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Giftun Island snorkelling day

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Giftun Island snorkelling day

Three reef stops, lunch aboard, and water you can see thirty metres through.

8 hours Private Licensed guide No deposit Cancel any time, free

What this is

The standard Hurghada boat day, done on a smaller boat than the big operators use. Two or three stops on the reefs around Giftun and Mahmya, with time in the water at each. Beginners are fine; there is a guide in the water and buoyancy vests for anyone who wants one.

Highlights

  • Three snorkel stops on offshore reef
  • Giftun Island's protected-area beaches
  • Lunch cooked aboard
  • In-water guide at every stop

What is included

Included

  • Licensed Egyptologist guide for the full day
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian and halal options
  • Bottled water throughout
  • Boat, crew and in-water guide
  • Snorkel mask, fins and vest
  • Lunch and soft drinks aboard
  • Marine park fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa (currently USD 25 on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and optional extras

Your itinerary

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Out and back

Hotel pickup at 08:00, aboard by 09:00. Two stops before lunch, one after, alongside again by 16:30.

Giftun Island
Mahmya reef
Third reef stop, wind permitting

Good to know

  • Wear closed-toe shoes; most sites are sand, gravel and uneven stone.
  • Summer temperatures in Upper Egypt regularly exceed 40C. We start early for a reason.
  • Bring your passport - several sites check ID at the gate.
  • Photography is free at most sites; interior tomb photography sometimes carries a separate ticket.
  • The sea gets choppy from mid-morning in winter. If you are prone to seasickness take something before boarding, not after.

Questions

How do I book?

Send us the dates and how many people are travelling, by WhatsApp or the form on this page. We reply with a written itinerary and a fixed price, usually within a few hours. Confirming is a message, not a payment.

Do you take a deposit?

No. We ask for no deposit and take no payment to hold a date. Nothing is charged when you book and nothing is payable in advance - you settle with us in Egypt once the trip is running.

What if I need to change or cancel?

Tell us and we will change it, or cancel it, at no cost. There is no cancellation fee and no deadline to worry about, because nothing has been paid up front. If plans shift while you are already here, we will rearrange what we can on the day.

Do I need a diving certification?

For the guided dives, yes - bring your certification card and logbook. Snorkelling needs nothing at all, and an introductory dive with an instructor is open to complete beginners.

Is Egypt safe for solo and female travellers?

The tourist regions are heavily policed and we work in them daily. Your guide stays with you at every site. If you are travelling alone, tell us - we will match you with a guide accordingly.

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