Discover the breathtaking Giftun Islands, where crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs create unforgettable underwater adventures.
Giftun Islands Dive Guide – Hurghada National Park | Grace Travel
50% OFF Giftun Islands – National Park Hurghada – 45min Boat – White Beach – 50% OFF transfers!
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Giftun Islands
📍 Hurghada • 10km Offshore • National Park🏝️ Big & Small Giftun • White Sandy Beach⛵ Boat Only – 45min Hurghada
Giftun Islands diving is Hurghada’s top national park – Big Giftun & Small Giftun islands 10km offshore, white sandy beaches, protected marine park. 3 top dive sites around islands: Erg Somaya, Ham Ham, Small Giftun Walls 5-40m. All levels, calm, turtles, Napoleon wrasse.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth0 – 40mWalls & plateaus
LevelAll LevelsBeginner to pro
AccessBoat Only45min from Hurghada
Visibility20 – 35mNational park clear
CurrentNone / MildCalm around islands
Best TimeAll YearYear-round • Beach + dive
WHY GIFTUN ISLANDS IS SPECIAL
Only national park islands with white sandy beach near Hurghada – 10km offshore. Big Giftun & Small Giftun with 3 dive sites + beach break. Protected since 1995, turtles & Napoleon.
45min boat from Hurghada marina to Big Giftun. National park islands protected since 1995 – Big Giftun 18km long with white sandy beaches, Small Giftun untouched coral island. 2 dives around islands + beach break lunch.
✓ 45min Hurghada • 2 Dives + Beach Break • National Park
🤿 Dive 1 – Erg Somaya & Ham Ham
Erg Somaya pinnacle 5-40m – turtles, Napoleon, barracudas, pristine table corals. Ham Ham drop-off wall with huge gorgonians 15-35m. Both around Big Giftun east side. Calm, no current, 20-35m visibility.
🏝️ Dive 2 + Beach – Small Giftun Wall & White Beach
Small Giftun wall 12-30m colorful soft coral, morays, turtles. Between dives – white sandy beach break on Big Giftun – swimming, sunbeds, national park lunch. Best combo beach + diving in Hurghada.
✓ Small Giftun 12-30m + Beach Break • All Levels
📋 Practical Info
📍 Location: 10km offshore Hurghada, 45min boat – Big & Small Giftun islands
🏖️ Entry: Boat only – mooring at dive sites, beach landing by Zodiac, no shore from Hurghada
🚻 Facilities: Day boat with sundeck, lunch buffet, toilets, beach mats, national park fee included
⏱️ Best Time: All year – morning calm, beach break midday, turtles year-round
Giftun Islands are accessible daily by day boat from Hurghada with Grace Travel – 45min sailing each way. Hotel pickup, boat, lunch, beach break, snorkel gear, guide, national park fees, 50% OFF transfers. All levels, 0-40m. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/giftun-islands/
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