Giftun Island snorkeling tour from Hurghada: Two reef stops

Two snorkeling stops, lunch on the water, a beach afternoon on Giftun Island

A full-day snorkeling tour from Hurghada to Giftun Island, one of the Red Sea's largest islands, with two stops at coral reefs on the way out and beach time once you arrive. The tour includes hotel pickup, a Russian or English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, and lunch served aboard the yacht. The island sits inside a protected marine park, so the coral and fish species stay intact.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Giftun Island and swim

• Travel to Giftun Island by yacht
• Stop at two swimming spots
• Swim and snorkel among coral reefs
• Enjoy lunch on the yacht
• Relax on the beach at Giftun Island

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Hurghada hotel and a boat ride out to the first snorkeling site. Two stops at sea let you swim over colorful coral reefs and watch the fish species that live there. The water is clear enough to see them without searching. Snorkeling gear is provided, and the guide is there if you have questions about what you're seeing.

Lunch happens on the yacht between the second reef stop and Giftun Island itself. Soft drinks are included. If you want alcohol, you can order it at checkout as an add-on. Once the boat reaches the island, you have time to walk the white sand beach and swim in the turquoise water without a schedule pushing you along. The island is a protected marine park, so the corals and marine life stay as they are.

The whole day runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off. A Russian or English-speaking guide travels with the group. All the snorkeling equipment comes with the tour, so you don't need to bring your own or rent it separately.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• Russian or English-speaking guide.
• snorkeling equipment.
• lunch on the yacht.
• soft drinks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 21:00

Book up to11h before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by TIGER HOLIDAYS

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Hurghada and want to snorkel without renting gear or arranging a boat, the two reef stops on the way to Giftun Island give you the marine life without the planning: the guide, the equipment and the lunch all travel with you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like for snorkeling on this tour from Hurghada?

Giftun Island sits in a protected marine park where the coral reefs are intact and the water stays clear. The two snorkeling stops on the way to the island let you see colorful fish and coral formations up close. The visibility is strong enough that you don't need experience to enjoy it.

How much time do I actually spend in the water versus on the beach?

The tour includes two snorkeling stops at sea before you reach Giftun Island, then beach time once you arrive. The exact length of each depends on the group's pace, but snorkeling happens during the boat ride out, and the beach afternoon is unscheduled. You decide when to swim and when to rest on the sand.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary needs?

Lunch is served on the yacht and included in the tour price. Soft drinks come with it. Alcoholic drinks are available as an add-on at checkout. Dietary restrictions aren't mentioned in the tour details, so contact the operator before booking if you have specific needs.

Do I need snorkeling experience or my own gear?

All snorkeling equipment is provided with the tour, so you don't need to bring anything. The guide is there to help, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, so beginners are welcome.

What's included in the pickup from my Hurghada hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. The guide will meet you at your accommodation and bring you back at the end of the day. You don't need to arrange separate transport to the marina.