Hurghada Excursions to Giftun Islands

Giftun Islands are part of the first nature reserve of Hurghada, Red Sea. They are one of the most important natural habitats for seagulls, home to approximately 50% of the world’s seagulls. It is the only island of the 39 authorized for marine activities on board.

Enjoy the vibrant and diverse marine life with a snorkelling trip to Giftun Island from Hurghada. Take advantage of the open buffet lunch and stay hydrated with mineral water on board the boat. Engage in thrilling water sports activities such as banana boat and sofa rides in the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. Discover the underwater world with the hidden snorkelling spots and experience the beauty of the colourful fish swimming around you. It’s the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories while having a fun and safe adventure on the water.

Where are the Hurghada Giftun Islands Located?

The islands of Giftun, located in the Red Sea near the famous tourist resort of Hurghada and surrounded by smaller islets, represent a beautiful natural landscape. These islands are surrounded by spectacular cliffs teeming with marine life, including Hamda, Banana Reef, Sha’ab Sabrina, Erg Somaya, and Sha’ab Torfa.

The islands, declared a marine park in 1955, are surrounded by numerous coral reefs inhabited by fish. Wide sandy beaches allow travellers to spend ideal days on a beach holiday. The boat ride to Giftun Island takes only about 45 minutes.

What is expected on Giftun Islands?

Around these islands, you will find many popular diving sites, making them an ideal destination. The waters of the Red Sea are the dream space to practice snorkelling and diving, thanks to its abundant marine life.

Its picturesque corals have exceptional beauty that fascinates with their shapes those who dare to explore their waters.

One of the most remarkable and striking aspects of this little place is that when you arrive at it, you feel like you’re reaching the tropical islands of the Caribbean Sea. Orange Bay Island is a good example.

The trip from Hurghada with a boat accompanied by flicks of dolphins. Once there, you can stay in the water for 6 hours to snorkel. The underwater show is breathtaking: corals of all colours, colourful fish, and all species. In its ​​crystalline waters, you can swim with tuna, octopus, barracuda, starfish, rays, moray eels, turtles, and dolphins. You can also see the Caribbean seas, but a paradise like this will not be missed!

It all started when, in April 2004, the Egyptian Minister of the Environment reported to the local television that he was about to approve the most significant private foreign investment of the last few years, about 2 billion dollars destined for an island near Hurghada. The project, proposed by Ernesto Preatoni Immobiliare, aimed to build a mega residential complex on the island of Giftun, connecting the island to the mainland with a bridge and assuming the construction of a private airport on the island.

Giftun Islands Nature

Giftun Islands is opposite the small town of Hurghada. Completely uninhabited, it is a destination for hundreds of visitors daily who frequent its splendid beaches and dive into the reefs surrounding it. The island was declared a Marine Park in 1995 for its incredible biodiversity. Its seabed has 196 different coral species, over 80% of the coral formations of the Red Sea.

Seven hundred ninety-four marine species have been identified, most visible with the numerous glass-bottomed boats that visit the area. This makes the island uniquely one of the wealthiest diving spots in the world. The most remote beaches of the island are the habitat for the spawning of five different species of turtles, including the green turtle. Finally, 6 of the 11 migratory bird species crossing Africa each year stop in Giftun.

The Trip to Giftun Islands

Landious Travel – your ultimate choice for Egypt tours and trips, will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada on an air-conditioned vehicle and transport you to the sandy island by boat. You might have the chance to swim with dolphins, and you will surely be snorkelling to capture and spot rare fish and coral species. In addition, during the Giftun Islands snorkelling tour, you’ll visit the national park, get snorkelling equipment and have an open buffet lunch on board the cruise; after that, you’ll be transported back to the hotel. It is such a wonderful relaxation trip where you’ll get your mind clear and enjoy the water and the sand.

Beaches on Giftun Islands

Experience the perfect weather in Hurghada with a delightful snorkelling adventure on the Red Sea. Behold the beauty of colourful fish and corals at two snorkelling spots and savour a delectable buffet lunch on the boat. Take time to unwind on the white sandy beach, swim, and capture some photographs at the Giftun Island National Park.

Orange Beach

Embark on a cruise from the Red Sea Governorate to Orange Bay and the Giftun islands, and snorkel through vibrant marine life. Relish a mouthwatering lunch, soft drinks, and mineral water aboard the boat. Enjoy your adventure to the fullest!

Your adventure begins when you’re picked up at your hotel in the morning and heading to Red Sea destinations for a day-long snorkelling trip. Enjoy a memorable voyage to Orange and Giftun islands while looking for dolphins during the journey.

Once on board, relax and take in the breathtaking views of the Red Sea. The first snorkelling spot offers a chance to explore the ancient corals and observe hundreds of fish in their natural habitat.

Afterwards, enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch while admiring the stunning scenery. Then, head to Orange Beach at Giftun Island, where you can swim in crystal clear waters and relax on the white sandy beach for two hours.

Once you arrive at Orange Island, you can take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters and bask in the beauty of the pristine white sandy beach. As part of your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to make two stops for snorkelling, where you’ll be mesmerized by the stunning coral reefs teeming with vibrant fish.

Enjoy fruit while basking in the sunshine as you sail to the next snorkelling spot. Once there, explore the fantastic underwater world and witness a variety of fish and corals. Your adventure concludes with a transfer back to your hotel.