White Island & Ras Mohammed Snorkeling: 1 or 2 dives
The Invisible Island appears only at low tide: here's how to time it right
You're picked up from your hotel, transferred to the port, and taken by boat to White Island in Ras Mohammed National Park, where you snorkel twice among dense coral and reef fish. Lunch and soft drinks are served on board. The island itself is only visible at low tide, which is why the schedule matters. You return to your hotel in an air-conditioned bus by late afternoon.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Boat trip to White Island and snorkeling
- Transfer from hotel to port
- Boat trip to White Island
- Snorkeling in Ras Mohammed National Park
- Enjoy lunch and soft drinks on board
- Return boat trip to port
- Transfer back to hotel by bus
The experience
So you're standing at the port in Sharm el Sheikh and the boat's already loaded, and someone's asking if you've snorkeled before, and honestly it doesn't matter because the reef here does the work for you. The ride out to White Island takes maybe 45 minutes, and the whole thing hinges on one strange fact: the island vanishes when the tide comes in. That's why it's called the Invisible Island. You'll see it (a pale strip of sand that looks almost unreal against the water), and then you're gearing up for the first snorkel stop right there in Ras Mohammed National Park, where the corals are thick and the fish move in schools so dense you have to watch your fins.
Two snorkeling sessions happen during the day, and they're spaced so you're not exhausted by the time lunch comes around. The underwater world here is genuinely crowded, not with tourists, with life. Parrotfish, groupers, anemones in colors that don't look natural until you're three meters down and they're right in front of you. The boat crew knows the spots, and they'll point you toward the better reefs without making it feel like work. Between dives you're back on deck, drying off, and the soft drinks and coffee are there without you having to ask. Then lunch arrives. Nothing fancy, but it's hot and it's included, which means you're not paying extra or hunting for a restaurant that doesn't exist on a boat in the middle of the Red Sea.
The air-conditioned transfer bus picks you up from your hotel in the morning and brings you back in the afternoon, so you're not arranging a taxi or negotiating a price at the curb. The whole day runs on a fixed schedule, which sounds boring until you realize it's what lets you actually relax instead of watching the clock. White Island and Ras Mohammed National Park from Sharm el Sheikh works because nothing is left to chance, not the timing, not the snorkel spots, not the ride home.
What’s included
Hotel pickup and return transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle, boat transportation to White Island and Ras Mohammed National Park, two snorkeling sessions with equipment access, lunch served on board, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
Options for this experience
3 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Operated by Book Tour Egypt
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel Ras Mohammed without arranging your own boat, timing the tides, or figuring out lunch: the fixed schedule and included transfers mean you show up at your hotel in the morning and everything else is handled.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Italian, Arabic and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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 is the White Island and why is it called invisible?
White Island is part of Ras Mohammed National Park and is exposed to the tides. At high tide, it disappears underwater, so it can only be visited and seen at low tide.
How many snorkeling stops are included?
Two snorkeling sessions in Ras Mohammed National Park are included during the day.
Is lunch included in the price?
Yes. Lunch is served on board, along with soft drinks, coffee and tea.
How long is the boat ride from the port to White Island?
The boat trip takes approximately 45 minutes to reach White Island.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. You are transferred from your hotel to the port in the morning and returned to your hotel in an air-conditioned bus in the afternoon.
Do I need snorkeling experience?
No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can be accommodated, and specialized infant seats are available.
What is the total duration of the tour?
The full day excursion runs approximately 8–9 hours, including transfers, boat time, and snorkeling stops.
White Island & Ras Mohammed Snorkeling: 1 or 2 dives
8h · EN · IT +2 · at your hotel
from US$ 28 per person
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