Mahmya Island

Mahmya is one of the islands in the Giftun marine park off Hurghada, a strip of white sand fringed by waters classified as a protected area. The day starts at the port with an early-morning boarding aboard a comfortable boat. Two snorkeling stops are planned along the way, above reefs populated by tropical fish, turtles and sometimes rays, before landing on the island.

On site, sun loungers and parasols are set up along the lagoon, and there is all the time you need to swim, walk barefoot on the sand or simply enjoy the sun. A full buffet is served on the island: Egyptian dishes, grilled meats, salads and desserts. The team looks after swimmers and explains how this protected marine ecosystem works. Back at Hurghada port in the late afternoon. This is the outing that lets you discover the Red Sea without diving, in a preserved natural setting, and it suits families as well as couples.

Good to know: the day runs from roughly 8am to 4pm, with pickup and drop-off times set by where your hotel is. The transfer covers Hurghada hotels only, and a surcharge may apply if yours is further out. Full price from age 11, half price for children aged 3 to 11 with a parent or guardian, free under 3. The child rate is applied when we confirm your booking.