, and the number of travellers so our team can confirm the arrangements.
Cancellation and amendment conditions depend on the booking terms shown for your selected tour. Review those terms before payment, and contact us as soon as possible if your plans change.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
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 picks you up from your accommodation in Sahel Hasheesh and transfers you to the Hurghada marina. After boarding the boat, the crew explains the route and basic safety guidance before you head across the Red Sea towards Giftun Island. The boat ride gives you time to settle in, enjoy the sea views and prepare your mask, fins and snorkel.
At the first reef stop, you enter the water with the guide for the first of two times snorkeling. Look for colorful corals and Red Sea fish in the clear shallows, or stay on board if you prefer to relax. The boat then continues to a second snorkeling area, where you can swim again and see a different section of the reef. Diving may also be available for travellers who have arranged it in advance.
After the water activities, enjoy a lunch buffet on board, followed by time to relax on the beach at Giftun Island. Swim, sit on the sand or rest in the sun before returning by boat to Hurghada and taking the transfer back to Sahel Hasheesh.