Which Hurghada Island Trip?
The islands the Hurghada boat trips visit, Giftun and Orange Bay, Magawish, Abu Minqar and the White Island sandbank, which trips stop where, and which one to pick.
The boat trips from Hurghada visit a handful of islands: the two Giftun islands with the beach at Orange Bay, Magawish, Juzur Abu Minqar and a white sandbank. Most days take in one or two of them. If you want to see as many as you can, Go Shalabi’s Hurghada: 6 Islands Speedboat, Dolphin watching & Snorkeling, from US$45 a person (checked November 2026; the option list started at US$55.73 on the dates we read), stops at all of them in 8 hours, with three snorkelling stops. Lunch is an add-on.
It excludes the EUR 5 Nature Reserve Fee a person and is not for people with back problems. You can cancel free until 24 hours before.
The islands, one by one
Giftun el Kebir and Giftun el Saghir. The two islands east of Hurghada; the large one’s nearest shore is 5.5 km from Hurghada Marina in a straight line. Nearly every trip snorkels on a reef off Giftun, and several look for dolphins there.
Orange Bay. A beach on the Giftun islands, with 1 to 2 hours ashore depending on the trip. Giftun Island and Orange Bay covers it in detail.
Magawish Island. On Go Shalabi's three-island day you spend an hour there with the second snorkelling stop; the six-island day stops at Big Magawish for an hour, swims at Small Magawish and makes a 30-minute snorkelling stop at Magawish.
Juzur Abu Minqar. Half an hour ashore on Go Shalabi's speedboat trip and its six-island day.
The White Island sandbank. A sandbank the six-island day stops at for 30 minutes, with its entrance fee included. Sea Star Hurghada's three-island option visits Orange, Magawish and White Island.
Hula Hula. Zanetta Tours' Orange Bay day names Orange Bay or Hula Hula Island in its description; its itinerary shows Orange Bay.
Which trips stop where
| Trip | Islands | Snorkelling | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Islands Speedboat, Dolphin watching and Snorkeling (Go Shalabi) | Giftun, Orange Bay, Abu Minqar, Magawish, a sandbank | Three stops, one at a wreck | 8 hours |
| 3 Islands, Dolphins and Snorkel Yacht Trip (Go Shalabi) | Orange Bay, Giftun, Magawish | Two stops | 8 hours |
| Speedboat, Dolphins, Snorkeling and 2 Islands (Go Shalabi) | Giftun, Abu Minqar | 2 or 3 stops | 4 hours |
| Orange Bay Island with Snorkeling, Lunch and Drinks (Zanetta Tours) | Orange Bay | Two stops | 7 to 8 hours |
| VIP Seafood Yacht to 3 Islands (Sea Star Hurghada) | Orange, Magawish, White Island (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) or Orange Bay only | One stop on the three-island option, two on Orange Bay only | 8 hours |
From the listings’ itineraries and descriptions, GetYourGuide checked November 2026, Viator checked November 2026.
A speedboat or a yacht
The six-island day covers the most ground by speedboat, with a shaded area on board and soft drinks and fruit; lunch on an island costs extra, and lunch and drinks are available on all the islands except Nemo and Monqar. The three-island day goes by yacht, with breakfast and a seafood lunch served on board and a shaded seating area.
Which day to book
Hurghada: 6 Islands Speedboat, Dolphin watching & Snorkeling
Go Shalabi by speedboat: Giftun, Orange Bay, Abu Minqar, Magawish and a sandbank, three snorkelling stops, 8 hours. Lunch is an add-on.
Check dates →Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch
Go Shalabi by yacht: an hour at Orange Bay, snorkelling off Giftun and at Magawish Island, breakfast and a seafood lunch on board.
See the day →HRG: Orange Bay Island with Snorkeling, Lunch and Drinks
Zanetta Tours: 2 hours of free time at Orange Bay, two snorkelling stops and a lunch buffet, with the entry fees included.
See the day →Prices, ratings and review counts from the listings (GetYourGuide checked November 2026). Operators price by date and pickup area, so treat the figures as the shape of the market, not a quote.
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Six Islands by Speedboat
Go Shalabi's six-island day: Giftun, Orange Bay, Abu Minqar, Magawish and a sandbank, with three snorkelling stops, one at a wreck.
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