Since spring 2024, the owner of the Paradise location has divided the territory into two parts, one of which they named Hula-Hula. Under the new rules, you can only visit the Paradise recreation area directly through tour operators at a price several times higher than ours.
Your maritime excursion begins with boarding a cozy boat. As you sail towards the island, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the city from the sea and the islands surrounding Hurghada. Throughout the voyage, you’ll be served complimentary beverages and a hearty lunch.
Upon arriving at Paradise Island (Hula-Hula Beach), you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Red Sea. The breathtaking scenery of the pristine beach and the diverse marine fauna and flora will leave no one indifferent. Enjoy thrilling rides on a banana boat or inflatable raft, or simply relax on sun loungers shaded by palm leaf umbrellas.
On Paradise Island, you’ll also find places to savor refreshing cocktails or fresh juices.
A maritime excursion to Paradise Island in Hurghada (Hula-Hula zone) is an adventure for the whole family. Enjoy the beauty of the marine environment and create unforgettable memories, accompanied by experienced guides who will make this day truly special.
What’s included in the tour:
- Transfer: Approximately 8:30 AM (exact time will be confirmed after booking; the journey to the port takes 10-40 minutes, depending on your hotel’s location).
- Boarding: You’ll board the yacht and set sail around 10:00 AM (depending on the tourist police’s permit).
- Snorkeling: Two snorkeling stops at coral reefs, each lasting about an hour (depending on the guide’s decision on the spot).
- Island visit: You’ll disembark on an island for relaxation and swimming from the shore, for approximately 1-1.5 hours (standard time for group tours).
- Lunch and drinks: Enjoy lunch and drinks on the yacht (various salads, rice, pasta, nuggets, fish/meat sausages; cola, pepsi, water, tea, coffee).
- Water activities: Go banana boating and tubing (one standard round for all group sea tours in Hurghada).
- Return: You’ll return to your hotel around 5:00 PM (time may vary slightly).
The tour price includes:
- Lunch and drinks on the yacht;
- Snorkeling equipment;
- Banana boat and water scooter rides;
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
- Transportation within Hurghada (El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi Bay areas: additional charge of $10* roundtrip. Soma Bay and Safaga areas: additional charge of $20* roundtrip. *The price is indicated for one booking roundtrip, up to 6 people. Transfer may be group).
Children up to 5 years old inclusive – Free.
Additional Information:
- Recommended days to visit: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday (on these days during the peak season, most groups are Russian-speaking; on other days, there are foreign tourists).
- Snorkeling stops may sometimes be replaced by one long stop, lasting about 1.5-2 hours (depending on weather and other factors).
- You need to send photos of all passports to arrange a diving permit with the tourist police.
- Important! Please, do not go up to the upper deck wet. You must dry yourself with a towel first. This is a safety requirement to avoid slipping on the stairs.
- Riding on inflatable bananas and tablets may be canceled due to weather conditions or restrictions imposed by the maritime police. This does not affect the cost of the program.
- You can book this or any other sea trip individually by renting a yacht from $120 for a whole day – description here.
- P.S.: What is the difference between Paradise Island and Orange Bay?
In fact, both recreation areas are located on the same Big Giftun Island, a 15-minute yacht ride from each other.
- Orange Bay has a larger beach and swimming area.
- Paradise Island has a deeper swimming area (Orange Bay is shallow, good for children).
- Paradise Island is quieter and less crowded.
- You can rent a stand-up paddleboard at Orange Bay.
- The recreation area for everyone is under one roof at Orange Bay, while at Paradise Island it is separate under palm leaf umbrellas.
- There are more photo zones at Orange Bay, although they are also present at Paradise Island.
- The water color is more interesting at Orange Bay, but it is also beautiful at Paradise Island.
- The time spent at Orange Bay is about 1.5-2 hours, and at Paradise Island about 1-1.5 hours (at the discretion of the guides on site).
- At both bays, you can purchase drinks on site, averaging from $3 to $7 per drink. Food is definitely available on Paradise Island.
- And, no less importantly, you cannot bring your own snacks and drinks to Orange Bay, while at Paradise Island, they are not checked.
- There is also another recreation area on the island – Mahmeya, but we do not offer this tour, as it has a different owner. We see no point in sending tourists there, as the territory is similar and the time there is the same as at Orange Bay, while the program price is at least 2 times higher. This island is mainly visited by tourists from tour operators
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.