Giftun Island⚠ data unverified
Egypt · Africa · Red Sea
4.0
/ 5
★★★★☆
Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.8
Facilities
4.5
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 25 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
2–3 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $38/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Egypt
Around $38/day per person · food $17 · hotel $26
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
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Depth
3–30 m (10–98 ft)
Visibility
25 m (82 ft)
Water temp
22–28°C (72–82°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
10
Why go
Giftun Island is a reef site in the Red Sea off Egypt, offering coral reefs and drift dives across its waters. Dives run to 30 m with around 25 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 22–28°C. Marine highlights include corals, turtles and reef fish. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
ReefDrift
Access
Boat
A highlight of the trip. I'll be back, and I'll bring my dive buddy.
Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.