Snorkeling in Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed & White Island

Ras Mohammed's coral reefs and a beginner's dive in one full day

A full-day boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island combines snorkeling at colorful coral reefs with one introductory scuba dive led by a professional instructor. Hotel pickup, lunch on board, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear are included. The dive instructor provides all equipment and guidance for first-timers.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Sharm El Sheikh and a sail across the Red Sea to Ras Mohammed, where the reef drops into deeper water and the marine life is denser than the shallower sites closer to shore. You'll spend time snorkeling in the coral gardens, then move to the dive site for your introductory dive: fifteen minutes underwater with the instructor, who handles the setup and stays with you the whole time. The boat carries a snorkeling guide as well, so whether you're in the water or resting on deck, there's professional support.

After the dive, the boat heads to White Island for more snorkeling and time to swim and relax. Lunch and soft drinks are served on board throughout the day, so you're not managing hunger or thirst between stops. The trip runs eight hours total, which gives you real time at each site instead of a rushed circuit. You're not watching the clock to get back to the pier.

One introductory dive is included, and the scuba equipment comes with it. If you're bringing your own snorkeling gear, that's fine, but rental is available. The ten-euro entrance fee to the protected area can be paid on site when you arrive. This is not a lesson (the instructor is there to guide you through the dive itself, not to certify you), so it suits anyone curious about what diving feels like without the commitment of a full course.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• eight-hour boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island.
• snorkeling at coral reefs with a snorkeling guide.
• one introductory scuba dive with professional instructor and all equipment provided.
• lunch, coffee, tea, water and soft drinks on board.
• time to swim and relax at White Island.

Options for this experience

3 options

Snorkeling without equipmentGuide in English, Arabic or Russian · 08:00Choose this if you plan to bring your own snorkeling gear. Hotel transfers, a boat cruise and a buffet lunch on board are included. Pickup is included.

Snorkeling with gear providedGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Includes full snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins), a professional snorkel guide, hotel transfers, a boat cruise and a buffet lunch on board. Pickup is included.

Snorkeling and dive with gear providedGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Includes a 15-minute introductory scuba dive (no license needed), a personal dive instructor, full snorkeling and scuba gear, hotel transfers, a boat cruise and a buffet lunch. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to8h before

GroupUp to 25

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.46

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tourex Egypt

Is this one for you?The full eight hours on the water means you're not rushing between sites: Ras Mohammed's deeper reefs and White Island both get real time. The introductory dive is led by an instructor who handles the equipment and stays with you, so it works for first-timers. If diving isn't for you, snorkeling alone fills the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Italian, Arabic and Russian.

What's the difference between the snorkeling and the dive part of this trip?

Snorkeling happens at the surface with a mask and fins, and you control your own pace and depth. The introductory dive takes you down for fifteen minutes with the instructor, who manages your equipment and stays beside you the entire time. Both are included in the same day.

Do I need diving experience to do the dive part?

No, the introductory dive is designed for first-timers. The dive instructor provides all the equipment and guidance. You don't need certification or prior experience to participate.

What's included in the lunch on board?

Lunch, coffee, tea, water and soft drinks are served throughout the day on the boat. The specific menu isn't detailed, but meals and beverages are covered in the price.

How much time do I actually spend in the water?

The trip runs eight hours total from pickup to return, with multiple stops for snorkeling at Ras Mohammed and White Island, plus the fifteen-minute introductory dive. The rest of the time is spent traveling between sites and resting on the boat.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is available to use. The scuba gear for the dive is included. If you prefer to bring your own snorkeling gear, you can, but rental is provided if you need it.

What happens if I don't want to do the dive?

The introductory dive is part of the trip, but you're not obligated to participate. You can stay on the boat or continue snorkeling while others dive.