Safaga snorkeling: Red Sea submarine cruise, stay dry

Watch the reef come alive from an air-conditioned cabin underwater

A semi-submarine cruise in Safaga lets you descend to 4 meters below the surface and watch Red Sea coral reefs and marine life without entering the water. An expert guide narrates the 90-minute voyage, and pickup from your hotel is included. The cabin stays dry and air-conditioned while you observe the reef's colors and activity up close.

Step-by-step itinerary

Red Sea submarine cruise experience

• Climb aboard Royal Seascope submarine
• Descend to view coral reefs
• Observe marine life with guide narration
• Cruise underwater for 90 minutes

The experience

The Royal Seascope semi-submarine departs from Safaga twice daily (at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm), and takes you out into the Red Sea famous for its coral reefs. You climb aboard, take a seat in the air-conditioned cabin, and descend to 4 meters as the submarine moves through the water. Large windows let you watch the reef pass by: the coral formations, the fish moving through them, the naturalistic colors that make up the underwater landscape. Your guide narrates what you're seeing the whole time, pointing out details and explaining the marine life that lives on the reef.

The 90-minute voyage keeps you dry and comfortable while still getting you close to the reef. You don't need to know how to snorkel or dive, and you don't need to enter the water at all. Infants and small children can ride along, and the submarine is wheelchair accessible. Pickup from your hotel is included, along with the air-conditioned vehicle that brings you to the boat. The tour operates from Safaga and also visits Makadi Bay.

What’s included

• Expert guide narration in English or German.
• 90-minute semi-submarine cruise.
• hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• cabin stays dry and climate-controlled throughout.
• access to large viewing windows for watching the reef and marine life.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 11:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and German

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 effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Sunmarine Fleet

Is this one for you?The submarine keeps you seated and dry the entire time, so this works for anyone who wants to see the Red Sea reef without swimming, diving, or entering the water, including young children, older travelers, and anyone uncomfortable in the ocean itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

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 deep does the submarine go on this cruise?

The Royal Seascope descends to 4 meters below the surface, letting you see the coral reef and its inhabitants clearly without going deeper into the water.

Do I need to know how to snorkel or dive to do this?

No. You stay inside the air-conditioned cabin the entire time, so no swimming or diving experience is needed. The submarine does all the moving while you watch through the windows.

What time does the submarine leave, and how long does it take?

Two departures run daily: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The voyage lasts 90 minutes from start to finish.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you to the submarine dock. Transfers from Soma Bay and Safaga are available for an additional $10 per person, paid upon arrival.

What will I see underwater on this cruise?

The Red Sea's coral reefs host a wide array of marine life. You'll observe the reef's structure, the fish and other creatures that live on it, and the natural colors of the underwater landscape as the submarine moves through the water.