Snorkeling Ras Mohamed & White Island, Sharm el Sheikh

Snorkel two of Egypt's finest reef sites in a single day, with lunch and transport arranged.

A full-day snorkeling cruise from Sharm el Sheikh visits Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island, with multiple stops at coral reefs, an onboard buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and hotel pickup included. The boat departs from the marina after morning pickup; you choose between snorkeling only or adding one or two introductory dives at checkout. A professional guide in English, Italian or Russian assists throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Ras Mohamed and White Island tour

• Hotel pickup from main entrance
• Travel to marina by air-conditioned vehicle
• Boat cruise to Ras Mohamed National Park
• Snorkel at coral reef sites
• Optional introductory dive
• Visit White Island sandbank
• Swim and relax at White Island
• Enjoy onboard open buffet lunch
• Cruise back to marina
• Transfer back to hotel

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel's main entrance about 30 minutes before departure, then a transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the marina. Once aboard, the boat heads across the Red Sea toward Ras Mohamed National Park. You'll make several stops at selected coral reef sites to snorkel among colorful fish and marine life—each stop gives you time in the water with the reefs, not a rushed pass-by. If you've chosen an introductory dive option at checkout, the guide can set that up at one of these stops.

White Island comes next: a natural sandbank surrounded by turquoise water where you can swim, float or take photos in shallower conditions. The boat serves an open buffet lunch onboard with unlimited water and soft drinks, so you eat and rest between water time. The return journey takes you back to the marina and then to your hotel, wrapping the whole day into one outing without you arranging transport, timing or multiple bookings.

Snorkeling equipment—mask, fins and life jacket—is available to use; bring your original passport and two photocopies, as these are required for the national park visit. The cruise runs 8 to 10 hours total. Guides speak English, Italian or Russian and stay with the group throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transfer to the marina.
• full-day boat cruise across the Red Sea.
• multiple snorkeling stops at coral reefs in Ras Mohamed National Park.
• visit to White Island.
• open buffet lunch onboard with unlimited water and soft drinks.
• professional guide assistance in English, Italian or Russian.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, life jacket) available to use.
• return transfer to your hotel.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Bella Trips

Is this one for you?Book snorkeling only if you want the reefs without trying depth diving; choose one or two intro dives if you're curious about descending but don't have certification yet. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds without you coordinating pickups, timing or multiple stops—everything connects.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the snorkeling-only option and the ones with intro dives?

Snorkeling Only keeps you in the water with mask and fins at the reef sites; the intro dive options add one or two guided dives at depth at one of the stops, so you descend below the surface instead of staying at the top. Choose at checkout based on whether you want to try diving or stay with snorkeling.

Does the boat stop at Ras Mohamed National Park itself, or just nearby reefs?

Ras Mohamed National Park is the destination area; the boat stops at selected coral reef sites within and around the park, so you're snorkeling in the protected waters of the park, not viewing it from a distance.

What happens at White Island, and how long do you spend there?

White Island is a natural sandbank with shallow turquoise water around it—you can swim, relax or take photos. The itinerary includes time there as part of the full-day route, though the exact duration depends on the boat's schedule that day.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is an open buffet served onboard with unlimited water and soft drinks included. Dietary needs should be mentioned when you book so the operator can note them, though the buffet format means you choose what suits you from what's available.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear, or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment—mask, fins and life jacket—is available to use on the boat. You don't need to bring your own, though you're welcome to if you prefer your own gear.

What documents do I need to bring for the national park visit?

Bring your original passport and two photocopies; these are required for entry to Ras Mohamed National Park and must be presented at the marina before departure.