2–8 guests

Paradise Islandboat trip from Hurghada
A beach on Giftun's south shore, next to Mahmya.
- 30 minby speedboat
- 60 minby day boat
- Beachgo ashore
- Entry feesee below
Photo: Silar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Giftun island
What it's like
Beach on Giftun's south shore, mapped as Paradise Island and close to Mahmya and Eden Island. Day trips combine it with reef snorkel stops and a buffet lunch on board. Some operators sell the same stop as Hula Hula (Paradise) Island, so check which beach a trip uses.
- Beach
- Swim
- Snorkel
- Lunch on board
Entry fee. Same Giftun park fee as other Giftun stops (about EUR 5 to 10 per person, cash on the day); one operator guide adds that each beach may have its own access fee, with no amount given. Unverified. (checked 2026-11)
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Private boats
How to get to Paradise Island
2–8 guests
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 10Typical Hurghada prices; each captain sets their own. Sources.
Pre-launch
Plan your Paradise Island day
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Paradise Island: questions
How long is the boat ride from Hurghada to Paradise 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 Paradise Island?
Same Giftun park fee as other Giftun stops (about EUR 5 to 10 per person, cash on the day); one operator guide adds that each beach may have its own access fee, with no amount given. Unverified. Your captain tells you before the trip whether it's in the price.
Can you go ashore at Paradise Island?
Yes. Paradise 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 Paradise 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.
More islands & reefs
25 min by speedboat
Giftun island
Orange Bay
White sand and a shallow lagoon on Giftun island. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat
30 min by speedboat
Giftun island
Mahmya Island
A protected beach on Giftun's south shore. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat
30 min by speedboat
National park
Giftun Island
The national-park islands right off Hurghada. BeachSwimSnorkelabout €28 each6 people, private speedboat
90 min by boat
Shaab El Erg reef