Snorkeling in Hurghada: Giftun Island with gear and lunch

Mask on, reef in front of you: coral and fish at multiple snorkeling spots

A snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Giftun Island in the Red Sea, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch and bottled water included. You spend the day moving between coral-filled spots, swimming and exploring underwater life at your own pace, with the option to rest on deck between dives. The guide speaks English, Spanish, German or Arabic, and the trip runs eight to nine hours door-to-door.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and relaxing at Giftun Island

• Travel to Giftun Island
• Enjoy snorkeling at coral spots
• Swim in crystal clear waters
• Relax and soak up the sun

The experience

The boat leaves from Hurghada and picks you up at your hotel, so you don't arrange transport yourself. Once on the water, you move between different snorkeling spots (each one full of corals and colorful fish), and decide how long to stay in the water at each one. The gear is there waiting. You put it on when you're ready and drop back in. Between spots, you can sit on deck, drink water and soft drinks, and let the sun do its work.

Lunch is served on the boat, and the day is built around a pace that lets you rest as much as you snorkel. The Red Sea here is clear enough that you see the reef structure and the fish moving through it without fighting the water. A guide in your language is with the group, and children from age one ride along: infants sit on an adult's lap or in a specialized seat if you need one.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• hotel pickup in Hurghada.
• lunch on the boat.
• bottled water and soft drinks throughout the day.
• all service charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Eldeak Tours

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you're staying in Hurghada without a car. The pickup from your hotel means you don't arrange transport, and the boat leaves on schedule regardless of traffic. The eight to nine hours gives you time at multiple reef spots without rushing between them, so you can snorkel as much or as little as you want on the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What's actually in the water at the snorkeling spots near Giftun Island?

Corals and colorful fish fill the spots where you'll snorkel. The reference material names them as the main draw but doesn't list specific species, so the variety depends on the season and the exact location the guide chooses on the day.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear, or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the trip. The operator provides it, so you pack nothing but sunscreen and a towel.

How long is the boat ride from Hurghada to the snorkeling spots?

The total trip runs eight to nine hours door-to-door, including the boat ride, snorkeling time and lunch. The exact timing depends on traffic during pickup and the time of day you depart.