Private Speedboat Excursions from Sahel Hashesh
Giftun Island Private Speedboat Trip from Sahel Hashesh
The Giftun Island private speedboat trip from Sahel Hashesh takes you across the Red Sea for a day of snorkelling, dolphin watching and time on a white sand beach. You leave from Sahel Hashesh Marina on a private boat, giving your group more control over the pace than a large shared cruise. There is space to settle in, enjoy the sea breeze and move between stops comfortably.
The day starts at the marina, where our team helps you board and explains the plan. The speedboat then heads towards Giftun Island, making the crossing quicker and more direct than a traditional larger vessel. As the coast fades behind you, look across the clear water and keep your camera ready for dolphins. Sightings depend on the animals and sea conditions, but when dolphins are nearby, the crew can explain how to watch them respectfully and whether swimming is suitable at that moment.
Snorkelling is the main focus of this exclusive snorkelling trip. At the selected reef area, you can enter the water to see Red Sea fish, coral formations and changing colours beneath the surface. The crew gives practical guidance before you swim, then you decide how long to stay in the water. Travellers who prefer to stay dry can relax on the boat and take in the view. It works well for families and mixed groups with different swimming abilities.
Giftun Island brings a quieter, beach-based break to the day. On shore, you can walk across the white sand, swim in shallow water where conditions allow and rest in the open air. It is a good time to put away the snorkel, enjoy the contrast between bright sand and blue sea, and let children play under close adult supervision. Bring a cover-up and water shoes if you prefer extra protection on the sand or in the water.
This is a practical way to see Egypt’s Red Sea on a family-friendly speedboat tour without spending the whole day on a crowded boat. The trip suits travellers who want time in the water alongside a beach break. It may be less suitable for anyone uncomfortable on a speedboat, anyone who cannot swim and does not want to use flotation support, or anyone who needs step-free access throughout the boat and beach portions.
Our team coordinates the marina arrangements and keeps the day straightforward, so you can focus on the sea instead of organising transport, equipment and timing separately. The private format suits families with children, groups celebrating together and travellers who want to choose their own balance between swimming, dolphin watching and resting. Sea conditions can affect the route and the timing of water activities, and the crew will advise you on the safest options.
Wear comfortable swimwear under light clothing, bring sun protection and carry any essential medication in a waterproof bag. Please arrive at Sahel Hashesh Marina with enough time for boarding, and keep your phone, camera and other valuables protected from spray.
Time on Giftun Island beach
Crew assistance and safety briefing
Private speedboat trip from Sahel Hashesh Marina
Mineral water and soft refreshments
Snorkelling equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off unless selected
Towels
Any optional activities or services not listed under inclusions
Meals unless stated in the booking details
Personal expenses
Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
Swimwear and a change of clothes
Waterproof bag for phone and valuables
Towel and water shoes
Cash for personal expenses
Motion-sickness medication if needed
Any personal medication
This private speedboat trip from Sahel Hashesh Marina includes the speedboat journey to Giftun Island, time for snorkelling in the Red Sea, and a stop at the island’s white sand beach. Our team also helps organise the route and practical arrangements, while dolphin sightings and swimming with dolphins depend on their location and sea conditions.
Check the booking details for the exact inclusions on your selected date, including any transfers, equipment or refreshments.
The Giftun Island speedboat tour follows the duration shown in your booking and is planned around the boat journey, snorkelling time, dolphin-watching opportunities and a beach stop. It is a private excursion, so the pace is more flexible than a large group boat trip, although the route still depends on sea conditions and local arrangements.
Our team can explain the expected schedule before departure and allow time for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing on the beach.
Pickup and transfer arrangements depend on your accommodation and the option selected when you book, while the speedboat departs from Sahel Hashesh Marina. We confirm the meeting point and any included transfer details before the tour, so you know where to go and when to be ready.
If a hotel transfer is not included, our team can provide the marina meeting instructions for your booking.
This family-friendly speedboat tour is suitable for many families, but children and non-swimmers should follow the guide’s safety instructions and use appropriate flotation support in the water. You can uncover Egypt’s Red Sea at a private pace, with time on the boat and Giftun Island as well as the snorkelling stop.
Tell us about children’s ages, swimming ability or any mobility needs before booking. Boarding a speedboat and walking on sand may be difficult for travellers with limited mobility.
For the Giftun Island snorkelling trip, wear swimwear and bring sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, a towel, water and secure footwear for the marina and beach. An exclusive snorkelling trip is easiest when you keep personal belongings to a minimum and protect phones or cameras from splashes.
Bring any medication you may need during the excursion, and follow the guide’s advice about entering the water, marine life and sea conditions.
You can book the private speedboat trip by selecting your preferred date and traveller details, then checking the confirmation for the meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms. The cancellation policy is set out at booking and can vary by date, availability and conditions affecting the excursion.
Contact our team as soon as your plans change. We will explain the applicable options, but dolphin sightings, sea conditions and tour availability cannot be guaranteed.
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* Available on selected tours. Flights, cruises and special bookings may have different cancellation policies.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
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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 accommodation in Sahel Hashesh and transfers you to Sahel Hashesh Marina, where the crew gives a short safety briefing before you board the private speedboat. This is a practical way to Uncover Egypt’s Red Sea on a family-friendly speedboat tour, with space to settle in and views of the coastline as you leave the marina.
The boat heads towards Giftun Island for your snorkelling stop. After the guide explains how to enter the water and use the equipment, you can swim above the shallow reef and look for colourful fish. The crew also watches the surrounding water for dolphins; sightings depend on their movement and the sea conditions, and swimming with them is never guaranteed. You then have time on the island to savour and see an remarkable white sand beach, relax by the water and enjoy the island setting. A typical boat trip includes time for lunch or refreshments on board before the return journey. After the final swim, we cruise back to Sahel Hashesh Marina and provide your transfer to your accommodation.