Glass Bottom Boat Cruise Sharm el Sheikh: See Coral Reefs Dry

Watch the reef come alive through the boat's glass floor

A glass bottom boat cruise in Sharm el Sheikh takes you across the Red Sea to view coral reefs and marine life from a submerged viewing chamber, staying completely dry. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, along with a guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian or Arabic. The tour runs about four hours and returns you to your hotel at the end.

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll travel to the boat jetty, where you board the glass bottom boat and head out across the Red Sea. The boat's hull has a submerged chamber with large windows, so you're looking straight down at the reef as it passes beneath you—brightly colored fish, coral formations, and the layered underwater landscape all visible without descending into the water yourself.

You stay in the air-conditioned cabin the whole time, watching the marine life move past the glass. The reef here is alive with movement and color; the boat's route takes you over sections where the coral is dense and the fish populations are thick. This is the setup that makes it work: you get the view without the logistics of diving or snorkeling, without the physical demand, and without the risk of water in your ears or lungs.

When the cruise finishes, the boat returns to the jetty and you're transferred back to your hotel. The whole outing takes about four hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• the glass bottom boat cruise on the Red Sea.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• all entrance fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Egipto Excursiones

Is this one for you?The boat stays in the cabin the whole time, so this works for anyone who wants to see the reef and marine life without getting wet, without diving certification, or without the physical demand of snorkeling or descent.

Top questions

What exactly do I see through the glass bottom of the boat?

The glass bottom boat passes over coral reefs where you watch tropical fish, reef formations and the underwater landscape from the submerged viewing chamber. The Red Sea reefs here are populated with brightly colored fish and living coral that you see directly below as the boat moves.

Do I have to get in the water or get wet at all?

No. The glass bottom boat keeps you completely dry the entire time. You view the reef from inside the air-conditioned cabin through the glass windows in the hull, so there's no water entry and no wet clothes.

Is the guide included, and what languages do they speak?

Yes, a live guide is included with the cruise and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Arabic or one additional language depending on your booking. The guide is with you throughout the tour.

What's included in the price and what do I need to arrange myself?

Hotel pickup, the air-conditioned vehicle, the boat cruise, the guide and all fees and taxes are included. You don't arrange transport to the jetty or pay entrance fees separately—those are handled. Personal items and tipping are not included.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about four hours from the time you're picked up at your hotel until you're dropped back there, including travel time to and from the jetty and the cruise itself.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns or health conditions?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. If you have specific health concerns, check with the operator before booking.