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Board a dayboat from Hurghada to Mahmaya and Giftun Islands for clear-water snorkeling over coral gardens, an onboard lunch, and easy beach time on a protected Red Sea islet. Expect calm bays, abundant reef fish, and a full-day outing with hotel pickup.
Board a dayboat from Hurghada to Mahmaya and Giftun Islands for clear-water snorkeling over coral gardens, an onboard lunch, and easy beach time on a protected Red Sea islet. Expect calm bays, abundant reef fish, and a full-day outing with hotel pickup.
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Operated by Reflections Travel · Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate
You step off the bus at Hurghada's small marina, salt on your lips and the sun already prying open the horizon. The boat rocks easy as you cast off; the Red Sea unwinds in a strip of hard light, and Giftun's pale sand appears like a promise on the blue. Mahmaya’s shallow lagoons call first — a shallow stage where parrotfish and wrasse patrol finger coral like sentries.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; comfortable basic swimming ability recommended for snorkeling
Yes, basic snorkel masks, fins, and life vests are provided, but many travelers bring their own mask for comfort.
Yes—boats carry life vests and shallow bays at Mahmaya are suitable for non-swimmers, but they should remain close to guides.
Rides vary by sea conditions and itinerary but typically take 30–60 minutes each way to reach Giftun/Mahmaya sites.
Yes—an open buffet lunch is included on board as part of the full-day excursion.
Giftun Islands lie within a protected marine park created as tourism expanded around Hurghada; historically the islands were seasonal fishing grounds for local coastal communities.
The park is managed to limit development and protect reefs; visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral to reduce damage.
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