Paradise Island, Giftun island

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
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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)

Paradise Island Hurghada Marina

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Private boats

How to get to Paradise Island

Speedboat: an example of the type 2–8 guests

Speedboat

Fastest to the islands. Small groups. €89–€394 per boat≈ €28 each for 6 · €17 each for 10
Day boat: an example of the type 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
Motor yacht: an example of the type 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.

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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.

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