Mahmya Island snorkeling trip from Hurghada: reef and beach day

Snorkel the coral heads scattered across a clear lagoon, then walk onto white sand.

An eight-hour snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Mahmya Island, on the southern shore of Giftun Island National Park, with boat transport, lunch and hotel pickup included. The boats moor at buoys to protect the reef, and smaller boats ferry you to shore. You choose how to spend the day: snorkel the lagoon, walk the beach, play beach volleyball or rest on the sand. A guide assists with snorkeling; Wi-Fi and an aqua trampoline for kids are available on the island.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mahmya Island snorkeling and beach day

• Pickup from Hurghada resort
• Boat sail to Mahmya Island
• Transfer to shore by smaller boats
• Snorkel on coral reefs
• Walk along sandy beach
• Play beach volleyball or relax
• Enjoy lunch at island restaurant
• Use free Wi-Fi and Aqua Trampoline
• Have drinks at the bar
• Boat sail back to marina
• Transfer back to hotel in Hurghada

The Experience

Your hotel pickup in Hurghada gets you to the marina for a one-hour sail to Mahmya Island. The boats moor at buoys offshore—a protection measure for the coral reef and its marine life—and smaller boats bring you to the beach. Once ashore, the day is yours to shape. The lagoon holds coral heads scattered across clear water, and snorkeling assistance is available if you want it. The beach itself is pure white sand, long enough to walk or to claim a quiet spot.

Between water time, there's beach volleyball if you want to join other guests, or simply lying on the sand. Lunch happens at the island restaurant, with seafood and Italian dishes on the menu. The bar serves drinks throughout the day. Wi-Fi reaches the lounge area, and kids have access to an aqua trampoline. Late afternoon, you sail back to the Hurghada marina and return to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer from Hurghada.
• cruise yacht ticket and all boat fees.
• snorkeling guide assistance.
• lunch at the island restaurant with seafood and Italian dishes.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• Wi-Fi in the lounge area.
• service charges and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by This is Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Arabic, so you can follow the snorkeling assistance and the day's rhythm in whichever language suits you. This works for all fitness levels and for families with kids, since the beach and the aqua trampoline give younger travelers their own way to spend the hours.

Top questions

How long is the boat ride to Mahmya Island from Hurghada?

The sail to Mahmya Island takes around one hour each way. You depart from the Hurghada marina in the morning and return in the late afternoon.

What can I do on Mahmya Island besides snorkeling?

You can walk along the white sand beach, play beach volleyball with other guests, relax on the sand, or use the Wi-Fi in the lounge area. Kids can use the aqua trampoline. Lunch and drinks are available at the island restaurant and bar.

Is snorkeling equipment included in the trip?

Snorkeling guide assistance is included, and you can snorkel the coral heads in the lagoon. Snorkeling equipment itself is not included in the price.

What's included in the lunch on the island?

Lunch at the island restaurant includes seafood and Italian specialties. Bottled water and soft drinks are provided during the day.

Does the price include hotel pickup in Hurghada?

Yes, pickup and return transfer from your Hurghada hotel are included. Hotels in Safaga, Soma Bay, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh or Elgouna incur an extra charge.

Why do the boats moor at buoys instead of the shore?

Mahmya Island is part of Giftun Island National Park, and the boats moor at buoys to protect the coral reef and its marine inhabitants. Smaller boats then ferry you to the beach.