If I asked you to come up with a list of places in the world with the best sea life and water excursions, Egypt probably wouldn’t make it onto the list, with its reputation for dry deserts that span as far as the eye can see. However Hurghada, on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, is the perfect holiday destination for getting everything you can out of a water based holiday experience. Here are five of the best sea trips in Hurghada.
Giftun Island
Giftun Island is the height of paradise – in fact, to the south of the island you will actually find Paradise Beach! From golden sands to flowing drinks, you have everything that you need in this gorgeous stretch of land, but don’t let that serene picture fool you; Giftun Island is a great place to don your mask and flippers so that you can get out there and explore the Red Sea. Giftun Island is a great place to visit because it really is the best of both worlds when it comes to the kind of holiday you are planning.
Dolphin Bay
There are no surprises here – Dolphin Bay is regarded as one of the best sea trips in Hurghada to go out and spend some time swimming with dolphins! It’s exciting to be able to see these gorgeous creatures up close, as well as making the most of the environment and snorkelling on the local coral reef. The trip out the Dolphin Bay includes lunch and drinks on the boat, and you can even go out and play on the soft toys in the water to make the most of the sea.
El Gouna
For something a little bit different, tourists are advised to go out to El Gouna, where a motorboat can take you back and forth through their famous lagoon and the local canals. There is also a larger ship experience which stops on open water, offering you another chance to witness dolphins up close and personal, or take some time off the boat to do some snorkelling and swimming. El Gouna attracts a high volume of tourists because its seen as such an entertaining place for excursions, so this is definitely one to go at the top of your list.
Mahmya Island
Mahmya Island is another one that offers luxurious views and gorgeous food, but with all kinds of exciting activities thrown in there for good measure. For example, you can go snorkelling and swimming off Mahmya Island, on the outstanding Sapina coral reefs, which is the perfect place to flex your underwater photography skills. If laying on the beach is more your style, then Mahmya Island is great for that too, with beautiful white sand next to open air restaurants so that you have everything you need nearby.
Submarine Excursions
Because Hurghada is on the coast, there are a great deal of submarine type excursions that you can choose from – or even a semi-submarine, which offers you two decks for a unique perspective on marine life! The Red Sea is packed with all kinds of unique and colourful aquatic life that you will not want to miss – a submarine excursion in Hurghada is like the world’s best aquarium!
Would you ever have considered Egypt as somewhere to go for a water-based holiday? Share your favourite sea trip memories in the comments below.
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