Orange Bay Island

Welcome to Orange Bay, an exquisite destination located on the island of Giftun, just a short boat ride from the coast of Hurghada. Often heralded as the 'Caribbean of the Red Sea,' Orange Bay is a masterpiece of natural beauty…

Your journey into Orange Bay begins as you disembark onto the long, wooden pier that stretches out into the turquoise lagoon. Walking along this pier is a sensory experience in itself. …

Descending from the pier, you find yourself in the heart of the Orange Bay lagoon. This is arguably the island’s most famous feature. …

Moving onto the island itself, we enter the main resort area of Orange Bay. The design here is a masterclass in 'barefoot luxury.' The entire area is covered in smooth wooden decking and soft sand, encouraging visitors to leave…

To truly understand Orange Bay, we must look at the island of Giftun itself. Giftun is part of a larger archipelago that is essentially a series of uplifted fossilized coral reefs. …

For the best perspective on Orange Bay and the surrounding Red Sea, a short walk up to one of the island's higher points is essential. From this vantage point, the full scale and beauty of the lagoon are revealed. …

While the larger marine animals like dolphins and rays are often found in the deeper waters outside the lagoon, the shallows of Orange Bay are home to their own array of tiny wonders. If you spend time quietly observing the…

As the sun starts its slow descent toward the horizon and our time at Orange Bay draws to a close, it is time to return to the boat. This island has been a sanctuary of peace, a place where the desert meets the sea in a symphony…