Private Speed Boat to Tiran Island: Choose Your Duration

The captain handles navigation so you just swim.

A private speed boat charter to Tiran Island lets groups of up to six choose between a 2-hour, 3-hour or 4-hour cruise with snorkeling at coral reefs near the island. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with snorkeling gear and a life jacket. Your pace is yours alone: no rigid group schedule, no crowded commercial boats.

The experience

The boat leaves from your hotel and heads straight to the coral reefs near Tiran Island. Your captain handles all the navigation and safety briefings while you settle in for the ride. The speed boat cuts through the Red Sea, and the actual time on the water depends on which duration you pick at checkout: a fast 2-hour option, the most popular 3-hour version, or a leisurely 4-hour charter. Snorkeling equipment comes with the booking, fitted and ready before you enter the water.

The number of snorkeling stops changes with the duration you choose. The 2-hour option gives you one focused stop at a vibrant coral reef system. The 3-hour charter, the most popular pick, includes two relaxed snorkeling stops with time to explore the marine life without rushing. The 4-hour option spreads the experience even wider, with extended swimming intervals and multiple reef locations. Your group of up to six sets the rhythm. There's no pressure to move on when you're not ready.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a life jacket and bottled water. The boat is yours alone, which means no waiting for other groups, no compromising on where to stop or how long to linger. A professional captain in English, Italian, Arabic or Russian handles everything on the water so your group can focus on the snorkeling and the views of the coastline and nearby islands.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
• two snorkeling stops with time to explore coral reefs (the 3-hour option).
• hotel pickup and drop-off from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel.
• bottled mineral water.
• professional captain in English, Italian, Arabic or Russian.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private speed boat for 2 hours, pickup is includedGuide in 4 languages · 10:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

Private speed boat, 3 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 10:00 and 15:00Enjoy a private snorkeling trip with extra time to snorkel and swim, plus a relaxed speed boat ride around Tiran Island. Pickup is included.

Private speed boat, 4 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 10:00 and 15:00A longer private Red Sea outing with added time to snorkel, swim, and relax at your own pace. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tourex Egypt

Is this one for you?Pick the 2-hour charter if you want a fast, thrilling cruise with one focused snorkeling stop; choose the 3-hour option if you prefer two relaxed reef visits without rushing between them; book the 4-hour version if you value extended time in the water across multiple locations and a slower pace throughout the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian, Arabic and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much time do I actually spend snorkeling on the water?

The 2-hour option includes one snorkeling stop; the 3-hour charter has two stops with plenty of time to explore without feeling rushed; the 4-hour option spreads multiple reef locations across extended swimming intervals so you're never hurried between sites.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Snorkeling equipment, life jacket, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water are all included. You don't need to bring your own gear or arrange transport to the boat. Photo and video services are not included, and optional equipment upgrades are available at checkout if you want them.

Can I book this for a couple, or is it only for larger groups?

The private charter works for any group size up to six passengers: couples, families or small groups of friends all book the same way. The price is flat per group regardless of how many people come, so a pair pays the same as a family of four.

Do I need any experience to snorkel, or is this suitable for beginners?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your captain provides a safety briefing and fits the snorkeling equipment before you enter the water, so beginners are welcome. The charter is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

What time does the boat leave, and how does hotel pickup work?

Hotel pickup is included and timed to your charter duration. Your captain will collect you from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel at the agreed time and return you after your time on the water is complete.