Mahmya Island Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mahmya Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mahmya Island Snorkeling With Lunch Only, Private Transfer
• Mahmya Island: Red Sea Sailing Experience
• Snorkeling Tour to Orange Island From Hurghada
• Mahmya Island Full-Day Trip by Boat From Hurghada
• Private Speed Boat Half-Day to Mahmya Island

Mahmya Island—a beach on Big Giftun Island—is only accessible by organized boat tour. Luckily, numerous cruises run to its white sands from Hurghada. Tickets for full-day, return shared-group boats start at EGP1,980 (roughly US$39), while half-day private speedboat forays cost EGP3,300 (US$65).

The best time of year to visit Mahmya Island is Egypt’s principal tourist season, from October to April. During this time, the weather is warm, sunny, and comfortable for outdoor activities—unlike in summer, when temperatures can be overly hot. However, if you prefer fewer crowds, come in September or May.

Yes, Mahmya Island is great for children. Alongside free amenities like a beach trampoline, beach volleyball, and a water slide, there are safe swimming areas for kids, child-friendly water sports rentals, paddleboards, kayaks, and banana boat rides. Youngsters aged 3 and up can also join family-friendly snorkel trips.

Mahmya Island has an open-sided beach buffet and à la carte restaurant. Many Mahmya boat tours incorporate the restaurant buffet lunch, which includes vegetarian dishes and unlimited water and sodas. Alternatively, you can choose à la carte for a more personalized choice. A bar serves beverages and alcoholic drinks.

Mahmya Island’s waters are a snorkeler’s dream. Snorkel the crystal-clear lagoon straight from the sands to spot exotic fish, or join organized snorkel trips for nearby Sabina Reef, whose corals house butterfly fish, parrotfish, turtles, and rays. Many Mahmya Island tours include these snorkel trips in their cost.