Private Abu Monkar White Island Trip from Hurghada

An Abu Monkar White Island Speedboat Trip from Hurghada is the quick, beautiful island escape most visitors never hear about. Sitting just off the coast — one of the very closest islands to Hurghada — Abu Monkar is a white-sand hideaway of powdery beaches, glassy turquoise shallows, and easy, colorful reefs. On a private speedboat, you skip the crowded group boats and cruise straight to a slice of the Red Sea that still feels untouched.

What sets Abu Monkar apart is its wild side: a hidden lagoon at the island's heart, fringed with mangroves and busy with sea birds, gives the "White Island" a natural beauty all its own. Snorkel the reefs, wander the shell-strewn sand, and relax at your own pace. Keep it easy with the 4-hour half-day, or choose the full 8-hour day and add a magical snorkeling encounter with wild dolphins along the way.

Why You'll Love This Trip

Abu Monkar is Hurghada's nearest island secret. Because it sits so close to the coast, you spend less time traveling and more time on the sand — yet it stays wonderfully quiet, a genuine hidden gem while the bigger islands fill up with group boats.

The "White Island" name is well earned: the sand is powder-soft and blindingly bright, and the water glows turquoise. But the real surprise is the island's inner lagoon, ringed with mangroves and alive with sea birds, giving Abu Monkar a wild, natural character you simply won't find on the beach-club islands.

A private speedboat makes it effortless and personal. You beat the crowds, set your own timing, and let your skipper and guide handle everything while you snorkel easy reefs and relax on the sand. Add wild dolphins on the full-day option, and this quiet escape becomes a full Red Sea adventure.

Tour Experience

Half-Day Private Speedboat · 4 Hours

After a comfortable pickup from your Hurghada hotel, you'll board your private speedboat at the marina and skim across the Red Sea — Abu Monkar is close, so you're on the water and into the fun quickly. Your guide leads a snorkel over the island's calm, colorful reefs, then it's time to step onto the powdery white sand, swim in the glassy shallows, and explore the shell-strewn shore and its mangrove-fringed lagoon before your scenic cruise back to Hurghada.

Full-Day Private Speedboat with Dolphins · 8 Hours

The full-day adventure gives you the Red Sea at its best. Along with plenty of time on Abu Monkar's white sand and lagoon, you'll cruise to a wild-dolphin area for the chance to snorkel near spinner dolphins in their natural home, and enjoy extra reef stops packed with marine life. With eight unhurried hours, fresh fruit and drinks flowing, and an optional lunch on board, it's a complete day of sun, sea, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Perfect For

• Travelers who want a quick, quiet island escape close to Hurghada
• Nature lovers drawn to the mangrove lagoon and its sea birds
• Families who want calm, shallow water and soft white sand
• Beginner snorkelers who prefer easy, colorful reefs
• Couples seeking a peaceful, crowd-free beach day
• Groups who want a private boat and flexible timing

Book Your Adventure Today

Skip the crowds and discover Hurghada's nearest island secret. Reserve your private Abu Monkar White Island speedboat trip from Hurghada today, choose your half-day or full-day option, and confirm your date instantly. A quiet white-sand escape — with wild dolphins on the full day — is waiting. Book now with Marsa Waves.

Trip Options & Details

• Private speedboat — the whole boat is yours
• Half-Day option: 4 hours · $85 per person (minimum 2 guests)
• Full-Day option: 8 hours with dolphin snorkeling · $170 per person (minimum 2 guests)
• Flexible departure: choose a morning or afternoon start
• Default pickup time is confirmed after booking (it varies by hotel)

What to Bring

• Swimwear and a beach towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses
• A light cover-up or layer for the boat
• An underwater camera or GoPro

Good to Know

• Abu Monkar White Island is reached only by boat
• Suitable for both swimmers and non-swimmers — life jackets are provided
• Wild dolphin encounters on the full-day option are likely but never guaranteed
• The inner lagoon is a natural mangrove habitat — please keep your distance from nesting birds
• Sea conditions may adjust the route or timing for your safety