Hurghada Marina

Hurghada Marina is the polished heart of the Red Sea town, a horseshoe of berths where dive boats, snorkel yachts and private cruisers tie up beneath a promenade of cafes, seafood restaurants and shops. By day it is the launch point for trips out to the reefs and islands; by evening it fills with strolling crowds, shisha smoke and the glow of moored boats on the water.

It is the most relaxed way to feel the pulse of Hurghada without committing to a full day at sea. Wander the quay, watch the crews prep for tomorrow's dives, pick a table over the harbour and let the sunset do the work. Most of the town's best boat excursions to Orange Bay and the Giftun islands depart from these very pontoons.