Giftun Islands
Giftun Islands
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Laura G
Newport Pagnell, UK1,168 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Boat trip to the actual island was nice and good views across to the mosque.
The actually island is just a big sand mound with a massive wooden structure built on it. It is a tourist trap with everything having to be paid for even the toilet
The beach is too shallow to swim in merely for a paddle.
The swings and hammocks are nice for photos but there is nothing else to do there. 1.5 hours there is more than enough .
The actually island is just a big sand mound with a massive wooden structure built on it. It is a tourist trap with everything having to be paid for even the toilet
The beach is too shallow to swim in merely for a paddle.
The swings and hammocks are nice for photos but there is nothing else to do there. 1.5 hours there is more than enough .
Written 20 February 2022
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teacher006
Chester, UK344 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
It's a beautiful location, with long shallow waters to paddle in and to take some memorable pics.
However, it's an utter tourist trap - two scoops of ice cream costing an equivalent of nearly 8 GB pounds! I've not looked at the cost of their bar drinks...
However, it's an utter tourist trap - two scoops of ice cream costing an equivalent of nearly 8 GB pounds! I've not looked at the cost of their bar drinks...
Written 28 February 2024
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Football Foodie
Bolton, UK662 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I came here, to Paradise Island, last year as part of a diving trip. It's very stunning, though overrun with tourists, including myself. Last year I made the mistake of coming on a day where is was 20 degrees and windy, making for a not so good experience. It was OK last year, but I always wanted to come back on a much nicer day.
Today, it was 25 degrees, and not windy, apart from a pleasant sea breeze. We also went to a spot further along than Paradise Island which was nice. Last year so many people were walking past and around, making it less relaxing.
I did a bit of snorkeling, which was OK, but not tonnes of fish. Maybe I've been snorkeling too much and my expectations were a bit high. Still good though. I had a nice walk around, and a bit of time lazying on the beach. We were only there an hour as it was part of a snorkeling trip, and was very much enjoyed.
Probably won't be back again, as I'm off to Sharm El Sheikh next year, but if I was, I may go to Orange Bay-part of the same Island, but even more quieter. Very much worth a visit though.
Today, it was 25 degrees, and not windy, apart from a pleasant sea breeze. We also went to a spot further along than Paradise Island which was nice. Last year so many people were walking past and around, making it less relaxing.
I did a bit of snorkeling, which was OK, but not tonnes of fish. Maybe I've been snorkeling too much and my expectations were a bit high. Still good though. I had a nice walk around, and a bit of time lazying on the beach. We were only there an hour as it was part of a snorkeling trip, and was very much enjoyed.
Probably won't be back again, as I'm off to Sharm El Sheikh next year, but if I was, I may go to Orange Bay-part of the same Island, but even more quieter. Very much worth a visit though.
Written 7 February 2020
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CorinaNitu
Bucharest, Romania330 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Wonderful island with large beach and turqoaise clean water.
Giftung island are surely the perfect place to relax, swimming, spend quality time in vacation and best memories & photos.
The entrance on Paradise beach from Giftun island in February 2021: 5 €uro / person.
The prices from a beach bar are normaly (not economic, not expensive).
We have a best memories from this beautiful place. I highly recommended! 👍🏻👍🏻
Giftung island are surely the perfect place to relax, swimming, spend quality time in vacation and best memories & photos.
The entrance on Paradise beach from Giftun island in February 2021: 5 €uro / person.
The prices from a beach bar are normaly (not economic, not expensive).
We have a best memories from this beautiful place. I highly recommended! 👍🏻👍🏻
Written 23 February 2021
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Fairycakes
Bristol152 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We went on a boat trip to Orange Bay with snorkeling. Whilst the snorkeling was fun and we did see some beautiful fish the coral reef is bleached and dead. I can only imagine what it was once like and it's very sad to see it like this.
Orange bay is supposed to be a paradise Island. It really isn't. There must have been 15 boats at least bringing people to the bay. You get herded to marked off areas and the guaranteed sun loungers are set out in rows of two with an isle in the middle and are more like bean bags on the floor. The sea is nice but not really any different from the beach at our hotel. If you want a picture on the swing you will need to queue for ages, we didn't bother.
Drinks are very expensive and there was one waiter for our section so the service was slow. 2hrs here was ample.
Orange bay is supposed to be a paradise Island. It really isn't. There must have been 15 boats at least bringing people to the bay. You get herded to marked off areas and the guaranteed sun loungers are set out in rows of two with an isle in the middle and are more like bean bags on the floor. The sea is nice but not really any different from the beach at our hotel. If you want a picture on the swing you will need to queue for ages, we didn't bother.
Drinks are very expensive and there was one waiter for our section so the service was slow. 2hrs here was ample.
Written 23 August 2022
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koolman3
Leeds, UK2,083 contributions
Nov 2021
Crystal-clear water and good views. Basically you get taken to this island as part of an excursion. You get a designated area to sit and then you can walk around or swim in the clear shallow water. There is a photo-genic swing but there are long queues for this. There is food available but we did not try it. There are toilet facilities available. There is a wooden structure which you can go to the top and get a good view.
Apart from the crystal-clear water there is not much of an attraction. Still you can laze around for an hour or two.
Apart from the crystal-clear water there is not much of an attraction. Still you can laze around for an hour or two.
