Mahmya Islandboat trip from Hurghada

A protected beach on Giftun's south shore.

30 minby speedboat
60 minby day boat
Beachgo ashore
Entry feesee below

Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0

Giftun island

What it's like

Sandy beach on Giftun's south shore, inside the Mahmya protected area. Boats moor in the bay and a small boat takes guests ashore for beach time, volleyball and reef snorkelling. Boat times are the Giftun-wide operator figures: about 20 to 30 minutes by speedboat and 45 to 60 minutes by day boat.

Beach
Swim
Snorkel
Lunch on board

Entry fee. Operators quote an environmental or park fee of about EUR 5 per person, paid in cash at the marina in EUR, USD, GBP or CHF; some trips (Expedia's Mahmya listing) include admission in the price. No official tariff found, so unverified. (checked 2026-11)

Private boats

How to get to Mahmya Island

2–8 guests

Speedboat

Fastest to the islands. Small groups. €89–€394 per boat≈ €28 each for 6 · €17 each for 10

10–40 guests

Day boat

Two decks, shade, sunbeds. The classic island day. €178–€806 per boat≈ €87 each for 6 · €52 each for 10

8–30 guests

Motor yacht

Air-con lounge, sundeck, lunch cooked on board. €201–€892 per boat≈ €89 each for 6 · €53 each for 10

Typical Hurghada prices; each captain sets their own. Sources.

Pre-launch

Plan your Mahmya Island day

Tell us the day and the group. We'll send you real boats and prices on WhatsApp as captains sign up.

Mahmya Island: questions

How long is the boat ride from Hurghada to Mahmya Island?

About 30 minutes by speedboat and 60 minutes on a bigger day boat from Hurghada Marina, depending on the sea.

Is there an entry fee at Mahmya Island?

Operators quote an environmental or park fee of about EUR 5 per person, paid in cash at the marina in EUR, USD, GBP or CHF; some trips (Expedia's Mahmya listing) include admission in the price. No official tariff found, so unverified. Your captain tells you before the trip whether it's in the price.

Can you go ashore at Mahmya Island?

Yes. Mahmya Island has a beach, so you can spend time on the sand as well as in the water.

How much is a private boat to Mahmya Island?

A private speedboat usually costs €89 to €394 for the boat, about €28 each for six people. Day boats and yachts carry more people and cost more per boat.