
Family
Calm, shallow beaches, dolphins and aqua parks make the Red Sea one of the easiest family holidays in the sun. Keep days short, choose a hotel with a good kids’ club and add one “wow” day out.
Best areas
Makadi Bay
Calm sandy bay with big family resorts and aqua parks, 30 minutes south of Hurghada.
Hurghada – Sahl Hasheesh & south
Family hotels close to the airport and to all our boat trips.
Soma Bay
Quiet, spacious resorts with gentle beaches for small children.
El Gouna
Safe car-light town with kids’ activities, boat taxis and easy walks.
Where to stay
Jungle Aqua Park
One of the biggest aqua parks on the Red Sea
Albatros Aqua Park Resort
Water slides and kids’ club, close to town
Makadi Water World
Resort with its own water park (see our day trip)
Steigenberger Aqua Magic
Family resort with water park and beach
Trips we recommend
Going out
Grand Aquarium Hurghada
Sharks, rays and tropical fish, great when it is too hot for the beach.
Mini Egypt Park
Egypt’s famous monuments in miniature, a fun way to start the history talk.
Hurghada Marina
Ice cream and an easy evening walk along the yachts.
Dolphin Show
A short, happy evening or afternoon outing for younger kids.
Good to know
- Children often travel at half price; send us ages for an exact quote.
- Pick a hotel near your boat trips to keep transfers short.
- Bring reef shoes, sun shirts and a hat; the sun is strong even in winter.





