22. September 2026
Hurghada island boat trip distances by island 2026
The distance from Hurghada to Giftun Island is about 8 nautical miles (roughly 15 km) from Hurghada Marina, a 25-30 minute boat ride at standard tour-boat cruising speed. That number changes fast once you look at the rest of Hurghada's island map for 2026 — some stops are a short hop, others eat half your day just getting there and back. TL;DR • Distance from Hurghada to Giftun Island is about 8 nautical miles, a 25-30 minute boat ride in 2026. • Orange Bay is the farthest common stop at roughly 20 nautical miles, a 90-120 minute crossing. • Mahmya Island runs 45-60 minutes; Paradise Island and Small Giftun sit closer at 30-40 minutes. • Distance decides how much beach time you actually get — pick by minutes on the water, not just the island's name.
Why this matters
Every island boat trip out of Hurghada gets sold as a full day out, but the boat ride itself eats a real chunk of that day depending on which island is on the itinerary. A trip to Giftun Island leaves you with far more time in the water than a trip to Orange Bay, purely because of the distance covered getting there.
Knowing the actual nautical miles and minutes on the water before you book means you're not surprised when "one boat trip" turns into a three-hour round-trip crossing. It also explains why two boats leaving the same marina at the same hour can come back at completely different times.
Hurghada island distances by island, 2026 benchmarks
All distances below are measured from Hurghada Marina, the departure point for the large majority of island boat trips, and calculated using standard tour-boat cruising speeds of 15-18 knots. Times are one-way; double them for a round trip, then add anchor time at the island itself.
| Island | Distance from Hurghada Marina | One-way boat time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|