Spend a full day off Hurghada on Giftun Island’s Orange Bay—two guided snorkel stops, a sandy beach with a swing and hammock, plus inflatable water rides. This easy, family-friendly cruise pairs reef viewing with relaxed beach time and included transfers and lunch.
Spend a full day off Hurghada on Giftun Island’s Orange Bay—two guided snorkel stops, a sandy beach with a swing and hammock, plus inflatable water rides. This easy, family-friendly cruise pairs reef viewing with relaxed beach time and included transfers and lunch.
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Operated by El Sahel Travel · Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate
The boat slips away from Hurghada’s harbor and the city’s concrete edge shrinks into a low horizon of heat and salt. Sea air sharpens; the water shifts from turquoise to deep lapis, and the skiff eases into the shallow crescent of Orange Bay on Giftun Island. Guests step onto a long sandy shelf—two hours here stretch like a slow exhale: sun, a hammock, and the bay’s now-famous swing arching over waist-deep water for photos.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels — must be able to board a small motorboat and climb a ladder; basic swimming recommended for snorkeling.
Typical itineraries include about two hours on the beach—enough time for sunbathing, photos on the swing and a short stroll along the sand.
Yes—most operators provide masks, snorkels and fins plus a guided snorkeling stop, though some recommend bringing your own mask for fit and hygiene.
Yes—life jackets are available and the beach entry is shallow; non-swimmers can also relax on the boat or on shore instead of snorkeling.
Most tours include hotel pickup and drop-off within Hurghada; confirm your pickup point when booking.
Giftun Island sits within the Red Sea’s long maritime corridor used for millennia by local fishermen and traders; today it’s managed to balance tourism with reef protection.
Operators and local authorities enforce limits on anchoring and beaching to protect coral; use reef-safe products and avoid touching corals to minimize impact.
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