Hurghada Giftun Island Snorkeling & BBQ
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Hurghada Giftun Island Snorkeling & BBQ is a Full Day experience in Hurghada, from $26.88 per adult. A full day at Giftun Island near Hurghada with three snorkeling stops over vibrant coral reef and a fresh beachside BBQ lunch.
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About This Trip
Picture a full day away from the resort, cruising across turquoise water to Giftun Island — famous for its powder-white sand and shallows so clear you can spot the reef before you even get in. Along the way, you'll make three snorkeling stops over healthy coral reef, teeming with color and life. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, the pace is easy and unrushed, with plenty of time to explore beneath the surface. Come lunchtime, you'll head to the beach for a barbecue cooked right there on Giftun Island — fresh, simple, and about as close to the sea as a meal can get. The rest of the day is yours: stretch out on the sand, take another dip, or just enjoy the view. A relaxed, well-rounded Hurghada classic for anyone who wants sea, sand, and good food in one easy day trip.
A full day at Giftun Island near Hurghada with three snorkeling stops over vibrant coral reef and a fresh beachside BBQ lunch.
Why This Matters
The Red Sea's coral reefs around Giftun Island are part of one of the world's few reef systems still thriving so close to shore, a legacy of the deep, current-fed waters that have made this coast a diving and fishing lifeline for Hurghada's communities for generations. The island itself sits within a protected marine park, so what you're snorkeling over is a genuinely preserved slice of that ecosystem, not a tourist-built imitation of it.
Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
Optional Add-ons (4)
Snorkel Mask & Breathing Tube
Don't have your own? Rent a mask and breathing tube for the day.
+$5
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Swim Fins
Makes swimming at the reef easier and less tiring.
+$5
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Life Jacket
Recommended if you're not a confident swimmer.
+$5
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Full-Face Snorkel Mask
Breathe naturally through your nose and mouth with a wide 180° view — a popular upgrade from the standard mask.
+$10
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Highlights
- Giftun Island's white sand beach
- Three snorkeling stops and a BBQ lunch
Itinerary
~07:00–08:00
Hotel pickup in Hurghada
Pickup from your hotel lobby and transfer to the boat.
~09:30
Three snorkeling stops
Snorkel at three stops over healthy coral reef, at an easy pace for first-timers and regulars alike.
~13:00
BBQ lunch on Giftun Island
A barbecue lunch cooked on the beach of Giftun Island.
~14:30
Beach time
Free time on the white sand to relax or swim before the trip back.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Hurghada
- By car · 15 min
Hurghada Marina
- By boat · 20 min
Giftun Island
- By boat · 20 min
Hurghada Marina
- By car · 15 min
Return to
Your hotel in Hurghada
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For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat and BBQ lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Snorkeling gear rental — mask, fins, life jacket or full-face mask (see Add-ons)
- Underwater photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Hurghada.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
Three snorkeling stops over coral reef, plus beach time on Giftun Island.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat and a BBQ lunch.
No. A mask, fins, life jacket or full-face mask can be rented as add-ons.
Yes. The pace is easy and unhurried.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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