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Day TourHurghada

Paradise Island Beach Day from Hurghada – Boat & Snorkeling

8 hours, shared boat of up to 40, island entrance with sunbed, snorkeling guide, equipment and lunch included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

An 8-hour shared boat day from Hurghada to Paradise Island: about 1 hour sailing each way, a snorkeling stop, about 3 hours on a white-sand beach and lunch on board.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Hurghada · Paradise Island · Giftun Islands
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay · Boat shared with other guests · Paradise Island entrance with sunbed and parasol · Snorkeling guide · Mask, snorkel and fins
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

April to October has the warmest water and calmest seas. In winter the sea is cooler, and wind can limit the second swim stop.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988; our Hurghada office organizes this trip
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is an eight-hour boat day from Hurghada to Paradise Island, part of the Giftun reserve. A vehicle collects you at 08:00 and takes you to the marina. The boat sails for about an hour, stops for snorkeling on a coral reef with a guide, and then lands on the island, where you have about three hours on a white-sand beach with a sunbed and a parasol. Lunch is on board, and a second short swim stop follows if the sea allows. Mask, snorkel, fins, island entrance and marine park fees are included. It suits families and guests who prefer a beach to a long snorkeling day.

Background

The facts

Paradise Island lies in the Giftun reserve, about one hour by boat from the Hurghada marina. The day runs eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with about three hours on the beach.

Named in this entry

Paradise Island·Giftun islands·Hurghada marina·Red Sea reef·Snorkeling·Marine park

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Families and guests who want a relaxed beach day with a little snorkeling, and who are not keen on long swimming sessions.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for travelers who want several serious snorkeling or dive sites, or who dislike busy beaches.

What lingers

  • 01About one hour by boat to the Giftun islands, with a snorkeling stop on a coral reef
  • 02Paradise Island entrance, a sunbed and a parasol included for the beach time
  • 03White sand and shallow water, easy for children and weaker swimmers
  • 04A guide for the snorkeling, with mask, snorkel and fins provided
  • 05Lunch on board with soft drinks and water, and marine park fees paid

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Easy beach time with a sunbed and parasol included
  • Shallow water, good for children
  • Lunch, equipment and marine park fees included

Things to Consider

  • The island can be busy with other boats
  • Food and drinks on the island are extra

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay
  • Boat shared with other guests
  • Paradise Island entrance with sunbed and parasol
  • Snorkeling guide
  • Mask, snorkel and fins
  • Lunch on board with soft drinks and water
  • Marine park fees

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks and snacks bought on the island
  • Banana boat and other water sports
  • Towels
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Walk a little away from the landing point, because the water is calmer and quieter

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    Keep cash for drinks on the island, since card payment is not always available

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and guests 12 and over pay the adult price. There is no minimum age. The shallow water and sunbeds suit children well, but a parent should stay within reach of young children at all times.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for the Paradise Island trip?
    The price is per person for a shared boat of up to 40 guests. Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half and 12 and over pay the adult price. It covers the island entrance with sunbed and parasol, equipment, lunch, marine park fees and transfers. Prices are provisional until we confirm.
  2. 02Do I need to be able to snorkel?
    No. The snorkeling stops are optional, and you can stay on deck or on the beach instead. The island has shallow water for swimming, which suits children and weaker swimmers. If you want to try snorkeling, the guide shows you the basics and goes in with the group.
  3. 03How long do we spend on the island?
    About three hours, from around 11:15 to 14:00, with a sunbed and parasol for your party. Lunch is back on the boat. The island can be busy with other boats, so go early to the water if you want it quiet. Drinks and snacks bought there are extra.
  4. 04What should I bring to the beach?
    Bring swimwear, towels, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and a dry change of clothes. Towels are not included. Cash is useful for drinks, snacks and optional water sports on the island. Water shoes help on rocky entry points if you plan to snorkel.
  5. 05What happens if the weather is bad?
    If the port authority closes the sea for weather, we move your trip to another day or refund you.
  6. 06Is the boat private or shared?
    It is shared with up to 40 guests, who may be collected from different resorts. You travel, snorkel and eat lunch with the same group, and you have your own sunbed on the island. If you prefer a boat for your party alone, our private charter is the alternative.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy

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