Written 28 November 2021
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Sharif
7 contributions
Feb 2020
The island is beautiful and very close from Hurghada.
Just quick tip, pay attention to what you book. There are tours that include launch, snorkel and other activities. Those tours will take you to the Island for a very quick and short visit (only one hour).
There are other boats that take you exclusively to the island so you can spend the entire day there. This is more attractive (at least to me).
I think those boats go out from the Marina.
Just quick tip, pay attention to what you book. There are tours that include launch, snorkel and other activities. Those tours will take you to the Island for a very quick and short visit (only one hour).
There are other boats that take you exclusively to the island so you can spend the entire day there. This is more attractive (at least to me).
I think those boats go out from the Marina.
Written 5 March 2020
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Rafael_Camacho
Sao Paulo, SP293 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Orange Bay is a very paradisiac beach, beatiful water, so many colors of blue.
When you get there, there is lots of tents for the tourists, but by the time we were there (around 1PM) there werent many peopple around, which made the visit very pleasant.
But I suppose (by the number of tents available) it can get crowded.
Anyways it is a must see in Urghada, so much more beautiful than Urghada beaches (which are beautiful). It took around 1 hour by boat to get there.
When you get there, there is lots of tents for the tourists, but by the time we were there (around 1PM) there werent many peopple around, which made the visit very pleasant.
But I suppose (by the number of tents available) it can get crowded.
Anyways it is a must see in Urghada, so much more beautiful than Urghada beaches (which are beautiful). It took around 1 hour by boat to get there.
Written 30 April 2022
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Maurizio3030
Cairo, Egypt1,571 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We took a boat from our hotel. The trip was amazing as we saw a school of dolphins. The snorkeling off of paradise island was amazing. Moray Eels, and some many tropical fish. Clear blue water that are warm and teeming with fish. It was so nice.
Written 12 November 2020
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Lesley N
Jaipur, India47 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Be aware it can be very cold on the boat and at the island. No swimming or snorkelling this trip as windy and freezing. Good boat ride and lunch. 40 euros no more. Orange bay looked more sheltered. All islands are all just sand and gravel. No vegetation. Beautiful water tho.
Written 11 January 2020
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Hola, estamos viendo de ir para fin de enero/ Febrero. Mi pregunta es, como es el clima en esos meses? Se puede ir a la playa y disfrutar del mar? tengo entendido que si bien hace calor en Egipto, en esa época es el invierno de ellos. Se puede hacer playa? Gracias
Written 24 August 2022
Hi, I would like to plan a full day trip to Giftun but want to visit more than one spot to explore the area. I have read some parts are nicer than others so trying to figure out where would be the nicer areas and who goes there?
Also i would prefer a company that doesnt go to the same spot as all the other boats. I am not sure how this all works but was hoping if someone can recommend a company that may be more pricey but spends more time on the island/snorkel in more than one place. Thanks for your help!
Written 13 October 2020
hi.while I read your comment I noted that you looking for something different,this option can't find in this Programm because Programm including for example 2 stops for snorkeling in the open sea and one stop on the island takes about 1hour and half.so you need may be reserve individual boat just for you or you with family or friends at this moment you can arrange Programm as you want.or there are another trip called mahmya allowed you spend more time on the island.
Hope that I could answer you question.
We also can offer you arrange any kind of tours.we arrange all tours
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Written 6 November 2020
We are staying in Hurghada from Saturday. Is it best/cheaper to buy a trip from the hotel or online? Please advise of online site if that is best. Thank you
Written 24 October 2019
I would say online as there was good offers,,last year I paid £25 for giftun island trip and I seen it online for £16.think hotel would be extremely expensive.
Written 5 February 2020
Hi Ahmed, please call this number ( +20 ) 1144044035
Written 16 September 2019
Elisabete F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Boa noite, após ler tantos comentários tão diferentes estou com muitas dúvidas. Em Julho eu, o meu marido, a minha filha 13 anos e a minha bebé de 18 meses estaremos em Hurghada. Queremos fazer um passeio de barco todo o dia onde possamos visitar as ilhas Giftun, a ilha do paraiso e a orange bay. Queremos também fazer snorkeling, tirar muitas fotografias e relaxar na esperguiçadeira junto ao mar. Almoço e bebidas incluídas.
Pretendemos um serviço limpo e de confiança. De que forma posso assegurar o meu trajeto e as minhas preferências?
Obrigada.
Com os melhores cumprimentos,
Elisabete Silva
Written 14 May 2019
Hello, this is Giftun Island. You can book through Viator and check all the information.
Written 22 May 2019
familiedinnissen
Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Wat kost dit om hier heen te gaan?
En waar kan je dit het beste boeken?
Wij zitten in hotel Arabella Azure
Written 4 May 2019
Hello,this is Giftun Island. you can book through Viator.
Written 7 May 2019
Hi we are going to be staying at the jaz aquamarine is there any pick up points from there or close to there thanks in advance
Written 13 April 2019
Hello.this is Giftun Island. If you book through Viator we provide pick up.
Written 13 April 2019
George Kassargi
Zalqa, Lebanon
How much giftun island is it far from sheraton miramar resort?
Written 4 April 2019
It’s close to 50km so nearly an hour from El Gouna
Written 4 April 2019
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