Description
The name says it all. **Paradise Island** is one of the most beautiful beach destinations in the entire Red Sea region — and getting there by boat from Hurghada is one of the most enjoyable day trips you can do in Egypt. Crystal-clear turquoise water. Golden sandy beach backed by palm-thatch umbrellas and sun loungers. Two world-class snorkeling stops over vibrant coral reefs. A freshly prepared lunch on board. And two full hours on the island to swim, relax, and photograph one of the most photogenic beaches in Egypt.
The **Paradise Island From Hurghada Sea Trip** is graded **Easy** — ideal for all ages, all swimming abilities, and anyone who wants a beautiful, unhurried Red Sea island experience with nothing to organise and everything to enjoy.
## Paradise Island — The Red Sea's Most Aptly Named Beach
Paradise Island earns its name. The beach is exceptional by any standard: fine white sand that stays cool underfoot, water that shifts from pale turquoise in the shallows to deep sapphire further out, and a backdrop of rugged Egyptian mountains visible across the Red Sea that makes every photograph look like a postcard.
The island's beach facilities are beautifully designed in a natural, rustic style: rows of traditional palm-thatch umbrellas, comfortable sun loungers, wooden bean bags, and shaded cabanas — all set directly in the sand, steps from the water. The island's famous **PARADISE** sign on the beach has become one of the most photographed spots in the Hurghada region.
The water at Paradise Island is exceptionally calm, clear, and shallow near the shore — making it ideal for families with young children, first-time snorkelers, and anyone who simply wants to wade and swim in perfect Red Sea water.
## Two Snorkeling Stops — Colorful Coral Reefs Near Hurghada
Despite the island's easy, relaxed character, the snorkeling on this trip is genuinely excellent. The **Paradise Island sea trip** includes two full snorkeling stops at prime Red Sea reef locations.
**First Snorkeling Stop:** About 45 minutes after leaving Hurghada marina, the boat anchors at a spectacular reef with visibility up to 45 metres. The underwater world here is extraordinary: living coral gardens in every colour, clownfish sheltering in sea anemones, parrotfish grazing on coral, manta rays gliding through the blue, and occasional dolphins in the deeper water. Your snorkeling guide accompanies the group in the water, pointing out marine life and assisting beginners.
**Second Snorkeling Stop:** After the island beach time, the trip includes a second hour of snorkeling near the coral reef — a different reef system with different species and coral formations from the morning stop.
All snorkeling equipment is included: masks, fins, flippers, and life jackets provided on board.
## 2 Hours on Paradise Island Beach
The centrepiece of the day is your time on **Paradise Island** itself — two full, unstructured hours on one of the most beautiful beaches in Egypt.
Swim in the turquoise shallows. Photograph the iconic PARADISE sign and the sweeping beach panorama. Relax on a sun lounger under a traditional palm-thatch umbrella. Walk the shoreline and take in the extraordinary sight of red desert mountains reflected in the calm Red Sea. Use the beach cabanas for shade during the hottest part of the day.
This is genuine beach paradise — and two hours is enough time to fully settle in, swim, explore, and photograph everything.
## Lunch & Soft Drinks on Board
Between the morning snorkel and the beach time at Paradise Island, a **freshly prepared lunch** is served on board — Egyptian and international dishes cooked by the boat's chefs, with **unlimited soft drinks and mineral water throughout the entire day**. Past guests have highlighted the excellent quality and generosity of the on-board meals.
## Who Is the Paradise Island Trip For?
- **Families with young children** who want an easy, safe island day with all equipment, meals, and transfers handled
- **Couples** looking for the most beautiful and photogenic beach day near Hurghada
- **First-time visitors** to Hurghada who want the quintessential Red Sea island experience
- **First-time snorkelers** who want gentle, guided introduction to the Red Sea's underwater world
- **Anyone** who wants a relaxed, beautiful, all-inclusive island day graded Easy
## Price & Booking
At **€29 per person** — children 6–12 years €14.50, under 5 free — the Paradise Island sea trip includes absolutely everything: hotel pickup and return, entrance fees to the island, two snorkeling stops with all equipment and guide, two hours on the beach, freshly prepared lunch, unlimited drinks, and all service charges and taxes.
