Glass Bottom Boat in Sharm el Sheikh: Coral Reef & Gardens

Coral Reef, Near Garden, Far Garden: three stops, two hours, all from a glass boat

A glass bottom boat tour in Sharm el Sheikh takes you from Na'ama Bay over the Coral Reef to the Near Garden and Far Garden, where you see brain coral—one of the world's largest—and the tropical fish Sinai is known for, all while staying dry above water. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with mineral water during the trip. The tour runs about two hours and suits all fitness levels; children are welcome from age 6.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glass bottom boat excursion

• Pickup by air conditioned vehicle
• Travel from Na’ama Bay over Coral Reef
• View coral at Near Garden and Far Garden
• See the great brain coral
• Enjoy coral and fish from boat

The Experience

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you to Na'ama Bay, where you board the glass bottom boat. The boat's transparent hull lets you watch the reef life below without entering the water—brain coral, schools of fish, and the layered gardens of the seabed pass beneath you as you stay seated and comfortable on deck.

The route moves from the Coral Reef into the Near Garden and then the Far Garden, each section showing a different part of the reef system. The brain coral here is among the largest in the world, and the density of fish life changes as you move through each zone. A guide travels with you and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two additional languages, pointing out what moves below and answering questions about what you are seeing.

The boat returns to Na'ama Bay after roughly two hours, and your driver takes you back to your hotel. Mineral water is provided during the excursion, and all entrance fees and transfers are covered in the price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• glass bottom boat entrance and the full excursion over the Coral Reef, Near Garden and Far Garden.
• a bottle of mineral water during the trip.

Good to know

Easy physical level

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Is this one for you?The boat keeps you seated and dry the entire time, so this tour works for anyone who wants to see the reef without swimming, snorkeling or getting wet—children from age 6, older travelers, or anyone who prefers to stay above water.

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Top questions

What exactly is the brain coral I'll see on this tour?

Brain coral is a massive coral formation that grows in rounded, brain-like shapes and can reach enormous sizes over many years. The specimens in the Near Garden and Far Garden near Sharm el Sheikh are among the largest in the world, and they form the foundation of the reef structure you'll see from the glass boat.

Do I need to get in the water on this tour?

No. The glass bottom boat keeps you above water the entire time, so you watch the coral and fish through the transparent hull while staying dry and comfortable on deck.

How long does the whole tour take from hotel pickup to return?

The tour itself runs about two hours on the water. With hotel pickup and the drive to and from Na'ama Bay, plan for roughly three to three and a half hours total.

Can my six-year-old come along?

Yes. Children are welcome from age 6, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels since you're seated the entire time.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French, and two additional languages, so you can request the one you prefer when you book.