Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Day Trip

Two Reefs, One Day: What Ras Mohamed Looks Like Below the Surface

You get picked up from your hotel, spend two guided snorkeling sessions exploring Ras Mohamed's fractured reef and White Island's shallow coral, eat a buffet lunch on the boat, and return by evening. No arranging transport or timing the tides yourself. The operator handles the logistics so you just show up and get in the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and island visit

• Depart from marina
• Snorkel at first reef for 45 minutes
• Snorkel at second reef for 45 minutes
• Visit White Island
• Enjoy buffet lunch
• Return to marina around 5 pm

The experience

"The fish here, they don't run from the boat. They come to you," our guide said as we suited up, and he wasn't exaggerating. The Sharm El Sheikh snorkeling day trip to Ras Mohamed and White Island moves fast enough that you're not sitting around in the heat, but slow enough that you actually see what's down there. Hotel pickup happens in the morning, and you're on the water by mid-morning, heading out to the first stop where the reef drops and the color changes so suddenly it's like someone drew a line underwater.

The two snorkeling stops run about 45 minutes each: long enough to get past the initial "where do I look first" feeling and actually notice the detail. Ras Mohamed is the famous one, the place where the reef shelf fractures from an old earthquake, and the current pushes nutrients through the break so the coral is thick and the fish are everywhere. White Island sits nearby, smaller and shallower, which is why families with kids tend to spend more time there. Between stops you're back on the boat with unlimited soft drinks and time to catch your breath. Lunch is a buffet (chicken, three kinds of fresh salad, rice, pasta, potatoes) served around midday, and it's the kind of meal that tastes better when you've been in salt water for two hours.

The half-day option exists if you want to skip the second snorkeling stop and add the inland stuff instead: the Gate of Allah (a rock formation that looks exactly like its name), mangroves you can walk through, the Lake of Desires where you can swim in mineral water. Most people do the full day for the reefs, but the half-day is there if you want variety over depth. No age restrictions: infants and small children can come, as long as they're okay with boat time. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters in Sharm El Sheikh, and you're back at the marina by 5pm, which means you're not eating dinner at 9.

Book through your hotel or directly with the operator: pickup is included, and the price is fixed before you leave. If you're staying in Sharm El Sheikh and want to get off the beach without renting a car or negotiating with a taxi driver, this is the move.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, two fully guided snorkeling stops at Ras Mohamed and White Island (approximately 45 minutes each on the full-day option), buffet lunch with chicken, salad, rice, pasta and potatoes, unlimited soft drinks, and a professional instructor. The half-day option includes the Gate of Allah, mangroves, and Lake of Desires instead of the second snorkel stop.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day bus tourGuide in 8 languages · 08:00Luxury service lasting 4 hours. Meals are not included. Visit the famous Gate of Allah, the amazing mangroves, the earthquake-caused fracture, and Lake of Desires, at Ras Mohamed and White Island. Bus pickup is included.

Full-day boat excursionGuide in 8 languages · 08:00Optional scuba diving (not included). Luxury service lasting 8 hours, with a buffet lunch of chicken, rice, pasta, vegetables, three kinds of salad, and unlimited water and soft drinks. Two stops in Ras Mohamed National Park and one stop at White Island, aboard a luxury yacht. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 17.11 per person, with live guides in 8 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (1 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Polish, Russian and Turkish

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sharm Gate

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the main Red Sea reefs without arranging your own boat, timing the tides, or spending the afternoon negotiating with local operators: the fixed schedule and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the day is already planned.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Polish, Hebrew and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 6 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.

What's the difference between the full-day and half-day options?

Full day includes two snorkeling stops at Ras Mohamed and White Island, plus buffet lunch and soft drinks. Half day skips the second snorkel and adds the Gate of Allah, mangroves, and Lake of Desires instead.

How long is each snorkeling stop?

Approximately 45 minutes per stop, with time on the boat between them to rest and drink.

Is lunch included?

Yes, on the full-day option. Lunch is a buffet with chicken, salad, rice, pasta, and potatoes.

What time does the day end?

Return to the marina at approximately 5pm on the full-day trip.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel are included.

Do I need diving certification?

No, these are snorkeling stops, not diving. A professional instructor is with the group.