Itinerary
8:00 – 8:30 AM -
Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Marina
We pick you up from your hotel around 8:00 AM and transfer you to the marina, where our boat awaits to take you to Paradise Island.
9:15 AM -
First Snorkeling Stop
After about 45 minutes of sailing, we stop for 1 hour of snorkeling in the crystal-clear Red Sea. Visibility up to 45 meters — colorful corals, clownfish, manta rays, and even dolphins.
11:00 AM -
Lunch Onboard
Following the morning snorkeling, enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our chefs, with soft drinks available all day on the boat.
12:30 PM -
Paradise Island Beach Time
Arrive at Paradise Island to relax on the golden sandy beach, swim, or take beautiful photos. Wooden umbrellas, bean bags, and cabanas available for your comfort.
2:30 PM -
Second Snorkeling Stop
After beach time, stop for another hour of snorkeling near the coral reef with masks and flippers — explore more of the vibrant marine life.
5:00 PM -
Return to Hotel
The tour concludes around 17:00 with a transfer back to your hotel after an unforgettable Red Sea adventure.
FAQ
Q: What is the price of the Paradise Island sea trip from Hurghada?
A: The Paradise Island trip costs €29 per adult. Children aged 6–12 years are €14.50. Children under 5 are free. The price includes hotel pickup and return, entrance fees to the island, two snorkeling stops with all equipment and guide, 2 hours on the island beach, freshly prepared lunch, and unlimited soft drinks and water throughout the day. All service charges and taxes are included.
Q: What is included in the Paradise Island sea trip?
A: Everything: hotel pickup and return transfer, boat trip to and from Paradise Island, entrance fees, two snorkeling sessions with masks/fins/flippers/life jackets, a snorkeling guide in the water, 2 hours on the island beach with sun loungers and umbrellas, freshly prepared lunch on board, and unlimited soft drinks and mineral water. Service charges and taxes are included.
Q: Is Paradise Island suitable for beginners and non-swimmers?
A: Yes — Paradise Island is graded Easy and is specifically suited to all abilities. Life jackets are provided for non-swimmers, and the snorkeling guide assists beginners in the water. The beach water near the shore is calm, clear, and shallow — ideal for young children and those who prefer to wade and swim rather than snorkel.
Q: How long do you spend on Paradise Island beach?
A: You spend 2 full hours on Paradise Island beach — enough time to swim, photograph the famous PARADISE sign, relax on sun loungers under palm-thatch umbrellas, use the wooden cabanas, and walk the beautiful shoreline. The island's beach facilities include wooden bean bags and shaded areas.
Q: Can dolphins be seen on the Paradise Island trip?
A: Dolphins are sometimes seen near the snorkeling reef stops — the first snorkeling location has documented dolphin sightings. However, dolphin encounters are not guaranteed as they are wild animals. The coral reef marine life alone — clownfish, manta rays, parrotfish, and vibrant living coral — makes both snorkeling stops exceptional.
Q: What time does the Paradise Island trip start and end?
A: Hotel pickup is between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. The boat departs from Hurghada marina around 9:00 AM and the trip concludes around 5:00 PM, with hotel drop-off shortly after. Total duration is approximately 8 hours.
Q: Is the Paradise Island trip suitable for children?
A: Yes — this trip is graded Easy and is one of the most family-friendly day trips from Hurghada. Children 6–12 years are charged €14.50 (half price) and children under 5 travel free. The calm, clear, shallow water near the island beach is ideal for young children, and life jackets and guide assistance ensure everyone's safety during snorkeling.
Q: What should I bring to Paradise Island?
A: Swimwear (worn under clothes), a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen SPF 50+ (reef-safe preferred), and a camera or waterproof phone case — the PARADISE beach sign and the island views are some of the most photographed scenes in the Hurghada region. All snorkeling equipment, lunch, and drinks are provided.