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Place · Hurghada

Paradise Island, Hurghada, by private boat

Paradise Island is a beach on Giftun Kebir, the larger of the two Giftun Islands off Hurghada, with a restaurant and bar. A private boat takes your group there and to quieter reefs nearby at your own pace.

At a glance

WhereGiftun Kebir, off Hurghada
By boatAbout 30 to 45 minutes from Hurghada Marina, depending on the sea
Protected areaNorthern Red Sea Islands
Best forA beach stop with a restaurant and bar, swimming and snorkelling
Sea temperatureAbout 22 °C in February and March, 28 °C in August
BringYour passport or a copy, swimwear and sun protection

Why people go

Paradise Island is a beach on Giftun Kebir with a restaurant, a bar and shaded areas. Many shared day trips from Hurghada stop there.

On a private boat only your group is on board. You choose when to arrive and how long to stay, and the captain can add quieter reefs around Giftun or Orange Bay.

Your day, step by step

  1. You send a request with your date, your group and your swimming level. Paradise Island is already filled in.
  2. The LYT Concierge Team replies within 2 hours, 9:00 to 22:00 Cairo time, with a written quote: the boat, the harbour, the times, what is included and whether the beach entry is part of it.
  3. You accept the quote and pay a 25% deposit online. The operator confirms in writing.
  4. On the day, you meet the crew at the harbour on your quote, with your passport or a copy.
  5. The boat sails to Giftun. The captain chooses the stops for the wind and the sea.
  6. You sail back at the time on your quote. The 75% balance goes to the operator before boarding.

Reef rules

Do not touch or stand on coral, do not feed the fish, and take nothing from the sea. Leave no rubbish on the beach or in the water. More in the Giftun Islands.

Yachts for Paradise Island

Compare the yachts for Paradise Island

YachtBoards atGuestsTrip lengthsIncludedPrice
12 m Motor Yacht · Hurghada · Giftun Islands & Dolphin HouseBatros PalaceUp to 10Half day (4 hours), Full day (8 hours), Sunset (3 hours), Dinner cruise (3 hours, evening), Multi-day charter (overnight), Fishing tripCaptain and crew, Fuel for the agreed route, Snorkelling gear, Life jackets and 5 moreFrom EGP 6,500 per trip

Prices are for the whole boat, not per person. Your written quote confirms the route, the time and what is included for your date.

See all yachts in Hurghada

Ways to see Paradise Island

Fishing trip

A day at sea with time to fish, on a private boat for your group only.

Fishing trip in Hurghada

A day at sea from Hurghada with time to fish, on a private boat for your group only.

Sunset cruise in Hurghada

A few hours at sea from Hurghada as the sun goes down, for your group only.

Full-day private charter in Hurghada

The whole yacht for the day, usually to the Giftun Islands, for your group only.

Snorkelling day in Hurghada

Reef stops off Hurghada chosen by your captain for the day’s conditions.

Celebrations at sea in Hurghada

Birthdays, anniversaries and proposals on a private yacht from Hurghada.

Questions about Paradise Island

Where is Paradise Island?

On Giftun Kebir, off Hurghada, about 30 to 45 minutes by boat from Hurghada Marina.

Can a private boat stop at Paradise Island?

The beach is run by its own management and has its own entry rules. Your quote says whether a beach stop is possible on your date and whether the entry is included.

Is Paradise Island crowded?

It can be busy, because many shared day trips stop there. A private boat can time the beach stop and add quieter reefs around Giftun.

Can non-swimmers come?

Yes. They can stay on board, rest on the beach or snorkel in a life jacket.

Do I need my passport?

Bring it or a copy. The port may check guests’ details before the boat leaves.