Red Sea semi-submarine cruise: Sharm El-Sheikh underwater reef

Ninety minutes underwater without getting wet: coral reefs, tropical fish, a seat that stays dry

A semi-submarine cruise in Sharm El-Sheikh takes you 3 meters below the Red Sea surface in an air-conditioned observation deck with panoramic windows, where you watch coral reefs and exotic marine life for 45 minutes of viewing time. The boat departs from the marina, cruises 15 minutes to a reef site, descends to the underwater chamber, then returns to shore. Hotel pickup is included, and the full trip runs 90 minutes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Semi-submarine cruise and underwater viewing

• Depart marina and cruise 15 minutes
• Descend to underwater observation deck
• View marine life through panoramic windows
• Sail back to marina

The experience

The boat leaves the marina and runs 15 minutes out to one of the best coral reefs near the Sharm coastline. Once you reach the site, you descend into the observation deck (a glassed-walled chamber kept cool and comfortable), where you settle into your seat and spend the next 45 minutes watching the Red Sea's marine life through huge panoramic windows. The reef comes close enough to see the detail: multi-colored fish of every size, the structure of the coral itself, the way the light filters down through the water. You are sitting down the whole time, looking out, not moving between stops or climbing anything.

The observation deck sits 3 meters below sea level, so you are genuinely underwater but sealed off from it: no wetsuit, no swimming, no salt water on your clothes. The air-conditioned chamber means you stay comfortable even in the heat of a Sharm afternoon. After 45 minutes of viewing, the boat returns to the marina. Hotel pickup is included, so you do not arrange your own transport to the departure point.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• air-conditioned observation deck.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and German

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Sunmarine Fleet

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes total, this cruise fits into a half-day itinerary and leaves the rest of your day free for other activities. The observation deck means you see the reef without swimming or diving, so it suits anyone who wants to watch marine life but prefers to stay dry and seated.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 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.

How long is the actual time spent watching the reef underwater?

The observation deck viewing lasts approximately 45 minutes. The full trip, including the cruise out to the reef site and the return to the marina, is 90 minutes total.

What kind of marine life will I see in the Red Sea from the submarine?

The Red Sea reefs near Sharm El-Sheikh hold multi-colored tropical fish of many shapes and sizes, plus the coral reef structure itself. The panoramic windows let you watch the fish move through the water and see the detail of the reef up close.

Is the observation deck air-conditioned?

Yes, the underwater observation deck is air-conditioned, so you stay cool while you watch the reef through the windows.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup is included. The operator will collect you from your accommodation and return you after the cruise ends.

Is the semi-submarine accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the vessel and all areas are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed on board.