Hurghada Island Trips

Hurghada Island Trips are these boat trips that head to the nearby islands along the Hurghada area. There’s a reason the Red Sea is one of the top diving destinations in the world. A jewel on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, Hurghada is the top choice for many tourists seeking calm turquoise waters and adventurous desert excursions. Nevertheless, the Red Sea is the northernmost tropical sea in the world, and Egypt has soft white sand beaches, warm waters, and rich coral and marine life to prove it.

Head out for a day-long snorkelling trip to red sea destinations! The waters of the Red Sea around Hurghada, Egypt, are famous for their marine life with astonishing coral reefs inhabited by various sea creatures. Visitors to the beautiful coastal city snorkel and dive to see the wonders of the Red Sea’s underwater world. There are also dolphin-watching cruises that bring you closer than ever to these wondrous creatures performing breathtaking aquatic acrobatics in shoals before your very eyes.

Hurghada Islands

Water fun in Hurghada occurs under the sea and on it. Experience the excitement of kites and windsurfing as you glide across the water at breathtaking speeds. Or relax and sail on the various boat tours while enjoying the views of the fascinating land from the sea.

If you are adrenalin, paragliding and parasailing activities are available for those who want to experience the rush of the sky. There is nothing better than experiencing Hurghada from above!

So the next time you are on Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera, hop on a boat and see these stunning, remote tropical islands. These islands are not well known even to native tourists, so don’t worry about crowds interrupting your experience.

• Giftun Islands
• Qulaan Islands (Hamata)
• The island of the pharaoh
• White island
• Tawila Island
• Zabargad/St. John’s island
• Shadwan Island
• Abo Monkar Island
• Omo Gamaar
• Eden island Hurghada

Giftun Islands

These two islands are Giftun El Kabeer (Big Giftun) and Giftun el Sagheer (Small Giftun), but Big Giftun is where the real action happens, as it’s home to the beachfront oases of Mahmya and Orange Bay. These day destinations offer beachfront restaurants, bars and water activities, bathrooms, and showers for those who have spent a long day diving or snorkelling and want to sit back and relax.

Visitors to the island can enjoy the stunning views of the Red Sea, swim under the warm sun, snorkel, and scuba dive in crystal clear waters. It is a top tourist destination due to its proximity to 14 stunning dive sites. You can reach the islands by boat from Hurghada.

Qulaan Islands in Hamata

The Qulaan Islands are an archipelago of four islands in a sheltered bay in Wadi El Gemal National Park in Egypt’s deep south in the Hamata region. These empty, secluded islands are known for their mangrove trees and ecosystem built around the mangroves. Marine life thrives among the trees, and it’s an excellent spot for bird watching.

You can take a boat from Hamata Marina and spend a few hours picnicking, swimming, and snorkelling on the islands.

During your visit, you can spot dolphins, sea turtles and various biological habitats around the islands. To visit the islands, you can take a boat from Hamata Marina and spend a few hours swimming and snorkelling.

The Island of Pharaoh

Also known as Coral Island due to the adjacent reef, Pharaoh’s Island lies in the Gulf of Aqaba. As early as the Middle Ages, the Christian Crusaders built a citadel on the island to protect the route between Cairo and Damascus. It was later taken over by Salah El Din, leader of the Islamic Ayyubid dynasty, in 1170. And although the citadel was last occupied, it is known today as the Castle of Salah El Deen. Today, the island is a popular diving and tourist attraction for Taba visitors. It is on the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

White Island

In the Ras Mohamed Protected Marine Park, Hurghada is a white sandbar island called, for apparent reasons, White Island. It’s a prominent friendly place for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. On this plateau, the waters of the Gulf of Suez meet the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea, and as you sit on the island, you can see Africa to your left and Asia to your right.

Tawila Island

Located 15 miles off the coast of El Gouna, Tawila Island is an uninhabited island popular with kite surfers and anyone looking to spend the day on a pristine white sand beach. Tawila has no amenities, so you’ll need to bring your food, drinks, and gear, but please leave the beaches as pristine as you found them! They can arrange a boat to take you to Tawila and back for a day trip from El Gouna.

Zabargad / Saint John Island

Located 15 miles off the coast of El Gouna, Tawila Island is an uninhabited island popular with kite surfers and anyone looking to spend the day on a pristine white sand beach. Tawila has no amenities, so you must bring your food, drinks, and gear. They can arrange a boat to take you to Tawila and back for a day trip from El Gouna.

Shadwan Island

Shadwan, one of the largest islands in the Red Sea, was once an Egyptian military base and was the target of an Israeli helicopter attack in 1970. Most of the buildings were demolished except for the Shadwan Lighthouse, built in 1889, and to this day, the island remains deserted except for divers, fishermen and other tourists on the Red Sea Riviera.

Abo Monkar Island

Abu Monkar is an extension of Giftun Island and is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Red Sea. The island is 45 kilometres from Hurghada and can be easily reached by boat. It is a perfect place for sightseeing, snorkelling and diving activities. Abu Monkar is a short 45-minute boat ride from Hurghada.

Omo Gamaar

One of the most beautiful dive sites in Hurghada is Omo Gamaar. With a fantastic array of marine life beneath the clear blue waters of the Red Sea, Omo Gamaar offers an underwater exhibition of natural beauty that will make you want to visit again and again.

The best way to experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Red Sea is to be in the midst of it. The small island of Giftun offers such an incredible sight. Just a short boat ride away, Giftun Island provides an excellent spot for snorkelling and diving and a fantastic place to sit back and enjoy the sun and sparkling clear blue waters from the shore.

Eden Island Hurghada

Experience unforgettable moments on one of the best beaches in Hurghada, Eden Island is the perfect destination for a memorable vacation. The nature and luxury of the island are designed with your comfort in mind. The beauty of nature is in perfect harmony with the services offered by the top restaurants and bars on the beach. Eden Island is the ideal place to relax for couples and families looking for fun.