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Spend a full day cruising Hurghada’s six islands—snorkel at Giftun National Park, walk a sandbank at Abo Monqar and scan the waves for dolphins. This practical guide explains what you’ll see, what’s included and how to prepare for a safe, sun-smart day on the Red Sea.
Spend a full day cruising Hurghada’s six islands—snorkel at Giftun National Park, walk a sandbank at Abo Monqar and scan the waves for dolphins. This practical guide explains what you’ll see, what’s included and how to prepare for a safe, sun-smart day on the Red Sea.
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You step onto Mamsha Road as the harbor wakes: diesel hum, sun striking the Red Sea into glass. A speedboat cuts the morning calm and the islands begin to emerge—low coral hummocks ringed by turquoise, a sandbank lifting like a white breath from the water. Dolphins arc ahead sometimes, teasing the bow as the boat pushes toward Giftun National Park.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to swim short distances and climb in/out of a boat.
Yes—mask, snorkel and fins are provided, but many travelers prefer to bring their own mask for fit and comfort.
No—dolphins are wild; sightings are common but never guaranteed. Tours spend time searching when dolphins are reported in the area.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; confirm your pickup point when booking and allow time for group collection.
The tour is family-friendly and listed as easy, but infants must sit on laps and non-swimmers should stay near shallow snorkeling spots or use a life jacket provided by the crew.
Giftun and nearby islands form part of the Red Sea’s marine heritage; local fishing communities historically used seasonal channels between reefs, and the area is now protected to conserve coral and fisheries.
Giftun National Park fees help fund park protection—avoid touching coral, use reef-safe products and follow guide instructions to limit reef damage.
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