Magawish Island: snorkelling, beach and boat trip from Hurghada
Magawish is a small sandy island off Hurghada (about 10 km south of the centre, approximate distance), closer and quieter than Giftun: a beach and a reef within reach of a mask. The day trip by shared boat with lunch is around 25 to 45 dollars (a 7-hour Magawish or Paradise Island offer is rated 4.4 from 253 reviews; seen in October 2026), more by private speedboat. It suits you if you want a beach without the longer crossing to Giftun. Compare with Paradise Island and Giftun.
Highlights
The island beach
Pale sand and some shade: the island is mostly a swim and lunch stop, with about two hours on site depending on the offer.
The boats at anchor
Trips leave from a Hurghada port; check the type of boat (speedboat or regular boat), because one booking turned into an eight-hour day instead of four.
Practical info
Tips
- To sort the options: the shared Magawish or Paradise Island boat (7 hours, lunch on board) is the budget choice; the shared 4-hour speedboat with two snorkelling stops and 1.5 hours on the island (4.7 from 30 reviews, from about 212 dollars for two) suits small groups in a hurry; the private speedboat (4.8 from 19 reviews) suits families. Some travellers find the sand artificial and the vendors insistent; bring a towel, sunscreen and cash, plus a jacket for the ride. Confirm the pickup time, which can vary by an hour or more. For more reef, see snorkelling in Hurghada: which trip.
How to get there
Trips leave from a Hurghada port with hotel pickup; the speedboat crossing is short. There is no access without a boat.
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