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Spend a full day cruising from Hurghada to Giftun and Magawish islands, snorkeling three distinct reef spots with onboard lunch and gear. Expect clear water, vibrant corals, and possible dolphin sightings while guides handle logistics and safety.
Spend a full day cruising from Hurghada to Giftun and Magawish islands, snorkeling three distinct reef spots with onboard lunch and gear. Expect clear water, vibrant corals, and possible dolphin sightings while guides handle logistics and safety.
The boat slips free from Hurghada at first light and the Red Sea opens like a restless neighbor—blue, warm, and full of motion. Sea breezes push the sundeck chatter into quiet as the captain points the bow toward Giftun and Magawish. Dolphins commonly arc alongside; the water ahead breaks into coral gardens where schools of butterflyfish thread through fingers of staghorn coral.
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Operated by Egyptra Travel Services · Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate
The boat slips free from Hurghada at first light and the Red Sea opens like a restless neighbor—blue, warm, and full of motion. Sea breezes push the sundeck chatter into quiet as the captain points the bow toward Giftun and Magawish. Dolphins commonly arc alongside; the water ahead breaks into coral gardens where schools of butterflyfish thread through fingers of staghorn coral.
This stretch of the Red Sea sits on a rift that created steep underwater escarpments and shallow reef flats. Giftun Islands lie within a national park established to protect these reefs and the fishing heritage of Hurghada’s coastal communities. The islands’ low, wind-sculpted profiles and scrubby dunes were once waypoints for local fishermen; today they guard some of Egypt’s healthiest shallow reefs.
Expect three snorkel stops over the day: sheltered lagoon flats, a windward reef slope, and a patch reef near Magawish. Each offers different light, current, and marine life—turtles grazing on seagrass, colorful wrasse, and dense coral heads offering close-range detail.
Practicalities: the trip runs about nine hours, with onboard lunch, soft drinks, and equipment provided. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a spare towel. If you’re new to snorkeling, the guides provide orientation and lifejackets; basic swimming competency speeds up enjoyment. Keep fingers away from corals and sea urchins—contact damages the reef and can injure you.
Timing your visit for morning light improves visibility and reduces wind. On return the boat eases back into the marina as the sun lowers; after a day in the water, Hurghada’s warm air feels like its own kind of shore-side reward.
Basic swimming ability is recommended; lifejackets are provided and guides assist non-confident swimmers at snorkeling sites.
Common sightings include colorful reef fish, parrotfish, occasional green sea turtles, and dolphins in open water.
Yes—snorkel gear and life jackets are supplied, plus an experienced snorkeling guide at each stop.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather.
Egyptra Travel Services operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips free from Hurghada at first light and the Red Sea opens like a restless neighbor—blue, warm, and full of motion. Sea breezes push the sundeck chatter into quiet as the captain points the bow toward Giftun and Magawish. Dolphins commonly arc alongside; the water ahead breaks into coral gardens where schools of butterflyfish thread through fingers of staghorn coral.
The boat slips free from Hurghada at first light and the Red Sea opens like a restless neighbor—blue, warm, and full of motion. Sea breezes push the sundeck chatter into quiet as the captain points the bow toward Giftun and Magawish. Dolphins commonly arc alongside; the water ahead breaks into coral gardens where schools of butterflyfish thread through fingers of staghorn coral.
This stretch of the Red Sea sits on a rift that created steep underwater escarpments and shallow reef flats. Giftun Islands lie within a national park established to protect these reefs and the fishing heritage of Hurghada’s coastal communities. The islands’ low, wind-sculpted profiles and scrubby dunes were once waypoints for local fishermen; today they guard some of Egypt’s healthiest shallow reefs.
Expect three snorkel stops over the day: sheltered lagoon flats, a windward reef slope, and a patch reef near Magawish. Each offers different light, current, and marine life—turtles grazing on seagrass, colorful wrasse, and dense coral heads offering close-range detail.
Practicalities: the trip runs about nine hours, with onboard lunch, soft drinks, and equipment provided. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a spare towel. If you’re new to snorkeling, the guides provide orientation and lifejackets; basic swimming competency speeds up enjoyment. Keep fingers away from corals and sea urchins—contact damages the reef and can injure you.
Timing your visit for morning light improves visibility and reduces wind. On return the boat eases back into the marina as the sun lowers; after a day in the water, Hurghada’s warm air feels like its own kind of shore-side reward.