Glide over the coral gardens of Giftun Island National Park aboard a private speedboat out of Hurghada — one of the world's richest reef ecosystems, teeming with parrotfish, moray eels, and the occasional reef shark.
What to expect
Your private vessel departs Hurghada Marina at dawn, reaching Giftun Island's outer reefs in 30 minutes. You snorkel three distinct sites — including the famous Shaab Abu Ramada 'Aquarium' reef — with a professional marine guide who points out lionfish, turtles, and neon-coloured nudibranchs. A cold lunch and fresh fruit is served on deck between dives. The return leg offers views of the Sinai mountains across the Red Sea.
Good to know
This excursion suits ships calling at Safaga or Hurghada during the Red Sea leg of a Suez transit itinerary. Book the private charter directly through Hurghada Marina operators or via Pelago. Bring reef-safe sunscreen (non-nano mineral); chemical sunscreens are banned in the national park. Confirm all-aboard and allow 90 minutes' buffer for the return transfer.