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

Watch the reef from inside the boat, not from a wetsuit

A two-hour glass bottom boat tour in Sharm el Sheikh takes you to the Red Sea's coral reefs aboard a vessel with an underwater viewing deck and a sun deck above. An expert guide in English, Italian, Arabic or Russian narrates the marine life as you pass. Hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The trip suits all ages and fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glass bottom boat coral reef tour

• Board glass bottom boat
• View coral reefs through glass
• Listen to expert guide
• Relax on sun deck
• Return to shore and disembark

The experience

The boat leaves your hotel and heads out to the diving sites where the coral reefs begin. Once aboard, you have a choice: sit in the lower cabin where the glass bottom gives you a direct view into the water, or climb to the sun deck above to relax in the open air. The lower level has two rows of seats facing the submerged windows, so you're looking straight down at the fish and coral species moving below. An expert guide travels with you and explains what you're seeing, which species are which, how the reef works, why certain fish stay together. The whole cruise runs about an hour, which is long enough to move between a few reef sections without the day becoming a boat ride.

This format works because you stay dry and comfortable the entire time. Children sit on laps if they're small, and elderly travelers don't need to manage snorkeling gear or swimming ability. The air-conditioned cabin keeps the heat manageable, and if the sun gets too strong, the sun deck has shade options. When the cruise finishes, the driver brings you back to your hotel, so there's no scrambling for transport afterward.

What’s included

• Boat fees and the two-hour cruise.
• hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• expert guide narration in your choice of English, Italian, Arabic or Russian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sharm Smile Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Sharm el Sheikh without a car and want to see the coral reefs without arranging your own transport or learning to snorkel. The pickup from your hotel and the fixed two-hour schedule mean the whole day is settled before you leave your room.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Italian, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

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 long is the glass bottom boat tour in Sharm el Sheikh?

The tour runs approximately two hours total, including the boat cruise itself and the hotel pickup and return transport.

What will I see through the glass bottom of the boat?

You'll see coral reefs, tropical fish species, and the underwater marine life of the Red Sea as the boat passes over the diving sites. The guide identifies the species and explains how the reef ecosystem works.

Do I need to know how to swim or snorkel for this tour?

No. The glass bottom boat lets you watch the reef from inside a dry cabin, so swimming ability and snorkeling experience are not required. The tour suits all physical fitness levels, including children and elderly travelers.

Is hotel pickup included in the glass bottom boat tour?

Yes. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh and returns you there after the cruise ends.